Driving test

Slow moving vehicles signs are:

Orange and red

For drivers 21 or older what’s the legal limit of presumed intoxication?

.08% BAC

When a person operates a motor vehicle in Washington state, they have agreed to submit a test to determine The alcohol content. This is the____law.

Implied consent

In the state of Washington, you must have your headlights on until____sunrise and at any time you are unable to see clearly without lights:

½ hour before

A flashing red “X” means:

Do not use this lane

A flashing red light means:

Stop and then proceed with caution

What is the monetary amount of damage to a vehicle or property that requires a driver to complete an accident report?

$1,000

A “slow moving” vehicle that travels at ____ MPH or less must have an orange triangle sign on the back of the vehicle:

25

If a bicyclist is in a crosswalk or on the sidewalk, they should:

Yield to pedestrians

If you have a collision with an unoccupied car, you should:

Try and find the owner. If you can’t then leave a note

If you’re involved in a collision, you must fill out an accident report within ___ days

4

The “rules of the road” are:

Laws and practices designed to provide safe, inefficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians

You’re not required to stop for a school bus traveling toward you if the roadway is ____ or more lanes

3

A steady red light means

Stop

What is the speed limit on state highways?

60 MPH

What is the speed limit in a “School zone“

20 MPH

The chance of collision is greatest

At intersections

When it’s raining or the roadway is wet, most tires will have good traction up to about ____ MPH

35

When a slow moving vehicle has ____ or more vehicles behind it, the driver must pull over when it is safe to do so, and allow the vehicles to pass

5

Parking is prohibited within how many feet of a fire hydrant

15

In the state of Washington, a driver must have a minimum liability insurance in the amount of

$25,000 / $50,000 / $10,000

When parking on a hill without a curb, which way do you turn the wheels?

Toward the edge of the roadway (right)

If a bicyclist violates the law they can

Receive a ticket

The proper technique of breaking the car with a flat tire is two

Apply controlled brake pressure

The driver of a vehicle may have to pay a fine if the passengers under the age of ____ are not wearing their seatbelts

16

The purchaser of a vehicle must register the vehicle within how many days

15

How far back does a vehicle have to stay from an emergency vehicle that has its emergency equipment activated

500

Yield signs are:

Red and white

It’s against the law to leave children under the age of ___ years old in a park vehicle with the engine running

16

When you take your test for your drivers license, you will be tested on

All of the above

It is illegal in the state of Washington to drive on tires that are less than what tire depth?

2/32”

When traveling at night, you must dim your highbeams when meeting an oncoming vehicle

500 feet

Washington state texting law, prohibits driver

Sending, reading, or writing a text message

Broken white lines:

Separate traffic moving in the same direction

When traveling at night, you must dim your high beams when approaching a vehicle from behind

300 feet

Where should you look while backing a vehicle?

Out the rear window with occasional glances elsewhere

What’s the speed limit in most cities and towns unless otherwise posted

25 MPH

When merging onto the freeway you should

Match the speed with traffic and find a gap

The sharper the curve:

The slower you should go

You must activate your turn signal ___ feet before you turn

100

What law requires drivers to submit a breath test if they are arrested for suspicion Of driving under the influence

Implied consent law

Alcohol affects behavior as soon as it:

Reaches the brain

According to Washington law, a person under 21 years old is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when blood alcohol level reaches or exceeds:

0.02%

What is the best advice to Give to a social drinker whom you think might drive?

He should let a non-drinker driver drive

The drinking driver may show which of the following?

All of the above

If a driver in the state of Washington is arrested and refused to take a chemical test, this refusal will result in:

Suspension of his or her drivers license

When is peripheral vision most important?

For seeing danger from the sides

If the alcohol content of a typical serving of beer, wine and mixed drink are compared, it will be found that there is

About the same amount of alcohol in each beverage

The drug alcohol is a:

Depressant

Studies of drivers involved in fatal accidents, indicate that approximately:

40% are impaired

Which questions should the driver answer first when coming to an intersection?

Are there any traffic controls?

If convicted of a DUI, you will be issued a probationary license for how long?

