confident driving instruction WA (for sure on tests)

(IPDE) 1. identify- use your ___ to scan/look for driving-related clues and information.

eyes

the single biggest contributor to collisions is...? look ahead, to the ___, and behind you.

failing to see what is happening, signs

(DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY) typically, the left lane is used for ___ moving traffic, ___, and passing.

faster, carpools

the ___ ___ law requires you to have ___ insurance and carry and id card in your vehicle.

financial responsibility, liability

by law you must use your headlights from a ___ ___ after sunset to a half hour before ___. use your lights anytime it is getting dark or difficult to see or be seen.

half hour, sunrise

use your ___ ___ when visibility is reduced. dim the high beams when within 500' of an ___ car or when within 300' of a car you are ___.

high beams, oncoming, following

___ is when your tires lose contact with the road surface and ___. if this happens ease off the ___ pedal and keep steering straight. do not brake or turn until your tires are in ___ with the road surface.

hydroplaning, skid, gas, contact

what are the four steps of IPDE?

identify, predict, decide, execute

the law that requires you to take a field sobriety test by any law enforcement officer is?

implied consent law

the ___ ___ law requires that you comply with any request from a law enforcement officer to complete a ___ ___ test. if you refuse, then your license will be suspended for ___ ___.

implied consent, field sobriety, 1 year

distracted driving is also known as ___ ___.

in-attentional driving

use the ___ process when you drive.

ipde

left hand straight out means

left turn

you are in a rear wheel skid when you are steering straight, but the rear of your vehicle skids to the ___ or right. steer ___ the direction of the rear-wheel skid to regain control.

left, in

you are not required to stop for the school bus if you are ___ traffic and the road: has ___ or more ___ lanes of traffic, is separated by a ___, or is separated by a ___ ___.

oncoming, 3, marked, median, physical barrier

what is the incorrect step to handling a blowout?

over breaking

vehicles within two seconds of the intersection are beyond the ___-___-___-___ and should continue safely through the intersection. do not ___ to clear the intersection.

point of no return, accelerate

a green arrow means that you have a ___ turn in the direction of the arrow.

protected

roads will be most slippery as ___ first begins to fall on hot days as it mixes with the ___ and dirt in the asphalt and brings it to the road surface.

rain, oil

(PASSING) after passing, return to your lane when you can see the headlights of the car you passed in your ___ mirror.

rearview

in order to drive you need to have your valid driver's license, ___ document, and proof of ___ in the vehicle.

registration, insurance

___ signs are red, white, and black and show the ___ and rules we must follow.

regulatory, laws

left hand up means

right turn

the ___ ___ ___ ___ law indicates that you can make a right turn on a red light after making a complete ___ and checking for traffic in all directions. you may also make a ___ turn on a red signal light onto a one-way street heading left in WA and OR, but not in CA (and some other states).

right turn on red, stop, left

an intersection that circulates around an island to flow traffic more smoothly and safely is a ___ or traffic circle. enter to the ___ and signal to exit (like any right turn).

roundabout, right

(WHAT IS RESIDENTIAL DRIVING?) practicing ___, ___ and ___ turns, ___ control, and ___ ___ in an ___ conductive to ___ development.

scanning, left, right, speed, decision making, environment, skill

the single biggest contributor to collisions is failing to ___ what is happening. look ahead, to the ___, and behind you.

see, sides

if you are parking on an ___ with a curb, then also turn your wheels ___ from the curb.

uphill, away

the basic speed law indicates that

you can only legally drive a safe speed under the current conditions

(IPDE) 2. predict- guess where possible points of ___ could occur. predict a ___ ___ ___. be prepared for anything at any time.

conflict, worst case scenario

pedestrians (and bikes) have the right-of-way at all ___ and ___.

crosswalks, intersections

you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at ___ and ___.

crosswalks, intersections

which of the following is NOT a requirement of the backing around the corner maneuver? a. stay within 18" of the curb b.stop at the corner and check traffic in all directions c. watching traffic behind you at least 50% of the time while backing d. stay under 5 mph during the maneuver

d

the three right-of-way rules are (IN ORDER):

the vehicle to enter the intersection first goes first, if two or more vehicles arrive at the same time yield to your right, a vehicle making a left turn yields to oncoming traffic

when parking uphill with a curb the wheels should be

turned away from the curb

you can receive a ticket for a DWI- driving while intoxicated- with a BAC of ___ or higher.

