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What is the recommended position for the steering wheel?
What is the recommended position for the steering wheel?
- The steering wheel should be adjusted to a comfortable distance from your chest.
- At least one-third of the steering wheel should be between your hands. (correct)
- The steering wheel should be as close to your body as possible.
- The steering wheel should be adjusted to a comfortable height above your lap.
What is the purpose of adjusting the side mirrors?
What is the purpose of adjusting the side mirrors?
- To see the side of your vehicle.
- To adjust the angle of the mirrors.
- To improve the visibility of the road ahead.
- To see the traffic behind you. (correct)
How should the head restraint be adjusted?
How should the head restraint be adjusted?
- The head restraint should be adjusted to a comfortable height above your shoulders.
- The head restraint should be adjusted to the back of your neck.
- The head restraint should be adjusted so it contacts the back of your head. (correct)
- The head restraint should be adjusted to the top of your head.
What should you do if you cannot clearly see the road from your seat?
What should you do if you cannot clearly see the road from your seat?
What is the primary reason for locking the vehicle's doors before driving?
What is the primary reason for locking the vehicle's doors before driving?
Why can children in the front seat be at risk when the airbag deploys?
Why can children in the front seat be at risk when the airbag deploys?
Why is it important to secure loose objects in a vehicle?
Why is it important to secure loose objects in a vehicle?
In Washington State, which vehicles must have lap and shoulder belts or a lap belt at all seating positions?
In Washington State, which vehicles must have lap and shoulder belts or a lap belt at all seating positions?
Starting in 2008, what is the requirement for all new passenger vehicles?
Starting in 2008, what is the requirement for all new passenger vehicles?
Which year marks the requirement for vehicles to have designated areas for tethering forward facing child restraints?
Which year marks the requirement for vehicles to have designated areas for tethering forward facing child restraints?
Where should the shoulder belt be positioned when buckling up correctly?
Where should the shoulder belt be positioned when buckling up correctly?
What are some things you can do before driving to minimize risk?
What are some things you can do before driving to minimize risk?
What is the Occupant Protection law in Washington State?
What is the Occupant Protection law in Washington State?
What is the best way to protect child passengers in the car?
What is the best way to protect child passengers in the car?
Which of the following is NOT a common factor present in fatal crashes?
Which of the following is NOT a common factor present in fatal crashes?
What should you always refer to when installing a child safety restraint?
What should you always refer to when installing a child safety restraint?
What is one of the top three factors present in most traffic fatalities?
What is one of the top three factors present in most traffic fatalities?
How long should you keep your children in the child safety restraint that is right for them?
How long should you keep your children in the child safety restraint that is right for them?
In fatal crashes, what percentage of them have at least one of the top three factors present?
In fatal crashes, what percentage of them have at least one of the top three factors present?
What is one of the most common factors present in fatal crashes?
What is one of the most common factors present in fatal crashes?
How can driver distraction increase the risk of a collision?
How can driver distraction increase the risk of a collision?
What is the maximum age or height requirement for using a child safety restraint system?
What is the maximum age or height requirement for using a child safety restraint system?
What is the requirement for correctly using a seat belt for children 8 years of age or at least 4'9" tall?
What is the requirement for correctly using a seat belt for children 8 years of age or at least 4'9" tall?
What is the purpose of a booster seat?
What is the purpose of a booster seat?
Which type of child safety restraint is considered the best for young children?
Which type of child safety restraint is considered the best for young children?
