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Days 13-15 Flashcards

1
Q

If your tires fail…

A

Get a firm grip on the wheel, let up on the gas, and brake lightly.

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2
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What should you do if you are involved in a collision in which the airbags neglected to go off?

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Get out of the car, away from the airbag location.

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3
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Two things to keep in mind when using a GPS:

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It can cause distracted driving, and you may not mount it on the windshield if it interferes with view.

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4
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A collision report must be filed within…

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4 days.

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5
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Three things you can do to avoid a collision?

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Steer (turn to avoid it), brake (stop before it), accelerate (to move out of the way).

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6
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When is a collision report required?

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If there is $1,000 or more in damage to any one vehicle, or if anyone is injured or killed.

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7
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The right of way at crosswalks belongs to…

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Pedestrians and bikers, whether or not the crosswalk is marked.

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8
Q

When riding at night, a biker must have a white headlight visible for?

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500 feet on the front.

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9
Q

When riding at night, a biker must have a light or reflector to the rear visible for?

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600 feet.

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10
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Can a biker be ticketed for violating the law?

A

Yes.

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11
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Where may bicyclists ride that could be a hazard for drivers?

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On the road, on the shoulder, or in a bicycle lane.

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12
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If your brakes fail, one thing to NEVER do is…

A

Jerk the steering wheel.

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13
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Most important driver’s attributes are…

A

Perceptual skills, judgment, motor skills, and decision making.

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14
Q

Sweeping vision, especially at intersections is important because…

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It allows you to see what’s ahead of you.

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15
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Steps of a turn

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Slow before turn, maintain speed in middle, accelerate out of it if LOS is clear.

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16
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When changing lanes, the most important thing to do is…

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Checking the blind spot.

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17
Q

You may only pass on a…

A

Two lane, two way road.

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18
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The first step of a pass is…

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Getting in position with 3 seconds of following distance.

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19
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Is it legal to pass if the car ahead of you is doing the speed limit?

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No.

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20
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When do you return to your lane after passing?

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When you can see both of their headlights in your rearview mirror.

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21
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No passing zone sign type

A

Warning

22
Q

Do not pass sign type

A

Regulatory

23
Q

You may not pass at these locations…

A

Going uphill, on curves, at intersections, on overpass or tunnel, 2-lane bridge or underpass.

24
Q

You may not pass within how many feet of the crest of a hill?

A

700-1,000 feet.

25
Q

You may not pass within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing?

A

100 feet.

26
Q

The best way to avoid an emergency is to…

A

Scan continuously.

27
Q

To operate a car in Washington, you must have insurance in these amounts:

A

$25,000 for injury/death 1 person, $50,000 2 people, and $10,000 for property damage in any one collision.

28
Q

Fine for parking in handicap spot?

A

$250.

29
Q

Fine for not using chains if needed?

A

$500.

30
Q

Speed for roundabouts?

A

15-20 mph

31
Q

Max speed on an ocean beach?

A

25 mph.

32
Q

When are cars required to stop and yield to pedestrians and bikers?

A

When they are within one lane of the car’s half of the roadway.

33
Q

The first question to ask when approaching an intersection is…

A

Are there any traffic control devices?

34
Q

On a narrow street, the type of turnabout you should use is…

A

A two-point turnabout.

35
Q

What happens to your license if you are CONVICTED of a DUI?

A

You will be issued a probationary license for five years.

36
Q

What part of your body filters out alcohol? How fast does that work?

A

Your liver, which can handle about one drink at a time, and it takes one hour per drink to filter.

37
Q

Why are energy drinks potentially dangerous?

A

They can cause impaired vision, nervousness, and dizziness.

38
Q

If it is snowing and you happen to be driving (which is a bad idea), the first thing you should do is…

A

Slow down and increase following distance.

39
Q

If your car starts to hydroplane, what should you do?

A

Gradually ease off accelerator and look for your lane position.

40
Q

The last thing to do before entering traffic from a curb is to…

A

Check over the shoulder for your blind spot.

41
Q

Information signs are typically what colors? (According to the test)

A

Blue and brown.

42
Q

When should you accelerate while turning a corner?

A

Gently accelerate when coming out of the turn.

43
Q

When turning, do the back tires follow the same track as the front ones?

A

No.

44
Q

You are driving in the city when the car in front of you comes to a stop. You stop also. To know that you have stopped at an appropriate distance, what should you see?

A

You should be able to see their rear tires on the pavement.

45
Q

Should you use cruise control in less-than-ideal conditions?

A

No.

46
Q

Should you ever open a hot radiator?

A

No.

47
Q

What is the first thing you should do if your accelerator/gas pedal sticks?

A

Shift to neutral.

48
Q

If your engine overheats, what is one thing you should NOT do and why?

A

Do not remove the radiator cap because the engine is still hot.

49
Q

If your engine overheats, what should you do?

A

Pull over and check fluids after the engine cools.

50
Q

If your tire fails, what should you do?

A

Apply steady brake, let up one gas and pull over. Then turn on your flashers.

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