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if you are being tailgated
increase your following distance
when should you smog?
when moving more than ½ width of ur car
exit/enter highway
lane change
right turn
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
is it legal
is it safe
is there anything to gain
3 things to do before parking on a hill
put car in park
emergency brake
turn wheel towards curb
what does UCLA mean?
Uphill Curb Left Always
what should you do when you see a yield sign?
slow down
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
change lanes to the left (safest)
slow down
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
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