Traffic Signs
What is this kind of sign called?
Speed Limit Signs
How fast can you go in school zone when school is in session?
BONUS: how do you know if school is in session?
20 mph
Name 2 Things that are considered distracted driving?
Using a phone, eating, smoking, drinking something, looking for something, etc.
What does "Traffic laws" mean?
Rules and regulations that govern the operation of vehicles on public roads and ensure safety and order.
Where do you look to know how fast you are going?
Speedometer on the dashboard
What does this sign mean?
4-Way stop
If the rules say you can go 20 to 50 mph within city limits, how do you know how fast to go when driving around town?
Look for speed limit signs, if unposted - go 25 mph
What is Reckless Driving?
Any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property
What does Yield mean?
to give way to
What does SMOG Stand for?
BONUS: When would you use it?
Signal, Mirror, Over the Shoulder, Go
BONUS: When merging into traffic
What do you do when you see this sign?
Slow down and prepare to yield (look for oncoming traffic to determine if you need to stop)
What is the speed limit on the freeway?
55-70 within city limits
60-70 outside of city limits
When is it ok to use your phone in the car?
When you are parked our out of the flow of traffic OR if you have hands free and can start use by a single touch or swipe
Use an example of "Right-of-Way" when talking about a traffic rule?
Any example that shows you know Right-of-Way means who gets to go first - for example: "When I was at the 4-way stop, the car that got their first has the right-of-way"
If you are in Zone 1 while driving, where are you in the lane?
middle
Name 2 out of 3 of the types of traffic signs you might see while driving?
Regulatory, Warning, Guide
How fast should you go on a rural or county road if there is no speed limit sign?
50 mph
What does BAC stand for?
BONUS: At what BAC are you considered illegal?
Blood Alcohol Content
.08 in WA (if you are 21)
What is an Intermediate License?
BONUS: What can't you do with an intermediate license (at least 1)?
License that a person gets when they are between 16 and 18 years old.
BONUS: Drive people younger than 20 that aren't family (for 6 months, then no more than 3 people under 20), Drive between 1 and 5 am without a parent, guardian OR licensed driver over 25 yrs old)
What is a Tachometer?
an instrument that measures the working speed of an engine, typically in revolutions per minute (RPM).
Of the 3 types of signs from Question 400 - What type of sign is this?
Regulatory
What happens to the amount of a speeding ticket if you are caught speeding in a construction zone?
Doubled!
If you get a ticket when you have your permit, how long do you have to wait to get your intermediate license?
6 months since infraction
BONUS: In general - how much defensive space should you have?
certain amount of distance you keep between you and the car in front of you that allows you to easily maneuver in any condition
BONUS: 3 seconds
What is the Highway Transportation System?
The highway transportation system is made up of roadway users, vehicles, and roadways. The purpose of the HTS is to move people and cargo from one place to another in a safe and efficient manner.