Knowledge Test- WA

Warning Signs

Yellow with black lettering or symbols, often diamond-shaped, indicating potential hazards on the road.

Regulatory Signs

Square or rectangular signs in white, red, or black with corresponding letters and symbols that indicate traffic laws.

Work Area Signs

Orange signs with black lettering, usually diamond or rectangular, indicating construction or work zones.

Destination Signs

Square or rectangular signs in green or brown with white lettering indicating directions to cities or attractions.

Service Signs

Square or rectangular signs in blue or brown with white lettering or symbols indicating services available.

Medians

Open spaces or dividers on the road, can include solid yellow lines or crosshatching.

Reversible Lanes

Lanes marked by double-dashed yellow lines that can change direction.

Emergency Zones

Areas adjacent to stationary emergency vehicles where special rules apply.

Distracted Driving

Driving while engaged in activities not related to operating the vehicle, leading to fines.

Hydroplaning

Loss of traction on wet roads, requiring specific actions to regain control.

Bicycles

Must follow specific rules, including using hand signals and having proper lighting at night.

Preventing Fatigue

Strategies to avoid drowsy driving, such as getting enough sleep and taking breaks.

Alcohol

A depressant affecting various cognitive and physical functions, with legal BAC limits.

Implied Consent Law

Agreement to take a BAC test if requested, with penalties for refusal.

Brake Failure

Steps to take if brakes fail, including pumping the brake and using the parking brake.

Tire Blowout

Actions to take when experiencing a tire blowout, such as holding the wheel tightly and slowing down gradually.

Power Failure

What to do if the vehicle loses power, including maintaining a strong grip on the wheel.

Headlight Failure

Steps to take if headlights fail, including using emergency flashers.

Stopping Quickly

Different techniques for stopping quickly with and without ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).

Skidding

Recommended actions to take when skidding, including steering and avoiding braking.

How much room should you give emergency vehicles parked on the roadway

200 ft

How fast do you drive on Beaches?

25 mph

How much money is a parking infraction fine?

124 dollars

How fast do Neighborhood Electric Vehicles go?

20-25 mph

How fast do Medium Electric Vehicles go?

30-35 mph

How much is the fine for parking in an Electric Vehicle Charging Station when not charging?

124 dollars

How far do you have to park from a traffic control device?

30 ft

How far do you have to park from a pedestrian safety zone?

20 feet

How far do you have to park from a fire hydrant?

15 ft

How far do you have to park from a curb?

12 inches

How far do you have to park from a fire station on the same side of the street?

20 feet

How far do you have to park from a fire station on the opposite side of the street?

75 feet

How far do you have to park from a driveway, alley, private road, or area of the curb removed or lowered

5 feet

Speed limit unless otherwise posted in School Zone?

20 mph

Speed limit unless otherwise posted in streets of cities and towns

25 mph

Speed limit unless otherwise posted in country roads

50 mph

Speed limit unless otherwise posted in state highways

60 mph

DIstracted driving is also called

inattentional blindness

How much is the fine for distracted driving?

124 dollars

How many seconds should you scan ahead while driving?

15 seconds

How many feet should you signal before turning?

100 ft

How far behind your vehicle should you put emergency flares?

200-300 ft

How much should you slow down on a wet road?

10 mph

How much should you slow down on a road with packed snow

half your speed

What is a safe speed to prevent Hydroplaning?

35 mph and below