Lesson 3

1. Why do we have Rules of the Road?

a. Because the government is controlling

b. To keep vehicles moving safely and smoothly

c. To cause accidents

d. To keep traffic moving slowly

2. Name three types of Traffic Control Devices? Traffic signals, signs, and roundabouts

3. Name three groups of people that can direct traffic and override the signs and signals. Law enforcement,
construction, and school crossing guards

4. What should you do if the traffic signals do not work?

A. Stop and do not go through the intersection

B. Stop and treat the intersection like an All Way Stop

C. You don’t have to stop

D. You must go 10 mph through the intersection

5. Pavement markings are the law. True or False

6. Name two things the Edge/Fog line tells you.

7. The Edge/ Fog line guides you in the snow. True or False

8. What does a white line down the middle of the street separate? Traffic moving in same direction

9. What does a yellow line down the middle of the street separate? Traffic moving an opposite direction.

10. If you encounter a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, what can you do? Pass other cars
if safe to do so

11. If you encounter a double solid yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, what can’t you do? Pass other
cars

12. You can cross a solid yellow line to make a left turn into a driveway or an alley. True or False

13. Besides an open space, give three other types of separations or medians. Highway divider, median island,
18 inch solid yellow pavement marking

14. An 18 inch solid yellow line can be one form of a median.

15. It is illegal to drive over the median. True or False

16. What color are crosswalk lines? White

18. Name three travel control devices used to discourage speeding. Speed bumps, curving that narrows
roadway, circular islands in intersections

19. Name two ways that you would know that you are about to enter a one-way street. White lines separating
lanes of travel, looking at signs

20. What is happening if you are traveling down a road and all the signs are facing the other direction? You are
traveling in the wrong direction

21. Name three examples of reserved lanes and how they are marked. Transit or bus means the lane is for bus
use only, Bicycle means the lane is reserved for bicycles, HOV stands for “High Occupancy Vehicles” and
indicates lanes reserved for vehicles with more than one person in them.

22. How do the white lines for reserved lanes differ from regular white lines that separate traffic? Will have
shorter and closer to together dashes

23. How is a two-way left turn lane marked? By solid and dashed yellow lines

24. How far can you travel in a two-way left turn lane? 300 ft

25. List two of the four dangers of a two-way left turn lane. Head on collisions, cars passing in center lane

26. A two-way left turn lane can be used for passing. True or False

27. What do yellow and red painted curbs mean? Loading zone

28. What do white painted curbs mean? Only short stops

29. What do blue painted curbs mean? Handicap

30. Traffic signs have uniform color, shape, and symbols. True or False

31. Give three examples of Warning signs. Railroad crossings, school zone, school zone crossing

32. Warning signs are yellow with black lettering. True or False

33. Name two warning signs that are not diamonds. Railroad ahead, rail road crossing

34. What type of marker is required on farm equipment traveling less than 25 mph? Reflective orange triangle

35. Give three examples of Construction signs. Reduce speed, detour, slow moving vehicles ahead

36. All construction signs are red with black lettering. True or False

37. What happens to the fine in construction zones? They double

38. Give three examples of Regulatory signs. No left turn, no right turn, no U turn

39. When approaching a Speed Zone Ahead sign, when should you have your speed adjusted? By the time
you reach the sign
40. Name two Regulatory signs that are not rectangles. Yield sign, stop sign

41. What do you do at a Yield sign? Slow down and give up right of way to crossing traffic

42. Regulatory signs are red, white, and black. True or False

43. What is an eight-sided sign? A stop sign

44. What color is a Yield sign? Red and white

45. Give three examples of Guide signs. Destination signs, service signs, route number signs

46. Name three service signs. Location of rest stop, gas station, campgrounds

47. What does a flashing red light mean? (One word) stop

48. A flashing red light always means that it is a four way stop. True or False

49. What does a flashing yellow light mean? (One word) slow

50. What does a steady yellow light mean? Green light is about to red
Lesson 4

Name two types of intersections controlled and uncontrolled

2. What is the primary rule at a 4-Way Stop? Whoever arrives first, get to go first.

3. What is the secondary rule at a 4-Way Stop? When two cars arrive at the same time, the car on the right
gets the Right of Way.

4. If a car is crossing another car’s path of travel, it should yield to the oncoming car?

5. When do you make a 90-degree search of an intersection? When the intersection doesn’t have a stop sign
but the cross traffic does

6. When do you make a 45-degree search of an intersection? When approaching intersection with no stop sign
but cross traffic does have stop sign

7. Who should yield the right of way at a roundabout intersection, traffic entering or traffic in the roundabout?
People entering

8. At what speed are roundabouts designed for? 15-20 mph

9. Do you use a turn signal entering or leaving a Roundabout? Leaving

10. Do you use a turn signal entering or leaving a Traffic Circle? Entering

11. When making a right or left turn at a multi-lane intersection, you must turn into which lane? The lane from
the closest lane of traffic into the closest lane of traffic to you.

12. When entering a turn lane at a multi-lane intersection, your blind spot should always be checked. True or
False

13. If you are in a turn lane, your signal does not have to be on because people already know where you are
going. True or False

14. An uncontrolled intersection should be treated like a 4-Way Stop. True or False

15. At an uncontrolled intersection, you must slow down to 10 mph to make sure that it is clear.

16. Who has the right of way at a T uncontrolled intersection? Those going on the straight away

17. When you are approaching an uncontrolled intersection and there is another car coming, what should you
never assume? That they will stop

18. Which direction do you need to scan, to make sure that it is clear, when approaching an intersection? Left,
right and left

19. When approaching an intersection, which mirror should you check? Rear view mirror

20. Before proceeding through an intersection, you should double check

21. If you are the first car when the light turns green, you should do what? Make sure to scan the intersection
22. When making a Right on Red, you must make a complete stop and figure out who has the green light

23. When turning right on a red light, what three directions do you need to look before making your turn? Left,
straight, and right

24. Besides traffic, what must you be aware of when making a turn on a green light? Pedestrians

25. When you are approaching an intersection with a green light, no arrow, whom do you have to yield the right
of way to, when making a left turn? Oncoming traffic

26. If there is no stop line or a crosswalk, where should you stop? At the curb line

27. If you are pulling out of a driveway or an alley and there is a sidewalk, where should you stop? Before the
sidewalk

28. Why is it important to make a complete stop at a stop sign? You cut down on confusion And you are able to
judge other’s speed better from a stopped position.

