Washington Road Sign Practice Test

How road signs are tested in Washington

Road sign questions are part of the Washington written knowledge test (40 multiple-choice questions, 32 right to pass). Know the signs well and those questions become easy points.

Signs from the Washington Driver Guide (520-400 (R/4/25)). What every kind of sign means, by shape and color: our road sign guide.

Signs the Washington Driver Guide adds

• Sharing with Agricultural Vehicles

  Farm vehicles designed to go 25 mph or less carry a triangle emblem on the back: be patient, slow down, and pass with care, moving over a full lane where there are two lanes your way, or with one lane each way checking for oncoming traffic, leaving at least 3 feet. p. 106 (sections 4.7–4.8)

• Common Signs

  No passing signs mark where passing isn't allowed, often near hills, curves, intersections and other places where vehicles can enter the road; other signs and markings show where passing is safe. p. 116 (section 4.12)

• Signs

  The Roundabout Ahead sign warns of a roundabout; slow down and follow roundabout rules. p. 117 (section 4.12)

• Y-Intersection

  At a T-intersection a road ends at a through road (often with a yield or stop sign, so passing traffic has the right-of-way); at a Y-intersection a minor road meets a major one, and cars on the major road have the right-of-way. p. 124 (section 4.14)

• Common Signs

  Speed limit signs show the maximum safe speed or the minimum required. p. 114 (section 4.12)

• Signs

  A red circle with a slash over a symbol means that action is not allowed. p. 116 (section 4.12)

• U-turns

  In Washington, U-turns are generally allowed unless a sign forbids them, but you need clear visibility all around, so never make one on a curve or approaching the crest of a hill. p. 124 (section 4.14)

• Work Zone Signs

  Work zone signs warn that people are working near the road; motorists, pedestrians and cyclists must yield to highway workers, vehicles with flashing yellow lights and equipment in a work zone, and fines double for offenses in construction areas when workers are present. p. 117 (section 4.12)

• Signs

  Blue signs mean: motorist services. p. 113 (sections 4.11–4.12)

• Service Signs

  Service signs show services like hospitals, EV charging stations and rest areas; recreation signs show attractions like trails, picnic areas and ski areas. p. 117 (section 4.12)

• Destination Signs

  Destination signs show directions and distances to places; the shape and color of route number signs show whether a road is interstate, U.S., state, city or county. p. 118 (section 4.12)

• Reserved Disabled Parking

  Disabled parking spots are for vehicles with disabled plates or a placard; the striped access aisle next to them must be kept clear, and you can be fined for using the stall without a placard or blocking the aisle. Don't hang the placard from your mirror while driving. p. 149 (section 4.18)

• Signs

  A school crossing sign means slow down and watch for children crossing the road. p. 119 (section 4.12)

• Signs

  A pedestrian crossing sign means slow down and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. p. 119 (section 4.12)