Washington permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 4 questions.
How far before a turn should you turn on your signal?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
How far before a turn should you turn on your signal?
- A At least 50 feet
- B At least 100 feet
- C At least 300 feet
- D Just as you start turning
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B. At least 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes. Make it a habit even when you don't see anyone around.
Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 50
When you turn left or right at an intersection, which lane does state law require you to turn into?
- A Any open lane on the new street
- B The lane farthest from you
- C The lane closest to the direction you are coming from
- D The lane with the least traffic
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C. The lane closest to the direction you are coming from
State law requires you to turn into the lane closest to the direction you are coming from. After completing the turn you can change lanes if you need to.
In Washington, when may you make a U-turn?
- A Generally anywhere unless a sign prohibits it, if you can see clearly
- B Only at intersections with a traffic light
- C Never on a city street
- D Anywhere, including on curves
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A. Generally anywhere unless a sign prohibits it, if you can see clearly
In Washington, U-turns are generally allowed unless a sign says otherwise. You must have clear visibility in every direction, so never U-turn on a curve or near the crest of a hill.
Your turn signals are not working. How do you give a right-turn hand signal?
- A Left arm straight out to the left
- B Left arm out, bent upward with fingers pointing to the sky
- C Left arm out, pointing down
- D Right arm out the passenger window
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B. Left arm out, bent upward with fingers pointing to the sky
To signal a right turn, put your left arm out the window and bend it so your fingers point to the sky. Arm straight out means left, and arm down means stop.
Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 51