Washington State Knowledge Test Traffic Signs and Signals

Question 1

What does an octagonal red sign mean in Washington State?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely

Answer

Yield to oncoming traffic

Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

Answer

No entry permitted

Question 2

What shape is a warning sign in Washington State?

Accepted Answer

Diamond

Answer

Rectangle

Answer

Circle

Answer

Octagon

Question 3

A flashing red traffic light means you must:

Accepted Answer

Stop, then go when safe

Answer

Slow down and proceed carefully

Answer

Yield to cross traffic

Answer

Stop until the light turns green

Question 4

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a curve arrow indicate?

Accepted Answer

A sharp curve ahead

Answer

A school zone

Answer

A railroad crossing

Answer

A detour route

Question 5

A green arrow displayed with a red traffic light means:

Accepted Answer

Proceed only in the direction of the arrow

Answer

Stop; the green arrow is for pedestrians only

Answer

You may proceed through the intersection in any direction

Answer

Yield, then proceed in the arrow's direction

Question 6

What does a white rectangular sign generally indicate in Washington?

Accepted Answer

Regulatory information or law

Answer

Warning of a hazard

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Guide or directional information

Answer

School zone ahead