Drivers ed FINAL

Violations

1. Driving without a licensed driver 

2. Driving during the night restriction

3. Speeding - permit taken away for 90 days(3 months) -> 1st offense 

4. Using mobile device while driving

Hands-Free While Driving

law prohibits operators of motor vehicles from any electronic device even in hand free mode

Drivers 18 and older can se hands free mode but cant hold it 

• Handheld use is allowed when vehicle is parked 

• Headphone can only be in one ear

hand signals

1.  Make sure window is ALL the way down 

• Left - hand straight out the left window

• Right - hand does right angle towards the sky

• Stop or Slow down - hand goes right angle towards the ground

JOL passenger Restriction

you are not allowed to have anyone in the vehicle under 18 other than siblings unless accompanied by another licensed person with 1 year of experience

• 60 days suspension and ticket for 100 dollars

• 180 days for second offense with 100 dollar ticket

JOL Night Restriction

(12:30 - 5:00am)-> unless accompanied by a parent or Guardian 

The night restriction is lifted at 18 years old 

• 60 days suspension and ticket fee 100 dollars

• 180 days suspension and ticket fee 100 dollars 

JOL Speeding Ticket: 

• 90 days suspension and 500 reinstatement fee

• Second offense one year suspension and 500 reinstatement fee 

• 3 moving violations in a 24-month period, license could be suspended for additional 30+ days 

Learners Permit Speeding Ticket: 

• 90 days suspension and 100 reinstatement fee

• One year second offense and 100 reinstatement fee

National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act:

 requires safety features (seatbelts..)

SIPDE

Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

The Smith System 

1. Aim High in Steering: look straight ahead 12-30 seconds so you can see what's going on, as well look at blindspots

2. Keep your eyes moving: have a thousand eyes to be a defensive driver. Look near, far, side to side, and mirrors

3. Get the Big Picture: mental process of putting together critical clues 

4. Make sure others see you: communication tools, parking lights, brake lights, tail-lights, regular headlights, high beams, horn, car position, eye contact, and body movement

5. Leave yourself an 'out': keep enough space between you and the vehicle in front of you

Seatbelt fine

 $25 (FINE) per person 

Regulatory

(white rectangles with black lettering or symbols) 

1. Stop Sign: Stop car completely 

2. Yield Sign: Car needs to slow down and give others right of way

3. Speed signs 

4. NO RIGHT TURN(regulatory sign) 

Warning Signs

(Pentagon/Diamond/Triangle Yellow, Green, & Black)

1. School sign: warning of kids -- speed limit 20mph

2. Railroad Crossing Sign (white cross): Railroad crossing coming up

3. No Passing 

4. Construction/Work area (orange diamond): speed limit can be as slow as 20mph

5. Slippery when wet

6. Pedestrian sign - always have right of way

Guide/Direction

provide info that mark routes, intersections, service area

1. Interstate Highway Sign 

2. Road work/Construction: orange/diamond shaped 

3. Rest Areas 

4. Public parks or recreation area

International highways use symbols

4 WAY STOP SIGN / INTERSECTION

1. The driver that gets there first they go first 

2. When vehicles stop to the right or left of each other at the same time, the driver on the left yields to driver on the right

3. When two cars are stopped across the intersection facing each other the driving straight goes first 

Yield Around Rotary

A vehicle entering the circle should yield right away to vehicles already in the circle 

Green arrow on right

• turn or right after yielding to other traffic and pedestrians 

Lanes go in direction for a period of time and in the opposite direction for a period of time. Watch lights that direct traffic 

Broken yellow line

separates two way traffic going in opposite directions, can also mean driver can pass IF no oncoming opposite traffic 

Solid yellow line on the drivers side

NO PASSING

Solid whites (lane markers)

marks when lane ends and allows shoulder for cars to stop 

Broken white lines

indicate you may cross when needed

Handicap Parking

$300 dollar fine

HOV Lane

High Occupancy Vehicle Lane > (carpooling): for to or more people in a vehicle, motorcycle and EV vehicles

• Allows buses and motorcycles

Park(P)

 gear locks the transmission. Always come to a complete stop before parking

Lower Gears (L1 & L2 or 1 & 2)

positions that allow the engine to send more power to the wheels at lower speeds. 

