Washington permit test: speed limits & control
Posted and basic speed laws, statutory limits and adjusting speed to conditions. 5 questions.
What is the speed limit in a Washington school zone?
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Sample speed limits & control questions
What is the speed limit in a Washington school zone?
- A 25 mph
- B 15 mph
- C 20 mph
- D 30 mph
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C. 20 mph
The school zone speed limit is 20 mph because higher speeds increase the risk of fatal crashes. Signs may show when the 20 mph limit applies.
Driving on ocean beaches is allowed in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties. What is the speed limit there?
- A 15 mph
- B 35 mph
- C 25 mph
- D 20 mph
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C. 25 mph
The beach is considered a state highway, so all driving laws apply. The speed limit is 25 mph, and pedestrians and bicyclists always have the right-of-way.
It is foggy and you are driving under the posted speed limit. Can you still get a speeding ticket?
- A No, staying under the limit is always legal
- B Only if you are on a freeway
- C Only if you cause a crash
- D Yes, for driving too fast for conditions
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D. Yes, for driving too fast for conditions
The posted maximum is for ideal conditions. Even under the limit, you can get a ticket for traveling too fast for road conditions such as fog or a slippery road.
Roundabouts are designed for what range of speeds?
- A 25 to 35 mph
- B 15 to 25 mph
- C 5 to 10 mph
- D The road's posted speed limit
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B. 15 to 25 mph
Slow down when approaching a roundabout; they are designed for speeds between 15 and 25 mph. Lower speeds make it easier to yield and find a gap.