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What should you do at an intersection to yield to traffic?
What should you do at an intersection to yield to traffic?
Stop in the intersection to yield to traffic on the right.
When should you use your low beams?
When should you use your low beams?
- 500 feet of a vehicle you're following
- 100 feet of a vehicle you're following
- 250 feet of a vehicle you're following
- 300 feet of a vehicle you're following (correct)
How far behind a vehicle should you stay to allow enough room to safely stop in emergencies?
How far behind a vehicle should you stay to allow enough room to safely stop in emergencies?
- 7 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you
- 1 second behind the vehicle in front of you
- 4 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you (correct)
- 5 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you
What should you do if you realize you missed your turn on a freeway?
What should you do if you realize you missed your turn on a freeway?
What should bicyclists do on a sidewalk or crosswalk?
What should bicyclists do on a sidewalk or crosswalk?
What does a traffic signals ahead sign mean?
What does a traffic signals ahead sign mean?
What does a sign that says 'Follow a detour to the right' indicate?
What does a sign that says 'Follow a detour to the right' indicate?
What is the correct procedure to enter a freeway?
What is the correct procedure to enter a freeway?
When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on a roadway with 3 or more lanes?
When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on a roadway with 3 or more lanes?
How should you check your blind spot before changing lanes?
How should you check your blind spot before changing lanes?
What is illegal when in a motor vehicle on a highway?
What is illegal when in a motor vehicle on a highway?
What should you do when passing another vehicle on a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions?
What should you do when passing another vehicle on a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions?
Where can bicyclists choose to ride?
Where can bicyclists choose to ride?
What should you do if you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger?
What should you do if you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger?
If you operate a motor vehicle registered in Washington State, what must you have?
If you operate a motor vehicle registered in Washington State, what must you have?
What should you do when you see a 'merging traffic' sign on the freeway?
What should you do when you see a 'merging traffic' sign on the freeway?
What must drivers entering an intersection to turn left avoid?
What must drivers entering an intersection to turn left avoid?
If you see side-by-side red lights flashing at a railroad crossing, what must you do?
If you see side-by-side red lights flashing at a railroad crossing, what must you do?
When driving on a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions, which lane should you use?
When driving on a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions, which lane should you use?
What is the correct way to use a freeway exit ramp?
What is the correct way to use a freeway exit ramp?
Before you change directions, how far must you keep your turn signals on?
Before you change directions, how far must you keep your turn signals on?
If a collision involves a parked vehicle, what must you do?
If a collision involves a parked vehicle, what must you do?
At night, what should you do to reduce glare from headlights?
At night, what should you do to reduce glare from headlights?
To park legally, a vehicle must be within how many inches of the curb?
To park legally, a vehicle must be within how many inches of the curb?
What must you do when entering traffic from a private driveway?
What must you do when entering traffic from a private driveway?
What should you do any time you want to merge with other traffic?
What should you do any time you want to merge with other traffic?
What is one action you can take to avoid a collision?
What is one action you can take to avoid a collision?
What does the sign 'Warning, slippery when wet' mean?
What does the sign 'Warning, slippery when wet' mean?
What does the sign 'Watch for people working on or near the roadway' indicate?
What does the sign 'Watch for people working on or near the roadway' indicate?
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?
If you refuse to take a blood alcohol content test, you will lose your driver license for how long?
If you refuse to take a blood alcohol content test, you will lose your driver license for how long?
When riding at night, your bicycle must have a white headlight visible for how far?
When riding at night, your bicycle must have a white headlight visible for how far?
What does a yellow light that flashes on and off mean?
What does a yellow light that flashes on and off mean?
You must dim your high-beam lights when within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
You must dim your high-beam lights when within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
If you see side-by-side red lights flashing at a railroad crossing, what must you do?
If you see side-by-side red lights flashing at a railroad crossing, what must you do?
When in travel lanes on the roadway, what should you do?
When in travel lanes on the roadway, what should you do?
If you stop along the road at night, you should:
If you stop along the road at night, you should:
What does the sign 'Curve ahead, 35 mph or less recommended' mean?
What does the sign 'Curve ahead, 35 mph or less recommended' mean?
In Washington State, a person is legally drunk when their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level is:
In Washington State, a person is legally drunk when their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level is:
What is the correct way to use a freeway exit ramp?
What is the correct way to use a freeway exit ramp?
At an uncontrolled intersection, you must:
At an uncontrolled intersection, you must:
To avoid being in a truck or bus driver's blind spot and help them see, you should:
To avoid being in a truck or bus driver's blind spot and help them see, you should:
When you see a school bus on a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions, you must stop:
When you see a school bus on a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions, you must stop:
If your brakes stop working, you should first:
If your brakes stop working, you should first:
What does the sign 'No right turn' mean?
