Rules to remember
- Specific rules for driving onto and off of state ferries
- Hands-free phone use only while driving
- Must yield to transit buses re-entering traffic
- Bicycle and pedestrian safety laws heavily enforced
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Washington
Driver Guide
Washington operates the largest ferry system in the US, with specific driving regulations for boarding and disembarking. The state also requires drivers to yield to transit buses merging back into traffic.
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Before you drive
Washington requires 50 hours of supervised driving for new drivers under 18. The state has the largest ferry system in the US with specific driving regulations. Insurance minimums are 25/50/10.