29. Laws that govern who has the right-of-way give an orderly timely flow of traffic, courtesy, and common
sense. and promotes safety

30. Crosswalks at intersections exist whether the lines are marked or unmarked. True or False

31. When a pedestrian is crossing the road, how far away does the pedestrian have to be before you can go?
At least 1 lane between you.

32. Drivers crossing a sidewalk while entering or exiting a driveway, alley, or parking lot do not have to yield to
vehicles already on the roadway. True or False

33. You cannot follow any closer than 200 feet to an emergency vehicle.

34. What must you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with its lights flashing? Pull over to the right side of
the road.

35. If you are in the intersection and an emergency vehicle is coming with its lights flashing, what should you
do? Go through the intersection and then pull over.

36. If you have a red light when an emergency vehicle is coming with its lights flashing, what should you do?
Stay where you are.

37. You must yield to transit buses that have signaled and are pulling back onto the roadway. True or False

38. When are you required to stop for a school bus? When its red lights are flashing.

39. When are you not required to stop for a school bus? When you are traveling in the opposite Direction AND
you have 3+ marked traffic lanes, a median or physical barrier between you.

40. When passing an emergency vehicle on the side of the road, with lights flashing, you should proceed with
caution and yield right of way by switching lanes or moving away from emergency vehicle if safe to do so

41. When turning onto a new street, you must do what? You need to evaluate all the new information

42. When turning left, why do you not want to start turning too soon? You would go into the other traffic’s lane.
43. U-turns should not be made on any curve or when approaching the crest of a hill when your vehicle can’t
be seen by others.

44. Where would you stop? A. Under the light

B. At the curb line

C. Before the crosswalk D. At the stop line

45. Where would you stop? A. At the stop sign B. At the curb line

C. Behind the crosswalk D. At the stop line

46. Where would you stop?

A. Under the light

B. At the curb line

C. Behind the crosswalk D. At the stop line

47. Where would you stop?

A. At the yield sign

B. At the curb line

C. Behind the crosswalk D. At the stop line

48. Where would you stop?

A. At the sidewalk

B. At the curb line

C. Behind the crosswalk D. At the stop line

49. Where would you stop?

A. At the stop sign

B. At the curb line

C. Behind the crosswalk D. At the stop line

Sidewalk

[Link] cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who should yield and why? Whoever is on
the right

[Link] Car 2 has a Yield Sign. Who should yield and why? 2 because it is the one with the sign, therefore car
1 has the right of way
 [Link] cars arrive at a T-intersection at the same time. Who should yield and why? The one not on the
straight away because they are turning into on coming traffic unlike the cars on the straight away

[Link] 1 is turning left. Who should yield and why. Car 1 because car 2 has a green light unlike car 1 who has
a red light

[Link] 2 is backing up onto the street. Who should yield and why? Car 2 because they are going backwards
and arre more prone to causing an accident

55. You are traveling East and want to go North. You must travel in lane 13 and turn to lane 8

56. You are traveling North and want to go West. You must travel in lane 2 and turn to lane 12

57. You are traveling North and want to go East. You must travel in lane 3 and turn to lane 4

58. You are traveling North and want to continue through the intersection to the North. Which lane is the best to
travel in? 1

59. If a right turn was permitted from lane 2, into which lane should you turn? 5

60. If a left turn was permitted from lane 2, into which lane should you turn? 12

61. You are traveling North and want to go West. To make this turn, you must travel in lane 3 and turn to lane
17

62. You are traveling North and want to go East. To make this turn, you must travel in lane 6 and turn to lane 7

63. You are traveling West and want to go North. To make this turn, you must travel in lane 10 and turn to lane
11

64. You are traveling West and want to go South. To make this turn, you must travel in lane 9 and turn to lane 2

65. You are traveling East and want to go North. To make this turn, you must travel in lane 18 and turn to lane
12

66. You are traveling East and want to go South. To make this turn, you must travel in lane 19 and turn to lane
1

67. What pavement marking would you see if you could turn left from lane 4 and which lane would you turn to?
You would be turning into lane 17 and see

68. What pavement marking would you see if you could turn right from lane 14 and which lane would you turn
to? You would turn into lane 17 and see

69. If you were traveling West and wanted to go North, could you turn from lane 10 on a red light? Yes
Lesson 5

[Link] three roadways do expressways include? Freeways, interstate highways, and toll roads

2. T/F Expressways are efficient ways to travel. True

3. List at least five advantages to expressways. Higher speeds, barriers separating lanes, more lanes that can
carry more vehicles, motorized vehicles only(no people/cross traffic), safer

4. What are the five reasons expressways have fewer accidents? No intersections=no cross traffic, no
people/animals/slow vehicles allowed, limited access, design helps prevent vehicles hitting fixed objects, help
anticipate conditions ahead

5. Identify the three parts of a freeway entrance. Entry ramp, acceleration lane, merge area

6. What are the seven steps when merging onto the freeway? Accelerate, SMOG, find opening, adjust speed,
match speed, SMOG, don’t cross solid white lines

7. When merging onto the freeway, you must yield to the vehicles that are already on the freeway.

8. Where are ramp meters found and what is their purpose? Found at the beginning of acceleration lane and
are used to control access and to space vehicles

9. What should be your following distance on the freeway? 4-6 sec distance

10. How far ahead should you search when driving on the freeway? 20 sec ahead

11. How often should you check your rear-view mirror? Every 5-10 sec to be aware of erratic drivers

12. T/F You should always maintain space to the right or left of your car so that you have an escape route. True

13. What is the most effective way to avoid an accident? To swerve out of it

14. What is the right lane used for on the freeway? Merging, exiting, and slower traffic

15. What is the left lane on a three-lane freeway used for? Passing unless other lanes are full of traffic then it
can be used for faster traffic

16. What is the center lane on a three-lane freeway used for? Traveling and passing cars in the slow lane

17. Vehicles over 10,000 pounds or vehicles with a trailer cannot travel in the left lane of a three-lane freeway.

18. What do white diamonds on the pavement mean? The lane is reserved for certain vehicles

19. What is a Weave Lane? It is used to both accelerate and decelerate at the same time on the freeway.

20. Who has the right of way in a Weave Lane, traffic exiting or entering? Traffic exiting has the right of way

21. When driving on the freeway always change one lane at a time.

22. When changing lanes on the freeway, you should check your blind spot just once. True or False
23. When do you know that it is safe to pull in front of the car that you just passed? When you can see the
headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rear view mirror

