Permit Test Flashcards
list the permit restrictions
- Must have 21 year old passenger
- Permit must be with you
- Those with “restriction B” must wear glasses
- Can’t drive from 12:30am - 5am
- Permit must be neat & legible
- Permit only valid in MA
what are the basics for handling the vehicle?
steering, position, speed, prepare
what are the penalites for going through a stop light?
1st offense: $100
2nd offense: $150
what is the legal distance for parking from a fire hydrant?
10 feet
what is the legal distance for driving in reverse?
50 feet
what is the legal distance your license must be visable?
60 feet
what does the S.I.P.D.E system stand for?
search, identify, predict, decide, execute
if you get a first speeding ticket under 18, what is the result?
license suspension for 90 days, $500 fine
if you get a second speeding ticket under 18, what is the result?
license suspension for one year, $500
if you are over 18 and get 3 speeding tickets, what is the result?
license suspension for 30 days
what is the suspenstion period for operating a vehicle with a revoke license?
60 days - 1 year
about how far do your high and low beams allow you to see ahead?
high = 350 feet
low = 100 feet
if you are traveling on highway, how many feet before exit must you signal?
500 feet
how long is your license valid for?
5 years
what does this hand signal indicate? (hand straight out)
left turn
If over 18, what are the fines for texting and driving?
1st offense: $100
2nd offense: $250
3rd offense: $500
what is the engine fluid indicated by a red stain?
transmission
what is the engine fluid indicated by an orange stain?
power steering
what should your psi in your tires be?
35-38 psi
what is the function of the odometer?
- keeps track of total miles vehicle has driven
- determines value of car
- oil change
- maintenance
- gas mileage
what does ABS stand for?
Anti Lock Breaking System
when can you turn left on a red light?
going on a one way, to a one way
what does a roadway with no center line indicate?
residential area
what is the fundamental speed law?
you must drive according to conditions like pedestrians, weather, and traffic
what is the speed limit in a school zone?
20 mph
what is the speed limit in a thickly settled district?
30 mph
what is the speed limit just outside a thickly settled district?
40 mph
what is the legal distance for parking from a curb?
1 foot
what is the legal distance for parking from a trolley?
8 feet
what is the legal distance for parking from an intersection?
20 feet
what is the distance to signal before a turn?
100 feet
what is the distance when following an emergency vehicle?
300 feet
how far away from an oncoming car should you turn off your high-low beams?
500 feet
what are the points of the smith system?
- aim high
- get the big picture
- know a way out
- make sure others can see you
- keep your eyes moving
how can you tell you are far enough from a vechile stopped in front of you?
you can see the bottom of their rear tires
at 40 mph, approx what distance will it take to stop your vehicle in ideal conditions?
126 - 156 feet
what class license do you need to operate a large truck?
class a
what class license do you need to operate a large truck?
class a
what does the implied consent law state?
you will drive safely, sober, and take the breathalyzer
what does the open container law state?
you cannot drink while driving or have an open bottle of alcohol inside the car
what are the steps to parking on a hill?
- put car in par
- set emergency brake
- turn wheels
when parking uphill with a curb, which way do you turn the tires?
left (UCLA)
when parking uphill without a curb, which way do you turn the tires?
right
when parking downhill with a curb, which way do you turn the tires?
right
when parking downhill without a curb, which way do you turn the tires?
right
what color(s) are regulatory signs?
black and white
what color(s) are warning signs?
yellow
what color(s) are historical/recreational signs?
brown
which class is the license?
class d
what vehicles does a class D license allow you to operate?
passenger vehicles, vans, small trucks
what does this hand signal indicate? (arm bent up)
right turn
what does this hand signal indicate? (arm bent down)
stop/slow down
what is the fine for not wearing seatbelt?
$25
list JOL restrictions
- Drivers between 16 1/2 - 18
- Not valid from 12:30am - 5am
If under 18, what are the fines + suspensions for using an electronic device?
1st offense: $100 + 60 days
2nd offense: $250 + 180 days
3rd offense: $500 + 1 year
what is the number one cause of auto accidents?
speeding
how long do you have after registration to get your car inspected?
