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What do we call bad drivers?
idiots
You are required to get a Washington State Drivers license if you plan to live here for more than how many days?
30 days
You must be ____ to apply for a license.
16
What's the exam fee for the knowledge test?
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What's the cost for a retake of the knowledge exam?
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What's the cost of a driver's license?
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Once you get your permit you can drive as long as someone with _______ of driving experience sits in the passenger seat.
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The permit fee is ______ and is good for ______.
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A driver's license is valid for ______.
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If you are under age _____ you will receive an Intermediate License (IL).
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Before you're eligible for your Intermediate License you must have your permit for _________.
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You must have __________ of driving practice to get your license.
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______________ of your total driving practice hours must be at night.
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You must be free of committing a ________ for at least six months before you can get your Intermediate License.
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Once you get your Intermediate License, you are restricted from driving between _________.
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For the first six months, you may not carry any passengers under age _____ unless they are members of your intermediate family.
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After six months, you are restricted to carrying no more than ______ passengers under the age of ______ who are not members of your intermediate family.
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Once you have your Intermediate license for _________ the restrictions will be lifted.
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Your license will be suspended for one year or until age ______ if you are convicted of 2 or more traffic offenses with your intermediate license.
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In order to obtain a motorcycle investment you must first have a valid _______.
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You must pay _____ to obtain a motorcycle permit.
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If you are under ______ you must complete a motorcycle safety education course before riding.
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No driver's license is required to drive a motorized foot scooter however you do need ______.
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You must notify the DOL of a name or address change within ____ days.
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In order to operate a motor vehicle in Washington you must carry proof of liability insurance in the minimum amounts, _________ for injury or death of one person, ________ for the injury or death of two or more persons, and at least ________ for property damage in any one collision.
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In order to be legal, a tire's tread must be at least _______ inch deep. You can use a penny to check the depth of a tire's tread.
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You cannot legally drive with more than ______ people in the front seat if it knocks your view or interferes with your control of the vehicle.
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The driver and all passengers must be properly fastened in seatbelts. The driver is legally responsible for all passengers under age ______ who are not belted or properly secured.
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All children under age _____ must be in an approved child seat.
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It is safest for children to sit in the ______ seat.
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Over half of traffic deaths occur within ______ miles of home.
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Over half of traffic deaths occur under speeds of _______ mph.
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A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle must be displayed if traveling _________ mph.
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Fines _______ in construction and school zones.
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You can be fined _____ for parking in a handicapped space without proper placards.
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You can be fined _______ for not using chains when required.
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A highway is considered divided if it has a solid yellow centerline at least _____ inches wide. It is illegal to drive within, over, or across the line.
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Roundabouts are designed for speeds of ___ mph.
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You may not drive further than _____ feet within a two way left turn lane.
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The maximum speed to drive on an ocean beach is _______ mph.
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Vehicles must stop and yield to pedestrians or bicyclists if they are within ________ of their half of the roadway.
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You are not required to stop for a school bus displaying red lights and a stop sign if you are going in the opposite direction on a road with:
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It's against the law to leave children alone under age ________ in a parked car with the engine running.
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When parked parallel to the road you must have your tires be within _____ inches of the curbs.
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Do not park within ______ of a driveway, alley, or private road.
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Do not park within _______ ft of a fire hydrant.
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Do not park within ______ feet of a pedestrian safety zone or crosswalk.
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Do not park within ________ feet of a fire station driveway, on the same side of the road.
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Do not park within _______ feet of a fire station on the other side of the road.
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Do not park within _____ feet of a traffic light, stop sign or yield sign.
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Do not park within _____ of a railroad crossing.
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Where should your hands be on the steering wheel?
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How fast can you drive in a school zone?
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What is the speed limit in city or town streets?
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What is the speed limit on county roads?
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What is the speed limit on freeways and highways?
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Don't take your eyes off the road for _______ seconds.
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You need to look ahead _______ seconds or about one block in a city and 1/4 of a mile on the highways.
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You must signal ______ feet (six seconds) before a turn.
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By law your headlights must be turned on ______ hours before/after sunset/sunrise.
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You must dim your high beams when you are within _______ feet of an oncoming vehicle.
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You must dim your high beams within ______ feet when following behind a vehicle.
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To warn other vehicles that your vehicle is hazard lights (emergency flashers) and set out emergency flares __________ begins your vehicle.
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At 60 mph it may take you up to _______ times as long to stop as it does at 30 mph.
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Most tires have good traction up to about ______ mph on wet pavement.
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In heavy rain, your tires can fully hydroplane at ______ mph or much slower with bald or badly worn tires.
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At 50 mph it will take you about _____ feet to react and stop for a hazard you see ahead.
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You should follow the car in front of you by _______.
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You shouldn't drive over _____ mph at night.
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It's illegal to follow an emergency vehicle closer than ______ feet.
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You also need a _________ gap when merging or changing lanes.
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You must return to the right side of the road at least ________ before any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.
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Do not pass if you are working ______ of a mile of a hill or curve.
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Over ________ bicyclists are killed or injured in the US each year.
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When riding at night, a bicycle must have a white headlight visible within ________ and a red reflector twilight visible for ______ to the rear.
