Washington Personal Driver Knowledge Test
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You drive on an interstate with a posted limit of 70 mph. A tow truck with flashing warning lights is stopped on the right shoulder, and traffic beside you makes a lane change unsafe. What is the fastest speed allowed as you pass it?
A approaches a roadside tow truck, with silver C beside it blocking a safe lane change. The posted 70 mph limit is stated on the card.
Correct answer: 50 mph
Why
The zone covers the lanes from 200 feet before to 200 feet after a stopped vehicle with warning lights, such as a police car, fire truck, ambulance, tow truck, or a road maintenance, utility or solid waste truck. Your first choice is to move to a lane farther away when it is safe; the slower speed is for when you cannot move over. Workers and responders stand only a few feet from passing traffic.
Verified against Washington Driver Guide · Emergency and work zones · p. 142, 143
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