Driving

Regulatory sign

informs drivers of traffic laws, rules, and requirements

Red prohibits

White general rules and instructions

Black one way

Warning sign

indicates a potential hazard or a situation requiring caution

Yellow General

Fluorescent school pedestrians

Orange construction

Basic speed law

Drive speed that is reasonable and prudent at all times

The posted speed limit is meant for dry days in good conditions

Yellow line vs white line

Yellow: Separates two way traffic

White: Separates one way traffic

Solid line vs broken line

Solid: No passing

Broken: can pass.

Both: Passing on the side closer to the broken line

Curb markings

Yellow loading zones

Red no parking

White short stops permitted

Blue disabled parking

Flashing red

Stop sign

Red arrow

Stop right on red OK

Flashing yellow

Warning

Flashing yellow arrow

Unprotected left turn

Green arrow

Protected turn

Where to stop?

Stop line

edge of cross walk

edge of sidewalk

edge of curb

Central vision

Targeting and reading signs

Fringe vision

Seeing path of travel in relation to the target

Peripheral vision

Color changes in motion changes

Check 123

One rearview mirror, side mirror, rear window

Target distance

15+ seconds ahead

Lane positioning

1 center, going straight

2 left turn

3 right turn

Three types of lanes

Travel, parking, through

Turn signal

100 ft in advance

Distance from curb when parked

12 in

Distance when passing a bicyclist

3 ft

Distance no parking from driveway

5 ft

Distance no parking from fire hydrant

15 feet

Following distance city

4-6 sec

Following distance highway

6-8 sec

Distance no parking from a crosswalk at an intersection

20ft

distance no parking from a stop sign or traffic light

30ft

Distance no parking from a firestation driveway

20ft

Distance no parking from a fire station opposite side

75ft

distance no parking of a railroad crossing

50ft

distance no passing of a railroad crossing

100ft

Age in which it is illegal to leave a child in a parked vehicle with the motor running

under 16

Distance allowed you drive in a 2 way left turn lane

300ft

minimum sight distance each way to perform a U

turn

maximum speed in school zones

20 mph

max speed in cities and towns

25 mph

max speed on ocean beaches

25mph

max speed on county roads

50mph

max speed on state highways

60mph

max speed on interstate freeways (urban)

60mph

max speed on interstate freeways (rural)

70mph

Complete pass before ___ ft of an approaching vehicle

200

Headlights on in tunnels (true/false)

true

min distance from intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel to pass

100 ft

min distance a driver must be able to see in mirrors

200ft

min distance horns must be able to be heard

200ft

average length headlights provide safe vision, low beam

150ft

average length headlights provide safe vision, high beam

300ft

ft behind vehicle you must dim headlights

300

distance must dim headlights for oncoming vehicle

500ft

when to turn on headlights

turn on at least 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hr before sunrise

days seller must report sale of vehicle to DOL.WA.GOV

5

days to report change of address or name for driver's license

10

days buyer of vehicle must transfer title and registration

15

years of validity of driver's license, expires on birthday

6/8

BAC legally intoxicated DUI under 21

.02

BAC legally intoxicated DUI over 21

.08

Under 21, can be arrested for THC/marijuana level of more than _ nanograms per milliliter of blood or higher

0

Over 21, can be arrested for THC/marijuana level of more than _ nanograms per milliliter of blood or higher

5

True/false Bikes have same road rules and rights

true

distance bike's headlight should be seen

500ft

Distance behind an emergency vehicle when lights/sirens are activated

500ft

What to check for when making a left turn

gap, open turning path, peds, traffic light

Turning at a red light

complete stop, yield, look for peds (left on red only onto a one way street)

Illegal to pass (8):

at/near intersection, solid yellow line on right side of center line, car traveling at speed limit (can go 15 mph over speed limit to pass), on/near bridge, approaching crest of hill, car behind trying to pass, blind curve, near a railroad crossing

Slow moving vehicles sign

red/orange hexagon/triangle

how many cars/bikes behind before you are required to let them pass

5

Animal runs in front of car

large (avoid hitting it if it will go over hood), small (brake hard but do not swerve)

Double white line

cannot cross (no turning or passing)

Freeway lanes

left: passing/faster traffic

Center: through traffic (2: left center can be used for passing)

right: exit/enter, slow moving vehicles

HOV: carpool lane, motorcycles

Weave lanes

cars exiting/entering take turns trading lanes to get on the right road (temporary lane for entrances/exits)

Pocket surfing

drive between herds of cars by using up 2 down 2

highway hypnosis

a hypnotic, inattentive, drowsy state when traveling long distances on freeways

Velocitation effect

unconsciously driving too fast when coming off freeway because brain is used to fast speed

danger of driving in fog

brain cells are confused/cannot judge speed in fog

Skidding =

loss of traction (speeding/turning)

hydroplaning + what to do

when tires loose grip of road and ride on top of water

release gas, do not brake, maintain control of wheel, steer straight

When is a driver allowed to stop on a bridge

emergency

Correct a skid

counter steering (turn towards where back tires are sliding), take foot off the gas and steer in direction you want to go

required to file a collision report

injury or $1000 in damage

days to file a collision report

4 days (if police are present, they will do it)

Collision dos

stop

move/drive vehicle off road

aid the injured

call 911

exchange info

get witness

pics of damage and scene

Collision don'ts

admit fault

talk if you are in shock/confused

move the injured

divulge insurance coverage limits

argue/blame

traffic stop procedure

pull over to right in a safe place

turn off care and roll down window (turn on light at night)

remain inside vehicle

keep hands observable (don't look for info until asked)

be respectful and tell the truth

sign the ticket (doesn't mean you are admitting guilt)

When you don’t need to stop for school bus with flashing lighs?

opposite direction AND more than 3 lanes/a median