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1
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You must get a Washington State driver license within ——

of the date you become a resident.

A

30 days

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Instruction Permit

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– This permit allows you to operate a
motor vehicle within Washington State while you are being supervised by a licensed driver with at least five years of licensed driving experience. The licensed driver must sit in the right-front passenger seat.

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Intermediate Driver License

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– If you are 16 or 17 and meet the
requirements, we will issue you an intermediate license with restrictions meant to ease you into your responsibilities as a driver.

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Basic Driver License

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– This allows you to operate a motor
vehicle on public roadways. Your license is valid for up to six years from the date of your last birthday. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you will first receive an intermediate driver license.

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Enhanced Driver License

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– We offer an enhanced driver license
as an acceptable alternative to a passport for reentry into the U.S. at land and sea border crossings. For more information, visit our website or see the Enhanced Driver License and ID card brochure available at any of our offices.

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common factors that are present in fatal crashes:

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Driver impairment: 50.1%
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Running off the roadway: 43.7%
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Speeding: 39.5%
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Young driver (16-25 years old): 34.6%
•
Driver distraction: 30.3%
•
Unrestrained occupants: 24.8%
•
Errors at intersections: 20.6%
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You must have an automobile liability policy or bond from a state-approved insurance or surety company that provides the following:

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$25,000 or more, payable for the bodily injury or death of one person in a collision in which only one person was injured or killed.
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$50,000 or more, payable for the bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one collision, and;
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$10,000 or more, payable for injury to or destruction of
property of others in any one collision.

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To secure the load in your vehicle or trailer:
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Tie it down with rope, netting, or straps.

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Tie large objects directly to your vehicle or trailer.
•
Consider covering the entire load with a sturdy tarp or
netting.
•
Don’t overload your vehicle or trailer.
•
Always double-check your load to make sure it’s secure.
•
Don’t forget that animals should also be properly secured.

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“Maria’s Law” in 2005,

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which made failing to properly
secure a load a crime in Washington State. A person who causes an injury or death by failing to secure a load properly can be charged with a gross misdemeanor and can face a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.

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Washington’s child restraint law requires:

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children under 13 years old are to be transported in the back
seat where it is practical to do so.
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children up to their 8th birthday, unless they are 4’9” tall (whichever comes first), must use a child safety restraint.They should not move to a seat belt before they are ready per height and age.
•
the restraint system must be used exactly and according to BOTH the safety seat AND vehicle manufacturer’s instructions.
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vehicles equipped with lap-only seat belts are exempt from the requirement to use a booster seat for a child weighing more than 40 pounds.
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children 8 years of age or at least 4’9” who wear a seat belt MUST use it correctly (never under the arm or behind the back) or continue to use a child safety restraint.

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A flashing yellow traffic light

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means slow down and proceed with caution. A
yellow arrow means that the protection of a green arrow is ending and if you are turning in the direction of the arrow, you should prepare to stop and give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic before turning.

left turns are allowed, but you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

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A flashing red traffic light

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means the same as a stop sign. You must come to a full stop and then may proceed when it is safe to do so.

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Red Arrow

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means you must stop and you cannot
go in the direction of the arrow.

If you are turning right, you may turn after coming to a full stop if it is safe and if there is no sign prohibiting the turn on a red arrow.

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Some common

railroad crossing warning signs and signals are:

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a round yellow warning sign with an “X” symbol and black
“RR” letters is placed along the road before you get to a
railroad crossing.
•
a white X-shaped sign or “crossbuck” with “Railroad
Crossing” on it is located at the railroad crossing. This sign has the same meaning as a “Yield” sign. You must yield to trains crossing the road.
•
at some crossings, along with the crossbuck sign, you will see side-by-side red lights that will flash alternately when a train is approaching. When the lights are flashing, you must stop. At some crossings there is also a crossing gate that will lower when a train is coming. Do not drive around the gate. Some crossings also have a bell or a horn that will sound. Do not cross until the bell or horn has stopped.
•
crossings with more than one train track will often post a sign that shows the number of tracks. These signs warn you that there is more than one track and there may be more 3-5 than one train crossing. Not all crossings with more than one train track will have these signs so it is important to check
for more than one track before crossing.

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A reflective
orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle
means

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it is traveling less than 25 mph. You
may see this decal on construction equipment
and in rural areas on farm vehicles, horse
drawn wagons, or carriages.

