Permit test

You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should: Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming. Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train. Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable. All of the above

.All of the above

what is the fine for a first offense of a violated hand-held mobile electronic devide

100$

what is the fine for tailgating

100$

at 30 mph what is the total stopping distance

104 feet

what is the average breaking distance on dry, level, clear pavement

120 feet

your average breaking distance on dry, level, pavenment is

160 feet

what are the penalties for using a hand-held mobile electronic device when driving

1st offense --> 100$ fine 2nd offense --> 250$ THIRD --> 500$ fine plus insurance surchage and mandatory completion of a distracted driving program

Tires must have at least ____ inches of tread depth

2/32

Any driver who is not wearing a safety belt can be fined

25$

at 60 mph what is the total stopping distance

292 feet

reaction distance

3/4 of a second to react to a situation and step on the brake, measured in feet traveled

how much space should you keep between a motorcycle

4 seconds

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a highway outside of thickly settled areas and business districts is: 10 mph. 20 mph. 30 mph. 50 mph.

50 mph

when worn correctly safety belts lower the chance of death or injury by

50%

At 50 mph your vehicle will go another ___ feet in the 3/4 of a second it takes you to react, once you hit the breaks you may move 160 more feet

55

total stopping distance is about when you are going 50 mph?

55 feet + 160= 215, if in idal conditions

How long must you restrict the number and type of passengers you can carry with a JOL?

6 months

your license plate should be visible from

60 feet at night

A yellow diamond with two arrows divided by a triangle means A divided highway ends. A one-way street begins. A one-way street ends. A divided highway begins

A divided highway begins

Each passenger vehicle must have all of the following:

A working, undamaged safety belt for the driver and all passengers • A mirror • A horn • A lock for the engine's ignition • Windshield wipers • An exhaust muffler • A foot brake and a parking brake • A working driver's side window that moves up and down

. Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by: The person driving the car. Passengers when they are on a long drive. All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway. All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.

All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.

3. Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to: Vehicles in the roundabout. Bicyclists in the roundabout. Pedestrians in the roundabout. All of the above

All of the above

When driving on major highways: Stay alert. Keep your eyes moving. Be ready to react to road hazards. All of the above

All of the above

When getting ready to change lanes, you should: Check your side view mirror. Check your rearview mirror. Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles. All of the above.

All of the above.

You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than: The maximum speed limit. A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent. A speed that is safe for existing conditions. All of the above.

All of the above.

fI involved in an accident, a driver should: Stop their vehicle at or near the scene. Not stand or walk in traffic lanes. Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles. All of the above.

All of the above.

. Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol: The amount of food in the stomach The body weight of an individual How much time passes between drinks All three choices

All three choices

Drive below the posted speed limit when: Anything makes conditions less than perfect. You see a police car. Entering a highway where there are other cars. You are on a four-lane road.

Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

Bicycles on the road: Must always yield the right-of-way to motor vehicles. Do not follow specific rules of the road. Are nothing to worry about. Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.

Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.

. You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should: Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so. Stop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection. Stop only if other cars are already within the intersection. Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary

Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.

a yellow diamond sign with an arrow curving right means: Curve ahead. Roadwork ahead. Merging traffic. No left turn

curve ahead

. Increasing your vehicle's speed: Increases your field of vision. Decreases your field of vision. Makes it easier to see cross traffic. Has no effect on your field of vision.

Decreases your field of vision.

If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should: Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn. Turn on your blinker and make the turn from your current lane. Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then. Safely change lanes then put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the intersection

Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.

The far left travel lane is reserved for low-occupancy vehicles TRUE.FALSE

FALSE

If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should: Go to the next exit. Make a U-turn through the median. Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit. Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exi

Go to the next exit.

What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway Yellow with black letters Black with white letters Red with white letters Green with white letters

Green with white letters

Car drivers should know that large trucks: Have large blind spots. Can stop more quickly than passenger vehicles. Do not need more room to maneuver than passenger vehicles. All of the above.

