DRIVING TEST Flashcards
(90 cards)
1
Q
How many driving lessons must you complete in six months?
A
6 driving lessons
2
Q
How can you get your license UNDER 18?
A
- 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)
3
Q
How can you get your license OVER 18?
A
pass both DOL exams
4
Q
First six month of driving restrictions
A
no passengers under 20, ONLY immediate family
5
Q
Next six months of driving restrictions
A
no more than 3 passengers under 20 who aren’t members of your immediate family
6
Q
First 12 months of driving restrictions
A
CANT drive between 1am and 5am UNLESS with a licensed driver 25+
7
Q
18 birthday driving restrictions
A
no talking and sending or receiving text messages even with modern technology
ONLY use to report an emergency
8
Q
What are the best hand positions on the wheel?
A
9 and 3
9
Q
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
10
Q
Are you allowed to turn right on red?
A
yes, if not near school zone. unless prohibited
(CHECK FOR PEDESTRIANS)
11
Q
Are you allowed to turn left on red?
A
yes, if not near school zone.
unless prohibited
(CHECK FOR PEDESTRIANS)
12
Q
What does SMOG stand for?
A
Signal
check rear view & side view Mirror
look Over shoulder into blind spot
Go when safe
13
Q
T or F: I shouldn’t signal on a roundabout
A
FALSE!
use your signal just before exiting a roundabout
14
Q
What is the correct order to adjust your seat?
A
- Feet (forward / back)
- Eyes (up / down)
- Arms (incline / recline)
- Head rest
15
Q
Washington’s child passenger restraint LAW
A
- 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”
16
Q
Headlights LAW
A
Your headlights must legally be on 30 minutes AFTER sunset, and 30 minutes BEFORE sunset
17
Q
LOW speed steering technique
(under 20mph)
A
hand over hand
18
Q
HIGH speed steering technique
(over 20mph)
A
Push pull
19
Q
BACKING steering technique
A
one hand with torso twisted
20
Q
Four things to NEVER do with the wheel
A
- grip inside of wheel underhand
- grip with thumbs inside
- tight grip
- no hand contact
21
Q
Illegal U-Turns
A
- when the turn cannot be made safely
- not on any curve where your vehicle cannot be seen by other drivers
- anywhere a sign prohibits
22
Q
Basic gear switch MEANINGS
A
P = PARK
R = REVERSE
N = NEUTRAL
D = DRIVE
L = LOW (used when going up or down steep hills, towing heavy loads)
23
Q
Hand signals (on the in person test and drive 3/4)
A
Left turn = left hand straight out window
Right turn = Left arm 90 degrees pointing UP
Slow or Stop = Left arm 90 degrees DOWN
24
Q
When parking UP a hill, which way should you park your tires?
A
left
25
When parking DOWN a hill, which way should you park your tires?
right
26
T or F: Pedestrians always win
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
27
Driving behind large trucks
- increase your following distance
- dont drive beside them for a long time
- dont pull beside a truck with its signal on
28
Following and passing a cyclist
- give plenty of room and be prepared o stop quickly
- keep four seconds following time
- leave three feet of passing space
29
What does yielding mean?
Letting others go before you
30
Yielding Right Of Way
- you yield to others according to who should be given the right of way
- you NEVER take the right of way always yield
31
Basic speed rule
drive at a speed that is always safe regardless of the posted speed or maximum limit
32
Washington speed limits: school zones
20mph
33
Washington speed limits: streets in cities
25mph unless sign
34
Washington speed limits: country roads
50mph
35
Washington speed limits: state highways
60mph
36
Washington speed limits: interstate freeway
60 - 70 mph
37
What is the assumed speed limit of ALL roadways in Washington state? (unless sign)
25mph
38
Pull Over LAW
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
Washington distracted driver LAW
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
Zero tolerance LAW
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
What is the MINIMUM time length for a suspended license due to DUI
MINIMUM 90 days. (can go up to 7 or more years!)
42
Washington DUI LAWS
a person is guilty of driving under the influence if the person has an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher
43
Open container LAW
keep bottles, cans, and other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage CLOSED, unless in an area not normally occupied
44
Minor in possession LAW
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
Implied consent LAW
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
White lines: solid lines
marks edge of roadway
do not cross
47
White lines: broken lines
separates traffic going the same direction
ok to cross
48
White lines: double solid lines
separates traffic going the same direction in an area unsafe to change lanes
do not cross
49
White lines: white dots
indicates a change in lane condition is coming soon
ok to cross, but do soon
50
White lines: barrier line
treat this line as if it were a concrete barrier
do not cross
51
Yellow lines: solid yellow lines
keep to the right
do not cross
52
Yellow lines: broken yellow lines
traffic in both directions may cross this line to pass
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Yellow lines: double solid yellow lines
keep to the right
do not cross
54
Yellow lines: solid & broken yellow together
traffic on the solid line CANNOT pass
traffic on broken side can pass
55
Yellow lines: yellow dots
lane guide markers, keep to right
do not cross
56
Which insurance by LAW is required to drive in Washington?
liability insurance - provides protection against claims resulting from injuries and damage to other people or property
57
What do you do if traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage?
treat the intersection as a four way stop
58
On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. What do you do?
continue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or other location where you can safely turn around
59
When getting ready to change lanes you should:
SMOG
check side view mirror/rearview
turn your head to check for other vehicles
60
T or F: a BAC greater than 0.05 percent cannot limit your concentration, perception, judgement, and memory
False, even the smallest amount of alcohol can cause side affects
61
If driving in another drivers blind spot you should...
move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you
62
The colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards are what color?
yellow (with black letters / symbols)
63
When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must...
drive to the right side of the road and stop
64
T or F: driving at night is more dangerous
True
65
T or F: using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do
False
66
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
4'9"
67
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
B. do not slow down until you move onto the exit ramp
68
If you refuse to take a test determining your BAC content, you will lose you license for:
at least one year
69
A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a...
stop sign
70
T or F: BAC also depends on how physically fit you are
F
71
T or F: texting while driving is ILLEGAL in ALL situations except emergency contact
TRUE
distracted driving law
72
if you come to an intersection with a flashing red light you must:
stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows
73
What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction>
yellow
74
What does an orange colored sign indicate?
the presence of construction work
75
Your body gets rid of approximately __ drink per hour
one drink
76
On a roadway with three or more lanes, you must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights if…
only if you’re traveling in the same direction as the school bus
77
To ensure that your physical condition does not cause you to drive in an unsafe manner, you should…
- keep physically fit and have regular physical examinations
- know the effect of any medicine on your driving ability
- drive within your physical limitations
78
The best way to avoid hydroplaning
- keep your tires properly maintained
- slow down when roads are wet or slushy
- watch out for standing water or puddles
79
you must dim your high beam lights within:
500 feet of an oncoming vehicle
80
A steady green light at an intersection means that you:
may drive through the intersection if the road is clear
81
If you have a tire blowout while driving you should:
hold the steering wheel tightly and break lightly
82
What is the only time you’re able to parallel park on the left side of the road?
one way road
83
Your first response to reduced visibility should be:
REDUCING your speed
84
If you experience tire blowout:
- take your foot off the gas
- do not immediately use brakes
- gradually slow down and pull off to the side of the road
85
What is hydroplaning?
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
If two cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection roughly at the same time, who goes first?
yield to the driver on the right
(unless both turning in separate directions)
87
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
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
When riding in a vehicle, small children:
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
As alcohol builds up in your blood it:
slows down your reactions
90
T or F: Highway markings provide information for drivers
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
