Washington State Driver's license written test Flashcards | Quizlet

What is the legal limit for Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for drivers $21$ years of age or older in Washington?

$$0.08\%$$

At what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level is a driver under $21$ years of age considered to be under the influence?

$0.02\%$ or higher

How many seconds of following distance should a driver maintain behind the vehicle in front of them under normal conditions?

$$4\,seconds$$

Within how many feet must you dim your high beams when approaching an oncoming vehicle?

$$500\,feet$$

When following another vehicle, you must dim your high beam headlights within how many feet?

$$300\,feet$$

Drivers must signal at least how many feet before making a turn?

$$100\,feet$$

What is the speed limit in a school zone unless otherwise posted?

$$20\,mph$$

How far away must you park from a fire hydrant?

$$15\,feet$$

What is the minimum distance you must maintain when parking near a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal?

$$30\,feet$$

You may not park within how many feet of a pedestrian crosswalk at an intersection?

$$20\,feet$$

Within how many days must an accident report be filed if there is an injury, death, or property damage of at least $1000$?

$$4\,days$$

How many days do you have to notify the Department of Licensing (DOL) of a change in address or name?

$$10\,days$$

What is the marijuana DUI threshold for drivers $21$ years of age or older?

$5.00\,nanograms$ of THC per milliliter of blood

At what speed can a vehicle begin to hydroplane on a wet road?

Tires can lose all traction at $50\,mph$, but initial loss can begin at $35\,mph$

What are the recommended hand positions on a steering wheel according to the Washington Driver Guide?

$9$ and $3$ or $8$ and $4$ o'clock positions

A bicycle used at night must have a white front light visible for at least how many feet?

$$500\,feet$$

What is the fine for parking in a stall reserved for persons with disabilities without a permit?

$$250$$

When parking a vehicle facing uphill on a two-way street with a curb, your front wheels should be turned in which direction?

Away from the curb

When parking a vehicle facing downhill on a two-way street with a curb, your front wheels should be turned in which direction?

Toward the curb

What is the correct reaction if your brakes fail while driving?

Pump the brake pedal several times to build up pressure

At a four-way stop intersection, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, which driver has the right-of-way?

The driver to the right

You must yield to transit buses when they are doing what?

Signaling and re-entering the flow of traffic

According to Washington law, alcohol is involved in roughly what percentage of traffic fatalities?

$$40\%$$

If you refuse to take a blood or breath alcohol test, how long will your license be revoked for a first offense?

$$1\,year$$

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Slow down and proceed with caution