• Low 2 (0-25mph) is used when driving in snow 

•  Low 1 (0-12mph) can be used when going up or down very steep grades when pulling heavy loads

Overdrive (OD)

driving in overdrive saves fuel and limits engine strain. Automatically activates at 40-45mph

Fuel Gauge

shows the amount of fuel in the tank. Keep fuel tank at least 1/2 full at all times 

   - Gauge shows arrows symbolizing which side needs gas 

Oil Pressure Warning Light

Warns you that the engine oil pressure has dropped to low level which can be dangerous for the engine. May need oil and or complete oil change 

Engine Temperature Gauge or Light

lets you know if engine temp is too high/hot because the coolant is not working. 

• Indicator should be in the middle 

• turn heat up full blast, open windows, tap gas pedals, to release hot air 

Alternator Warning Light

warning you that the battery is being drained or isn't going to stay charged. When driving the alternator recycles energy and charges up the battery

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

1. Light tells you if the ABS is functioning properly.. but shouldn't stay on. 

2. ABS keeps the wheels from locking if the drivers brakes hard  

if ABS is not working properly, the wheels will lock 

Turn Signal Indicators

tells you the direction you have signaled to turn. 

• Signal 100 feet in the city and 500 feet on the highway before the turn is safe

Turn Signal Lever

Located on the left side of steering column 

   1. Move up to signal for right turn

   2. Move down to signal for left turn 

Uphill Curb left Always (UCLA) 

1. Park Vehicle close to the curb 

2. Just before stopping, turn steering wheel sharply left 

3. Shift to neutral. Let the vehicle creep back until the back of the right front tire gently touches the curb

4. Shift to park and set the parking brake

Parking lot

Less than 10mph

School zone

Less than 20mph

Thickly settled residential area

Less than 30mph

Outside a thickly settled district

Less than 40mph

Workzones

Less than 20mph

How to Calculate a speeding ticket: 

Your speed - speed limit = 105$ for 10 miles + (left over miles x 10)

Criminal Violations (jail time)

1.  Hit and Run 

2.  Drag racing 

3.  DUI, DWI, OUI

4. Transporting Alcohol (underage 21)

5. Vehicular manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle 

6. Leaving the scene of an accident with injuries - being a witness and not turning it in

Civil Violations

1. Speeding

2. Not using blinkers 

3. Failing to stop 

4. Running a red light

Seconds from car

2 seconds of space in city, 4 seconds on highway

Sharing the road

 When passing there should be 4ft between vulnerable road uses 

School Buses

• No matter which side of the road you are traveling on, if you come upon a school transport vehicle with extended stop sign, YOU MUST STOP 

Violation of not stopping to a school bus is a fine of $250.00 and a license suspension

PSI

(pounds per square inch): unit for air pressure in tire 

Reduced Traction

you need two things in order to maintain idea levels of traction 

1. Vehicle in good condition

2. Road must be smooth

Braking distance

this is the distance your vehicle travels from the time you apply the brake until you stop. If you accelerated from 20 mph to 40mph your braking distance will be about four times long 

Lanes

• Left lane is for faster traffic and passing

• Middle lane is where most drive should be in

• Right late is for slower traffic and exiting off the highway

When another vehicle is trying to pass you, it's illegal to speed up

Blinkers

When changing lanes and/or exiting a highway, blinkers need be used 500 feet in advance

High Beam Headlights 

• Only use high beam headlights when vehicles are more than 500ft from you 

• If you see a car coming, turn off high beams immediately 

• In snow, heavy, rain or fog, high beam headlights will make vision worse 

Hydroplanning

 when a vehicle skims across the surface of water on the roadway and it's caused by a combination of standing water, speed & tire condition. 

To reduce 

1. Reduce speed

2. Use properly inflated tires with good treat 

3. Stay in the middle road of a highway 

DO NOT BRAKE IF HYDROPLANNING 

Driving in Snow

• Gentle acceleration 

• If wheels slip, release accelerator and start again

• Drive in L2, if needed

What is above the legal BAC Level?

Junior Operator (and those under 21): 0.02 

21 years old and older: 0.08

For under 21, Massachusetts has a Zero-Tolerance Law

If you get a 2nd conviction of DUI in MA, it will result in a minimum jail sentence of 30 days.

BAC

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Tests for Intoxication

1. Chemical Testing - analysis of blood, urine or breath can accurately determine BAC

2. Field Sobriety Testing - variety of coordination tests and eye checks

Other Drugs and Driving

1.  Prescription Medication

2. Depressants - slow down nervous system

3. Stimulants - speed up nervous system

4. Marijuana (the chemicals in marijuana can remain in the body for 30 days or longer)

5. Combining drugs: drug and alcohol combinations increase driving risks, resulting in high penalties