Washington Road Signs Test (2026)

26 questions about traffic signs: shapes, colors, regulatory and warning signs. Tap an answer to check it.

From the official handbook, 2025, Section 4 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DOL. Washington Driver Guide

Sign images: federal MUTCD diagrams (public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.

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  1. Question 1 of 26

    What must you do at this sign?

    Red octagonal STOP sign
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    Answer: Stop at the line, crosswalk or corner and yield

    Look for vehicles and pedestrians in all directions.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 114

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  2. Question 2 of 26

    What does this sign require?

    Red and white downward-pointing triangle YIELD sign
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    Answer: Slow down and let traffic with the right-of-way go first

    Stop if needed.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 114

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  3. Question 3 of 26

    What does this sign remind you to do?

    White KEEP RIGHT sign with an arrow around an island
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    Answer: Stay in the right lane unless passing

    Use the left lane to pass slower traffic.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 114

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  4. Question 4 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Black and white ONE WAY arrow sign
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    Answer: Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow

    Never drive the wrong way on a one-way street.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 115

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  5. Question 5 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    U-turn arrow crossed by a red circle and slash
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    Answer: U-turns are not allowed

    A red circle with a slash means not allowed.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 116

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  6. Question 6 of 26

    What does this regulatory sign mean?

    Left-turn arrow crossed by a red circle and slash
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    Answer: Left turns are not allowed

    Look for another route to turn.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 116

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  7. Question 7 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Red circle with a white horizontal bar and the words DO NOT ENTER
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    Answer: You can't enter the street from this direction

    Often paired with Wrong Way signs.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 116

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  8. Question 8 of 26

    You see this sign facing you. What should you do?

    Red rectangular WRONG WAY sign
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    Answer: Stop and turn around immediately

    It prevents head-on collisions.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 116

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  9. Question 9 of 26

    What does this pennant-shaped sign mark?

    Yellow pennant-shaped NO PASSING ZONE sign
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    Answer: A no passing zone

    No-passing signs appear near hills, curves and intersections.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 119

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  10. Question 10 of 26

    What do orange signs like this warn of?

    Orange diamond ROAD WORK AHEAD sign
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    Answer: People working near the roadway

    Fines double when workers are present.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 117

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  11. Question 11 of 26

    What does this emblem on the back of a farm vehicle mean?

    Orange triangle with a red border (slow-moving vehicle emblem)
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    Answer: It is designed to go 25 mph or less

    Be patient and pass with care.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 106

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  12. Question 12 of 26

    What does this crossbuck sign mark?

    White X-shaped RAILROAD CROSSING (crossbuck) sign
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    Answer: A designated railroad crossing

    Cross tracks only at designated crossings.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 104

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  13. Question 13 of 26

    What does this round yellow sign warn of?

    Round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR
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    Answer: A railroad crossing ahead

    Slow down and be ready to stop.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 121

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  14. Question 14 of 26

    You are stopped at a red light with this sign. May you turn?

    White NO TURN ON RED sign
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    Answer: No; wait for green

    Without it, right on red is allowed after a full stop.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 119

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  15. Question 15 of 26

    What does this sign warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with a black cross
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    Answer: A cross road ahead

    Watch for cross traffic.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 119

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  16. Question 16 of 26

    What does this sign warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with a lane joining from the right
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    Answer: Merging traffic

    Adjust speed so others can merge.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 119

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  17. Question 17 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a walking pedestrian
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    Answer: Pedestrian crossing

    Pedestrians always have the right-of-way in a marked crosswalk.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 119

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  18. Question 18 of 26

    What does this five-sided sign mean?

    Five-sided yellow-green school sign with two children
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    Answer: School crossing

    The school zone limit is 20 mph.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 119

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  19. Question 19 of 26

    What does this sign warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign showing a traffic signal
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    Answer: A traffic signal ahead

    Be ready to stop.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 120

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  20. Question 20 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a skidding car
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    Answer: Slippery when wet

    Slow down on wet pavement.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 120

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  21. Question 21 of 26

    What does this sign warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with a red stop sign symbol and an arrow
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    Answer: A stop sign ahead

    Begin slowing down.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 120

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  22. Question 22 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with two arrows pointing in opposite directions
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    Answer: Two-way traffic ahead

    Keep right.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 120

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  23. Question 23 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with two lanes side by side
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    Answer: An added lane joins from the right; no merging required

    Watch for vehicles in the new lane.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 120

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  24. Question 24 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a road splitting around a median
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    Answer: A divided highway begins

    Keep right of the median.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 120

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  25. Question 25 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a median ending into two-way traffic
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    Answer: The divided highway ends: two-way traffic ahead

    Keep right; oncoming traffic shares the road.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 120

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  26. Question 26 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a winding arrow
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    Answer: Winding road ahead

    Reduce speed before entering curves.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 120

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