Driver's Guide Final Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How old do you have to be to obtain a permit?

15 or 15 and a half if not in traffic safety

How long does a new driver have to hold a permit before they can receive a license?

6 months

While driving, are you required to have your permit with you?

False

What happens if I get a ticket when I have an intermediate license?

First warning, second 6 month suspension, third license suspended till 18 Signup and view all the answers

How many hours are teenagers required to drive before licensing?

50 Signup and view all the answers

When you have a permit, what are the other requirements to drive on public streets or roads?

Must be with a licensed driver with at least 5 years of experience Signup and view all the answers

While being supervised by a licensed driver with 5 or more years of experience, does he/she need to be in the front seat?

False Signup and view all the answers

Do you have to bring a parent with you to apply for a permit? What else is required?

Yes, birth certificate, social security # Signup and view all the answers

Can I have an alcohol-related offense on my record while having an intermediate license?

False Signup and view all the answers

What three restrictions does an intermediate license have?

Can't drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Signup and view all the answers

How old do you have to be to apply for a Washington state driver's license?

16 or 18 without traffic safety Signup and view all the answers

How long do the restrictions last?

One year Signup and view all the answers

If I am 16 or 17 years old, do I have to pass a traffic safety class to apply for a driver's license? What other requirements may apply?

Yes, and you need 50 hours of outside class driving, 6 months of practice Signup and view all the answers

When I turn 18, do I have to renew my intermediate license?

False Signup and view all the answers

Do I have to make an appointment for my driving test?

False Signup and view all the answers

How can the state take away my driver's license?

Alcohol, drugs, reckless driving Signup and view all the answers

Do I have to pass the knowledge test before taking the drive test?

False Signup and view all the answers

Do I have to show proof of liability insurance before I take the drive test?

False Signup and view all the answers

Will I have to use hand signals during the drive test?

False Signup and view all the answers

When do I have to renew my driver's license?

Every 5 years on your birthday Signup and view all the answers

If I fail my drive test, how long do I have to wait to retest?

1 week Signup and view all the answers

How long do you have to notify the DOL for a name or address change?

10 days Signup and view all the answers

When should a person tell the DOL if they want to become an organ donor?

Anytime Signup and view all the answers

What insurance do I need to drive a vehicle on Washington roads?

Liability Signup and view all the answers

How do I prove that I have liability insurance?

Insurance companies will issue a card you need it with you Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum liability insurance required?

25,000 50,000 10,000 Signup and view all the answers

What parts of the vehicle should I check to make sure they're working properly?

Anything that pertains to safety Signup and view all the answers

In Washington state, is it illegal to drive without a seatbelt?

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the child restraint rules for having children under the age of 13 in Washington?

Have to be in the backseat Signup and view all the answers

What do traffic rules say?

When where how fast you can drive Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper procedure to follow when the traffic light turns green?

Scan left, front, right, left Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper procedure to follow when the traffic light turns yellow?

If approaching prepared to stop, clear if at light Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper procedure to follow when the traffic light turns red?

Stop Signup and view all the answers

Name the three classifications of traffic signs.

Regulatory, warning, guide and info Signup and view all the answers

What are the guide and info sign colors?

Blue and white for service, green and white for route distance, brown and white for recreational areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the main meaning of white pavement markings?

Separates traffic going in the same direction, road edge, barrier lines Signup and view all the answers

What is the main meaning of yellow pavement markings?

Divides two-way traffic Signup and view all the answers

What special rules do roundabouts have?

Yield to car in the roundabout or to your left Signup and view all the answers

How are reversible lanes marked?

Double dashed yellow lines Signup and view all the answers

What does HOV 3 stand for?

Must have three individuals to drive in that lane Signup and view all the answers

In Washington state, name 3 types of reversible lanes.

Transit, HOV, bike lanes Signup and view all the answers

What is the best lane to use for turns?

Lane closest to your turn direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the simple rule for turns?

Turning into the lane closest to the curb Signup and view all the answers

In Washington state, what does the right-of-way law mean?

You have to allow pedestrians, bicycles, vehicles to continue in their path of travel Signup and view all the answers

Where do pedestrians have the right of way?

Crosswalks and intersections but basically anywhere Signup and view all the answers

When is it necessary to stop for a school bus?

When the red lights are flashing or the stop sign is up Signup and view all the answers

When is it not necessary to stop for a school bus?

