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How old do you have to be to obtain a permit?
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?
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?
While driving, are you required to have your permit with you?
False (B)
What happens if I get a ticket when I have an intermediate license?
What happens if I get a ticket when I have an intermediate license?
How many hours are teenagers required to drive before licensing?
How many hours are teenagers required to drive before licensing?
When you have a permit, what are the other requirements to drive on public streets or roads?
When you have a permit, what are the other requirements to drive on public streets or roads?
While being supervised by a licensed driver with 5 or more years of experience, does he/she need to be in the front seat?
While being supervised by a licensed driver with 5 or more years of experience, does he/she need to be in the front seat?
Do you have to bring a parent with you to apply for a permit? What else is required?
Do you have to bring a parent with you to apply for a permit? What else is required?
Can I have an alcohol-related offense on my record while having an intermediate license?
Can I have an alcohol-related offense on my record while having an intermediate license?
What three restrictions does an intermediate license have?
What three restrictions does an intermediate license have?
How old do you have to be to apply for a Washington state driver's license?
How old do you have to be to apply for a Washington state driver's license?
How long do the restrictions last?
How long do the restrictions last?
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?
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?
When I turn 18, do I have to renew my intermediate license?
When I turn 18, do I have to renew my intermediate license?
Do I have to make an appointment for my driving test?
Do I have to make an appointment for my driving test?
How can the state take away my driver's license?
How can the state take away my driver's license?
Do I have to pass the knowledge test before taking the drive test?
Do I have to pass the knowledge test before taking the drive test?
Do I have to show proof of liability insurance before I take the drive test?
Do I have to show proof of liability insurance before I take the drive test?
Will I have to use hand signals during the drive test?
Will I have to use hand signals during the drive test?
When do I have to renew my driver's license?
When do I have to renew my driver's license?
If I fail my drive test, how long do I have to wait to retest?
If I fail my drive test, how long do I have to wait to retest?
How long do you have to notify the DOL for a name or address change?
How long do you have to notify the DOL for a name or address change?
When should a person tell the DOL if they want to become an organ donor?
When should a person tell the DOL if they want to become an organ donor?
What insurance do I need to drive a vehicle on Washington roads?
What insurance do I need to drive a vehicle on Washington roads?
How do I prove that I have liability insurance?
How do I prove that I have liability insurance?
What is the minimum liability insurance required?
What is the minimum liability insurance required?
What parts of the vehicle should I check to make sure they're working properly?
What parts of the vehicle should I check to make sure they're working properly?
In Washington state, is it illegal to drive without a seatbelt?
In Washington state, is it illegal to drive without a seatbelt?
What are the child restraint rules for having children under the age of 13 in Washington?
What are the child restraint rules for having children under the age of 13 in Washington?
What do traffic rules say?
What do traffic rules say?
What is the proper procedure to follow when the traffic light turns green?
What is the proper procedure to follow when the traffic light turns green?
What is the proper procedure to follow when the traffic light turns yellow?
What is the proper procedure to follow when the traffic light turns yellow?
What is the proper procedure to follow when the traffic light turns red?
What is the proper procedure to follow when the traffic light turns red?
Name the three classifications of traffic signs.
Name the three classifications of traffic signs.
What are the guide and info sign colors?
What are the guide and info sign colors?
What is the main meaning of white pavement markings?
What is the main meaning of white pavement markings?
What is the main meaning of yellow pavement markings?
What is the main meaning of yellow pavement markings?
What special rules do roundabouts have?
What special rules do roundabouts have?
How are reversible lanes marked?
How are reversible lanes marked?
What does HOV 3 stand for?
What does HOV 3 stand for?
In Washington state, name 3 types of reversible lanes.
In Washington state, name 3 types of reversible lanes.
What is the best lane to use for turns?
What is the best lane to use for turns?
What is the simple rule for turns?
What is the simple rule for turns?
In Washington state, what does the right-of-way law mean?
In Washington state, what does the right-of-way law mean?
Where do pedestrians have the right of way?
Where do pedestrians have the right of way?
When is it necessary to stop for a school bus?
When is it necessary to stop for a school bus?
When is it not necessary to stop for a school bus?
When is it not necessary to stop for a school bus?
What is the proper procedure for yielding to emergency vehicles?
What is the proper procedure for yielding to emergency vehicles?
Besides emergency vehicles, what other vehicle has the right of way over you?
Besides emergency vehicles, what other vehicle has the right of way over you?
List five major distractions.
List five major distractions.
What is the proper scanning procedure to follow when entering an intersection?
What is the proper scanning procedure to follow when entering an intersection?
How far ahead should you scan in the city, and in the country?
How far ahead should you scan in the city, and in the country?
How do you determine how many seconds you are looking ahead?
How do you determine how many seconds you are looking ahead?
