Train for Your Drive Test in Washington 2021

This sign indicates that the road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves.

White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass.

Always use the proper turn signal when changing lanes, pulling into or out of a parking space, or pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area. Communicate with other drivers on the road to help prevent accidents.

In Washington State, all occupants of a moving vehicle are required by law to use properly fastened seat belts. According to the Occupant Protection Law, police officers may stop and cite drivers or passengers if they are not using their seat belts. If a passenger who is under the age of 16 is not wearing a seat belt, the driver will be fined.

In many collisions with motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, drivers reported that they were looking but still did not see the smaller vehicle or pedestrian. These can be more difficult to spot in traffic than passenger vehicles because they are smaller, may move faster, and have less noticeable lighting. To prevent collisions with these smaller and less protected road users, drivers should always be alert to the presence of motorcycles, bikes, and pedestrians.

In the United States, car crashes are the number one killer of young children. To combat this statistic, Washington's Child Restraint Law requires children who are under the age of 13 to ride in the back seat of a moving vehicle.