You are approaching it and 3 lanes of traffic or median Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper procedure for yielding to emergency vehicles?

Pull to the right and stop at a stop light, stay put unless told by the emergency vehicle Signup and view all the answers

Besides emergency vehicles, what other vehicle has the right of way over you?

Public transportation buses Signup and view all the answers

List five major distractions.

Passengers, phones, roadside activities, food, music Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper scanning procedure to follow when entering an intersection?

Look left, front, right, left Signup and view all the answers

How far ahead should you scan in the city, and in the country?

12 to 15 seconds, adjust for traffic Signup and view all the answers

How do you determine how many seconds you are looking ahead?

Find a fixed object, count the seconds it takes to get there Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper procedure to follow when changing lanes?

M, s, h check p.o.t of new lane change gradually Signup and view all the answers

When is it not advisable to use high beam headlights?

When it is raining, fog, snowing, within 300 feet of a vehicle or approaching 500 feet of a vehicle Signup and view all the answers

When is the only time you should use your horn?

Emergency Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct hand signal you should use when turning left or right?

Left arm straight out for left, left arm pointed up for right Signup and view all the answers

When do I have to use hand signals?

Signal lights blocked, malfunctioning Signup and view all the answers

What does hydroplaning mean?

Car skiing on water Signup and view all the answers

Should you use your brakes when hydroplaning?

False Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when you're overdriving your headlights?

Can't stop within sight distance Signup and view all the answers

How many feet does it take your car to stop at 30 miles per hour or 50 miles per hour?

200 feet, 400 feet Signup and view all the answers

List nine places you should not attempt to pass another vehicle.

<ol> <li>Bridges 2. Tunnel 3. Railroad crossing 4. Intersections 5. Up and down hills 6. Curves 7. Solid yellow line in your lane 8. Limited visibility 9. No passing zone 10. Oncoming vehicle</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

How many vehicles should you pass at a time?

1 Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can you make a right turn on a red light?

Anytime unless a sign says not to Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can you make a left turn on a red light?

If the sign is on to a one way Signup and view all the answers

Explain the proper procedure for backing up from a driveway onto the street.

Pull to the side of the road, back to the sidewalk and stop, check for pedestrians, back to curb line and stop, check for vehicles, back to curb line without striking curb Signup and view all the answers

Explain the proper procedure for making a turn when you have a red light.

Stop first, scan, if clear turn Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of a flashing red light?

Stop Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of a flashing yellow light?

Slow and proceed with caution Signup and view all the answers

What shape and color are no passing zone signs?

Pennant shaped yellow and black Signup and view all the answers

What does a red X mean when driving on the road with reversible lanes?

Do not use Signup and view all the answers

When you approach an intersection and wish to make a left turn, do you have the right of way over oncoming vehicles?

False Signup and view all the answers

On freeways, do speed limits apply to all lanes?

False Signup and view all the answers

When merging onto the freeway, how large of a gap should you have?

4 seconds from the car in front of you Signup and view all the answers

List 4 things you can do to help not getting tired on a long trip.

Get a good night's sleep, don't overeat, keep fresh air in the car, break every one hour, talk or music Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right of way when merging onto the freeway?

Freeway traffic Signup and view all the answers

When driving onto the freeway, if you approach an emerging car, what is the common courtesy to follow?

Change lane if possible, adjust speed Signup and view all the answers

If you need to change lanes at an exit, what is the correct procedure?

Change lanes one at a time Signup and view all the answers

When must a slow-moving vehicle pull over to let traffic pass?

When there are five or more vehicles behind and driving below the speed limit Signup and view all the answers

Why can going slower than other vehicles be hazardous?

Other cars may have to swerve Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important not to stop when merging onto high-speed roadways?

The guy behind you doesn't expect you to stop; could rear-end you Signup and view all the answers

What kind of sign is required on slow-moving vehicles going less than 25 miles per hour?

Orange or yellow with the tip pointing up Signup and view all the answers

List five places that drivers should use extra caution.

School Zone, parking lots, playgrounds, railroad crossings, construction zones, parks, churches Signup and view all the answers

What is a sight distance rule?

4 second road visible Signup and view all the answers

Can you receive a ticket for driving under the posted speed limits?

False Signup and view all the answers

Name six situations when it may be necessary to increase your following distance.

Following a motorcycle, driver with limited seeing distance, tailgated, slippery, at night Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper procedure to follow when being tailgated?

