Mass Drivers Permit Test Flashcards

A \_____ on a 2-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so.

Broken Yellow Line

To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights, instead, you should...

Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

If you miss your exit, do not stop and never back up on the highway, instead...

Take the next exit

When entering a paved thoroughfare (aka a street) from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must...

Come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering

In normal conditions, how far would the high beam headlights and the low beam headlights allow you to see ahead?

350 ft. and 100 ft. respectively

If you are approaching a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing and a stop sign extended, the law requires you...

to stop your vehicle until the warning lights stop flashing

On roadways with 2 or more lanes in your travel direction, you must use the right lane for driving unless...

You are making a left turn, the right lane is blocked, you are passing another vehicle

Advance Warming Sign for a Railroad Crossing

Rotary

An intersection of roads that contains a central island

When you get a flat tire or tire blows out while driving, you should...

Hold grip on steering wheel tightly

Sign: Vehicles on the way must stop ahead at the intersection

Stop at intersection (octagon with arrow ahead)

When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must \_____ and proceed if the way is clear.

slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic

If you are preparing for a turn, you must signal your turn \_______ before making the turn on a highway

At least 500 Ft.

What would be the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 miles per hour?

292 ft.

If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must \_____ and allow the other driver to pass safely

slow down, stay to the right

What is the posted speed limit on highways in ideal driving conditions?

Between 55 and 65 mph

A Hospital Guide Sign

You are tailgating if you...

Cannot see a truck's rearview mirror (Tailgating: Driving on a road to close to the vehicle in front)

On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use \_____ for passing

The middle and left lanes

When driving at night, you must use your headlights...

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

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

blind spots and no-zones (aka danger areas around trucks and buses where crashed are more likely to occur...... including blind spots)

The new move-over law requires that if you are approaching a stationary emergency vehicle on a multilane road, you must...

Leave an open lane between your vehicle and the emergency vehicle and proceed with caution

Sign: All traffic must go right side only

Arrow mark regulates that.....

National safety council and insurance institute for highway safety show that a fully loaded tractor trailer may take \_____ to stop compared to a passenger vehicle.

double the distance to stop

If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with 3 or more lanes, you must...

yield the right-of-way to other traffic

You must stop \_____ if required to stop by a sign or signal.

behind stop lines and crosswalk lines

When you see a yield sign while passing, you must \_____ at the sign.

slow down and be prepared to stop

Sign: Traffic may flow on both sides

Yellow diamond sign. 2 black arrows pointing (one) down left and (other) down right).
Look in booksmarks "Sign: divided high-way begins"

Sign: Alerts drivers of school zone

A white diamond symbol on the lane indicates that ...

the lane is reserved for buses or high-occupancy vehicles only

When driving behind another vehicle, you must use \______ for keeping a safe distance between the vehicles.

the 2-second rule

What is the minimum speed limit in the Massachusetts Turnpike?

40 mph

Sign: Crew At Work

In bookmarks as "Sign; Crew at work"
Yellow orange, man with shovel

A Freeway Interchange Sign

Indicated the direction to a freeway

Green, places with arrows
In screenshots under " Sign: Destination Direction Example 1"

Sign: Circular intersection ahead. roundabout. Prepare to yield to traffic

It is illegal to follow \_____ behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm

closer than 300

When there is not enough room for a U-turn (to turn all the way around), you are suggested to follow...

a 3-point turn (puts you in opposite direction). (Use for narrow street with light traffic and good visibility)

If your vehicle skids due to ice while driving, always turn your steering wheel....

in the direction of the skid

Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually (color)...

orange

A driver must \_____ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road

come to a complete stop

When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can -

without exceeding the speed limit

When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should...

slow down and cross intersection carefully

When entering the interstate, you should adjust your speed to match traffic...

in the acceleration lane

You must pull over and stop for all emergency vehicles with a siren, unless...

you are in an intersection

When driving in fog, you should drive with....

low beam headlights (so not blinded by fog)

while waiting to turn left at an intersection, you should yield right-of-way to...

vehicles coming straight from the other direction

when you approach a rotary/roundabout, you must yield to...

traffic in the rotary and pedestrians

If planning to turn, you need to begin signaling at least \_____feet from an intersection

100

When turning right from a one way street to a 2-way street, which lane should your turn end in?