Have large blind spots

a rectangular sign with a an arrow on the right and a upside down triangle on the left indicates: Side road. Keep to the side indicated by the arrow. You may drive in the left lane. You have the right-of-way.

Keep to the side indicated by the arrow.

A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates: Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

. A leaking exhaust system can: Cause excessive oil use. Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal. Make you drowsy while driving. Set grass fires on country roads

Make you drowsy while driving

A work zone: May be moving or stationary. Is marked with black and white signs. Does not require a driver to slow down and pay extra attention. All of the above

May be moving or stationary.

On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic" sign. You should: Honk at incoming traffic. Always remain at your present speed. Speed up to avoid congesting traffic. Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must: slow down and proceed with caution. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. Cross the tracks at your own risk. Find an alternative route across tracks.

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

Your body gets rid of approximately: Three alcoholic drinks an hour. One alcoholic drink an hour. Two alcoholic drinks an hour. None of the above.

One alcoholic drink an hour.

Massachusetts law requires headlights to be used: When the driver is tired. One half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise. When the temperature drops below freezing. During the day in favorable weather conditions

One half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise.

If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should: Decrease your speed. Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass. Not let the other cars pass your vehicle. Use your four-way flashers.

Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.

If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving? Drink coffee before driving. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking. Take a cold shower before driving. Stop drinking one half hour before driving

Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.

A diamond-shaped sign is a: Road hazard sign. Interstate route sign. School crossing sign. Speed limit sign

Road hazard sign.

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should: Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left. Signal and keep your wheels straight. Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through. Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

Signal and keep your wheels straight, this prevents you from being pushed into oncoming traffic

An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should: Speed up and get through the intersection. Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right. Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop. Honk your horn and drive through the intersection.

Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.

What may help drivers conserve gasoline? Sitting in their driveways with their cars running. Accelerating quickly. Slowing down gradually. Braking abruptly

Slowing down gradually.

A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear: Flashing yellow Steady green Steady red Flashing red

Steady red

You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should: Stop and look for a train. Slow down and look for a train. Look for a train, then speed up. Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.

Stop and look for a train.

A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must: Slow down at the light. Drive carefully without stopping. Merge to the right. Stop before entering the intersection.

Stop before entering the intersection.

You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should: Honk your horn. Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrians. Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely. Drive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they'll think twice before crossing against a red light

Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.

A circular sign that is red and says DO NOT ENTER means

do not enter

what is the term riding your breaks

do not let your foot rest on the brake pedel while driving

How often should you get your eyesight checked

every 1-2 years

use the three second rule to

keep a safe distance, pick an object in front of you like a sign/tree, when the vehicle infront of you reaches that object count one one thousand, two one thousand, three one thousand, if you reach the object before you count to three you are too close

The beginning of a divided highway sign means: Keep right. Keep left. Pass with caution. No passing

keep right

A yellow sign with a main arrow and an arrow merging onto the main arrow means

merge

how many white lights above the back license plate

one

When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon with a solid yellow light, you must: Proceed with caution. Come to a complete stop before proceeding with caution. Slow and prepare to stop. Come to a complete stop and wait for a green light.

slow and prepare to stop

On slippery roads, you should: Slow down. Drive more quickly. Drive the speed limit, with caution. Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.

slow down

On a hybrid beacon, when the top two red lights are flashing, you must do what

stop and proceed with caution

If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is: Firmly apply your brakes. Take your foot off the gas pedal. Apply your parking brake. Pump your brakes

take your foot off the gas pedal

REACTION TIME IS

the time it takes you to react, think, and hit the brakes

a yellow diamond sign with an arrow with curves pointing forwards this sign tells you that : No turns are allowed on this road. The road narrows ahead. There are a series of curves ahead. The road may be slippery when wet.