Change lanes if possible. If not, slow down gradually Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to give pedestrians or bicyclists extra space?

They might swerve into your path of travel Signup and view all the answers

How should a driver separate hazards?

Adjusting speed and lane position Signup and view all the answers

Can you receive a ticket for blocking an intersection?

False Signup and view all the answers

At 55 miles per hour, you will travel over 800 feet in 10 seconds. About how many feet will you need to pass another vehicle on a two-lane highway?

1600 Signup and view all the answers

Can bicyclists receive a ticket for not obeying traffic laws?

False Signup and view all the answers

Do bicyclists have the same rights, duties, and responsibilities as motor vehicles?

False Signup and view all the answers

When riding at night, what lights are required on bicycles and what distances must they be seen?

White on front 500 feet, red reflector on rear 600 feet Signup and view all the answers

Why should drivers give extra space to people more blind, distracted, or confused?

Because they have the absolute right Signup and view all the answers

Can you receive a ticket for not wearing your glasses or contacts?

False Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to practice judging the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles and trains?

When things come towards you, it's difficult to move away Signup and view all the answers

Why is driving under the influence of alcohol so dangerous?

Affects judgment and coordination Signup and view all the answers

What is the main way alcohol is removed from your body?

Time Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Permits and Licensing

Minimum age for obtaining a permit is 15 or 15 and a half if not enrolled in traffic safety.
A new driver must hold their permit for a minimum of 6 months before receiving a license.
While driving, a permit must always be carried.
Individuals with an intermediate license face escalating consequences for traffic violations: first warning, then a 6-month suspension, followed by license suspension until 18.
Teenagers are required to complete 50 hours of driving before licensing.
Permit holders must be supervised by a licensed driver with at least 5 years of experience and the supervisor must sit in the front seat.
To apply for a permit, a parent must accompany the applicant, along with a birth certificate and social security number.
An alcohol-related offense on record disqualifies a holder from maintaining an intermediate license.

Driving Restrictions and Testing

Intermediate licenses restrict driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. for one year.
Applicants aged 16 or 17 must pass a traffic safety class to apply for a driver's license, along with 50 hours of outside class driving and 6 months of practice.
No renewal of intermediate license is needed upon turning 18.
An appointment is required for the driving test and proof of liability insurance must be shown before taking it.
Knowledge test completion is necessary before taking the driving test.

Insurance and Vehicle Regulations

Liability insurance is mandatory for driving in Washington.
Minimum liability insurance coverage required: $25,000 for injury per person, $50,000 for total injuries, and $10,000 for property damage.
It's illegal to drive without a seatbelt in Washington, and children under 13 must sit in the backseat.

Traffic Signs and Signals

Traffic signs are classified into three types: regulatory, warning, and guide/informational.
White pavement markings separate traffic going in the same direction and indicate road edges.
Yellow pavement markings indicate two-way traffic division.
Procedures for handling traffic lights:
- Green: scan left-front-right-left.
- Yellow: prepare to stop if nearing.
- Red: must stop.

Merging and Lane Changes

When merging onto a freeway, maintain a gap of at least 4 seconds from the vehicle ahead.
Proper lane change procedure: check mirrors, signal, ensure clear path of travel.
Slow-moving vehicles must pull over if 5 or more vehicles are behind, especially when driving below the speed limit.

Pedestrian and Emergency Vehicle Rules

Yield to pedestrians crossing at crosswalks and intersections.
Stop for school buses with flashing red lights; not required to stop if on a multi-lane road with a median.
For emergency vehicles, pull to the right and stop unless otherwise directed.

Driving Techniques and Safety

Adjust speed and lane position to separate hazards.
Instructs to maintain a following distance of 4 seconds under normal conditions and increase during adverse situations (e.g., rain, darkness).
Use high beam headlights cautiously, avoiding use in rain, fog, or when a vehicle is within 300 feet.

Bicycles and Other Vehicles

Bicyclists must obey the same traffic laws as motor vehicles and can receive tickets for violations.
Required lights for bicycle riders at night: white front light visible for 500 feet and red reflector on the rear visible for 600 feet.

Alcohol and Driving

Alcohol consumption severely impairs judgment and coordination; the body eliminates it mainly through time.
It's illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, resulting in license suspension.

Miscellaneous

Reporting name or address changes to the Department of Licensing must occur within 10 days.
Organ donor status can be declared anytime.

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