permit test Flashcards
What is the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 mph?
292 ft
To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights. Instead,
look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
It is illegal to follow _________ behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm.
300 ft
On a multilane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _________ for passing.
the middle or leftmost lane
When you are preparing to exit a highway, you must signal _________ before you reach the exit ramp.
at least 500 ft
When driving behind another vehicle, you should use _________ to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
the three second rule
What is the minimum speed on the Massachusetts Turnpike?
40 mph
In normal conditions, how far ahead do high-beam headlights and low-beam headlights let you see?
350 ft and 100 ft
When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must
stop and give right of way
If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _________ and allow the other driver to pass you safely.
slow down, keep right
While driving, if you get a flat tire or a tire blows out, you should
keep a tight grip on the steering wheel
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 distance to stop
If your front wheels start to skid, the first thing you should do is:
Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral.
Regulatory signs are ____ rectangles with ____ letters or symbols.
white; black
From top to bottom, traffic lights are:
red, yellow and green