24. What are three options that you have, if you are in the right lane and there are cars that are merging on the
freeway next to you? Cooperate by changing lanes, slow down, speed up

25. If a large truck is passing you on the left, which lane position should you move to? Lane position 3

26. It is legal to give and seek rides on the freeway. True or False

27. What do you do if someone is tailgating you on the freeway?

28. How can you get the attention of someone coming up fast behind you? Tap your breaks

29. You should adjust your speed on the freeway according to what three factors? Flow of traffic, speed limit,
weather conditions

30. How can you combat Highway Hypnosis? Keeping eyes moving, changing seat position, singalong to
radio, get fresh air, pull of highway, take rest breaks

31. How can you prevent being confused, missing your exit or getting lost? Know exit numbers, route numbers,
and planning breaks

32. What are the six steps to exiting the freeway? Signal on 5 seconds before exit and move to position 3,
SMOG, don’t slow down, be aware of exit warning sign, be aware of speed once off freeway, don’t back up to
exit if missed

33. When exiting a freeway, when should you slow down? Once off the freeway and the speed limit has
changed

34. When exiting the freeway, you should pay attention to what? Exit warning signs and new speed limit

35. If you miss your exit, what should you do? Proceed to next exit

36. What is Velocitization? The tendency to speed to city streets after traveling at high speeds on freeway

37. T/F Passing is generally a safe and easy procedure. False

38. List at least four things to consider before passing. Road conditions, vehicle speed, weather, traffic,
whether it’s safe or legal

39. After deciding that it is safe and legal, you must also determine if it’s worth the danger

40. Name five situations where it is illegal to pass. Curves, hills, railroad crossings, intersections, bridges,
tunnels, any place a solid yellow line is found

41. If you are in doubt about passing what should you do? Don’t pass

42. When passing another vehicle, you know the oncoming vehicle may be too close if you can’t see their
headlights

43. Do not pass if you are with one-third of a mile of a hill or curve
44. Be cautious when large trucks, buses and vehicles pulling trailers make turns because they swing wide and
sometimes cross center lines to make turns

45. If another vehicle is passing you, let up from the gas pedal and let the car, passing you, come back to your
lane as soon as possible.

Answer the following questions by using:

A) = illegal to pass,

B) = legal and safe,

C) = legal but dangerous.

46. At or near an intersection. C

47. Solid yellow line on the right side of the centerline. A

48. Following a tractor. C

49. Car ahead is under the speed limit. B

50. On icy pavement. C

51. On or near a bridge. A

52. Your engine is not running well. C

53. On or near a railroad crossing. A

54. Approaching the crest of a hill. A

55. At a stop sign. B

56. In dense fog. C

57. Oncoming traffic perhaps far enough away. C

58. Someone is coming up fast behind you. C

59. Car ahead is picking up speed. C

[Link] good choices while operating a vehicle is a moral responsibility and avoids legal liability

2. What is the number one cause of death for teenagers? Car accidents

3. What 3 common errors do teenagers make before crashing a vehicle? Lack of scanning to detect/respond to
hazards, speed is to fast for conditions, distracted by something in or out of the car

4. What percent of fatal car accidents with female teenage drivers, aged 16-17 years old, died because of
distractions? 47%

5. What percent of fatal car accidents with male teenage drivers, aged 16-17 years old, died because of
speed? 55%

6. T/F If you have a restriction on your license, that means you may not drive unless you follow the restrictions.
True

7. Name the restriction on a license if you have poor depth perception. Corrective lenses

8. Name the restriction on a license if you have neck problems. Additional outside mirrors

9. Name the restriction on a license if you have heart disease. Medical checkups

10. Is a person that is colorblind permitted to drive? Yes

11. Is a person that is paralyzed, from the waist down, permitted to drive? Yes

12. If you are a disabled driver, you must have a disabled persons parking placard or license plate to park in a

handicap parking spot.

13. You may obtain a temporary or permanent disabled parking permit from where? License plate from the
DMV and placard from the DOL

14. If you park in a handicap parking spot without one of the above, the fine is? $450

15. What must your vision be, in at least one eye, to get your license? 20/40 in at least one eye

16. If you have epilepsy, you cannot drive a car if you have had a seizure within what time period? Six months

17. If you are a diabetic, what could happen if you have an insulin reaction? Blackout, convulsion, or shock

18. What emotion affects your driving ability the most? Anger

19. Do good drivers expect others to make mistakes? Why? Yes bc they know there are no perfect drivers

20. When you are angry, your ability to steer, break, and accelerate is affected.

21. What three cues can you recognized before getting too angry? Increased heart rates tense jaw, or stomach
contractions

22. If you cannot control your emotions, what should you do? Postpone drive or let someone else drive
23. If you are an impatient driver, what should you do? Allow extrema time for your trip

24. Name four situations that may cause Road Rage. Heavy traffic, construction delays, slow drivers, tailgaters

25. When you are around an angry driver, you should NOT: tailgate, honk your horn, flash lights

26. If angry drivers start to harass or follow you, you should: seek help And don’t go home

27. When driving, you need to constantly adjust your speed, following distance, lane position

28. What is another name for distracted driving? Inattentional Blindness

29. List at least four distractions. Cell phone, eating/drinking, talking to passengers, grooming, radio, reading,
watching video, pets, external situations

30. If you are under the age of 18, when is the only time you are allowed to use a wireless

communication device? Calling 911

[Link] you are over the age of 18, you are allowed to use wireless communication.

[Link] is illegal to wear headphones or earphones in the state of Washington while operating a motor vehicle.

[Link] happens when you slow down to look at a crash? You might hit the person in front of you

[Link] can you do as the driver to decrease distractions and be a safe driver in the following situations?

[Link] are goofing around in the car.

[Link] is very loud.

[Link] want you to drive fast. [Link] phone rings.

stay focused on driving

[Link] it illegal to have a pet in your lap while driving? Yes

[Link] multitasking possible? Nope

[Link] three different types of attention. Divided, focused, and sustained

[Link] three affects drowsy driving has on driving. Slows reaction time, decreases awareness, and impares
judgement

[Link] driving is just as dangerous as impaired driving.

