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What is a vehicle considered if it travels 25 mph or less?
What is a vehicle considered if it travels 25 mph or less?
slow moving
An accident report must be filled out if the damage to a vehicle is what amount?
An accident report must be filled out if the damage to a vehicle is what amount?
$1000 or more
What does a flashing red light mean?
What does a flashing red light mean?
stop and then proceed with caution
What does a flashing red X over a lane of travel indicate?
What does a flashing red X over a lane of travel indicate?
When are headlights required to be on?
When are headlights required to be on?
What law requires a person arrested on suspicion of DUI to submit to a test?
What law requires a person arrested on suspicion of DUI to submit to a test?
At what BAC is a person over 21 presumed to be under the influence of alcohol?
At what BAC is a person over 21 presumed to be under the influence of alcohol?
What color are slow moving vehicle signs?
What color are slow moving vehicle signs?
If a bicycle is in a crosswalk or on the sidewalk, they should do what?
If a bicycle is in a crosswalk or on the sidewalk, they should do what?
The chance of a collision is greatest where?
The chance of a collision is greatest where?
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
The speed limit on a state highway unless otherwise posted is what?
The speed limit on a state highway unless otherwise posted is what?
What does a steady red light mean?
What does a steady red light mean?
Under what circumstance are you not required to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing?
Under what circumstance are you not required to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing?
The laws designed to provide safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians are called what?
The laws designed to provide safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians are called what?
If you are involved in a collision with $1,000 property damage, injury, or death, you must report it within how many days?
If you are involved in a collision with $1,000 property damage, injury, or death, you must report it within how many days?
If you have a collision with an unoccupied parked vehicle, what must you do?
If you have a collision with an unoccupied parked vehicle, what must you do?
When it's raining or wet, most tires will have good traction up to what speed?
When it's raining or wet, most tires will have good traction up to what speed?
The purchaser of a vehicle must register it within how many days?
The purchaser of a vehicle must register it within how many days?
The driver is responsible for each passenger not wearing a seatbelt who is under what age?
The driver is responsible for each passenger not wearing a seatbelt who is under what age?
Bicyclists who violate the law can receive what?
Bicyclists who violate the law can receive what?
When parking uphill with a curb, which way should you turn your wheels?
When parking uphill with a curb, which way should you turn your wheels?
In Washington, drivers must have minimum liability insurance in the amount of what?
In Washington, drivers must have minimum liability insurance in the amount of what?
Parking is prohibited within what distance of a fire hydrant?
Parking is prohibited within what distance of a fire hydrant?
A slow moving vehicle must pull over and let others pass if it has how many vehicles behind it?
A slow moving vehicle must pull over and let others pass if it has how many vehicles behind it?
When traveling at night, drivers must dim high beams when approaching from behind within what distance?
When traveling at night, drivers must dim high beams when approaching from behind within what distance?
When traveling at night, drivers must dim high beams when meeting an oncoming vehicle within what distance?
When traveling at night, drivers must dim high beams when meeting an oncoming vehicle within what distance?
Broken white lines are used to separate traffic moving in what direction?
Broken white lines are used to separate traffic moving in what direction?
It is illegal to drive on tires with less than what tread depth?
It is illegal to drive on tires with less than what tread depth?
Sending, reading, or writing a text while driving is what in Washington?
Sending, reading, or writing a text while driving is what in Washington?
What will you be tested on when you take your test for your driver's license?
What will you be tested on when you take your test for your driver's license?
It is illegal to have a vehicle's engine running with whom in the vehicle?
It is illegal to have a vehicle's engine running with whom in the vehicle?
What color are yield signs?
What color are yield signs?
When following an emergency vehicle with its emergency equipment activated, you must stay back at least what distance?
When following an emergency vehicle with its emergency equipment activated, you must stay back at least what distance?
What is the best advice to follow after drinking?
What is the best advice to follow after drinking?
A person under 21 is considered to be driving under the influence at what BAC level?
A person under 21 is considered to be driving under the influence at what BAC level?
Alcohol affects behavior as soon as it reaches where?