What does the sign 'No right turn' mean?
A bicyclist who doesn't obey traffic laws:
A bicyclist who doesn't obey traffic laws:
You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:
You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:
By law, your vehicle's lights must be turned on from:
By law, your vehicle's lights must be turned on from:
If you're going to turn left onto a 1-way street, you should complete the turn into:
If you're going to turn left onto a 1-way street, you should complete the turn into:
When passing another vehicle on a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
When passing another vehicle on a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:
When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:
What does the sign 'Divided highway ends' mean?
What does the sign 'Divided highway ends' mean?
The most important thing to remember in backing a car is to:
The most important thing to remember in backing a car is to:
On a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions, slow-moving vehicles should pull over when safe to let others pass if:
On a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions, slow-moving vehicles should pull over when safe to let others pass if:
To change lanes you should:
To change lanes you should:
Before you change directions, you must keep your turn signals on for at least:
Before you change directions, you must keep your turn signals on for at least:
On slippery roads, you should:
On slippery roads, you should:
Drivers entering an intersection to turn left:
Drivers entering an intersection to turn left:
When driving on a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions:
When driving on a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions:
A traffic signal showing a steady red light means:
A traffic signal showing a steady red light means:
Don't park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
Don't park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
What does the sign 'The speed limit is 40 miles per hour' mean?
What does the sign 'The speed limit is 40 miles per hour' mean?
What does the warning sign (caution) indicate?
What does the warning sign (caution) indicate?
At night, what should you do?
At night, what should you do?
If there is an injury, a death, or $700 or more in damage to any one person's property, you must report an accident to law enforcement officials within how many days?
If there is an injury, a death, or $700 or more in damage to any one person's property, you must report an accident to law enforcement officials within how many days?
The buyer of a vehicle must transfer ownership and registration within how many days from the date of purchase?
The buyer of a vehicle must transfer ownership and registration within how many days from the date of purchase?
When driving in fog, what should you use?
When driving in fog, what should you use?
If your car starts to skid, you should turn your steering wheel:
If your car starts to skid, you should turn your steering wheel:
When parking uphill with a curb, what should you do?
When parking uphill with a curb, what should you do?
What does the sign 'Watch for bicycles' mean?
What does the sign 'Watch for bicycles' mean?
To help avoid crashes, you should:
To help avoid crashes, you should:
Generally, how many drinks of alcohol will the human body get rid of each hour?
Generally, how many drinks of alcohol will the human body get rid of each hour?
A first conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drug can result in a license suspension for at least:
A first conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drug can result in a license suspension for at least:
When entering traffic from a private driveway, you must:
When entering traffic from a private driveway, you must:
While driving at the speed limit, you see a sign indicating a speed limit reduction ahead. What should you do?
While driving at the speed limit, you see a sign indicating a speed limit reduction ahead. What should you do?
When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger, you should:
When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger, you should:
At a school crossing sign, what should you do?
At a school crossing sign, what should you do?
When a school bus is stopped off the road without flashing lights, you should:
When a school bus is stopped off the road without flashing lights, you should:
To be parked legally, a vehicle must be within how many inches of the curb?
To be parked legally, a vehicle must be within how many inches of the curb?
What does the sign 'Pedestrian crossing ahead' mean?
What does the sign 'Pedestrian crossing ahead' mean?
What should you do when you see the sign 'Slow down and yield for trains'?
What should you do when you see the sign 'Slow down and yield for trains'?
Why should you not follow other cars too closely?
Why should you not follow other cars too closely?
Why should you be cautious when large trucks, buses, and vehicles with trailers make turns?
Why should you be cautious when large trucks, buses, and vehicles with trailers make turns?
What effect does alcohol have on your reflexes and reaction time?
What effect does alcohol have on your reflexes and reaction time?
To turn right at an intersection with a steady red light, you should:
To turn right at an intersection with a steady red light, you should:
If you operate a motor vehicle registered in Washington State, you must:
If you operate a motor vehicle registered in Washington State, you must:
What should you do when you see a 'merging traffic' sign on the freeway?
What should you do when you see a 'merging traffic' sign on the freeway?
When there's a shared center lane, you can:
When there's a shared center lane, you can:
To turn right, you should be in:
To turn right, you should be in:
What is generally the maximum speed limit on streets in cities and towns, unless otherwise posted?
What is generally the maximum speed limit on streets in cities and towns, unless otherwise posted?
At an intersection with a roundabout island (traffic circle), you should:
At an intersection with a roundabout island (traffic circle), you should:
Study Notes
Warning and Caution Signs
- "Warning, slippery when wet" alert drivers to potential hazards.
- "Watch for people working on or near the roadway" indicates the need to yield and remain cautious.