5 years

What is the most serious loss to a driver who tailgates?

Seeing the full traffic picture

A good reason to cross railroad tracks when the railroad lights are flashing is when:

None of the above

If a curve requires reduce speed, when should you slow down?

Before entering the curve

The sharper the curve:

The slower you must go

In order to listen for an approaching train, it is advisable to turn down the car radio or CD player any fan motors and quiet the passengers this is the responsibility of the:

Driver

When a road becomes bumpy, traction between the tires and the road:

Decreases

Where in the lane is the best lane position for your car when driving on a 2 Lane St. that is lined with park cars?

Lane position 2

What does the marijuana affect?

Coordination, slowed reaction, time, and increased sleepiness

In order to maintain a four second following distance, a driver must adjust:

Speed as needed

Which of the following factors should most affect your choice of speed around a curve?

Your line of sight through the curve

Why is consuming marijuana infused foods dangerous

Because it takes longer to feel the effects

Flashing red lights at A highway rail crossing indicates you should stop because

A train is definitely approaching

Why is it good to shift a lower gear on A very steep downgrade

To use the breaking effect of the engine

The strategy of maintaining a space cushion can be considered as:

A way of driving defensively

When is it OK to stop your car on railroad tracks and wait

It is never OK to stop and wait on railroad tracks

What should you do if you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge?

Drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire

Why should you always read the medicine label?

For side effect information

Why should you prepare to stop if a car is stopped in the right lane on a 4 Lane St. or an intersection that does not have a traffic light?

The car may be waiting for a hidden pedestrian

When can a turn be made from other than the far left or far right legal lane?

When traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it

Which of the following is required in order to make a protected left turn

A left green arrow

In Washington, you may make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear and:

When no sign prohibits it

You are approaching an intersection with a red traffic signal, and plan to turn right before turning you must:

Come to a stop as you would at a stop sign

When making a left turn into heavy traffic, you must yield to which cars?

Any vehicle in or close to the intersection

You plan to make a left turn at an intersection on a stale green light oncoming traffic is within half a block you should decide to:

Stop behind the crosswalk and wait for a gap in traffic

What is the best way to prevent conflict with part cars?

Drive in lane position 2

Your ability to evaluate risk improves as you

Successfully solve risk situations

One of the most important facts about the Effect of alcohol on driving ability is that:

Small amounts lower a driver’s ability without awareness

If you think you cannot control your emotions, what is the best action to take?

Do not drive at all

Which of the following would do most to offset driver fatigue?

pull off the road, get out, walk around, and stretch

When is peripheral vision most important?

Seeing danger from the sides

What is Washington target zero’s goal?

Zero fatalities by 2030

Of all human faults that contributes to accidents, the one that causes the most accidents is:

Wrong attitudes

The test of good drivers is:

How well they keep out of bad situations

Which aspect of driving is most affected by your attitude?

Decision-making

If your brakes fail, while you were on the roadway, the first thing you should do is:

Pump your brakes a few times

If convicted of a DUI, how long does it Stay on your driving record

For life

When driving on a roadway during daylight hours, it is advisable to turn on low beam headlights because they

Allow other drivers to see your car better

Use of safety belts will:

Lower the chances of serious injury in an accident

In a vehicle that does not have ABS, what is the quickest way to slow a vehicle without loss of traction?

Threshold breaking

If your car starts hydroplaning, you should:

Ease gradually off the accelerator, look for lane position

What is the legal limit of THC in a person under 21 years of age?

.00 nano grams

Marijuana has been shown to impaired driving for up to:

5 hours

If traffic is clear a turn on A red light is permitted when

Turning left onto a one-way street and turning right onto either a one-way or two-way street

When a school bus with flashing red lights flashing is stopped on a two lane, 2 way Highway, Washington law requires that:

All traffic in both directions must stop

The best way for drivers to protect motorcycles when following a motorcycle is to:

Increase following distance

Lights must be on:

From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in school zones is:

20 MPH

When drivers are emotionally upset:

They are less likely to consider the rights of other drivers