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Work area signs

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– These construction, maintenance, or
emergency operations signs are generally diamond or rectangle shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. They warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include reduced speed, detour, slow moving vehicles ahead, and poor or suddenly changing road surfaces. In work areas, traffic may be controlled by a person with a sign or
flag. You must obey these persons. Motorists must yield to any highway construction personnel, vehicles with flashing yellow lights, or equipment inside a highway construction or maintenance work zone. Fines double for moving violations in construction areas when workers are present.

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Regulatory signs

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– These signs are square, rectangular, or
have a special shape and are usually white, red, or black with black, red, white, or green letters or symbols. They give you information about rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other special situations. Ex. speed limit signs or no turning signs.

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White yellow road lines

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can allow passing if dashed yellow does not as it signifies a lane going the opposite direction

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Medians

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– When a highway is divided into two or more
roadways, it is illegal to drive within, over, or across the
space. This separation can be an open space, a highway divider, or a median island. It can also be formed either by 18 inch solid yellow pavement markings or by yellow crosshatchings between two solid yellow lines.

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How to drive in a roundabout:

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  1. Slow down as you approach the intersection; roundabouts are designed for speeds of 15-20 mph.
  2. Enter the roundabout when there is a gap in traffic. Once inside, do not stop. Follow directions on signs or pavement markings about which lane to use.
  3. You may exit at any street or continue around if you miss your exit.
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21
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flashing yellow “X” on reversible lanes

means

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the lane is only for turning.

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A steady

yellow “X” means

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that the use of the lane is changing and you should move out of it as soon as it is safe to do so.

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23
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“HOV” stands for

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“High Occupancy Vehicles” and indicates
lanes reserved for vehicles with more than one person in them. Signs say how many people must be in the vehicle, as well as the days and hours to which it applies. For example, “HOV 3” means there must be at least three people in the vehicle.

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These shared center lanes are reserved 
for vehicles making left turns in either 
direction from or into the roadway (or 
U turns when they are permitted). 
These lanes cannot be used for passing 
and cannot be used for travel further 
than
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300 feet.

25
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Hitch hiking

A

illegal unless otherwise noted

26
Q

On a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you must drive on the…

A

right side of the road except when you are

legally passing another vehicle

27
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On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the right lane except .

A

to pass

28
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On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, if there is a lot of entering or exiting traffic, use the —— lane.

A

center

29
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Emergency zones –

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Emergency zones are defined as the
adjacent lanes of the roadway 200 feet before and after a stationary emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights, tow truck using red lights, emergency assistance vehicle using warning lights, or police vehicle using emergency lights. The fines for traffic infractions issued for speeding in an emergency
zone or improper passing of a designated stationary vehicle are doubled, and the driver license of a person who recklessly endangers a worker or property in an emergency zone is subject to a 60-day suspension.

30
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On a road with two lanes traveling in the same

direction, the left-hand lane is intended to be used for

A

passing

slower vehicles

31
Q

On roads with more than two lanes traveling
in the same direction, use the right lane for —-
the middle lanes for —–, and the left-hand lane for —–
.

A

slower speeds,
higher speeds
passing only

32
Q

Driving is allowed on ocean
beaches in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties. The beach is considered a state highway so all road, vehicle registration, and driver licensing regulations apply. The speed limit is 25 mph and pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times.

A

weird

33
Q

Turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want
to go and turn into the lane —–
When making turns, go from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane lines or interfering with traffic. Once you have completed your turn, you can change to another lane if you need to

A

closest to the one you came from.

34
Q

Vehicles must stop if a
pedestrian or bicyclist
is in ——- of the roadway

A

their half

35
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At a four-way stop the driver reaching the intersection first, goes first (after coming to a complete stop). If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the —— goes first.

A

right

36
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You must yield the right-of-way to a police vehicle, fire
engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn, or a red or blue flashing light. Pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, and stop when you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction. If you are in an intersection, drive through the intersection before you pull over. If the light is red, stay where you are.

A

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37
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You must stop for a school bus that is stopped with its
red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road, the opposite side of the road or at an intersection you are approaching. You are not required to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing when the stopped school bus is
traveling in the opposite direction and the roadway:

A 
–
has three or more marked traffic lanes,
–
is separated by a median, or
–
is separated by a physical barrier.
38
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Always set your —– when you park. Leave the vehicle in gear if it has a manual transmission or in “park” if it has an automatic transmission.

