quiz image

Washington State Driver's License and Child Passenger Safety

GlowingIambicPentameter avatar
GlowingIambicPentameter
·
·
Download

Start Quiz

Study Flashcards

39 Questions

What is the primary source for obtaining a full list of options needed to get an enhanced driver license or ID card?

According to child passenger safety guidelines, what should children four years or older do until they are 4'9" tall?

Continue using a booster seat

Why is it essential to reduce speeds in marked work zones?

For the safety of crews and everyone on the roadway

Which type of vehicle is exempt from the insurance requirement mentioned in the text?

Government vehicles

What service does License eXpress offer to drivers?

Online management of driving-related information including addresses

Why are booster seats recommended for children until they are 4'9" tall?

To position the seat belt correctly over their body for safety

What is the recommended child safety restraint for children under two years old?

Rear-facing child safety restraint system

What is the primary purpose of a booster seat according to child passenger safety guidelines?

To position the seat belt correctly over the child's body for safety

What is the primary purpose of adjusting side mirrors?

To reduce blind spots

Why is it important to lock vehicle doors before driving?

To avoid doors opening during sudden maneuvers

What is the main reason why seat belts should always be worn?

To comply with legal requirements and ensure safety

Why should loose objects be secured inside a vehicle?

To prevent distractions that could lead to accidents

What can happen if debris or cargo falls out of a moving vehicle?

Creates hazardous situations leading to accidents

What is the benefit of adjusting mirrors?

Enhances rearview vision

Why is it important to secure vehicle doors?

To prevent doors from opening during sudden maneuvers

What can happen if a vehicle door opens during a sudden maneuver?

Creates hazardous situations leading to accidents

What should you do if you encounter a flashing yellow arrow at a traffic signal?

Slow down and yield to oncoming traffic

What is the primary enforcement status of Washington State's Occupant Protection law?

Primary enforcement

What type of car restraint system should be used for children up to their 8th birthday or until they are 4'9" tall?

Child safety restraint as per height and age requirements

What is required for vehicles from December 11, 1989, and newer according to Washington State regulations?

Lap/shoulder belts in back seat outboard positions

How should drivers respond when approaching users of wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, white canes, and guide dogs or service animals?

Yield the right of way

What is recommended for children who are 8 years old or at least 4'9" tall regarding using a seat belt?

Switch to an adult-sized seat belt immediately

What should you do if you encounter a pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog?

Yield the right of way

What should you do if you encounter a traffic signal with a yellow arrow?

Proceed with caution if it is safe to do so

What is the main reason for slowing down when approaching an intersection?

To give drivers behind you more time to react

What factors should a driver evaluate when approaching a potential crossing or intersection within four seconds?

Speed control, lane positioning, and communications

What is true about every intersection?

Every intersection has a higher potential for collision

What is the main reason for looking well down the road while driving?

To anticipate potential obstacles

When should a driver look left and right before entering an intersection?

Always, regardless of having the right of way

What is the recommended technique for turning sharp corners?

Using a 'hand-over-hand' technique

What should a driver do before turning left or right across oncoming traffic?

Check for vehicles in the lane you are turning into

Why is it essential to obey speed limit signs?

For safety reasons

When can a driver turn right on red?

Unless prohibited by a sign or signal

In what conditions may drivers need to adjust their speed below posted limits?

In heavy rain, snow, ice, and limited visibility due to fog

Why is it important to look behind your vehicle while driving?

To check for any obstacles or hazards

How can drivers avoid speeding?

By checking the speedometer often

What is the general speed limit on county roads unless otherwise posted?

50 mph on county roads

Why is it important to adjust speed according to road conditions?

To ensure safety in various road conditions

How can drivers prepare themselves for various road conditions?

By looking well down the road

Study Notes

Obtaining an Enhanced Driver License or ID Card

Child Passenger Safety Guidelines

  • Children four years or older should continue using a booster seat until they are 4'9" tall.
  • Booster seats are recommended for children until they are 4'9" tall to position the seat belt correctly over their body for safety.

Driving Safely in Work Zones

  • Drivers should reduce speeds in marked work zones for the safety of crews and everyone on the roadway.

Insurance Requirements

  • Government vehicles are exempt from the insurance requirement.

License eXpress

  • License eXpress offers drivers online management of driving-related information, including addresses.

Securing Loose Objects in a Vehicle

  • Securing loose objects inside a vehicle contributes to safe driving practices by preventing distractions that could lead to accidents.

Safe Driving Practices

  • Adjusting side mirrors helps with safe driving by improving rearview vision.
  • Locking vehicle doors before driving helps to avoid doors opening during sudden maneuvers.
  • Seat belts should always be worn regardless of drive duration to comply with legal requirements and ensure safety.
  • Adjusting mirrors helps drivers maintain awareness of surrounding traffic conditions.

Washington State's Occupant Protection Law

  • The primary enforcement status of Washington State's Occupant Protection law is primary enforcement.

Child Safety Restraints

  • Children up to their 8th birthday or until they are 4'9" tall should use a child safety restraint as per height and age requirements.
  • Children who are 8 years old or at least 4'9" tall should continue using a child safety restraint.

Turning Sharp Corners

  • When turning sharp corners, drivers should use the "hand-over-hand" technique.

Safe Driving Tips

  • Drivers should look well down the road while driving to look for potential obstacles before they become immediate threats.
  • Obeying speed limit signs is important for safety reasons.
  • Adjusting speed below posted limits may be necessary in conditions such as heavy rain, snow, ice, or limited visibility due to fog.
  • Checking the speedometer often helps drivers avoid speeding.

Intersections and Crossings

  • Every intersection has a higher potential for collision.
  • When approaching a potential crossing or intersection, a driver should evaluate speed control, lane positioning, and communications within four seconds.
  • A driver should always look left and right before entering an intersection, regardless of having the right of way.
  • Before turning left or right across oncoming traffic, a driver should check for vehicles in the lane they are turning into.

Test your knowledge of the requirements for obtaining an enhanced driver's license or ID card in Washington State, as well as child passenger safety guidelines.

Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards

Convert your notes into interactive study material.

Get started for free

More Quizzes Like This

Driver's License Rules Quiz
23 questions

Driver's License Rules Quiz

ComprehensiveWildflowerMeadow avatar
ComprehensiveWildflowerMeadow
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser