Washington Driver's Guide Rules and Regulations

Flashcards covering essential driving rules, distance requirements, speed limits, notification timelines, and intoxication thresholds.

How far in advance must you use your turn signal before making a turn?

$100\,\text{feet}$ in advance

What is the maximum distance from the curb a vehicle can be legally parked?

$$12\,\text{inches}$$

What minimum distance must be maintained when passing a bicyclist?

$$3\,\text{feet}$$

What is the minimum distance required when parking from a driveway?

$$5\,\text{feet}$$

What is the minimum distance required when parking from a fire hydrant?

$$15\,\text{feet}$$

What is the minimum distance required when parking from a crosswalk at an intersection?

$$20\,\text{feet}$$

What is the minimum parking distance from a stop sign or traffic light?

$$30\,\text{feet}$$

What are the parking restrictions near a fire station driveway?

No parking within $20\,\text{feet}$ of a fire station driveway, and no parking within $75\,\text{feet}$ on the opposite side

What are the parking and passing restrictions near a railroad crossing?

No parking within $50\,\text{feet}$ and no passing within $100\,\text{feet}$ of a railroad crossing

Under what age is it illegal to leave a child in a parked vehicle with the motor running?

Under $16\,\text{years}$ of age

What is the maximum distance you are allowed to drive in a two-way left turn lane?

$$300\,\text{feet}$$

What is the minimum sight distance required in each direction to perform a U-turn?

$$500\,\text{feet}$$

What is the maximum speed limit in school zones?

$$20\,\text{mph}$$

What is the maximum speed limit in cities, towns, and on ocean beaches?

$$25\,\text{mph}$$

What is the maximum speed limit on county roads?

$$50\,\text{mph}$$

What is the maximum speed limit on state highways and urban interstate freeways?

$$60\,\text{mph}$$

What is the maximum speed limit on rural interstate freeways?

$$70\,\text{mph}$$

At what distance from an approaching vehicle must a pass be completed?

Before $200\,\text{feet}$ of an approaching vehicle

What is the minimum distance required to pass from an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel?

$$100\,\text{feet}$$

What is the minimum distance a driver must be able to see in mirrors?

$$200\,\text{feet}$$

What is the minimum distance from which a horn must be able to be heard?

$$200\,\text{feet}$$

What is the average safe vision distance provided by low beam versus high beam headlights?

$150\,\text{feet}$ for low beam headlights and $300\,\text{feet}$ for high beam headlights

At what distance must you dim your headlights when following behind another vehicle?

$$300\,\text{feet}$$

At what distance must you dim your headlights for an oncoming vehicle?

$$500\,\text{feet}$$

Between sunset and sunrise, when must vehicle headlights be turned on?

At least $\frac{1}{2}\,\text{hour}$ after sunset and $\frac{1}{2}\,\text{hour}$ before sunrise

Within how many days must a seller report the sale of a vehicle to DOL.WA.GOV?

$$5\,\text{days}$$

Within how many days must you report a change of address or name for a driver's license?

$$10\,\text{days}$$

Within how many days must the buyer of a vehicle transfer the title and registration?

$$15\,\text{days}$$

What is the validity period of a driver's license, and on what day does it expire?

$6/8\,\text{years}$, expiring on the driver's birthday

What blood alcohol concentration (B.A.C.) constitutes legal intoxication (D.U.I.) for drivers under age 21 versus drivers over age 21?

$.02\%$ B.A.C. for drivers under age $21$, and $.08\%$ B.A.C. for drivers over age $21$

At what blood THC/marijuana level can individuals under age 21 and over age 21 be arrested?

More than $0.00\,\text{nanograms per milliliter of blood}$ or higher for under age $21$, and $5.00\,\text{nanograms per milliliter of blood}$ or higher for over age $21$