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"First thing on, last thing off" refers to...
The Parking Brake
A white painted curb means
Ok to park (still check for restrictions)
A young driver's common mistake is mostly being...
INEXPERIENCED
About how many bicyclists in the US that are injured or killed yearly?
About over 38,000
About what percentage of fatal collisions involve vehicles going off the roadway?
44%
At night, how much should the bicycle white headlight be visible for?
500 feet
Before leaving a curb...
SMOG + check mirrors for blindspot
Before performing any actions... ask yourself these 3 questions
is it illegal
is it safe
is it necessary
Congestion and collisions cause...
Serious social and economic problems
Define blind spot
the area to your left and right, that you can't see using mirrors
Define the implied consent law
The driver gives consent to a breath or blood test to determine the concentration of alcohol or presence of any drug
Driving around the expressway makes you experience...
HIGHWAY HYPNOSIS
Driving is...
A Social Task
DUI jail sentence can range from...
1 Day
Going on a speed of 30 mph, at what distance are you most likely to start reacting?
About 200 ft
Going on a speed of 50 mph, at what distance are you most likely to start reacting?
About 400 ft
How do we check the blindspots while driving?
Moving your head
How do you improve your evaluation towards risky situations?
By solving them successfully
How do you successfully merge on a freeway?
Find a gap in traffic and go in
How far behind should you follow a vehicle going over 30MPH?
4 seconds
How far behind should you follow a vehicle going under 30MPH
3 seconds
How far can you legally drive in the shared center left hand turn lane?
300 feet
How far do you go when making a Y
turnabout?
How far must you stay from an emergency vehicle that has its lights activated?
500 feet
How frequent does an average liver clear out an alcoholic drink
1 drink per hour
How likely are 16
17 female drivers are distracted in driving compared to the male drivers?
How long ahead should you SCAN?
15 seconds ahead
How long does Marijuana impairs drivers?
Up to 5 hours
How long does Marijuana stay in your system?
6
How long should you register a car after purchasing and you are a new Washington resident?
You must register your vehicle within 30 days
How long will your license be suspended for DUI?
90 days
How many days can you put a newly purchased car under your name?
15 days MAX
How many years is the Probationary License issued for?
5 years
How much are kids aged between 16
25 that are killed by car crashes yearly
How much Braking pressure should you apply through deep water?
Light pressure
How much good traction would a car have when road is wet and it's raining?
Up to 35MPH
How much is the fine for the Washington state Texting Law?
$124
How much seconds do you need to pass someone going on a speed of 55 mph?
About 10 seconds
How much should the bicycle red headlight be visible for?
600 ft
How should we measure the depth of the tire thread?
With a penny
How to open up a zone?
SPEED UP, SLOW DOWN, CHANGE LANES
If you change your name or address you must notify DMV within:
10 Days
In fatal crashes, what ratio of male drivers outnumbers the female drivers?
3 to 1
In how many days should you sign the collision report?
4 days
IPDE stands for
Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
is alchohol a stimulant or a depressant?
Depressant
Laws are established primarily to...
To keep order and safety on the roadways
List some examples of what should you keep in your car
1st Aid Kit, Water, Weather clothes, flashlight, duct tape. jumper cables, flares/triangles, blanket, food (MRE's)
Making an unprotected left turn means...
Yielding to any vehicles close/in the intersections
Name 2 types of braking techniques
Anti lock braking system and threshold braking
No parking at...
Parking is prohibited within how many feet from a driveway?
5 feet
Parking is prohibited within how many feet from a fire station on the opposite side of the roadway?
75 feet
Parking is prohibited within how many feet from a fire station on the same side of the roadway?
20 feet
Parking is prohibited within how many feet from a railroad crossing?
50 feet
Parking is prohibited within how many feet from a traffic signal/stop sign/interesection?
30 feet
Parking is prohibited within how many feet of a crosswalk?
20 feet
Parking is prohibited within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
15 feet
Pennant
no passing zone
Point of no return at an intersection means...
continue intersecting
Position of wheels when parking on hills
Left
Proper decision making is...
the cornerstone to safe driving.
Red or yellow painted curbing means what?
Red
Situationally, kids are highly in danger when..
Loading/unloading on buses
Slow moving vehicles cannot drive faster than...
25MPH
stopping means...
Making a legal stop before moving on
Sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicates the driver...
Did not SCAN enough
True/False
> Alcohol
True/False
> Driving on a suspended license is a criminal offense
True/False
> It's legal to change lanes at an intersection
True/False
> Marijuana is legal for 21+ for recreational use in the state of Washington
True/False
> Marijuana is legal for use while driving
True/False
> Under .08% consumption can still make a judge convict you of DUI without evidence
True/False
> When entering and exiting 1
True/False
> When the vehicle you are passing sped up... You must slow down and pull back behind them
True/False
> You can pass a school bus if you're ONCOMING and at the furthest lane of a 3 or more lane road
True/False
> You can pass on Uphill Roads
Warning Signs
Marks a hazard that requires your attention
What allows a driver to operate a motor vehicle when license is suspended?
Ignition Interlock License
What are blue guide signs for?
Services (Gas Stations, Hospitals)
What are Brown guide signs for?
Recreations (Parks)
What are Green guide signs for?
Directions (Street Name, Freeway Exits)
What are the 3 components of HTS?
people, vehicles, roadways
What are the 3 types of signs?
Regulatory, warning, and guide signs
What are the IDL laws in Washington?
What color are guide signs?
Blue, green, or brown
What color are regulatory signs?
red, white, black
What color are warning signs?
yellow or orange
What contributes to collision?
ATTITUDE
What determines the type of turnabout to use?
The traffic
What distance must you dim your high beams when approaching an oncoming car?
500 ft
What distance must you dim your high beams when following another vehicle from the rear?
300 ft
What do you do when incoming cars are approaching while making a turnabout
Make a two
What does HTS stands for?
Highway Transportation System
What does it mean to have "Peripheral Vision"?
Seeing dangers from the side
What does it mean to maintain a space cushion?
A way of driving defensively
What does it mean when a driver has "Inattentional Blindness"
Distracted Driving
What does it mean when a vehicle is stopped when it isn't supposed to
There's a pedestrian crossing
What does SMOG stand for?
Signal Mirrors Over the shoulder Go
What does turning on headlights do?
Increases visibility and presence
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