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DRIVING TEST Flashcards

1
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How many driving lessons must you complete in six months?

A

6 driving lessons

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2
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How can you get your license UNDER 18?

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  • complete driving school and pass finals
  • pass both DOL exams
  • complete 50 hours of driving practice
    -have a permit for at least 6 months and be of age (16)
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3
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How can you get your license OVER 18?

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pass both DOL exams

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4
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First six month of driving restrictions

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no passengers under 20, ONLY immediate family

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5
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Next six months of driving restrictions

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no more than 3 passengers under 20 who aren’t members of your immediate family

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6
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First 12 months of driving restrictions

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CANT drive between 1am and 5am UNLESS with a licensed driver 25+

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7
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18 birthday driving restrictions

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no talking and sending or receiving text messages even with modern technology
ONLY use to report an emergency

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8
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What are the best hand positions on the wheel?

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9 and 3

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9
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T or F: When turning onto a multi-lane road, always turn into the closest lane going in your direction

A

TRUE!
- all vehicles turning left must turn into lane closest to the center yellow line
- all vehicles turning right must turn into the lane closest to the edge of the road

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10
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Are you allowed to turn right on red?

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yes, if not near school zone. unless prohibited
(CHECK FOR PEDESTRIANS)

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11
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Are you allowed to turn left on red?

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yes, if not near school zone.
unless prohibited
(CHECK FOR PEDESTRIANS)

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12
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What does SMOG stand for?

A

Signal
check rear view & side view Mirror
look Over shoulder into blind spot
Go when safe

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13
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T or F: I shouldn’t signal on a roundabout

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FALSE!
use your signal just before exiting a roundabout

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14
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What is the correct order to adjust your seat?

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  1. Feet (forward / back)
  2. Eyes (up / down)
  3. Arms (incline / recline)
  4. Head rest
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15
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Washington’s child passenger restraint LAW

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  • children up to 2 must be properly secured in a rear facing seat
  • children 2 - 4 must ride in a car seat with harness
  • children 4+ must ride in a car or booster seat until they are 4’9”
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16
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Headlights LAW

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Your headlights must legally be on 30 minutes AFTER sunset, and 30 minutes BEFORE sunset

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17
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LOW speed steering technique
(under 20mph)

A

hand over hand

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18
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HIGH speed steering technique
(over 20mph)

A

Push pull

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19
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BACKING steering technique

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one hand with torso twisted

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20
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Four things to NEVER do with the wheel

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  • grip inside of wheel underhand
  • grip with thumbs inside
  • tight grip
  • no hand contact
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21
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Illegal U-Turns

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  • when the turn cannot be made safely
  • not on any curve where your vehicle cannot be seen by other drivers
  • anywhere a sign prohibits
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22
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Basic gear switch MEANINGS

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P = PARK
R = REVERSE
N = NEUTRAL
D = DRIVE
L = LOW (used when going up or down steep hills, towing heavy loads)

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23
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Hand signals (on the in person test and drive 3/4)

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Left turn = left hand straight out window
Right turn = Left arm 90 degrees pointing UP
Slow or Stop = Left arm 90 degrees DOWN

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24
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When parking UP a hill, which way should you park your tires?

A

left

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25
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When parking DOWN a hill, which way should you park your tires?

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right

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26
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T or F: Pedestrians always win

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FALSE!
if pedestrian is hit by a car, it is always life threatening

ALWAYS scan crosswalks for pedestrians, and make a COMPLETE STOP behind the crosswalk or turning

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27
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Driving behind large trucks

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  • increase your following distance
  • dont drive beside them for a long time
  • dont pull beside a truck with its signal on
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28
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Following and passing a cyclist

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  • give plenty of room and be prepared o stop quickly
  • keep four seconds following time
  • leave three feet of passing space
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29
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What does yielding mean?

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Letting others go before you

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30
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Yielding Right Of Way

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  • you yield to others according to who should be given the right of way
  • you NEVER take the right of way always yield
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31
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Basic speed rule

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drive at a speed that is always safe regardless of the posted speed or maximum limit

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32
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Washington speed limits: school zones

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20mph

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33
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Washington speed limits: streets in cities

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25mph unless sign

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34
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Washington speed limits: country roads

A

50mph

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35
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Washington speed limits: state highways

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60mph

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36
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Washington speed limits: interstate freeway

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60 - 70 mph

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37
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What is the assumed speed limit of ALL roadways in Washington state? (unless sign)

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25mph

38
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Pull Over LAW

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if 5 or more vehicles form a line behind you, you must pull over in a safe location, and allow the other vehicles to pass

39
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Washington distracted driver LAW

A

no use of any handheld or electronic device while
- driving
- stopped at a red light/sign
It is illegal to do ANY other activity while driving that is determined to be dangerously DISTRACTING

40
Q

Zero tolerance LAW

A

over 21: DUI

under 21: Drivers license REVOKED
on your first offence with a BAC of .02 - .07 you will lose your license, on a subsequent offense, license lost until 21 years of age

41
Q

What is the MINIMUM time length for a suspended license due to DUI

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MINIMUM 90 days. (can go up to 7 or more years!)

