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1
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If ur car breaks down when/where should u stop?

A

Keep going till u can safely pull over

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If cop pulls u over

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1Pull over
Turn off engine
If dark turn on interior lights after stopping & before cop approaches

2 Limit ur and others movements
Ur hands stay on wheel others hands in plain view

3 Show liscense &/or vehicle registration only when requested
Stay in vehicle DO NOT GET OUT UNLESS REQUESTED
Don’t argue

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3
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What’s an emergency zone?

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Adjacent lanes 200 ft before & after stationary emergency vehicle w siren/lights or tow truck w red lights

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4
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Can u pass on the shoulder?

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Never

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5
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Tolls

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Tolls on State Route (SR) 520 Bridge in both directions & SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge eastbound
SR 520 tolls collected thru Good To Go! account or bill sent to address of vehicle owner
Tacoma Narrows same w xtra option of toll booths to pay cash on site

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Automated traffic safety camera are the pics, info given 2 u & penalties gone about?

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Only takes pics when infraction happens

Notice sent by mail within 14 days, included is facts & photos

Not included in driving record processed as infraction (it’s like a parking or speeding ticket, max $250 fine)

Everywhere w traffic cameras is clearly marked w signs telling u

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HOT Lanes & Express Toll Lanes

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High occupancy toll (HOT) & express toll lanes are high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes for carpools or solo drivers who pay toll
Solo drivers paying 4 HOT/express lanes must have Good To Go! account, carpools etc may also need gtg account

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8
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What are two way left turn lanes?

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Shared center lanes for vehicles going either direction to turn left into or out of the Rd/lane
U turns also permitted sometimes

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HOV

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Signs say how many ppl must be in vehicle & days/hours it applies
Ex. HOV 3 = 3+ ppl in car

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10
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What r reversible lanes?
What color lines & dash/solid?

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Lanes that carry traffic 1 direction @ some times other direction @ other times
Usually double dashed yellow lines

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11
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Roundabouts how 2 & speed

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  1. Slow to 15-20mph
  2. Enter roundabout from right when gap in traffic
  3. Do not stop, exit @ any st or continue around if miss exit
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Yellow lines
1 wys, dashed/solid

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Yellow = opposite/divides 2 wy
Solid marks left edge 1 wy rds
Dashed yellow = passing ok
Double solid yellow only to turn into driveway etc
Solid 1 side dashed 1 side = passing ok on dashed side

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13
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Are bike lane buffers part of the bike lane?

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The buffer is considered part of the bike lane & shouldn’t be encroached on unless turning

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14
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What are some misc traffic control devices?
What should u do?

A

Speed bumps, curbing narrows Rd, or circle islands @ intersections
Slow & keep right unless otherwise posted

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If vehicle disabled on railrd xing or see obstruction on tracks/crossing & no train is approaching/present

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Immediately call Emergency Notification System (ENS), phone # on blue sign attached to crossing gate, tell them exact obstruction & location
USDOT # on sign for location

2nd call 911 & tell them

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16
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What lanes should u be in if multiple lanes in same direction?

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Always keep right except 2 pass
Right slow middle fast left pass

17
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What r the penalties 4 speeding, improper passing & recklessness in emergency zones?

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Speeding in emergency zone/improper passing of emergency/tow vehicles - fines doubled

Recklessly endangering person/property in emergency zone 60 day liscense suspension

18
Q

If 2 lanes in the same direction, which is for passing/what r they 4?

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Left 4 passing, always keep right unless passing

19
Q

If 3+ lanes going ur direction, what r they 4?

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Right=slower
Middle=faster
Left=passing

20
Q

Can you travel or pass in 2 wy left turn lanes?

A

No passing
No travel over 300ft

21
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What do 2wy left turn lanes look like?

A

Left turn arrows 4 traffic in 1 direction alternate w left arrows 4 other direction

Dashed yellow inner edge of lane solid yellow outer edge of lane

22
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Reversible lane signs

A

Green arrow = yuh
Red x = can’t
Flashing yellow x = turning only
Steady yellow x = lane ab 2 change directions, change lanes

23
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White lines

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White = same direction/divides 1 wy
Marks both edges 2 wy rds
Solid = only change lanes in special situations where required to
Dashed = changing lanes & passing ok

Separates bike lanes from rest

24
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Turning left on green rules

A

Yield 2 oncoming traffic & look out 4 signs prohibiting left turns on green

25
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Turning on red rules

A

May turn right on red after full stop & yield if no sign prohibits

May turn left onto 1 wy st on red after full stop & yield if no sign prohibits

Red arrow can’t go in direction of arrow, 4 other direction same rules apply

26
Q

What vehicles can’t use left lane on what rds?

A

Limited access rds 3+ lanes
Vehicles towing trailer or 10,000+lbs can’t use left lane
Unless otherwise posted or HOV lane

27
Q

What infractions do automated traffic safety cameras enforce?

A

Running red light
Fail 2 stop @ activated railroad crossing signal
Speeding in school zone

Everywhere w traffic cameras is clearly marked w signs telling u

28
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Flashing yellow

A

Slow down & be cautious

29
Q

Yellow arrow

A

green arrow ending

30
Q

Flashing yellow arrow

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left turns allowed yield 2 oncoming traffic, bikes & peds

31
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Red arrow

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Can’t go in direction of arrow
May turn right after full stop if no sign prohibits
May turn left onto 1 wy after full stop if no sign prohibits

32
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Flashing red

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= stop sign

33
Q

What does a green arrow reversible lane sign mean?

A

U can go

34
Q

What does a red X reversible lane sign mean?

A

Don’t go

35
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What does a flashing yellow X reversible lane sign mean?

A

Turning only

36
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What does a steady yellow X reversible lane sign mean?

A

Lane use/direction is about 2 change, change lanes

37
Q

When can you pass on the right?

A

If v ur overtaking is ab to turn left

When 2+ lanes in direction v ur passing is traveling

38
Q

How do I check ur blindspot?

A

Turn head over shoulder in the direction u wanna move

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