A

parking brake

39
Q

It is against the law to leave children under – years of age alone in a parked car with the engine running.

A

16

40
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Do 
not park:
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in an intersection.
•
on a crosswalk or sidewalk.
•
in a construction area if your vehicle will block traffic.
•
within -- feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign.
•
within -- feet of a pedestrian safety zone.
•
within -- feet of a fire hydrant.
•
within -- feet of a railroad crossing.
A

30
20
15
50

41
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Do not park within – feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street or within – feet of the fire station driveway on the other side of the street.

A

20

75

42
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Do not park within – feet of a driveway, alley, private road, or area of the curb removed or lowered for access to the sidewalk

A

5

43
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For Steering, place your hands on opposite sides of the steering wheel (left hand between –and – o’clock and right hand between –and –
o’clock

A

8 and 9

3 and 4

44
Q

Look at least – seconds down the road

When turning sharp corners, turn the steering wheel using the “hand-over-hand” technique.

A

15

45
Q 
Speed 
limits, 
unless otherwise posted
, are: 
•
-- mph in school zones.
•
-- mph on streets of cities and towns.
•
-- mph on county roads.
•
-- mph on state highways.
•
Parts of interstate highways may be posted with higher
maximum speeds.
A

20
25
50
60

46
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Before you turn left or right across oncoming traffic, turn on your signal at least – feet ahead and look for a safe gap in the traffic.

A

100

47
Q

By law, your vehicle’s headlights must be turned on from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise. Lights must also be on any time conditions make it difficult to see people or other vehicles. Here are some things you can do that will help you see better:
•
use your high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles. High beams let you see twice as far as low beams. It is important to use high beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people along the side of the road.
•
dim your high beams whenever you come within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
•
use your low beams when following 300 feet or less behind another vehicle.
•
use the low beams in fog or when it is snowing or raining hard. Light from high beams will reflect back, causing glare and making it difficult to see ahead. Some vehicles have fog lights that you should also use under these conditions.

A

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48
Q

Use hand signals when other drivers cannot see signal lights.

A

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49
Q

Going much slower than other vehicles can be as hazardous as speeding. It tends to make vehicles bunch up behind you and causes the other traffic to pass you. Either drive faster or consider using another road with slower speeds. If you are driving a slow moving vehicle on a two-lane road where it is unsafe to pass, and five or more vehicles are in a line behind you, you must pull over and stop when safe to let them pass.

A

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50
Q

at 50 mph, it can take about …

A

400 feet to react to something you see and bring your vehicle to a stop. That is about the length of a city block.

If you cannot see 400 feet ahead, it means you may not be driving safely at 50 mph.

51
Q

At 30 mph, it can take about …

A

200 feet to react and stop. That is almost half a city block in length

52
Q

Your headlights will let you see about —feet

ahead. You should drive at a speed that allows you to stop within this distance, about ….

A

400

50 mph

53
Q

In a very heavy rain, snowstorm, or thick
fog, you may not be able to see much more than — feet ahead. When you cannot see any farther than that, you cannot safely drive faster than …

A

200

30 mph

54
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Sight distance rule

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– Drive at a speed where you can always safely stop. To tell if you are driving too fast for conditions, use
the Four-Second Sight Distance Rule. Pick out a stationary object as far ahead as you can clearly see (such as a sign or a telephone pole). Start counting: one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand, four-one-thousand. If you reach the object before you finish saying four-one-thousand, you need
to slow down. You are going too fast for your sight distance. The Four-Second Sight Distance Rule allows you to cope with a countless number of dangerous moments drivers operate in and out of on a continual basis.

55
Q

Keep Right Except to Pass

A

On roadways with multiple lanes going in the same direction, the law requires you to keep right except to pass. Travelling in the far left lane when you’re not passing is dangerous.

56
Q

when the driver behind you wants to pass…

A

– Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle. Slowing will allow the pass to be completed sooner.

57
Q

Being tailgated

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– If you are being followed too closely and there is a right lane, move over to the right. If there is no right lane, wait until the road ahead is clear then reduce speed slowly. This will encourage the tailgater to drive around you. Never slow down quickly to discourage a tailgater. Doing that increases your risk of a collision from behind

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