What is the customary speed limit in towns?
25
What are the minimum liability limits in the state of Washington?
25/50/10
When purchasing
... [Show More] a vehicle, within how many days do you have to complete the title transfer to avoid penalties?
15
If you must drive through deep water, what do you do?
Apply light brake pressure.
When your tires are overinflated, which part of the tire will wear first?
The middle
When your tires are underinflated, which part of the tire will wear first?
The outside edges
What does velocitation mean?
You think the car is travelling slower than it really is.
When does velocitation usually occur?
Exiting the freeway.
What direction does the vehicle travel in a front-wheel skid?
Straight
You must turn on your headlights ________________.
a half hour after sunset
You can turn off your headlights ________________.
a half hour before sunrise
Hydroplaning occurs when your tires ________.
Lose contact with the road
In wet weather with temperatures near the freezing point, what part of the road will freeze first?
The road on the bridge.
Dim your high beams when you come within ________ of an oncoming vehicle.
500 feet
What kind of insurance pays for damage caused by natural disasters and vandalism?
Comprehensive
What does collision insurance cover?
Damage cause by a crash into a stationary object.
What is preventative maintenance?
Care given to a vehicle to prevent trouble later.
When should you check to see if your tires are properly inflated?
When it's cold.
If approaching your car from the sidewalk, ________.
Approach from the front of the car
What way do you push the turn signal to turn left?
Down
What way do you push the turn signal to turn right?
Up
What is the single biggest contributor to collisions?
Drivers failing to see what is happening.
What leads the car?
Vision
What does your central vision identify?
Details and color.
What does your peripheral vision identify?
Movement and position on the roadway
What is the distance you can park from the curb?
12 inches
When parking uphill with a curb, which way do you turn your wheels?
Left
When parking uphill with no curb, which way do you turn your wheels?
Right
How far do you signal before turning?
100 feet
How should you treat a flashing red light on a stoplight?
As you would a stop sign.
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Proceed with caution
How long are you allowed to travel in a shared left turn lane?
300 feet
What does a dashed line mean?
You can pass when safe
What is the primary purpose of the HTS?
Move people and goods from one place to another safely and efficiently.
What does HTS stand for?
Highway Transportation System
What are the three major parts of the HTS?
Roadways, vehicles, and people
What are the chances, for an average person, of getting into a car collision in any given year?
1 in 5
What are the chances of a teen getting into a car collision any given year?
1 in 4
For the first six months of driving, how many passengers under 20 are you allowed to have in the car if they are not members of your immediate family?
None
If you are driving between the hours of 1am and 5am you must be with a licensed driver age ____ or older. (first year of driving only)
25
If you commit three driving violations, your license is suspended until ____________.
You turn 18.
What happens if you follow all the rules for your first year of driving?
All restrictions on time of day and number of passengers are lifted.
After being able to drive for 6 months, how many non-family members can you carry in your car?
3
If your car starts to skid, ______________.
Turn your wheel in the direction you intend to go.
If your car skids right, you should steer ________________.
Left
What color reflector should a bicyclist have to the front?
White
When riding at night, a bicyclist should have a front reflector visible from _______.
500 feet
When riding at night, a bicyclist should have a rear reflector visible from _______.
600 feet
Do not park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant.
15
How is alcohol absorbed?
Through the stomach and small intestine
How long does it take for alcohol to be absorbed into the bloodstream?
20-40
When brakes overheat and lose effectiveness, this is called ___________________.
Brake fade
What should you do first when your headlights fail?
Try using the dimmer switch.
A first conviction of DUI can result in suspension of your license for a minimum of _____.
90 days.
Alcohol/Drug related offenses stay on your record for:
Life
A 12 oz average beer is equal to
5 oz of wine
How high do you want your steering wheel?
Chin level
What should you always check before braking?
The rearview
When turning, always turn _________ before the wheel.
Your head
You can only turn right on red after _______________.
Making a complete stop
What colors are warning signs?
Yellow and black
What color are incident management signs?
Pink and black
What does the 25 in liability insurance cover?
Injury to one person
What does the 50 in liability insurance cover?
Injury to multiple people
What does the 10 in liability insurance cover?
Damage to property
What do you do if the hood flies up?
Look under the crack below the hood or out the left window to steer.
True or False: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
True
True or False: If you're over 21 years of age, you can only be arrested for DUI if your BAC is over 0.08.
False
What does the term "pitch" refer to in driving?
When the vehicle's weight is transferred to front or rear tires when braking.
What side of the road do you pull to when being followed by an emergency vehicle with sirens/lights going?
Right
When you are stopped by a police car and have turned off your engine, do not ___________ the car.
Get out of
When you are stopped by police, you are required to provide: _________, _______________, and proof of ___________________.
License, registration, insurance
How many days do you have to comply with the options listed on the back of a ticket?
15
If someone is injured in a car wreck, ___________________________ unless in immediate danger.
Do not move them
What do you do in the case of total brake failure?
Pump the brakes
After pumping your brakes several times your brakes still do not hold, you should ___________________.
Use your parking brake
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
What is the amount of alcohol that counts you as intoxicated if you're under 21?
0.02
When following someone at night, at what distance do you dim your high beams?
300 feet
How many feet away from an active emergency vehicle on either side counts as an emergency zone?
200 feet
What does HOV stand for?
High Occupancy Vehicle
What must you do if the exit ramp is blocked on the exit you want to use?
Take the next exit.
What side should you pass semi-trucks on?
To their left
How often do you have to renew your vehicle tabs?
Every year
What is the deductible in an insurance policy?
The part of a collision you are responsible for paying.
How often, on average, should you rotate your tires?
Every 8,000 miles
When driving in fog and snow, you should use your _________ beams.
Low
When raining, when is the road most slippery?
Right as it starts raining.
When driving in water, do not use ___________________.
Cruise control
When driving in wet weather, you should drive in the ____________________________________.
Tire tracks of other cars
Water that is ____ feet deep can carry away the average car.
2
What is the most common collision for motorcycles?
A car turns left into an oncoming motorcycle. [Show Less]