.08

if requested that you take a field sobriety test by a law enforcement officer and you refuse, you will lose your license for ___ ___ under the ___ ___ law.

1 year, implied consent

if you are traveling under the speed limit and you have ___ or more vehicles behind you, then you are required to pull over and let them pass you.

5

during the ip stage you are required to practice for ___ hours to develop the physical and mental ___ necessary to become a safe driver. at least ___ of these hours need to be completed at night when dark.

50, skills, 10

you must maintain a distance of ___ behind an emergency vehicle with lights/sirens on.

500 ft

use the appropriate safety seats for children under ___ years of age or under ___'___" tall.

8, 4'9"

at a speed of 55mph you will need approximately ___ seconds to pass another vehicle.

10

when you change your name or permanent address you have ___ days to report it to the DOL.

10

you must park within ___" of the curb.

12

do not park within ___' from a fire hydrant.

15

to be a good driver you need to scan at least ___ seconds ahead.

15

how far ahead of you do you need to see to know its safe to pass another vehicle?

1600'

the speed limits unless otherwise posted in Washington are: a. school zone___ b. city___ c. county___ d. state highway___

20, 25, 50, 60

what is the fine for parking in a handicap space?

250

when you move into the state of WA you have ___ days to report it to the DOL.

30

to prevent a rear-end collision maintain a space cushion (following distance) in front of you of ___ seconds at speeds under 30mph and of ___ seconds at speeds over 30mph.

4, 3

approximately ___ of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related.

40%

you may not begin to increase your speed until ___ ___ a sign that increases the speed limit.

after passing

if your brakes stop working completely (total brake failure): a. pump ___ ___ 3-4 times b. ___ out of drive to a ___ ___ c. apply ___ ___ gently, increasingly harder

brake pedal, downshift, lower gear, parking brake

children under the age of 13 must be seated in the ___.

backseat

the ___ ___ law indicates that the legal speed is what is safe under the ___ existing conditions.

basic speed, current

the ___ ___ law requires that you drive at a ___ speed under the current conditions.

basic speed, safe

you must lower your speed ___ ___ a sign that lowers the speed limit.

before reaching

the area next to your vehicle that you cannot see when looking forward or at the three mirrors is called the ___. you will see this area by making a quick glance over your shoulder out the ___ window of the vehicle.

blindspot, side

the four steps to properly handle a country curve are: a. ___ while straight to the advisory speed limit (ASL). b. scan far around the curve to aim your ___ and identify hazards. c. begin steering and ___ release the brake. d. accelerate about ___ through and out of the curve.

brake, steering, then, halfway

if your vehicle has an anti-lock ___ ___ (ABS) brake with ___, steady pressure.

braking system, firm

overpasses and ___ do not have the warm earth underneath them so they will be ___ when the other road is not.

bridges, icey

(IPDE) 4. execute- physically act out your ___ by braking, accelerating, ___, and/or signaling.

decision, steering

what is maneuver practice?

develop specific driving skills

a white ___ shaped symbol on the road indicates a ___ lane. lanes could be reserved for ___ (or HOV), bicycles, and buses.

diamond, reserved, carpools

if you are parked on a ___ with a curb, then turn your wheels ___ the curb.

downhill, towards

what is chauffeur driving?

driving to and from destinations (primarily on main roads)

(SCANNING) as you approach an intersection, scan for ___ so you can determine the ___-___-___. then scan for ___.

signs, right of way, traffic

(HOW CAN YOU PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THIS RESPONSIBILITY?) practice driving to develop the ___ necessary to control your vehicle. driving is made up of social, physical, and ___ skills, but driving is primarily a mental task. your hands and feet can only do what your brain tells them to do.

skills, mental

left hand pointed down means

slow or stop

(IPDE) 3. decide- choose an action to avoid the conflict. you can choose to change your ___, change your direction, or try to ___ with the other road users.

speed, communicate

(DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY) name four rules for driving safely on the expressway.

stay centered in your lane, maintain a consistent speed, maintain a 4-second following distance from the vehicle ahead of you, scan 12-15 seconds ahead

a ___ ___ is a white line near an intersection with a stop sign indicating where to stop your vehicle. if there is no stop line present then stop your vehicle before crossing the ___, and if none, then before the ___ ___ (before entering the intersection).

stop line, crosswalk, curb line