[Link] related crashes are most common among which group of people? Young people

[Link] drivers are most at risk for drowsy driving? 25 yes old or younger and males

[Link] four signs that you may be a drowsy driver? Sleep deprived, taking medication that increases
sleepiness, young, frequent traveler

[Link] your eyes begin to resist movement, what is your only choice? Pull to side of road and take a nap
[Link] to get a good night sleep include: keep regular sleep schedule, get physical exercise, sleeping
environment encourages sleep, read in bed

[Link] can you prevent drowsy driving? Good nights sleep, drive long trips with companion, schedule regular
stops, avoid alcohol and drugs that may impair performance

[Link] is made up of: your behavior, judgement, and decision making and the consequences

[Link] is the most important element of defensive driving? Attitude

[Link] are more aggressive drivers because of anonymity

[Link] comes from values, beliefs, and motives

[Link] five social factors that influence our driving: peer pressure, others driving habits, advertisements,
movies, and music

[Link] that promote poor driving habits: being late, not being patient, looking cool, thrill seeking

[Link] a safe driving attitude, from the beginning will help keep you and others out of harm’s way on
the road.

Lesson 7

[Link] many deaths occur in an average year, in the state of WA, because of under the influence accidents?
300

2. T/F People who drive after drinking, risk heavy fines, higher insurance, loss of license and jail time. True

3. How long does it take alcohol to be absorbed into the blood stream? 20-40 minutes

4. Alcohol is a

a. Drug

b. Medicine

c. Hallucinogen

d. Stimulant

5. Is alcohol a stimulant drug or depressant drug? Depressant

6. If a large amount of alcohol is consumed over a short period of time,

a. Nothing abnormal occurs

b. You will need days to sleep it off

d. You will become an alcoholic

7. Name six things that alcohol affects. Judgement, vision, coordination, understanding, feelings, reaction

8. T/F One can of beer, (often considered a small amount of alcohol) will not affect the way you drive. False

9. T/ F A driver can be arrested for even having one beer in their system, regardless of their BAC. True

10. A typical drink has how many ounces of alcohol in it? 1.5 oz

11. What is the one thing that can sober you up after a person has consumed alcohol? There is no way

12. How long does it take the body to eliminate or “burn up” 3 ounces of alcohol consumed in one hour? 2
hours

13. What is a designated driver? Someone who doesn’t drink any alcohol so they can drive safely

14. Besides a designated driver, what are two other ways of getting home after drinking? Call a friend or use
public transportation

15. What do the initials BAC mean? Blood Alcohol Content

16. The most accurate way to determine a person’s level of intoxication is to

a. Compare behavior before and after drinking

b. Give them a coordination test

c. See if the person’s eyes are glassy

d. Conduct a Blood Test

17. Does alcohol, in given amounts, affect people in the same way or differently? Different

18. T/F Coordination is affected before Judgement when drinking alcohol. False

19. What 4 factors determine the effects of marijuana. Type of cannabis, way drug is taken, experience of user,
if it’s mixed with alcohol or other drugs

20. Why is consuming marijuana infused foods more dangerous? Effects are delayed so they have to much

21. After alcohol, which is the most common drug found to affect impaired drivers? Marijauna

22. Up to how many hours can marijuana impair your driving? 5 hours

23. Name six ways marijuana can affect your driving. Handling performance, slow reaction times, impaired
time/distance estimation, subjective sleepiness, motor coordination, impaired ability to focus

24. Using marijuana impacts decision-making while driving, time to evaluate situations and determine
appropriate
responses increase

25. Drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever, or other allergies can make a person drowsy and affect their
driving ability.

1.​ Pep pills, energy drinks, and diet pills can make you alert for a short time but can cause a person to be
nervous, dizzy, unable to concentrate and can affect your vision.

27. Penalties for a DUI of drugs are the same as any penalty

28. How do you know if it is dangerous to take alcohol and another medication? If there are warnings on your
medicine

29. The Synergistic Effect happens when mixing drugs and alcohol. It can cause the side effect to multiply the
effect of alcohol

30. Why do you need to be careful if using more than one medication or drug at the same time? It can be
dangerous depending on medication involved

31. Being arrested for a DUI can take an emotional toll on the driver, friends, and the families of both those
charged with DUI and the innocent victims.

32. You can be arrested for a DUI, even if your BAC is lower than the legal limit, if your driving is at all
impaired.

33. Drivers over age 21 are considered under the influence of alcohol when they have a BAC of what? .08 or
more

34. Drivers over age 21 are considered under the influence of marijuana when they have a THC level of what?
5.00 nanograms per milliliter of blood or more

35. Drivers under age 21 are considered under the influence of alcohol when they have a BAC of what? .02 or
more

36. Drivers under age 21 are considered under the influence of marijuana when they have a THC level above
what? 0.00 nanograms per milliliter of blood

37. How long will your license be suspended on your first conviction, if over age 21? 1 yr

38. How long will your license be suspended on your first conviction, if under age 18? 2 yes or until you turn
18, whichever’s longer

39. If a driver in the state of WA is arrested and refuses to take a chemical test, this refusal will result in an
automatic license suspension for how long? 1 yr

40. How long will a DUI remain on your driving record? For life

41. What is the penalty for Intoxication Assault? 10 yrs in prison or $20,000

42. What is the penalty for Intoxication Manslaughter? Life in prison or $50,000

43. An ignition interlock device allows you to drive with a Probationary License after being arrested for a DUI.
44. A Probationary License could be required for up to how many years? 5 yrs

45. Explain the Implied Consent Law. When you operate a motor vehicle you have to take a breath test to see
how much alcohol is in your blood

46. Explain the Open Container Law. It’s unlawful to drink alcohol or do drugs in a motor vehicle, to possess
any open alcohol container, to incorrectly label original container of any alcohol or marijuana

47. The Minor In Possession Law states a minor can have their license revoked for possessing any amount of
alcohol

or marijuana, even if they have consumed none

48. People confronted with negative peer pressure often find it difficult to

a. Identify the negative side effects

b. Make decisions affecting only you

c. Say “No”

d. Understand the consequences of decisions

49. Driving while Drinking or Drugging is

a. Dangerous

b. Destructive

c. Disabling

d. Deadly

e. All of the above

1. When other traffic is around, you need to know how they will act and how you need to respond

2. When do pedestrians have the right of way? At intersections

3. When a pedestrian is crossing the road, how far away does the pedestrian have to be, before you can start
moving? At least 1 lane between you and pedestrian

