405 Driving School Written Exam
In Washington State, you can be arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of ______ or above
0.08%
On packed snow you should reduce your speed by _____
1/2
On wet roads you should reduce your speed to about _______ mph
10
When you parallel park, you must park within ________ of the curb.
12 inches
No parking within __________ ft of a fire hydrant
15 ft
Look at least ______ seconds down the road
15 seconds
No parking within _______ ft of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street
20 ft
No parking within ________ ft of a pedestrian safety zone
20 ft
Emergency zones are defined as the adjacent lanes of the roadway _______ ft before and after a stationary emergency vehicle with a siren or lights flashing, tow trucks with red lights, emergency assistance vehicles using warning lights or police vehicles using emergency lights
200 ft
In heavy rain, fog, or snow you may not be able to see much more than ______ ft ahead. You should not drive faster than _______ mph
200 ft, 30
Speed limit unless posted is ________ mph on streets of cities and towns
25
You are required to stop when school buses put out their stop sign on a ________ lane street
3 or less
No parking within ______ ft of a traffic signal, stop or yield sign
30 ft
Over __________ % of all crashes take place at intersections
30%
Use low beams when following ______ ft or less behind another vehicle
300 ft
You can't travel more than _______ ft in a two-way left turn lane
300 ft
Speed is a factor in nearly ______ % of all traffic fatalities in WA
40%
At 50 mph it can take about __________ ft to react to something you see and bring your vehicle to a stop
400 ft
Headlights will let you see about ___________ ft ahead.
400 ft
Nearly _______ % of all fatal collisions involve a vehicle that left the roaday
44%
It takes a loaded truck _________ ft to come to a complete stop when traveling 55 mph on dry road
450 ft
Marijuana has been shown to impair performance on driving tasks and on driving courses for up to ______ hours
5
Smoking marijuana has been shown to impair one's driving abilities for up to...
5 hours
THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. In Washington State, a driver who is at least 21 years old can be arrested for driving with a THC level of _____ nanograms per milliliter of blood or higher.
5.00
No parking within ______ ft of a railroad crossing
50 ft
Dim high beams whenever you come within ______ ft of oncoming traffic
500 ft
Do no follow closer than ________ ft to a fire truck
500 ft
How far should a bike's front headlights be seen?
500 ft
What distance should you stay behind an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens on?
500ft
How far should a bike's back headlights be seen?
600ft
No parking within _______ ft of a fire station driveway on the other side of the street
75 ft
Over _______ % of fatal and serious injury accidents involve only one vehicle
90%
What rule should you use to keep a safe distance from the car ahead of you at speeds over 30 mph?
The 4 second rule
If a tire suddenly goes out you should ________
Hold the steering wheel tightly, Steer straight ahead, and Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal
When it is wet or raining you should reduce your speed to reduce _______
Hydroplaning
If you are driving down a steep downgrade, you should
Shift to a lower gear
What do solid double white lines mean?
Lane change PROHIBITED
What does a solid yellow line mean?
No Passing
What is the void area?
The area that is hidden from the driver's view
Are you allowed to drive on/over a solid, single white line?
Yes, but it is discouraged
According to the Washington Driver Guide, the most frequently detected psychoactive substance among drivers is...
alcohol
Rumble strips use vibration and sound to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are...
approaching a stop sign or signal
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must
begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
bicycles and motorcycles move and stop slower than expected
You are driving in a roundabout. If an emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn, or a red or blue flashing light approaches you, what should you do?
continue to your exit, then pull over to the right
If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should
ease your foot off the gas pedal
Unbalanced tires or low tire pressures can cause...
faster tire wear
If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should
get out of the way
If you are having vehicle trouble at night and need to pull over, you should turn on...
headlights and emergency flashers
If a truck is trying to pass you, you can help the truck driver by
keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly
A center lane that is marked on each side by a solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line is reserved for _________ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.
left turns
On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as
left-edge lines
On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can _________ from the center lane.
make LEFT turns
You see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights stopped ahead. What must you do?
movie into a non-adjacent lane if possible; otherwise slow down
Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you should _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.
slow down, keep right
If you approach a pedestrian who is blind you should...
stop
If you are making a left turn, you must begin the turn
the leftmost lane
In a skid, the most important vehicle control device is...
the steering wheel
If two vehicles approaching from opposite directions each reach a stop sign at about the same time, then
the vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right.
When you exit a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _________ if you have traffic following you.
try not to slow down suddenly
When approaching or driving through a work zone, you should NOT
weave from lane to lane
All vehicles in this lane must make a u-turn
what road sign is this?
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that
you should stay in your lane
Avoid distracted driving by remembering the 5 D's
Dangerous, Deceptive, Destructive, Disabling, Deadly
What does a light with a solid green left arrow AND a solid red light mean?
All Traffic Stops EXCEPT those turning left
When passing a bike, what distance should there be between a car and bike?
At least 3 ft
If you park uphill, next to a curb, which way to you point your wheels?
Away from the curb (left)
If a tire suddenly goes flat you should not ________
Brake hard
On some roadways, lanes marked as "Transit" are reserved for ________
Buses only
What are the three risk factors that cause collisions?
Driver Error, Roadway Condition, Vehicle Condition
On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the leftmost lane is intended to be used
For passing slower vehicles
What is the primary cause of the higher collision rate in young drivers?
Inexperience
To hold the steering wheel, especially in turns, you should keep _______
LFT. Between 8 and 9 o'clock, RHT. Between 3 and 4 o'clock
What does a solid white line mean?
Lane change PERMITTED
90% of all collisions could have been avoided if a driver reacted __________
One Second Earlier
What do broken lines mean?
Passing is allowed
Who always has the right of way?
Pedestrians
The hand and arm bent at 90 degrees and pointing downward indicate the driver's intention to
Slow down or stop
What lines mark the left edge of one-way roads and separate opposing lanes of traffic on two-way roads?
Solid yellow lines
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should ______
Stay in your lane
At a speed of 55 mph, you need about __________ to pass another vehicle
Ten seconds
If an oncoming vehicle has its high beams on where should you look?
The right edge of the road
You see this flashing yellow "X" signal above your lane. What does it mean?
This lane is only for making turns
Added Lane (from right, no merging required)
What road sign is this?
Divided Highway (Road) Begins
What road sign is this?
Divided Highway (Road) Ends
What road sign is this?
Dual Right Turn
What road sign is this?
Lane Ends Merge Left
What road sign is this?
Left Lane Added
What road sign is this?
Merging Traffic
What road sign is this?
Two-Way Traffic
What road sign is this?
What is the cause of the most common collision between cars and motorcycles?
When a car turns in front of a motorcycle
When should you turn your high beams off?
When you within 500 ft of an oncoming vehicle AND when you are within 300 ft of a vehicle you are following
What lines separate two-way traffic?
Yellow
What does a light with a green up arrow and a green left arrow mean?
You may go straight ONLY or have a PROTECTED left turn
What does a light with a flashing yellow left arrow mean?
You may turn left if there is no oncoming traffic and crosswalks are clear.
THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. In Washington State, a driver under 21 years of age may not drive with a THC level greater than _____ nanograms per milliliter of blood.
Zero