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What is the minimum duration for which you must have held an instruction permit to apply for a driver's license?

Six months (correct)

Three months

Two years

One year

What is the minimum age requirement for a licensed driver who supervises you during the 50 hours of driving experience?

30 years old

21 years old

18 years old

25 years old (correct)

How many hours of night driving experience are required to apply for a driver's license?

15 hours

5 hours

20 hours

10 hours (correct)

What is the restriction on passengers for the first six months of holding an intermediate license?

No passengers under 20 unless a family member Signup and view all the answers

What is the time period during which you cannot drive without a supervising driver or guardian?

Between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Signup and view all the answers

What is the document you must sign if you have not been issued a Social Security number?

Social Security Number Declaration Signup and view all the answers

For how long can you have no more than three passengers under 20 years old in the vehicle?

For the remaining time after the first six months Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the rule of not using a cell phone or wireless communication device while driving?

To report illegal activity or summon medical help Signup and view all the answers

Who can operate a motor vehicle in Washington State without obtaining a new driver license?

Nonresidents with a valid driver license from their home state or country Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for nonresidents to operate a motor vehicle in Washington State?

16 years old Signup and view all the answers

What type of driver license is valid for air travel within the United States?

Enhanced driver license (EDL) Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for REAL ID compliance for domestic air travel and accessing secure federal facilities?

May 3, 2023 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the REAL ID program?

To improve the security of identification documents Signup and view all the answers

What type of individuals are exempt from obtaining a new driver license in Washington State?

Members of the Armed Forces on active duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the website to visit for a complete list of federally approved forms of identification?

<a href="http://www.tsa.gov">www.tsa.gov</a> Signup and view all the answers

What is the website to visit for information on document options for obtaining an enhanced driver license or ID card?

<a href="http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverlicense/edlget.html">www.dol.wa.gov/driverlicense/edlget.html</a> Signup and view all the answers

What opportunity are male applicants under 26 required to be given when applying for a driver's license or ID card?

To register with the Selective Service System Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an applicant declines to register with the Selective Service System?

They are not denied the requested document if they meet all other requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Twin Registry?

To help determine if a disease is caused by environmental factors or genetics Signup and view all the answers

What is included in an individual's abstract of driving record?

License applications, traffic infractions, convictions for motor vehicle violations, collision involvement, and Failure-to-Appear notices Signup and view all the answers

Who is allowed to receive a copy of an individual's abstract of driving record?

All of the above, as well as the individual themselves Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the organ donor program?

To ensure that an individual's wishes to donate organs are carried out Signup and view all the answers

How can an individual access their certified driving record?

By visiting the <a href="http://www.dol.wa.gov">www.dol.wa.gov</a> website Signup and view all the answers

What is the phone number to contact the University of Washington for more information about the Twin Registry?

1-888-223-0868 Signup and view all the answers

At what age must a child use a seat belt correctly?

8 years of age Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a rear-facing car seat?

To cradle and move with the child during a crash Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a booster seat?

To position the seat belt properly Signup and view all the answers

Where should a seat belt lie across the body?

Across the hip bones Signup and view all the answers

What is the phone number to call for more information about child passenger safety?

253-447-3257 Signup and view all the answers

Which vehicles must have lap and shoulder belts or a lap belt at all seating positions?

Trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles manufactured after January 1972 Signup and view all the answers

What is required in vehicles manufactured after 1986?

Designated areas for tethering forward-facing child restraints Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of child safety restraint?

Seat belt Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a traffic signal is not working?

Come to a complete stop, then yield to traffic as if it were a four-way stop Signup and view all the answers

What does a green light at a traffic signal mean?

You can go if it is safe Signup and view all the answers

What kind of personnel can provide traffic control?

Law enforcement, highway construction or maintenance personnel, or school crossing guards Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are stopped at a green light and crossing traffic has not cleared the intersection?

Allow crossing traffic to clear the intersection before you go ahead Signup and view all the answers

What does a green arrow at a traffic signal mean?

You can safely turn in the direction of the arrow Signup and view all the answers

Why should you not pull to the shoulder to talk on the phone or text?

It's only allowed in emergency situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of traffic control devices?

To keep traffic moving safely Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are turning left at a green light?

You may turn but only when safe to do so Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nonresidents and Visitors

Nonresidents and visitors can operate a motor vehicle in Washington State if they have a valid driver license from their home state, province, territory, or country and are at least 16 years old.
This applies to members of the Armed Forces on active duty, students who are here to further their education, employees of companies licensed to do business in Washington State, and foreign tourists, teachers, or business people who are here for up to one year.

REAL ID

By May 3, 2023, standard driver licenses will no longer be an acceptable form of identification for boarding domestic flights and entering some secure federal facilities.
REAL ID-compliant enhanced driver licenses (EDLs) are valid for air travel within the United States.
To obtain an EDL, you need to provide certain documents and pass a medical and vision screening, knowledge test, and driving test.

Licenses and Restrictions

To get a driver license, you must be at least 16 years old, pass a knowledge test, vision screening, and driving test, and provide a Social Security number.
Intermediate license holders have driving restrictions, including no driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed driver, no passengers under 20 years old for the first six months, and no using a cell phone while driving.

Organ Donor Program and Twin Registry

You can register to be an organ donor when applying for a driver license, and your information will be given to the donor registry.
The Twin Registry is a medical research program that helps determine if a disease is caused by environmental factors or genetics.

Abstract of Driving Record

The Department of Licensing keeps a record of license applications, traffic infractions, convictions, and collision involvement for every driver in the state.
You can request a copy of your abstract for a fee.

Child Safety Restraints

Children 8 years old or at least 4'9" must use a seat belt or child safety restraint.
Types of child safety restraints include rear-facing car seats, forward-facing car seats, booster seats, and seat belts.

Additional Requirements

Vehicles manufactured after certain dates must have seat belts and other safety features.
You can find more information on child passenger safety and distracted driving at the Washington Traffic Safety Commission website.

Rules of the Road

There are traffic rules that govern where, when, and how fast you can drive.
Traffic control devices include traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and roundabouts.
You must obey directions from law enforcement and other authorized personnel.

Traffic Control Devices

Traffic signals indicate when to stop and go, with green meaning go, yellow meaning caution, and red meaning stop.
You must yield to emergency vehicles and others as required by law.

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