Alcohol affects behavior as soon as it reaches where?
What is the consequence of refusing to take a chemical test to determine BAC?
What is the consequence of refusing to take a chemical test to determine BAC?
You must activate turn signals at least how many feet before the turn?
You must activate turn signals at least how many feet before the turn?
The sharper the curve, what must you do?
The sharper the curve, what must you do?
When merging onto the freeway, what should you do?
When merging onto the freeway, what should you do?
What is the speed limit in most cities and towns?
What is the speed limit in most cities and towns?
When backing, you should do what with your eyes?
When backing, you should do what with your eyes?
Studies of drivers involved in fatal accidents indicate what percentage are impaired?
Studies of drivers involved in fatal accidents indicate what percentage are impaired?
The drug alcohol is classified as what type of substance?
The drug alcohol is classified as what type of substance?
The typical serving of beer, wine, or mixed drink have about the same amount of what?
The typical serving of beer, wine, or mixed drink have about the same amount of what?
Peripheral vision is most important for what reason?
Peripheral vision is most important for what reason?
A license is suspended for how many days for a first conviction of DUI?
A license is suspended for how many days for a first conviction of DUI?
Mixing drugs and alcohol will affect a person how?
Mixing drugs and alcohol will affect a person how?
What must you do if you haven't signed up for one or more of your drivers by now?
What must you do if you haven't signed up for one or more of your drivers by now?
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Study Notes
Vehicle Regulations and Safety
- A vehicle is classified as "slow moving" if it travels 25 mph or less and must display an orange triangle sign.
- An accident report is mandatory if vehicle damage totals $1,000 or more.
- Headlights are required to be on from half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
- A slow moving vehicle must pull over to allow five or more vehicles to pass when safe.
- Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Traffic Signals and Signs
- A flashing red light signals to stop and then proceed with caution.
- A flashing red X indicates that a lane should not be used.
- A steady red light means to stop.
- Yield signs are red and white, indicating the need to give way.
- Broken white lines separate traffic moving in the same direction.
Alcohol and Driving Laws
- Under the implied consent law, a DUI suspect must submit to a blood alcohol content (BAC) test.
- For individuals over 21, a BAC of 0.08% or higher is considered under the influence.
- A person under 21 is deemed under the influence at a BAC of 0.02% or higher.
- Alcohol reaches the brain quickly, affecting behavior immediately.
- Refusing a chemical test will result in a one-year license suspension.
Drivers' Responsibilities
- Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers under 16 wear seatbelts, with tickets issued for non-compliance.
- Vehicle owners must register their vehicle within 15 days of purchase.
- In the event of a collision, it must be reported within four days if there is property damage, injury, or death.
- If involved in an accident with an unoccupied vehicle, attempt to find the owner or leave a note with contact information.
Speed Limits and Road Conditions
- The speed limit in a school zone is 20 mph, while on a state highway, it is typically 60 mph unless posted otherwise.
- In most city and town areas, the speed limit is 25 mph.
- Night driving requires dimming high beams at least 300 feet when approaching from behind and 500 feet when meeting oncoming traffic.
Behavior Near Emergency Vehicles and Others
- Maintain a distance of at least 500 feet when following an emergency vehicle with activated equipment.
- Bicyclists must yield to pedestrians if using a crosswalk or sidewalk.
- Always look out the rear window and make occasional glances when backing up.
Driving Conditions and Preparations
- Most tires can maintain good traction in the rain up to about 35 mph.
- Upon merging onto the freeway, match speed with traffic and find a suitable gap.
Miscellaneous Regulations
- It is illegal to operate a vehicle with tires that have less than 2/32 of an inch tread depth.
- Sending, reading, or writing texts while driving is prohibited in Washington.
- The drug alcohol is classified as a depressant, and mixing it with other drugs can greatly amplify its effects.
- The typical serving sizes of beer, wine, and mixed drinks contain similar amounts of alcohol.
Notable Statistics
- Approximately 40% of drivers involved in fatal accidents are impaired.
- A first DUI conviction results in a license suspension lasting 90 days.
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