7 days
how often must you get your car inspected?
once a year
name the different lights on your car
- head lights
- tail lights
- brake lights
- reverse lights
- signals
what is the engine fluid indicated by a green stain?
anti-freeze
what is the engine fluid indicated by a blue stain?
washer fluid
what is the engine fluid indicated by a brown stain?
oil
what is the engine fluid indicated by a clear stain?
water
what is the minimum depth of your tires?
1/16 of an inch
what is the legal amount of tint on windows?
35%
what does a red traffic light tell you to do?
stop
what does a yellow traffic light tell you to do?
stop if safe to do so
what does a green traffic light tell you to do?
go
what does a red and yellow traffic light tell you to do?
stop (pedestrians)
when can you turn right on a red light?
when there is no “no turn on red sign”
what does a roadway with a single solid line indicate?
no passing zone
what does a roadway with a double solid line indicate?
no passing zone
what does a roadway with a single broken line indicate?
passing permitted
what does a roadway with a broken and solid line indicate?
passing allowed on side with broken line allowed
what is the difference between broken yellow and broken white lines?
broken yellow = traffic in opposite directions
broken white = traffic in same directions
what is the speed limit on a divided highway?
50 mph
how is a “thickly settled district” defined?
area where buildings/houses are less that 200 feet apart for at least a quarter mile
what is hydroplanning?
a thin layer of water between your tires and the road surface
at what speed can hydroplanning occur?
any speed
who has the right of way at a four way stop sign?
person who arrived first or the person on the right
how far must you be able to see before passing?
400 feet
how do you know if you are tailgating a truck?
you cannot see it’s side view mirrors
how do you know if you are a safe distance away from a motorcycle?
4 second rule
what class license do you need to operate a motorcycle?
class m
what is the difference between a highway and freeway/express way?
highways can have traffic lights
what does BAC stand for?
blood alcohol content
what is the legal b.a.c. for over 21 years old?
0.08
when must you have you headlights on?
1/2 after sunset, 1/2 before sunrise
what determines safe following distance from a car?
3-5 second rule or 1 car length for every 10 mph
what color(s) are guide + direction signs?
blue and green
what color(s) are roadwork/construction signs?
orange
how often should you check your side view mirrors
every 20-30 seconds
how often should you check your rear view mirror
every 5 seconds
what does a white diamond symbol on the pavement of a lane indicate
there is a special lane restriction such as “high-occupancy vehicles (HOV) only,” “buses only,” or “bicycles only.”
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.
double the amount of time
If you are approaching a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing and a stop sign extended, you must
stop your vehicle until the warning lights stop flashing.
What is the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 mph?
292 ft
When you see a yield sign as you enter a road, you must
slow down and be prepared to stop
If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _________ and allow the other driver to pass you safely.
slow down, keep right
On a multilane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _________ for passing.
the middle or left lanes
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
yield the right-of-way to the traffic on the throughway or main road.
What is the minimum speed on the Massachusetts Turnpike?
40mph
When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must _________ and proceed if the way is clear.
slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic
To protect the cyclists that may ride close to parked cars, the drivers should _____ when exiting their vehicles on the traffic side.
use the “Dutch Reach” method
what is the “Dutch Reach” method
1) сheck the rear-view mirror
2) check the side-view mirror
3) open the driver’s door with your right hand
While driving, if you get a flat tire or a tire blows out, you should
do not brake
keep a tight grip on the steering wheel
ease your foot off the gas pedal
When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you should make
a three-point turn
When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver’s _________ on the right, left, front, and rear.
Blind Spots/No-Zones
If a sign or signal requires you to stop, you must stop _______
behind the stop line or before the crosswalk.
If your vehicle skids on an icy road, turn your steering wheel
in the direction of the skid
On roadways with two or more lanes in your direction, you must use the right lane unless
you are passing another vehicle
you are making a left turn
he right lane is blocked.
To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights. Instead
the lower right side of your traffic lane.
From top to bottom, traffic lights are
red, yellow and green.
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers
May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection
In winter weather, overpasses and bridges
Freeze before the rest of the roads
If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to
Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle
what lights should you use when driving in fog
low beams
