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Permit Test Flashcards

1
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list the permit restrictions

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  1. Must have 21 year old passenger
  2. Permit must be with you
  3. Those with “restriction B” must wear glasses
  4. Can’t drive from 12:30am - 5am
  5. Permit must be neat & legible
  6. Permit only valid in MA
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2
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what are the basics for handling the vehicle?

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steering, position, speed, prepare

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3
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what are the penalites for going through a stop light?

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1st offense: $100
2nd offense: $150

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4
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what is the legal distance for parking from a fire hydrant?

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10 feet

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5
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what is the legal distance for driving in reverse?

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50 feet

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6
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what is the legal distance your license must be visable?

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60 feet

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what does the S.I.P.D.E system stand for?

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search, identify, predict, decide, execute

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8
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if you get a first speeding ticket under 18, what is the result?

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license suspension for 90 days, $500 fine

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9
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if you get a second speeding ticket under 18, what is the result?

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license suspension for one year, $500

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if you are over 18 and get 3 speeding tickets, what is the result?

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license suspension for 30 days

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11
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what is the suspenstion period for operating a vehicle with a revoke license?

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60 days - 1 year

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12
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about how far do your high and low beams allow you to see ahead?

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high = 350 feet
low = 100 feet

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13
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if you are traveling on highway, how many feet before exit must you signal?

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500 feet

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14
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how long is your license valid for?

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5 years

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15
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what does this hand signal indicate? (hand straight out)

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left turn

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16
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If over 18, what are the fines for texting and driving?

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1st offense: $100
2nd offense: $250
3rd offense: $500

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17
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what is the engine fluid indicated by a red stain?

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transmission

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18
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what is the engine fluid indicated by an orange stain?

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power steering

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19
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what should your psi in your tires be?

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35-38 psi

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20
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what is the function of the odometer?

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  1. keeps track of total miles vehicle has driven
  2. determines value of car
  3. oil change
  4. maintenance
  5. gas mileage
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21
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what does ABS stand for?

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Anti Lock Breaking System

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22
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when can you turn left on a red light?

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going on a one way, to a one way

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23
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what does a roadway with no center line indicate?

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residential area

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24
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what is the fundamental speed law?

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you must drive according to conditions like pedestrians, weather, and traffic

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25
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what is the speed limit in a school zone?

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20 mph

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26
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what is the speed limit in a thickly settled district?

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30 mph

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27
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what is the speed limit just outside a thickly settled district?

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40 mph

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28
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what is the legal distance for parking from a curb?

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1 foot

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29
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what is the legal distance for parking from a trolley?

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8 feet

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30
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what is the legal distance for parking from an intersection?

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20 feet

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31
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what is the distance to signal before a turn?

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100 feet

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32
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what is the distance when following an emergency vehicle?

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300 feet

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33
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how far away from an oncoming car should you turn off your high-low beams?

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500 feet

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34
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what are the points of the smith system?

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  1. aim high
  2. get the big picture
  3. know a way out
  4. make sure others can see you
  5. keep your eyes moving
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35
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how can you tell you are far enough from a vechile stopped in front of you?

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you can see the bottom of their rear tires

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36
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at 40 mph, approx what distance will it take to stop your vehicle in ideal conditions?

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126 - 156 feet

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37
Q

what class license do you need to operate a large truck?

A

class a

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38
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what class license do you need to operate a large truck?

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class a

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39
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what does the implied consent law state?

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you will drive safely, sober, and take the breathalyzer

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40
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what does the open container law state?

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you cannot drink while driving or have an open bottle of alcohol inside the car

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41
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what are the steps to parking on a hill?

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  1. put car in par
  2. set emergency brake
  3. turn wheels
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42
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when parking uphill with a curb, which way do you turn the tires?

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left (UCLA)

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43
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when parking uphill without a curb, which way do you turn the tires?

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right

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44
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when parking downhill with a curb, which way do you turn the tires?

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right

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45
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when parking downhill without a curb, which way do you turn the tires?

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right

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46
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what color(s) are regulatory signs?

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black and white

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47
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what color(s) are warning signs?

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yellow

48
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what color(s) are historical/recreational signs?

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brown

49
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which class is the license?

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class d

50
Q

what vehicles does a class D license allow you to operate?

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passenger vehicles, vans, small trucks

51
Q

what does this hand signal indicate? (arm bent up)

A

right turn

52
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what does this hand signal indicate? (arm bent down)

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stop/slow down

53
Q

what is the fine for not wearing seatbelt?

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$25

54
Q

list JOL restrictions

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  1. Drivers between 16 1/2 - 18
  2. Not valid from 12:30am - 5am
55
Q

If under 18, what are the fines + suspensions for using an electronic device?

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1st offense: $100 + 60 days
2nd offense: $250 + 180 days
3rd offense: $500 + 1 year

56
Q

what is the number one cause of auto accidents?

A

speeding

57
Q

how long do you have after registration to get your car inspected?

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7 days

58
Q

how often must you get your car inspected?

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once a year

59
Q

name the different lights on your car

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  1. head lights
  2. tail lights
  3. brake lights
  4. reverse lights
  5. signals
60
Q

what is the engine fluid indicated by a green stain?