What is the proper procedure to follow when changing lanes?
What is the proper procedure to follow when changing lanes?
When is it not advisable to use high beam headlights?
When is it not advisable to use high beam headlights?
When is the only time you should use your horn?
When is the only time you should use your horn?
What is the correct hand signal you should use when turning left or right?
What is the correct hand signal you should use when turning left or right?
When do I have to use hand signals?
When do I have to use hand signals?
What does hydroplaning mean?
What does hydroplaning mean?
Should you use your brakes when hydroplaning?
Should you use your brakes when hydroplaning?
What does it mean when you're overdriving your headlights?
What does it mean when you're overdriving your headlights?
How many feet does it take your car to stop at 30 miles per hour or 50 miles per hour?
How many feet does it take your car to stop at 30 miles per hour or 50 miles per hour?
List nine places you should not attempt to pass another vehicle.
List nine places you should not attempt to pass another vehicle.
How many vehicles should you pass at a time?
How many vehicles should you pass at a time?
Under what conditions can you make a right turn on a red light?
Under what conditions can you make a right turn on a red light?
Under what conditions can you make a left turn on a red light?
Under what conditions can you make a left turn on a red light?
Explain the proper procedure for backing up from a driveway onto the street.
Explain the proper procedure for backing up from a driveway onto the street.
Explain the proper procedure for making a turn when you have a red light.
Explain the proper procedure for making a turn when you have a red light.
What is the meaning of a flashing red light?
What is the meaning of a flashing red light?
What is the meaning of a flashing yellow light?
What is the meaning of a flashing yellow light?
What shape and color are no passing zone signs?
What shape and color are no passing zone signs?
What does a red X mean when driving on the road with reversible lanes?
What does a red X mean when driving on the road with reversible lanes?
When you approach an intersection and wish to make a left turn, do you have the right of way over oncoming vehicles?
When you approach an intersection and wish to make a left turn, do you have the right of way over oncoming vehicles?
On freeways, do speed limits apply to all lanes?
On freeways, do speed limits apply to all lanes?
When merging onto the freeway, how large of a gap should you have?
When merging onto the freeway, how large of a gap should you have?
List 4 things you can do to help not getting tired on a long trip.
List 4 things you can do to help not getting tired on a long trip.
Who has the right of way when merging onto the freeway?
Who has the right of way when merging onto the freeway?
When driving onto the freeway, if you approach an emerging car, what is the common courtesy to follow?
When driving onto the freeway, if you approach an emerging car, what is the common courtesy to follow?
If you need to change lanes at an exit, what is the correct procedure?
If you need to change lanes at an exit, what is the correct procedure?
When must a slow-moving vehicle pull over to let traffic pass?
When must a slow-moving vehicle pull over to let traffic pass?
Why can going slower than other vehicles be hazardous?
Why can going slower than other vehicles be hazardous?
Why is it important not to stop when merging onto high-speed roadways?
Why is it important not to stop when merging onto high-speed roadways?
What kind of sign is required on slow-moving vehicles going less than 25 miles per hour?
What kind of sign is required on slow-moving vehicles going less than 25 miles per hour?
List five places that drivers should use extra caution.
List five places that drivers should use extra caution.
What is a sight distance rule?
What is a sight distance rule?
Can you receive a ticket for driving under the posted speed limits?
Can you receive a ticket for driving under the posted speed limits?
Name six situations when it may be necessary to increase your following distance.
Name six situations when it may be necessary to increase your following distance.
What is the proper procedure to follow when being tailgated?
What is the proper procedure to follow when being tailgated?
Why is it important to give pedestrians or bicyclists extra space?
Why is it important to give pedestrians or bicyclists extra space?
How should a driver separate hazards?
How should a driver separate hazards?
Can you receive a ticket for blocking an intersection?
Can you receive a ticket for blocking an intersection?
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?
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?
Can bicyclists receive a ticket for not obeying traffic laws?
Can bicyclists receive a ticket for not obeying traffic laws?
Do bicyclists have the same rights, duties, and responsibilities as motor vehicles?
Do bicyclists have the same rights, duties, and responsibilities as motor vehicles?
When riding at night, what lights are required on bicycles and what distances must they be seen?
When riding at night, what lights are required on bicycles and what distances must they be seen?
Why should drivers give extra space to people more blind, distracted, or confused?
Why should drivers give extra space to people more blind, distracted, or confused?
Can you receive a ticket for not wearing your glasses or contacts?
Can you receive a ticket for not wearing your glasses or contacts?
Why is it important to practice judging the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles and trains?
Why is it important to practice judging the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles and trains?
Why is driving under the influence of alcohol so dangerous?
Why is driving under the influence of alcohol so dangerous?
What is the main way alcohol is removed from your body?
What is the main way alcohol is removed from your body?
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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