4. If another vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what should you do? Anticipate that they’re stopping for
pedestrians or hazard and come to a stop

5. You should be especially alert for what type of pedestrian? Children and dogs

6. You must yield to transit buses when they have a turn signal on.

7. You must stop for a school bus when what color lights are flashing? Red lights

8. Even if the red lights are flashing on a school bus, when do you not need to stop. When you are traveling in
the opposite directing and there is a median or an island between opposing directions

9. Why are motorcycles more dangerous than other vehicles? Harder to see and less protection

10. What are motorcycles required to have on, at all times? Headlights

11. T/F Left turns account for the large majority of car/cycle accidents. True

12. T/F You do not need to give a motorcycle the full lane because it is not that big. False

13. T/F Bicyclist have the same rights, duties and responsibilities of a motor vehicle driver while on the road.
True

14. If a Bicyclist is in a crosswalk, they are to be treated like a pedestrian

15. When passing a bicyclist on the road, you give them at least 3 feet of space.

16. When turning right, you should look to make sure there is not a bicyclist coming up alongside of you.

17. T/F Bicyclist may use the left turn lane at an intersection to turn left. True

18. Bicyclist must have reflectors that can be seen from 500 feet in the front and 600 feet from the rear.

19. Why shouldn't you drive alongside of a semi-truck or any other large vehicle? So you aren’t in their blind
spots

20. How many seconds of following distance should you have when following a semi- truck? 4-6 seconds

21. T/F It is okay to pass a semi-truck to the right. False

23. Name 7 things needed to kdrive a NEV on public roads? Registered as a NEV or MEV, plates, valid drivers
license, liability insurance, seat belts, child restraints, safety equipment

24. If you are a slow moving vehicle, you must pull over and let other vehicles pass you, when you have 5 or
more vehicles behind you.

25. What shape and color are a slow moving vehicle signs? Orange triangles

26. T/F You must yield to a funeral procession. True

27. How do you know if a vehicle is in a funeral procession? Headlights on and flag on hood

28. What is a “Trouble Spot”? Where people or traffic gather

29. Name four “Trouble Spots”. Shopping centers, parking lots, downtown areas, rush hours

30. Name six things that could limit your visibility. Darkness, fog, sun glare, trees and bushes, other vehicles,
type of vehicle you drive

31. What does it mean to Over Drive Your Headlights? Going to fast than can what be seen ahead

32. Because you can’t see how fast objects outside the car are going by when driving in the fog, you must pay
attention to your speedometer

33. T/F It is not a good idea to turn on your headlights with sun glare. False

34. What three things could improve your visibility in sun glare? Sunglasses, hats, cleaning windshield inside
and out

35. Your windshield should be cleaned inside and out

36. T/F When at an intersection, where there are trees, bushes or parked cars that block your view, you should
approach the intersection with your foot over the brake and/or double check to make sure that it is clear. True

37. What lane position gives you the best view when driving by parked cars? Lane position 2

38. What are some signs that a car may open its door or pull into traffic from the side of the road? Brake lights,
reverse lights, people in cars

39. What are some problems that reduce visibility when you are driving a van or truck? Smaller back and side
windows

40. If your visibility is reduced, you should decrease speed, turn on headlights, and be extra cautious

41. What should you ask yourself if you have poor visibility? What can I do to improve my visibility and make it
easier for other vehicles to see me

42. List 4 things that could improve your visibility. Sight distance tule, four second distance tule, use your
headlights, clean glass surfaces

43. What is the sight distance rule? Drive at speed where you can stop safely
44. You must have your high beams turned off within how many feet if following another car? 500 ft And how
many feet when approaching another car? 500 ft

45. What is the general rule to turning off your high beams when another car is around? Don’t use high beams
when another car is around

46. In the fog or snow, should you turn on your high beams or low beams? Low beams

47. What should you do if someone approaches you with his or her high beams on and they don't turn them
off? Look forward right side of road until car has passed

48. What three things should you keep clean, so you have the most visibility when driving? Windshields, inside
of windows, lights

49. T/F You must clear snow and ice from the entire car before driving. True

50. What four lights must you make sure are working, before driving at night? Headlights, taillights, brake lights

51. Dirt on the headlights, taillights, brake and turn signals can block what percentage of light? 50%
Lesson 9

1. T/F Hills give you an increased sight distance. False

2. What lane position should you be in when approaching the crest of the hill? Explain. Position 3 since there is
limited sight distance

3. T/F It is safe to put your car in neutral when going down a hill. False

4. When driving downhill, does your stopping distance increase or decrease? Increase

5. When driving downhill, you should look at your mirrors and prepare to adjust your speed

6. What does down shifting mean? To go to the next lowest gear

7. T/F You can't downshift in a car that has an automatic transmission. False

8. When starting up a hill, what must you do to maintain speed? Increase accelerator pressure

9. List three reasons that you might need to slow down when taking a curve on a road. Shortened sight
distance, momentum, and inertia forces

10. Inertia forces mean that when rounding a curve, the car tends to go straight to the outside of the curve.

11. T/F Slowing down before entering a curve will decrease your chances of skidding. True

12. When entering a curve, what lane position should you be in? Lane position 3

13. T/F You need to increase braking and accelerating pressure when on gravel roads. False

14. What are two reasons for increasing following distance on a gravel road? Flying gravel and the amount of
dust

15. The danger of narrow paved roads is that there is less room for lane control and steering errors.

16. What part of the roadway may be frosted over when no other part is? The bridge

17. T/F You should only stop on a bridge in an emergency, such as a flat tire. False

18. Why is attention to lane position and lane control more important in tunnels? There are no shoulders and
more limited space in tunnels

19. T/F You shouldn't stop in a tunnel if you have a flat tire. True

20. What should you turn on when entering a tunnel? Headlights

21. If you stop in a tunnel, why should you turn off your engine? To reduce carbon monoxide buildup in the
tunnel
22. T/F You should brake hard when going over a pothole or when going through any other type of surface
irregularity. False

