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