A

anti-freeze

61
Q

what is the engine fluid indicated by a blue stain?

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washer fluid

62
Q

what is the engine fluid indicated by a brown stain?

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oil

63
Q

what is the engine fluid indicated by a clear stain?

A

water

64
Q

what is the minimum depth of your tires?

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1/16 of an inch

65
Q

what is the legal amount of tint on windows?

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35%

66
Q

what does a red traffic light tell you to do?

A

stop

67
Q

what does a yellow traffic light tell you to do?

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stop if safe to do so

68
Q

what does a green traffic light tell you to do?

A

go

69
Q

what does a red and yellow traffic light tell you to do?

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stop (pedestrians)

70
Q

when can you turn right on a red light?

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when there is no “no turn on red sign”

71
Q

what does a roadway with a single solid line indicate?

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no passing zone

72
Q

what does a roadway with a double solid line indicate?

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no passing zone

73
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what does a roadway with a single broken line indicate?

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passing permitted

74
Q

what does a roadway with a broken and solid line indicate?

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passing allowed on side with broken line allowed

75
Q

what is the difference between broken yellow and broken white lines?

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broken yellow = traffic in opposite directions
broken white = traffic in same directions

76
Q

what is the speed limit on a divided highway?

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50 mph

77
Q

how is a “thickly settled district” defined?

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area where buildings/houses are less that 200 feet apart for at least a quarter mile

78
Q

what is hydroplanning?

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a thin layer of water between your tires and the road surface

79
Q

at what speed can hydroplanning occur?

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any speed

80
Q

who has the right of way at a four way stop sign?

A

person who arrived first or the person on the right

81
Q

how far must you be able to see before passing?

A

400 feet

82
Q

how do you know if you are tailgating a truck?

A

you cannot see it’s side view mirrors

83
Q

how do you know if you are a safe distance away from a motorcycle?

A

4 second rule

84
Q

what class license do you need to operate a motorcycle?

A

class m

85
Q

what is the difference between a highway and freeway/express way?

A

highways can have traffic lights

86
Q

what does BAC stand for?

A

blood alcohol content

87
Q

what is the legal b.a.c. for over 21 years old?

A

0.08

88
Q

when must you have you headlights on?

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1/2 after sunset, 1/2 before sunrise

89
Q

what determines safe following distance from a car?

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3-5 second rule or 1 car length for every 10 mph

90
Q

what color(s) are guide + direction signs?

A

blue and green

91
Q

what color(s) are roadwork/construction signs?

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orange

92
Q

how often should you check your side view mirrors

A

every 20-30 seconds

93
Q

how often should you check your rear view mirror

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every 5 seconds

94
Q

what does a white diamond symbol on the pavement of a lane indicate

A

there is a special lane restriction such as “high-occupancy vehicles (HOV) only,” “buses only,” or “bicycles only.”

95
Q

Studies by the National Safety Council and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show that a fully loaded tractor-trailer may take _________ compared with a passenger vehicle.

A

double the amount of time

96
Q

If you are approaching a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing and a stop sign extended, you must

A

stop your vehicle until the warning lights stop flashing.

97
Q

What is the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 mph?

A

292 ft

98
Q

When you see a yield sign as you enter a road, you must

A

slow down and be prepared to stop

99
Q

If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _________ and allow the other driver to pass you safely.

A

slow down, keep right

100
Q

On a multilane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _________ for passing.

A

the middle or left lanes

101
Q

If you are on a single- or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must

A

yield the right-of-way to the traffic on the throughway or main road.

102
Q

What is the minimum speed on the Massachusetts Turnpike?

A

40mph

103
Q

When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must _________ and proceed if the way is clear.

A

slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic

104
Q

To protect the cyclists that may ride close to parked cars, the drivers should _____ when exiting their vehicles on the traffic side.

A

use the “Dutch Reach” method

105
Q

what is the “Dutch Reach” method

A

1) сheck the rear-view mirror
2) check the side-view mirror
3) open the driver’s door with your right hand

106
Q

While driving, if you get a flat tire or a tire blows out, you should

A

do not brake
keep a tight grip on the steering wheel
ease your foot off the gas pedal

107
Q

When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you should make

A

a three-point turn

108
Q

When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver’s _________ on the right, left, front, and rear.

A

Blind Spots/No-Zones

109
Q

If a sign or signal requires you to stop, you must stop _______

A

behind the stop line or before the crosswalk.

110
Q

If your vehicle skids on an icy road, turn your steering wheel

A

in the direction of the skid

111
Q

On roadways with two or more lanes in your direction, you must use the right lane unless

A

you are passing another vehicle
you are making a left turn
he right lane is blocked.

112
Q

To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights. Instead

A

the lower right side of your traffic lane.

113
Q

From top to bottom, traffic lights are

A

red, yellow and green.

114
Q

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers

A

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection

115
Q

In winter weather, overpasses and bridges

A

Freeze before the rest of the roads

116
Q

If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to

A

Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle

117
Q

what lights should you use when driving in fog

A

low beams

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