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The law requires you to pass a vision test showing that you have at least _______ vision in at least one eye without corrective lenses.
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Alcohol is involved in about _______ of fatal traffic collisions.
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Alcohol reaches your brain in _______ seconds after consuming it.
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A shot glass of ________ liquor, a _______ glass of wine and a _______ can of beer all have the same amount of alcohol.
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BAC level of drunk driving?
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Underage Driving Under the Influence BAC level?
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By accepting a driver's license, a person agrees to be tested for BAC if stopped for suspicion of alcohol or drug use while driving. What is this law called?
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If convicted of a DWI/DUI you can have your license suspended for _____ days.
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Alcohol-related offenses stay on your record _______.
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You must file a collision report within ____ days of a collision with an injury, death, or property damage.
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Vehicles manufactured between ______ years ago must pass an emissions test every two years.
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When ownership of a vehicle is transferred, the seller must file a report of sale within ________ and the purchasers must report the sale within __________.
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License plates must be displayed on both the ________ of a vehicle.
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You can lose your license for ______ if you refuse a breathalyzer under the implied consent law.
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A motorcycle's smaller size makes it harder to judge its speed and distance. What does this affect?
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Anytime you're being tailgated you should ______ your following distance.
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You must stop for school buses whenever you are going in the same direction as the bus or facing a bus on a __________ roadway.
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Who goes first at a four-way stop?
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When backing you must yield to...
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When making a left you must yield to...
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When at a T intersection you must yield to the...
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Whenever you park on the side of a downhill road your wheels must face...
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Parking uphill with a curb? Turn your wheels to the right.
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Alcohol affects people's ________ before reflexes.
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_______ can occur when a large amount of alcohol is consumed in a short amount of time.
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Study Notes
General Driving Requirements
- Bad drivers are commonly referred to as "idiots."
- New residents must obtain a Washington State driver's license after living there for more than 30 days.
- Minimum age to apply for a driver’s license is 16 years old.
- A driver's license costs $89.
- The knowledge test fee is set at $25, with a retake costing $10.
Licensing and Permits
- A learner's permit allows driving for a period of five years with a licensed passenger who has sufficient experience.
- A permit costs $25 and is valid for one year.
- A driver’s license is valid for six years.
- If you are under 18, you will receive an Intermediate License (IL) after meeting specific requirements.
- You must hold your permit for at least six months before qualifying for the Intermediate License.
- It’s required to complete 50 hours of driving practice, including 10 hours at night, to qualify for the license.
- An Intermediate License holder must be free of traffic violations for six months prior to eligibility for a full license.
Intermediate License Restrictions
- Restricted driving hours for Intermediate License holders are between 1 AM and 5 AM.
- For the first six months, you cannot carry passengers under 20 unless they are family.
- After six months, you may carry up to 3 passengers under 18, with restrictions lifted after one year.
- Conviction of two or more traffic offenses may lead to a one-year suspension of the license or until age 18, whichever comes first.
Motorcycle Licensing
- To obtain a motorcycle permit, individuals must be at least 15 years old and pay a fee of $15.
- Riders under 18 are required to complete a motorcycle safety education course.
Vehicle and Road Regulations
- A reflective orange triangle must be displayed when traveling at 25 mph or less.
- Traffic fines double in construction and school zones.
- Minimum liability insurance required includes $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for multiple persons, and $10,000 for property damage.
Vehicle Safety and Handling
- Tire tread must be at least 2/32 of an inch deep to be legal.
- Maximum of three people may sit in the front seat if it does not obstruct the driver's view or control.
- All passengers under 16 must wear seatbelts; drivers are responsible for unbelted passengers under 16.
Parking Regulations
- Specific distances must be maintained when parking: 5 feet from driveways, 15 feet from fire hydrants, 20 feet from pedestrian safety zones, and up to 75 feet from fire stations depending on direction.
- Do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing, with other signs like traffic lights requiring a distance of 30 feet.
Speed Limits
- Speed limits vary: 20 mph in school zones, 25 mph in city streets, 50 mph on county roads, and 60 mph on highways.
- Over half of traffic fatalities occur within 25 miles of home or under speeds of 45 mph.
Alcohol and Driving
- Alcohol involvement is noted in approximately 40% of fatal traffic collisions.
- Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limits: 0.08% for standard drivers, 0.02% for underage drivers.
- To avoid penalties, individuals must adhere to the Implied Consent Law regarding BAC testing.
Emergency Situations
- It is illegal to follow an emergency vehicle closer than 500 feet.
- Warning lights must be set to signal hazards from 20 to 300 feet.
Safety Practices
- Maintain a following distance of four seconds in traffic to prevent collisions.
- Don’t drive over 50 mph at night to ensure safety.
General Responsibilities
- Notify the Department of Licensing (DOL) about name or address changes within 10 days.
- File a collision report within four days if it results in injury or property damage.
Bicycling Safety
- Bicycle safety is emphasized with specific laws governing visibility and security when riding at night.
Other
- Alcohol affects judgment before reflexes; high levels can lead to death.
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Test your knowledge about the rules and requirements for obtaining a Washington State driver's license. This quiz covers important definitions, age requirements, and associated fees. Perfect for anyone preparing for the knowledge test or just wanting to brush up on their driving knowledge.
