2025: Washington State Permit Study

How far in seconds should I look down the road?

15 seconds

How far in seconds should I look down in busy areas (Shopping centers, parking lots, construction areas, parks?)

4 seconds

How far should the gap be in seconds for me merge with other traffic?

4 seconds

You need at least ___seconds time to pass someone

10 seconds

How long after sunset, and before sunrise should you use your lights?

30 minutes

Speed on ocean beaches

25 mph

Speed in a roundabout

15-20 mph

Slow moving vehicles move

<25 mph

School zone speed

20 mph

City/Town speed

25 mph

County roads speed

50 mph

State highway speed

60 mph

What percent of fatal/serious injury run-off-the-road collisions involve one vehicle?

90%

What percent of all crashes could be avoided if the driver had 1 more second of time to react?

80%

What percent of light is reduced by dirt?

50%

Unsecured loads cause what percent of highway litter?

40%

Alcohol is involved in ___% of fatal traffic collisions

40%

What percent of crashes occur in intersections?

30%

Common factor in what % of fatal crashes - Impairment

50%

Common factor in what % of fatal crashes - Running off roadway

43%

Common factor in what % of fatal crashes - Speeding

40%

Common factor in what % of fatal crashes - Young driver

35%

Common factor in what % of fatal crashes - Driver distraction

30%

Common factor in what % of fatal crashes - Unrestrained occupants

25%

Common factor in what % of fatal crashes - Errors at intersections

20%

Park within ____inches of - curb

12 inches

Don't park within ____feet of - traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign

30 feet

Don't park within ____feet of - pedestrian safety zone

20 feet

Don't park within ____feet of - fire hydrant

15 feet

Don't park within ____feet of - railroad crossing

50 feet

Don't park within ____feet of - Fire station(Same side)

20 feet

Don't park within ____feet of - Fire station(Opposite side)

75 feet

Don't park within ____feet of - Driveway, alley, private road, or access to sidewalk

5 feet

Dim lights when within ___feet of an oncoming vehicle

500 feet

Use Low beams when ___feet or less behind a vehicle

300 feet

While in a center lane, you cannot travel for more than ___ feet

300 feet

When going 50mph at night, you should be able to see ___feet ahead

400 feet

When going 30 mph at night you should be able to see ___feet ahead

200 feet

Before turning, how far ahead should you signal?

100 feet

When your vehicle breaks down, place emergency flares ___feet behind your vehicle

200-300 feet

Emergency zone is defined by what distance from a stationary emergency vehicle?

200 feet

Do not follow closer than ___feet of a fire truck

500 feet

How many out of 40 must be completed to pass the knowledge test?

32 to pass(80%)

Studs are legal from ___ to ___

Nov1>March31

Failing to comply to traffic infraction within 15 days

45 days until license suspension

Traffic infractions in a school/speed zone

Doubled fine amount

Traffic infractions in a construction area

Doubled fine amount, 60 day license suspension

Traffic infraction for passing a stopped school bus

Double fine amount

Traffic infractions for speeding/improper passing of emergency zone vehicle

Double fine amount, 60 day license suspension

Illegally parking in an EV charging station

$124 fine

Distracted Driving will result in

>$125 fine

Caught by an Automated Traffic Safety Camera pulling a red light will result in

$250 parking infraction

Illegally parking in a disabled parking area

$250 fine

Falling to obey traction advisory signs

$500 fine

Maria's Law

Illegal to drive with an unsecured load, 1 year in jail & $5,000 fine

5 D's of Distracted driving

Dangerous, Deceptive, Destructive, Disabling, Deadly

The only thing that will sober a person is _____

Time

How much alcohol is too much to have in your system whilst driving?

Any

Marijuana can impair performance for up to

5 hours

Can OTC and prescription drugs affect driving performance?

Yes

Drugs + alcohol = ____

Multiplied affects

21 or Above - Illegal BAC is

0.08 or more

Under age 21 - Illegal BAC is

0.02 or more

21 or Above - Illegal THC nanogram per ml of blood is

5.00 nanograms or more

Under age 21 - Illegal THC nanogram per ml of blood is

0.00 nanograms or more

DUI punishment is followed by

90 day to 2 years license suspension

First ever DUI punishment will result in

$5,000 court costs, 1-365 days in jail

Arrested within 7 years for DUI, followed by another DUI charge results in

License revocation for 2 years. if Under 21: until 21 or 1 year

You will lose your license for _____ if you refuse to take a BAC test

1 year

DUI Related offenses stay on your record for ___

Life

What will an open container in an accessible part of your car result in?

Infraction

Aftering getting a DUI, you will have a probationary license for _____

5 years

Should you drive when experiencing anger, excitement, anxiousness, depression, impatience, or when upset?

No

Making eye contact, connecting yourself emotionally/physically, and making body gestures, is a safe way to react when responding to a angry driver

False

What do you do if your brakes fail?

Pump brake several times, slowly use parking brakes, or shift to lower gears.

What do you do if your tires go flat while driving?

Hold the steering wheel tightly, steer straight, slow down gradually, and let foot off gas, brake lightly.

If your engine cuts out while driving

Keep a strong grip on wheel, pull off roadway, use brakes even if they are hard to use.

What do you do if your headlights fail while driving?

Try using the headlight switch. Try turning on emergency flashers/turn signals/fog lights, then pull off the road ASAP.

If your gas pedal sticks while driving

Keep eyes on the road, shift to neutral, pull of the road, turn off engine.

People will panic and fail to act before a collision occurs. What are 3 things you can remember to do before a collision?

Stop, turn, speed up

You can ___ faster than you can _____

Turn, brake

When avoiding a collision and you have ABS you can

Brake AND steer

When avoiding a collision and you are Without ABS you can

Brake or steer, (if you do both at the same time, you will skid)

If about to be hit from the side/behind

Speed up

If about to be hit from the front

Try turning (reduces chance of a head-on collision)

If a person is injured in a collision and they are off the road out of immediate danger you should ___ ____ ____

Not move them

If someone is injured in a collision

Put pressure on bleeding. if in shock, give them a blanket. Do not give them water

In a collision, if there is injury/death/property damage for $1,000 or more, complete a collision report within _ days

4 days

A new resident must register their vehicle within __ days

30 days

When selling a vehicle, the owner must report a sale within _ days

5 days

Motor vehicles are required to have plates on both the front & rear

True

Your month/year tabs are only required on the rear plate

True

To drive with an instruction permit, the person supervising you should have _ years of driver experience

5 years

A permit will last _ years

2 years

A driver license will last _ years

6 years

Children who are age __ and under must sit in the back seat

13 years old

Traffic signals - Green

Go

Traffic signals - Yellow

Caution

Traffic signals - Red

Stop

Traffic signals - Flashing Red

Same as a stop sign