Drivers ed final exam

if you are being tailgated

increase your following distance

when should you smog?

1. when moving more than ½ width of ur car

2. exit/enter highway

3. lane change

4. right turn

5. pulling to/away from curb

what are the rules for an uncontrolled intersection?

same as an all way srop:

-first come first go (yield to peds)

-if 2 ppl are there at the same time, yield to the right

3 things to consider before passing

1. is it legal

2. is it safe

3. is there anything to gain

3 things to do before parking on a hill

1. put car in park

2. emergency brake

3. turn wheel towards curb

what does UCLA mean?

Uphill Curb Left Always

what should you do when you see a yield sign?

1. slow down

2. check intersection

on a road where it is dangerous to pas, you must pull over when

there are 5 or more cars behind you

when exiting the freeway, slow down when

you are on the ramp/ a solid line on each side

the most important factor in defensive driving is

Attitude

what should you do if you hydroplane?

foot off all pedals

fines double in what zones?

school and construction

if your brakes fail, what should you do?

pump them

how far down the road should you scan?

as far as possible (10-30 secs)

a good driver constantly evaluates:

speed, following distance and lane position

in school zones, only move once

all children are off the road

True or false: you must yield to city and metro buses

true

headlights are required:

30 minutes after sundown, 30 minutes before sunrise

Following distance on city streets should be

2-4 seconds

following distance on freeways should be

5-6 seconds

what is the difference between freeways and highways?

freeways have more limited access (on/off ramps)

highways are more like high speed city streets, pedestrians can still cross, etc. (ex. aurora)

always travel within how many miles of the speed limit

5 unless unsafe

when should you signal to turn?

100 feet or ½ block before your turn, unless there is a cross street before

regulatory signs are:

the law. colors: black and white

construction signs mean:

road work ahead. colors: orange, black, red

warning signs:

let you know what’s coming up. colors: yellow/black

Types of guide signs:

destination: green and white

information: blue and white

Tourist: brown and white

if the traffic light is flashing red, must you stop?

yes, it is the same as a stop sign

Yellow left arrow means:

yield the right of way to oncoming traffic and peds. slowly proceed with caution

3 options you have to assist traffic entering the freeway

1. change lanes to the left (safest)

2. slow down

3. speed up

how many passengers under 20 can you have in your first month with a license?

0 unless related

how many passengers can you have under 20 after the first 6 months/ untill you are 18?

3 unless related to you

what time can you not drive with and intermediate license

between 1 and 5 am

Texting law

no holding/ using a phone while driving

occupant protection law

everyone must wear a seatbelt

implied consent

you agree to a breathalyzer test by operating a motor vehicle

Open container law

no open alcohol withing reach of a driver 21 or over

MIP

minors cannot be in possession of any illegal substances even if not opened or consumed

Move over law

you must move 1 lane to the left if passing an emergency vehicle on the side of the road

how long does it take alcohol to be absorbed into system?

20-40 mins

alcohol affects what first?

judgement

legal alcohol limit over 21

.08%

legal alcohol limit under 21

.02%

it takes how long to rid your body of .5 oz of alcohol?

1 hour

a typical drink has how many oz of alc

.5

how long is your license suspended from a dui if you are 21 or older?

90 days

how long is your license suspended from a dui if you are under 21?

1 year or untill u turn 17 (whichever is longer)

how long is your license suspended if you refuse a breathalyzer?

1 year

probationary license may last up to

5 years

how many nanograms of marijuana are allowed if you are over 21

5 nanos of thc/ml blood

what is the legal limit for marijuana if you are under 21?

0 nanos

how long does it take for your body to eliminate marijuana?

5 hours

marijuana impacts your:

decision making

when do you not need to stop for a school bus even if the lights are flashing?

when traveling in the opposite direction and there is a barrier, island or lane between u and the bus

how far must bicycle reflectors/lights be able to be seen?

500 feet in front, 600 feet in back

cars must give bikes how many feet of space?

3

an odometer measures:

how far a car has traveled

what does a speedometer measure?

how fast a car is going

a tachometer measures:

how hard the engine is working

when must you turn your high beams off by law?

oncoming: 500 feet

following: 300 feet

you must park at least how many feet from a fire hydrant?

15

highways speed limit

50 mph

freeway speed limit

60 mph

what is the most common reason for collision?

failure to see what is happening

always do what when involved in a collision?

exchange information

what steps can you take to avoid an accident?

swerve, brake, accelerate

what type of insurance are you required to have in the state of WA?

liability