there are a series of curves ahead

how many red stop break lights in back

three

How mnay white headlights at the front

two

how many red lights in the back

two

A spot light can only shine

two feet above the roadway, and 30 feet from vehicle

. Refusing to take an alcohol analysis test when under suspicion of Operating Under the Influence: Will result in license suspension. Is your right and will have no negative consequences. Is recommended. Will just result in a fine

will result in license suspension

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines Yellow White Red Black

yellow

A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that A. You may only drive straight ahead B. You may only drive in the direction of the green arrow C. You must wait for a solid green light to proceed D. vehicles moving in any direciton must stop

you may drive only in the direction of the green arrow

While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words "Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means: That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign. That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign. That you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone. That you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions

That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.

When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules The car approaching from the right has the right-of-way. The car approaching from the left has the right-of-way. The car in which the driver sounds his horn first has the right-of-way. The car that is traveling the fastest has the right-of-way

The car approaching from the right has the right-of-way.

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection: The driver on the right has the right-of-way. The driver on the left has the right-of-way. One driver may continue driving without stopping. One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

An "End school zone" sign indicates: That the speed limit is 20 mph. The beginning of a reduced speed zone. The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians. The end of a reduced speed zone

The end of a reduced speed zone

A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that There is an intersection just ahead. You are approaching a construction area. You will be required to turn left just ahead. The road will get narrower.

The road will get narrower.

If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time: The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left. Drivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other. One driver should proceed without stoppin

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle's accelerator sticks open. You should: Blow your horn. Slam on your brakes. Turn on your four-way flashers. Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.

Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.

If you stop along the road at night: Turn off all your lights. Use your parking lights only. Use your headlights only. Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.

Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.

The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: Turn left. Turn right. Come to a stop. Go straight ahead.

Turn right

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should: Overcorrect. Turn your steering wheel into traffic. Turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. Release the steering whee

Turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing: As long as an approaching train is not too close. If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate. If you first look carefully in both directions. Under no circumstances

Under no circumstances

. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track: Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks. Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train. Go through as soon as the train passes. Go through when one of the tracks is free

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should: Rev your engine to warn the children that you are moving. Sound your horn so the children will hear you. Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear. Tell the children to stay away from the driveway

Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.

A plain orange diamond is a : Service sign. Regulatory sign. Warning sign. Stop sign.

Warning sign.

You may drive across a dashed white line: At any time. Only during daylight hours. When it is safe to change lanes. Only when passing a motorcycle.

When it is safe to change lanes.

When should you use your horn? Whenever it may help prevent a collision. To get other drivers moving in a traffic jam. When you're angry with another driver. If you are saying hello to a fellow driver.

Whenever it may help prevent a collision.

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed: White Blue Green Orange

White

A orange diamond with a worker with a shovel indicates: A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead. Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead. Children are at play ahead. There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead

Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.

When approaching a working snowplow: React the same as you would to any other motor vehicle. Assume they will allow you to have the right-of-way. Yield the right-of-way and exercise caution. Come to a complete stop until they are out of your line of sight.

Yield the right-of-way and exercise caution.

Before turning left, it is important to Sound your horn. Yield to oncoming vehicles. Swing to the right side of your lane. Wait until oncoming traffic has a red light.

Yield to oncoming vehicles.

Describe a divided high ahead sign

a yellow diamond with two arrows in opposite directions seperated by a triangle

A telltale sign of a drunk driver is: They are weaving between lanes. They are driving more slowly than the normal traffic flow. They are making quick and sudden stops. All of the above

all of the above

The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to: Keep your tires properly maintained. Slow down when roads are wet or slushy. Watch out for standing water or puddles. All of the above.

all of the above

To prevent hydroplaning, you should: Ensure that your tires have good tread depth. Ensure that your tires are properly inflated. Reduce your speed when driving in the rain. All of the above.

all of the above

you notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passanger: you should A. Give the vechile extra space B. Know the driver of the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin y being an inattentive driver C. Avoid the drivers example D. all of the above

all of the above