Traffic Line Markings and Signals
- A solid yellow line signifies "Do not pass" for safety.
- A flashing yellow light prompts drivers to "slow down and proceed with caution."
Traffic Regulations and Vehicle Operations
- Refusing a blood alcohol content test results in a one-year driver’s license suspension.
- Bicycles must have a white headlight visible for 500 feet when riding at night.
Vehicle Visibility and Lighting
- High-beam lights must be dimmed 500 feet before oncoming vehicles.
- Drivers involved in accidents resulting in injuries or damage must report to law enforcement within 4 days.
Right of Way and Intersection Rules
- At uncontrolled intersections, drivers must yield and slow down for right-side traffic.
- Drivers entering traffic from a private driveway must yield to existing road traffic.
Driving Behavior and Emergency Situations
- In case of brake failure, pump the brake pedal to build pressure before taking additional action.
- If your car skids, steer in the direction you wish to go to regain control.
Parking Regulations
- Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- Vehicles must be parked within 12 inches of the curb to be legally parked.
School and Pedestrian Precautions
- Red flashing lights on a school bus require drivers to stop.
- Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks, especially at school crossing signs.
Alcohol Consumption and Effects
- The human body typically eliminates about 1 drink of alcohol per hour.
- A first offense for driving under the influence can lead to a license suspension of at least one year.
Lane and Speed Regulations
- On two-lane roads, slow-moving vehicles should yield to allow others to pass when 5 or more vehicles are behind them.
- When adjusting speed limits, be prepared to slow down when an upcoming sign indicates a lower limit.
Merging and Traffic Signals
- Merging traffic signs require drivers to adjust speed and position to accommodate incoming traffic.
- A steady red traffic signal requires drivers to stop and not proceed straight through the intersection.
Bicyclist Rules and Safety
- Bicyclists must yield to pedestrians and adhere to all traffic laws to avoid tickets.
Emergency Vehicle Measures
- When large trucks or buses are making turns, keep a safe distance as they may cross into other lanes.
Night Driving Guidelines
- Use low beams in fog and at night to increase visibility and prevent glare for oncoming drivers.
- Always drive around roundabout traffic circles to the right for proper navigation.
General Safety Practices
- Maintain a safe following distance of at least 4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead to ensure stopping capability in emergencies.
- Engage turn signals at least 100 feet before changing directions to alert other drivers of your intentions.### Entering Freeways
- Enter a freeway by driving slowly to check traffic.
- Make a complete stop, signal, yield to traffic, and match the speed of moving vehicles.
Stopping for School Buses
- Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights only if traveling in the same direction.
Checking Blind Spots
- Check blind spots before changing lanes by looking over your shoulder in the direction of the intended movement.
Alcohol in Vehicles
- It is illegal to consume or possess open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment of a vehicle on highways.
Passing Another Vehicle
- When passing on a two-lane road, return to your lane only when sufficient space exists between you and the vehicle you passed.
Bicyclist Regulations
- Bicyclists can ride on roadways, shoulders of roads, or in bicycle lanes.
Missing Freeway Exits
- If you miss an exit on the freeway, proceed to the next available turn or exit to safely turn around.
Dealing with Aggressive Drivers
- When encountering angry drivers, slow down, move over, and distance yourself from the situation.
Vehicle Registration in Washington State
- Vehicle operators must possess liability insurance and carry an identification card proving insurance.
Merging Traffic on Freeways
- Upon seeing a "merging traffic" sign, change lanes if safe to allow entering traffic.
Left Turn Protocol
- Drivers must not enter an intersection to turn left unless they can do so without stopping.
Railroad Crossing Signals
- Side-by-side red flashing lights at a railroad crossing indicate you must stop.
Lane Usage on Two-Lane Roads
- Use the right lane except when legally passing another vehicle.
Bicyclists on Sidewalks and Crosswalks
- Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians when on sidewalks or in crosswalks.
Using Freeway Exit Ramps
- Do not reduce speed until actually moving onto the exit ramp.
Turn Signal Duration
- Turn signals must be activated at least 100 feet prior to changing directions.
Process After Colliding with a Parked Vehicle
- Attempt to find the owner of a parked vehicle or leave a note detailing your contact information.
Night Driving Precautions
- Use high beams at night unless other vehicles are approaching, in which case switch to low beams.
Legal Parking Distance
- Vehicles must be parked within 12 inches of the curb.
Entering Traffic from a Driveway
- Yield to vehicles on the main road when entering traffic from a private driveway.
Safe Merging Practices
- Allow a gap of about 4 seconds when merging with other traffic for safety.
Collision Avoidance Techniques
- To avoid a collision, stop, turn, or accelerate instead of staying in your lane.
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