23. Why shouldn't you brake through a surface irregularity? There’s a greater shock for the people in the car
and the car

24. What does a Crossbuck sign mean? (one word) yield

25. List at least two reasons why accidents happen at railroad crossings. People don’t pay attention or break
the law

26. At what type of railroad crossing, do most fatalities occur? Unmarked

27. What should you do before going over a railroad crossing? Look and listen

28. T/F You must cover your brake, look and listen for trains, even if the signals are not flashing, the gate is not
down, or the bells are not ringing. True

29. What is the speed limit on ocean beaches? 25 mph

30. Why should you not leave your vehicle unattended on ocean beaches? It could get buried by the tide

31. Why do most skids happen? Going to fast, not scanning properly, or don’t pay attention to conditions

32. In snow or ice, it takes 12 times longer to stop.

33. Why do many people get into accidents in the snow? Overconfidence

34. On packed snow, you should do what with your speed? Cut it in half

35. What does a traction advisory sign tell you about? When chains are required

36. What is the penalty for not obeying a traction advisory sign? $500

37. When are studded tires allowed? Nov 1-march 31

38. What equipment on your car, should you check before driving in the rain? Headlights, tires, and windshield
wipers

39. What is hydroplaning? When your tires ride up on the water

40. Hydroplaning can happen at speeds as low as 35 mph mph.

41. What are the three reasons why you would hydroplane? Speed, amount of water on ground, tread on tires

42. What is the first thing you should do to stop hydroplaning? Slow down

43. What are two areas that may be icier than others? Bridges and shady areas

44. What is the common effect of a front-wheel skid? Unable to turn or steer car

45. What should you do in a front-wheel skid, to maintain traction and be able to steer? Keep visual target on
open path of travel and release gas/brake
46. What is the tendency of a car in a rear-wheel skid? Spin and end up going backwards

47. Which is more dangerous, a front-wheel loss of traction or a rear-wheel loss of traction? Rear wheel loss of
traction

48. T/F In a rear-wheel skid, you should push on the gas pedal to accelerate out of the skid. False

49. T/F You should steer in the direction you want to go, when in a rear-wheel skid. True

50. T/F In a rear-wheel skid, only one steering correction is needed. False

51. What are the four speed limits, unless posted otherwise? 20 mph, 25 mph, 50 mph, 60 mph

52. What is the survival rate of someone that is hit at speeds slower than 25 mph? 85-90%

53. T/F The fine for speeding in a school zone is tripled? False

54. T/F You should reduce your speed if it is foggy, rainy, snowing, or icy on the roads. True

55. On a wet road, you should slow down at least 10 mph.

56. List four clues that the road might be slippery. It’s a shady spot, overpass/bridge, temp bears freezing point,
rain on a hot day

Lesson 10

1. You need to learn the components of the dashboard

2. T/F It costs more to run a vehicle that isn't running properly. True

3. Who is responsible for making sure that the vehicle is running properly? The owners

4. If a vehicle is not working properly, you may not be able to get out of an emergency situation

5. How do you know when to do routine maintenance on your vehicle? When the vehicle manual recommends

6. You should dispose of used motor oil in a 1 gallon milk jug

7. Name four signs that there might be a problem with your braking system. Not working properly, Making lots
of noise, smell funny, or brake pedal goes to floor

8. When you have ABS Brakes, you can still steer the car to avoid collisions when apply maximum braking
force.

9. What are the two purposes of lights on a vehicle? To see and to help others see you and to communicate
with others

10. What four lights should you make sure are working before you drive? Turn lights, brake lights, taillights, and
headlights

11. What are two signs that your headlights might be out of line? It shines where it does not help you, others
flashing headlights at you
12. If the windshield wiper blades are not clearing water well, replace them

13. Name two dangerous consequences of having unbalanced tires. Harder to steer and stop

14. When should you check the tire air pressure, when they are hot or cold? Cold

15. Where will you find the proper tire air pressure? Vehicle owners manual

16. How do you check tread on your tires? With a penny, if tread doesn’t come to Lincoln’s head you need to
replace it

17. T/F A steering problem should be checked by a qualified mechanic. True

18. Why shouldn't you turn the vehicle's ignition to the locked position while driving? It will cause steering to
lock when trying to turn

19. What may be the problem if your vehicle continues to bounce or stop after a bump? Your suspension

20. T/F Gases from a leaky exhaust will not cause death inside the car. False

21. What are five signs that you may have engine problems? Loses power, doesn’t start, poor fuel economy,
pollutes air, stalls when on road

22. To do maintenance on the vehicle, you should look in the owners manual to find recommendations.

23. List five times when you should use your horn. When you cannot see what’s ahead, when someone’s
moving into your lane of travel, passing a driver who’s turning into your lane, driver is not paying attention

24. List five times when you should not use your horn. Letting others know of error, greeting friend, around
blind pedestrians, passing bicyclists, when approaching horses

25. T/F It is a good idea to make sure that all loose objects are secure before driving. True

26. List five violations considered so serious that the law makes suspension of the driver's license mandatory.
Refusing to be tested for drugs/alcohol, leaving Sven of collision you are involved in, being involved in collision
when uninsured, failing to do reexamination, using motor vehicle to comment felony

27. T/F Having too many traffic violations on your record will cause you to have your license

suspended and will make you a Habitual Traffic Offender. True

28. What is the most common reason for license suspension? (Leave blank, we will discuss it) failure to appear

29. How many days do you have to respond to a traffic citation? 15 days

30. How long will your license be suspended, if you don't pay your ticket? Until it’s payed

31. What can happen if you are caught driving a car with a suspended license? Your vehicle will be impounded

Lesson 11
1. Name eight ways defensive drivers avoid accidents. Know their vehicle, Have proper following distance, Are
constantly scanning all sides of their vehicle, Adjust to conditions, Have their vehicles in good working order,
Use time management, Communicate with other drivers, Follows the rules

2. To avoid a collision, a driver has three options or a combination of three options: brake, swerve, accelerate

3. What is Kinetic Energy? The energy a body possess when in motion

4. Name six ways Kinetic Energy can be absorbed. Brakes, engine compression forces, other friction in
controlled stop, your body, vehicles body, objects you hit

5. If you increase your speed from 10 mph to 30 mph, how much will your stopping distance increase? 9 times

6. T/F Energy cannot be created nor destroyed. It can only be converted into another form of energy. True

7. What is Momentum? The force of a moving object

8. Name three things that can overcome the momentum of your vehicle. Brakes, tires on road, engine

9. What is Friction? Force caused by contact of one surface on another

10. Name three ways friction is increased or decrease. Increased by weight of vehicle, decreased by over or
under inflated tires and worn smooth tires

11. Name five things on the road surface that can alter friction. Ice, rain, snow, oil/fuel buildup, sand/dirt

12. What are the three factors that determine the severity of an accident? Speed, weight, distance

13. How do each of those factors contribute to the severity of an accident? Higher speeds, bigger vehicles,
less distance

14. You can increase your stopping distance after impact by steering for something soft

15. By cutting your speed in half, you will cut your Kinetic Energy down to 1/4

16. Rolling your vehicle can be caused by turning to fast

17. By stopping to fast you will cause your vehicle to Pitch, causing the vehicle to flip

front over back.

