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At what age can a child typically move to a seat belt without a booster seat?
What is the purpose of a booster seat?
What is the minimum height requirement for a child to use a seat belt without a booster seat?
What is the correct placement of the lap belt for a child?
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What is exempt from the requirement to use a booster seat?
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What should you do if your child reaches the maximum recommended weight of the booster seat?
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Why is it important to keep your child in each stage of car seat or booster for as long as possible?
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What should the seat belt lie across for a child to be safely restrained in a crash?
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What can happen to an engine that is not properly maintained?
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Why is it important to have the exhaust system checked periodically?
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What is the main purpose of a horn in a vehicle?
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What should you do with loose objects in your vehicle?
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Why is it important to properly dispose of waste?
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What percentage of highway litter comes from unsecured loads?
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What can happen if you fail to properly secure your load?
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How should you secure your load?
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What percentage of fatal crashes involve a young driver (16-25 years old)?
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Which of the following factors is NOT among the top three most common factors present in fatal crashes?
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What is the minimum amount of insurance coverage required for bodily injury or death of two or more persons in a single collision?
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What percentage of traffic fatalities involved at least one of the top three most common factors?
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What is the primary reason for the increased risk associated with young drivers?
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What percentage of serious injury collisions involved a young driver (16-25 years old) between 2009 and 2011?
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Which of the following vehicles is exempt from the mandatory insurance requirement in Washington state?
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What is the minimum amount of insurance coverage required for property damage in a single collision?
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What is considered a crosswalk, even if there is no marking?
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What is the purpose of the buffer with diagonal cross-hatching or chevron markings in a bicycle lane?
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What is a protected bike lane protected by?
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What is the purpose of a bicycle box?
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Where should bicyclists traveling straight or turning right position themselves in a bicycle box?
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What must drivers do when approaching a bicycle box, even if it's empty?
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What is an additional use of a bicycle box for bicyclists?
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What should a bicyclist do when approaching a red light and wanting to turn left at an intersection with a bicycle box?
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What color and shape are destination signs typically?
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Which type of sign indicates the presence of services like gas stations?
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What do solid white lane markings indicate?
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What do dashed yellow lines indicate?
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Which type of sign indicates directions and distances to locations like airports?
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What does a solid yellow line indicate on the road?
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Which marking would indicate a bicycle lane?
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What is the purpose of edge and lane lines?
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Study Notes
Booster Seat Requirements
- Children aged 4 or older must use a booster seat until they are 4'9" tall and can properly fit the vehicle lap and shoulder belt.
- Children should not move to a seat belt before they are ready per height and age, typically between 8 and 12 years.
- The restraint system must be used exactly and according to BOTH the safety seat AND vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
Vehicle Safety
- Vehicles equipped with lap-only seat belts are exempt from the requirement to use a booster seat.
- Booster seats position the seat belt so that it fits properly over the stronger parts of a child's body, such as the hips and shoulder, and chest, and away from the neck and belly.
- A seat belt should lie across the hip bones and be snug across the shoulder and chest to restrain the child safely in a crash.
Fatal Crashes
- The most common factors present in fatal crashes include:
- Driver impairment (50.1%)
- Running off the roadway (43.7%)
- Speeding (39.5%)
- Young driver (16-25 years old) (34.6%)
- Driver distraction (30.3%)
- Unrestrained occupants (24.8%)
- Errors at intersections (20.6%)
- At least one of the top three factors was present in 72% of all traffic fatalities.
- Young drivers face increased risks due to their inexperience.
Insurance Requirements
- If you operate a motor vehicle registered in this state, you must have liability insurance and carry proof that you have such insurance.
- Drivers of government vehicles, mopeds, and common or contract carrier vehicles are exempt from this insurance requirement.
- An automobile liability policy or bond from a state-approved insurance or surety company must provide:
- $25,000 or more for bodily injury or death of one person
- $50,000 or more for bodily injury or death of two or more persons
- $10,000 or more for injury to or destruction of property of others
Vehicle Maintenance
- It is important to have the exhaust system checked periodically to avoid leaks.
- A poorly running engine may lose power, get poor fuel economy, pollute the air, and could stall, causing problems.
- Follow the procedures recommended in the owner's manual for maintenance.
- Use your horn only as a warning to others.
Road Safety
- Unsecured objects, such as groceries or luggage, can become dangerous in a collision or a sudden stop.
- Keep loose objects in the vehicle's storage compartments or trunk, or secure them in place.
- Do not drive with an unsecured load, as it is against the law and extremely dangerous.
- Secure your load by tying it down with rope, netting, or straps.
Traffic Signs and Markings
- Destination signs show directions and distance to various locations, such as cities, airports, or state lines.
- Service signs show the location of various services, such as rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds, or hospitals.
- Route number signs indicate the type of roadway, such as interstate, U.S., state, city, or county road.
- Pavement markings, such as lines and symbols, divide lanes, indicate when to pass or change lanes, and define pedestrian walkways and bicycle lanes.
- Edge and Lane Lines show the edge of the road or lane.
- White lane markings separate lanes of traffic and define pedestrian walkways and bicycle lanes.
- Yellow lane markings mark the left edge of one-way roads and separate traffic moving in opposite directions.
Bicycle Lanes and Safety
- Bicycle lanes are marked with solid white lines and bike symbols.
- Some bike lanes are further separated from the adjacent motor vehicle travel lane and/or parking lane with a buffer.
- Protected bike lanes are further separated from passing traffic by some method of physical protection, such as bollards, posts, or planters.
- Bicycle boxes are pavement markings that allow bicyclists to turn safely at intersections.
- Drivers must stop behind the bicycle box and wait for a green light.
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Learn about the safety guidelines for children using booster seats in vehicles, including the minimum age and height requirements.