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In normal conditions, how far ahead do high-beam headlights and low-beam headlights let you see?

350 feet and 100 feet respectively

Headrests should be adjusted so that the head restraint contacts the back of the head. This prevents

Head restraints are designed to prevent neck injuries if you are hit from behind. Headrests should be adjusted so that the head restraint contacts the back of the head if there is an accident.

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

Large commercial vehicles such as trucks have huge blind spots called No-Zones, in which a car may completely disappear from the driver's view. No-Zones exist to the front, rear, and sides of a large vehicle. It is impossible to completely avoid a large vehicle's blind spots

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

If there is not enough room for taking a U-turn, consider making a three-point turn. This maneuver will leave your vehicle facing in the opposite direction. This turn should only be used when the street is narrow, there is good visibility, the traffic is light, the turn is legal, and there is no other option.

If you are convicted of failing to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided roadway, you will be fined up to _____ for a first offense.

If you are convicted of violating this law, you will be fined up to $250 for a first offense, between $500 and $1,000 for a second offense, and between $1,000 and $2,000 for a third or subsequent offense. In addition, for a first conviction, your license may be suspended. For a second, third, or subsequent conviction, your license will be revoked. [MA Gen Laws ch. 90 § 14]

When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must

If you are entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians and other vehicles.

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

If you are traveling at 60 mph, it will take an average of 292 feet (almost the length of a football field) to react to a hazard, step on the brake, and come safely to a stop.

While driving, if you need to read a map or directions, you should

If you need to read a map or directions, pull over to the side of the road in a safe place. Stop until you are ready to give your complete attention to driving.

In Massachusetts, it is against the law to make a left turn on a red light EXCEPT when turning

In Massachusetts, you may make a left turn at a red light only if you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

Unless it's prohibited, you must use the three-point turn to

Narrow streets are a source of crashes. Unless it's prohibited, you must use the three-point turn to turn around on a narrow street.

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

On a multilane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use the middle or left lanes for passing.

The first rule of a safe and legal turn is

The first rule for a safe and legal turn is to move into the proper lane well before the turn. To turn left, move into the leftmost lane unless signs, signals, or road markings indicate otherwise. To turn right, move into the rightmost lane unless signs, signals, or road markings indicate otherwise.

When driving at night, you must use your headlights

The law requires you to use your headlights from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise.

When you are preparing to exit a highway, you must signal _________ before you reach the exit ramp.

To exit a highway, plan for the exit well in advance. Make your intentions known to others by signaling at least 500 feet (about a tenth of a mile) before you reach the exit. Remember that at 65 mph, your vehicle will travel 500 feet in just 5.2 seconds.

When you come to an intersection, follow the _________ before you proceed.

When you come to an intersection, follow the left-right-left rule: Look to your left first because vehicles coming from the left are closer to you. Then look to your right. Finally, take one more look to your left before you proceed. You might see a vehicle on your left that you did not see the first time you looked.

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

While driving, if you get a flat tire or a tire blows out, do not brake. Keep a tight grip on the steering wheel and ease your foot off the gas pedal so your vehicle will slow itself down.

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 wat to other traffic