18. You will cause your vehicle to skid or spin if you stop and turn at the same time too fast together.

19. Name three option you have, to avoid a collision. Brake, swerve, accelerate

20. What three things can prevent you from ever having to do an emergency brake? Sca, following distance

21. What is the most effective way of avoiding a collision? Swerving

22. Why would you use accelerating over swerving, to avoid an accident? If a vehicle behind you had lost there
brakes
23. If a car is traveling in your lane, coming towards you, how do you avoid a head-on collision? Swerving to
the right

24. T/F To avoid a head-on collision, you should steer to the left. False

25. Should you step on your brake or let up from your brake, when you are about to be hit from behind in a rear
end collision? Let up

26. Can the emergency braking increase your chances of being hit from behind? Yes

27. In an emergency, you may tend to brake too hard. Why is this a concern? You may skid

28. What is the main danger of swerving to avoid an accident? May swerve into someone else’s vehicle

29. T/F When you are swerving to avoid an accident, you don’t need to worry about SMOG because you are in
a hurry. False

30. Name six ways to communicate with other drivers. Lane position, speed, light, the horn, hand gestures, eye
contact

31. So you do not arrive at your destination flustered or angry, you should manage your time properly

32. By following the rules, everyone will have a safe, smooth, orderly flow, and calm driving experience
Lesson 12

1. List the 5 major factors that contribute to accidents. Tailgating, speeding, drugs/alcohol, failure to yield right
of way, inattentiveness

2. What two things shortens a tire’s life. Abrupt starting/stopping and sharp steering

3. List actions to take if a tire blows out. Grip steering wheel firmly, ease up on accelerator, check traffic
situations, drive off roadway slowly until you find place to stop, turn on hazard flashers

4. T/F If your tire blows out, hit the brakes. False

5. T/F When changing a tire, park on a hill. False

6. T/F Jack the car up all the way before loosening the lug nuts. False

7. List the proper steps to follow if brakes fail. Pump break pedal, downshift to lower gear, Pull and hold the
parking-brake release lever out or hold the parking-brake button at “off”, search for an open zone

8. T/F When your brakes fail, shift to a higher gear to slow the engine. False

9. T/F When your brakes fail, the first thing you should do is rub your tires against a curb to reduce speed.
False

10. T/F If you lose Power Brakes, you do not need to push as hard on the brakes. False

11. Explain what to do if your accelerator sticks, Kick the side of the accelerator once to try to jar it free, Apply
the brakes, Shift to NEUTRAL to stop gas from going to the engine, Choose an escape path that leads to an
open zone off the roadway

12. T/F If the accelerator spring breaks, it is alright to drive the vehicle to the repair store. False

13. T/F If your accelerator is stuck and you are approaching a curve, shift your car to Neutral. True

14. T/F If your accelerator is stuck, reach down and see if there are any obstructions around, under or covering
the

accelerator. False

15. If your vehicle stalls, pull to the side of the roadway, put your hazard lights on.

16. T/F Turn your air conditioner on to try and cool down an over heated engine. False

17. T/F If your engine overheats, add water to your radiator right away, to help the engine cool quicker. False

18. Explain what to do in case of steering failure. Use horn/lights to communicate emergency, stop as quickly
and safely as possible, shift to lower gear, do not break

19. T/F When you lose engine power, you do not lose your steering [Link]
20. What is a sign that your hood is not secure? It’s vibrating

21. T/F If your hood flies up and blocks your view, immediately stop your vehicle. False

22. Use an ABC type fire extinguisher to put out an engine fire.

23. T/F If smoke is coming from under your hood, open it immediately. False

24. What direction should you run if your car is stalled on the train tracks, when a train is approaching? The
direction the train is approaching from

25. T/F If your tires run off the edge of the road, you should make a subtle turn to get back onto the roadway .
False

26. T/F The farther away the object is, the more you should swerve in an emergency swerve. False

27. What should you do if you see a pothole in your path of travel? Drive carefully around or straddle it

28. How do you minimize damage when going through a pothole? Slowing down

29. If you enter a curve too fast, you should gently brake gently as soon as you realize there is a problem.

30. If your vehicle is sinking in water, what is the first thing you should do? Open window most out of water

31. What should you do to prevent further injury, if you are going to be hit from the rear? Press yourself against
the back of your seat and put head against head restraint

32. What should you do to prevent further injury, if you are going to be hit from the side? Have lap and shoulder
seat belts on and secured, steer or. Take to avoid any collision

33. What should you do to prevent further injury, if you are going to be hit from the front? Try and turn the
vehicle and use lap and shoulder seat belts

34. If you are using chains or straps to tow a vehicle, you are not allowed to go on the highway

35. T/F If you are involved in an accident, don’t ever admit blame. True

36. You should notify your insurance company within 24 hrs after being involved in an accident.

37. What is the very first things that you must do if you are involved in a collision? Stop immediately

38. T/F If you are in an emergency and your car breaks down, you should just stop in the middle of the road.
False

39. What are the consequences to a person who does not stop at an accident, if a death occurs? 5 yrs in jail or
$10,000 fine

40. What should you do if you hit and damage an unattended vehicle? Stop and try and find the owner of
vehicle to identify yourself

41. Do you, as the driver involved in an accident, need to render reasonable first aid? Explain. Yes ,
transporting or making arrangements for injured person to be transported
42. What steps can you take after an accident to warn traffic and prevent further damage to anyone else?
Turning on hazard lights or tying white cloth to vehicle

43. How far back should you place your flares if your car breaks down? 200-300 ft

44. You should always turn off the ignition switches of all vehicles involved in the accident and advise
everyone not to smoke especially when gas is present.