42
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Washington DUI LAWS

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a person is guilty of driving under the influence if the person has an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher

43
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Open container LAW

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keep bottles, cans, and other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage CLOSED, unless in an area not normally occupied

44
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Minor in possession LAW

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you can be charged with MIP if you are under 21 and posses ANY amount of alcohol, EVEN if you have consumed none of it, it is not in a sealed container, and when not driving

45
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Implied consent LAW

A

all licensed drivers give consent to test the presence of alcohol, THC, or any drug if the officer believes the person is under the influence
IF THE DRIVER REFUSES TO TAKE THE TEST, THE DRIVER’S LICENSED WILL BE REVOKED FOR ONE YEAR

46
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White lines: solid lines

A

marks edge of roadway
do not cross

47
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White lines: broken lines

A

separates traffic going the same direction
ok to cross

48
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White lines: double solid lines

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separates traffic going the same direction in an area unsafe to change lanes
do not cross

49
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White lines: white dots

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indicates a change in lane condition is coming soon
ok to cross, but do soon

50
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White lines: barrier line

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treat this line as if it were a concrete barrier
do not cross

51
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Yellow lines: solid yellow lines

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keep to the right
do not cross

52
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Yellow lines: broken yellow lines

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traffic in both directions may cross this line to pass

53
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Yellow lines: double solid yellow lines

A

keep to the right
do not cross

54
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Yellow lines: solid & broken yellow together

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traffic on the solid line CANNOT pass
traffic on broken side can pass

55
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Yellow lines: yellow dots

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lane guide markers, keep to right
do not cross

56
Q

Which insurance by LAW is required to drive in Washington?

A

liability insurance - provides protection against claims resulting from injuries and damage to other people or property

57
Q

What do you do if traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage?

A

treat the intersection as a four way stop

58
Q

On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. What do you do?

A

continue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or other location where you can safely turn around

59
Q

When getting ready to change lanes you should:

A

SMOG
check side view mirror/rearview
turn your head to check for other vehicles

60
Q

T or F: a BAC greater than 0.05 percent cannot limit your concentration, perception, judgement, and memory

A

False, even the smallest amount of alcohol can cause side affects

61
Q

If driving in another drivers blind spot you should…

A

move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you

62
Q

The colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards are what color?

A

yellow (with black letters / symbols)

63
Q

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must…

A

drive to the right side of the road and stop

64
Q

T or F: driving at night is more dangerous

A

True

65
Q

T or F: using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do

A

False

66
Q

The child constraint LAW requires children who are under the age of eight and less than ____ in height to be seated in an approved safety restraint system

A

4’9”

67
Q

The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:
A. Slow down BEFORE entering the exit ramp
B. Slow down once moving ONTO the exit ramp

A

B. do not slow down until you move onto the exit ramp

68
Q

If you refuse to take a test determining your BAC content, you will lose you license for:

A

at least one year

69
Q

A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a…

A

stop sign

70
Q

T or F: BAC also depends on how physically fit you are

A

F

71
Q

T or F: texting while driving is ILLEGAL in ALL situations except emergency contact

A

TRUE
distracted driving law

72
Q

if you come to an intersection with a flashing red light you must:

A

stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows

73
Q

What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction>

A

yellow

74
Q

What does an orange colored sign indicate?

A

the presence of construction work

75
Q

Your body gets rid of approximately __ drink per hour

A

one drink

76
Q

On a roadway with three or more lanes, you must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights if…

A

only if you’re traveling in the same direction as the school bus

77
Q

To ensure that your physical condition does not cause you to drive in an unsafe manner, you should…

A
  • keep physically fit and have regular physical examinations
  • know the effect of any medicine on your driving ability
  • drive within your physical limitations
78
Q

The best way to avoid hydroplaning

A
  • keep your tires properly maintained
  • slow down when roads are wet or slushy
  • watch out for standing water or puddles
79
Q

you must dim your high beam lights within:

A

500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

80
Q

A steady green light at an intersection means that you:

A

may drive through the intersection if the road is clear

81
Q

If you have a tire blowout while driving you should:

A

hold the steering wheel tightly and break lightly

82
Q

What is the only time you’re able to parallel park on the left side of the road?

A

one way road

83
Q

Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

A

REDUCING your speed

84
Q

If you experience tire blowout:

A
  • take your foot off the gas
  • do not immediately use brakes
  • gradually slow down and pull off to the side of the road
85
Q

What is hydroplaning?

A

when too much water builds up on the front of your tires, it lifts your car a little, making your tires lose contact with the road, and drift uncontrollably

86
Q

If two cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection roughly at the same time, who goes first?

A

yield to the driver on the right
(unless both turning in separate directions)

87
Q

T or F: Drivers entering an intersection to turn left must not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop

A

True: drivers must not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop. When turning left, you should wait until oncoming traffic and pedestrians clear so you are not blocking the intersection when the light turns red

88
Q

When riding in a vehicle, small children:

A

must NEVER be allowed to ride while standing in the vehicle
keep children under 4’9” in car or booster seats in the back passenger seat

89
Q

As alcohol builds up in your blood it:

A

slows down your reactions

90
Q

T or F: Highway markings provide information for drivers

A

true
Highway markings provide information for drivers. Markings help drivers correctly position their vehicles on roadways, inform drivers of safe passing zones, and warn drivers about upcoming conditions

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