drivers ed second half lesson

What are the two systems for ground viewing

Smith system (DMV)

SIPDE (agganis)

For stoping at 20 mph

17 ft

Stopping at 30 mph

37.5 ft

Stopping at 40mph

68ft

Stopping at 50mph

105ft

Stopping at 60 mph

150ft

What license is needed for driving a tractor trailer

Class A

How many times more is the stopping distance for a tractor trailer than an average vehicle

2 times

S in SIPDE

Search

I in SIPDE

Identify

p in SIPDE

Predict

D in SIPDE

Decide

E in SIPDE

Execute

First step in the SMITH system

Aim high

Second step in SMITH system

Keep eyes moving

Third step in SMITH system

Get the big picture

Fourth step in SMITH system

Make sure other see you

Fifth (and final) step in SMITH system

Leave yourself a way out

What class license is needed for a motorcycle

Class M

What rule is used for following distance behind a motorcycle

4 second rule

What traffic sign group is black and white in color

Regulatory signs

What traffic sign group is usually yellow in color

Warning signs

What traffic sign group is usually blue and green in color

Guides (blue) & directions (green)

What traffic sign group is usually orange in color

Construction signs

What traffic sign group is usually brown in color

Recreational signs

What sign is this

No passing zone (yellow, black) shape of a pennant

What sign is this

Intersecting way (Black, yellow) shape of a diamond

What sign is this

Intersection (black, yellow) shape of a diamond

What sign is this

Do not enter (red, white) shape of a square

What sign is this

School zone (yellow, black) shape of a pentagon

What sign is this

Yield sign (red, white) shape of a inverted triangle

If you are in an accident or observe one call: _____

911

How many speeding tickets until your license is suspended when you are under 18

1 ticket

How many speeding tickets until your license is suspended when you are over 18

3 tickets

Legal distances: 1 foot

Curb

Legal distances: 8 ft

Trolley

Legal distances: 10

Fire hydrant

Legal distances: 20 ft

Intersection

Legal distances: 50 ft

Drive in reverse

Legal distances: 60 ft

License plate must be visible

Legal distances: 100 ft

Signal before turn

Legal distances: 200 ft

Thickly settled district

Legal distances: 300 ft

following emergency vehicle

Legal distances: 400 ft

Passing distance

Legal distances: 500 ft

High to low beams

Legal distances: 800ft

parking away from fire

How many times more likely are drivers under 21 more likely to get in a crash with alcohol involved

2 times

How many Americans will be involved Jan alcohol related crash

3 in 5

What are the legal levels of BAC in Mass for under 21

0.02

What are the legal levels for BAC in mass over 21

0.08

What are the penalties for refusing a breath test under 18

3 years + 1 year license suspension

What are the penalties for refusing a breath test under 21

3 years + 180 days license suspension

What are the penalties for refusing a breath test over 21

180 day license suspension

What are the two other ways for testing BAC

Urine test and blood test

What is the implied consent law

Be safe and sober and take your breathalyzer/give license when prompted

Open container law

If you are in a vehicle with an open alcoholic beverage you will have your license suspended and get arrested

When does the law required headlight to be on

½ hour after sunset to a ½ before sunrise

Are headlights supposed to be on in poor weather conditions

Yes, when visibility is reduced to 500 ft

How far can you see with headlights

100 fr

How far can you see with high beams

350 ft

What is the rule for following behind a car

2 or 3 second rule

Or

1 car length for every 10 mph

These steps applies for what hill parking methods

1. put the car in park

2. Set the emergency brake

3. Turn the wheels right

Downhill with curb

Downhill without curb

Uphill without curb

These steps apply for which hill parking method

1. put the car in park

2. Set the emergency brake

3. Turn the wheels left

Uphill with curb

Operating a vehicle with a revoked or suspended license leads to

60 day - a year suspension period

Operating a vehicle without the owner’s authority leads to

1-3 year suspension period

Leaving the scene of an accident leads to

1-2 year suspension period

Leaving the scene of an accident with property damage or a hit and run leads to

60 days to a year suspension period

A drug related conviction leads to 1-5 year suspension period

How much is the cost for every reinstatement

$500

State highway signs are what color

Black and white

Interstate highway signs are what color

Red, white, and blue

Who has the right of way in a rotary

The car in it

What is the speed limit in a rotary

30mph

When entering a rotary you must

Yield or stop (look for the sign)

What accidents must be reported

Any accident where someone is hurt or killed and there is 1000$ in damages

What are the three places to report an accident

RMV

Insurance company

Polic

How long do you have to report an accident

5 business days

Five lights your vehicle needs to have

Brake lights

Headlights

Blinkers

Rear lights

Reverse lights

What steps are required before leaving a parked position

Check blind spot

Turn signal

What is the difference between a highway, expressway, and a freeway

Highways have stop lights