45. What do you do if the damage is more than $1000 or a death occurs? File a report with the police with the
necessary authorities

46. What do you do if the damage is less than $1000 and no one is hurt? Exchange info

47. What information should you exchange with the other driver involved in the accident? Name, license
number, evidence of financial responsibility

48. List five additional steps that can help you in a civil liability case. Get witness statements, Get copies of the
police reports, Don’t admit fault, Get copies of all medical records, Get copies of any other supplemental
reports, including any tickets or investigation reports.
Lesson 13

questions 1-11, what type of coverage would be used in the insurance claims below.

1. You hit a parked car and do damage to the other car’s left rear fender. Liability coverage

2. A person runs a stop sign and hits your car. The person has no insurance and can’t afford to pay for the
damages to your [Link] motorist coverage

3. Someone breaks the side window and steals the radio from your car. Comprehensive

4. You and your passenger are injured in an accident and you all have medical bills as a result. Medical
payment

5. You slide off the road and do damage to your own car by hitting a telephone pole. Collision

6. You rear-end a car. Two occupants in the other car get whiplash and end up with large medical bills. Liability

7. A driver runs into your car while you are waiting at a red light. A passenger in your car is severely injured
and requires such a long hospital stay that the other driver’s insurance no longer covers the bills. Underinsured
motorist

8. The windshield is cracked by a flying rock while traveling on the freeway. Comprehensive

9. Your parked car is damaged by a hit and run driver. Collision

10. You hit and injure a pedestrian. Liability

11. Your car was in an accident 50 miles from home and is undrivable. Towing, collision

In questions 12-20, choose which situation would cause you to pay more for insurance.

12. A. Owner lives in the country.

B. Owner lives in a large city.

13. A. Owner has had a claim against liability insurance in the last year.

B. Owner has had no claims on insurance for five years.

14. A. 18-year-old male.

B. 18-year-old female.

15. A. Owner uses the car to make business sales calls or as an office.

B. Owner uses the car to drive to work, parks it for 8 hours and then drives home.

16. A. Owner drives 2 miles to work.

17. A. Family of four licensed drivers including a 19-year-old without a good student discount.

B. Family of four licensed drivers including a 19-year-old with a good student discount.

18. A. An owner who carries comprehensive insurance.

B. An owner who does not carry comprehensive insurance.

19. A. An 18-year-old who buys a Corvette.

B. An 18-year-old who buys a Honda.

20. A. Motorcycle insurance.

B. Car insurance.

21. What is a deductible? The amount you assume responsibility for if in an accident

22. What are some special discounts that may get you a cheaper rate in your coverage? Air bags, alarm
system, insuring multiple vehicles

23. What are the two different forms of liability insurance? Bodily injury and property damage

24. What does comprehensive insurance cover? Vandalism, fire, theft, floods, windstorms

25. T/F Insurance is not needed to drive a car in the state of Washington? False

26. T/F If you are not married, you will pay less for insurance. False

For the following questions, how much out of pocket would you have to pay if you only had the state minimum
coverage in each of the following situations?

1. You hit another car and cause injury to the driver. The medical bill for the driver was $85,000.

60,000

2. You hit a vehicle with a family of 3 inside. A 12-year-old boy had injuries that totaled $50,000 in doctor

bills. A 10-year-old girl had injuries totaling $10,000 in doctor bills. The 35-year-old mother had doctor

bills totaling $30,000. 40,000

3. You totaled a parked car while texting your BFF. The cost of damage to the vehicle totals $26,000. 16000

4. You accidently crash your vehicle into your basketball hoop. Your vehicle has $10,000 worth of damages.
10,000

5. Your ex slashes your tires, or at least you think him/her is the culprit. It will cost $800 to replace the tires. 800

6. You have three good friends in your car hurt in an accident you caused. The emergency room visit cost is
$15,000 per person. 45,000
7. If another vehicle hits your car and you do not know who caused the damage. Your vehicle has $4500 worth
of damages. 4500

8. You get into an accident 100 miles from home. It costs $5 per mile to have your vehicle towed to your
hometown. 500

9. You need a vehicle to get to and from work while your vehicle is in the shop for two weeks. It costs $25 per
day to rent a vehicle. 350

10. Your tire blows out and you crash into a tree. Your vehicle has $15,000 worth of damage and you have
$35,000 in medical bills. 50000
Lesson 14

1. What percent of traffic stops result in a ticket being issued? 54%

2. What is a traffic stop? When law enforcement pulls over car in traffic

3. What are the chances of getting pulled over for a traffic stop? 10%

4. What are the 5 most common reasons for a traffic stop? Traffic violation, Vehicle not properly licensed,
Officer believes driver is in trouble, You may have witnessed a crime, You fit the description of a suspect

5. If a police officer pulls up with his Signals flashing, you should immediately slow down and find safe place to
pull over

6. Where should you keep your hands during a traffic stop? On steering wheel

7. What is the Golden Rule? Treat officer the way you want to be treated

8. What three items are you required to show, if asked to do so by the police officer? Drivers license, vehicle
registration, proof of insurance

9. T/ F If you are not certain that someone in plain clothes who stopped you is a police officer, you may ask if
another officer or a supervisor can come to your location. True

10. What the five possible results of a traffic stop? Verbal warning, Written warning, Fix-it ticket, Ticket,
Possible arrest

11. If you have passengers in the vehicle and you have tinted windows, what should you do? Roll them down

12. If you are pulled over at night time, you should immediately turn on interior dome light

13. Name three different types of difficult people police need to deal with during traffic stops. Excuse givers,
authority figures, roadside attorneys

14. T/F Accepting or signing a ticket is not an admission of guilt. True

15. What is a Top Priority for law enforcement personnel? Officer and public safety

16. Approximately how many police officers are killed each year during routine traffic stops? 69

17. Do you need to give consent to a police officer to search your vehicle? No

18. What should you do before recording a traffic stop? Let the officer know what you are reaching for when
picking up your phone

19. Do you need to answer the police officer’s questions not pertaining to the traffic stop? No

20. After being pulled over, use the information given to make yourself a better motorist