The right lane

If your vehicle breaks down on the interstate and you need help, what should you do?

raise your hood and tie a white cloth to your vehicle

You are considered to be legally impaired (and should not drive) when your blood alcohol is:

0.08 %

In order to check your "blind spot" you must:

Look over your shoulder (cuz not visible in your mirrors)

When driving in a lane that has a painted arrow pointing right, it means:

That you must turn right.

When are you permitted to pass on the right?

when the vehicle your are overtaking is turning left

A solid white line separates traffic going in \_____ direction(s) and indicates a \_____ zone.

the same, no passing

When parallel parked on a downhill slope, the front of the wheels of your vehicle should \_____ the curb.

point towards

Motorcycles are entitled to:

a full lane width

You should not park within \_____ feet of a fire hydrant....

10

You may park in a disabled parking space if your vehicle:

displays appropriate placards or license plate

When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights that is stopped on the side of a multi-lane road, you must...

move over to the farthest lane from the vehicle

If your turn indicating lights are broken and you would like to signal that you are turning left, what is the correct hand-and-arm signal?

Left arm straight out the window

when you approach an intersection with a flashing red light, you should:

treat it like a four-way stop

When are you permitted to drive the left of a solid yellow line?

When turning left from an alley and when instructed to do so by construction signs

When merging into freeway traffic, who has the right-of-way?

the freeway traffic

If you accidentally veer off the pavement, you should hold the steering wheel \_____ and \_____ your foot from/on the gas

tightly, remove

You are stopped at a railroad crossing with gates lowered and flashing lights. You must remain stopped until:

the gates go up and the lights have stopped flashing

Interstate traffic that is traveling slower than the normal speed should use which lane?

Right Lane

When using your high-beams, you should dim your headlights within \_____ feet of oncoming traffic

500 feet

If you are driving at a maximum speed of 20 mph, you are most likely driving:

in a school zone

when turning left from a one-way street to a two-way treet, begin your turn in....

the left lane

Parking is not permitted within \_____ feet of an intersection

20

Diamond-shaped signs are used to:

warn drivers of hazards

Which of the following does NOT affect blood alcohol concentration?

Time of day when the alcohol is consumed

Rotary moves in a

counter-clockwise direction

You are approaching an intersection. If a vehicle reaches the intersection to your right at the same time, who is right-of-way yielded to?

Other vehicle (the person on the right gets right of way)

If your brakes fail, what is an alternative way to stop your car?

Apply your parking break and shift into a lower gear

Passing on both sides of a highway is not allowed when:

Both sides have solid yellow line markings

If you approach a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane/white cane tipped with red, you must:

stop

Sign: Go only Straight

White with black arrow pointing straight ahead, and black word "Only" Underneath that (screenshot on desktop)

when entering and exiting a roundabout, you must always...

keep Right

If you arrive at an unattended accident scene:

Park your car off the road and turn on your emergency flashers

The dancer areas around trucks and busses where crashes are more likely to occur are called

blind spots

When you come to an intersection and try to make a move, you must follow the \_____ before you pull out.

Left, Right, Left rule (Look first to the left because vehicles coming from the left are closer to you. Look to the right. Take one more look to the left before you pull out)

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

neck injuries if you are hit from behind

For interstate driving, slow moving vehicles must travel \_____, except when passing

In the right-hand lane

ON a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use \_____ for passing.

The middle and left lanes

Sign: Traffic island or divider ahead

Black and white. White with black arrow going straight then curve around black half oblong shape (screenshot on desktop)

When you see a triangle-shaped road sign while driving, you must:

Reduce your speed and yield

Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to

turn around on a narrow street

when you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass if....

the solid yellow line is on your side

If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time you do, you should....

yield to the bicycle

When turning always start in the lane \_____ to where you want to go

closest

In a 2 lane road, its safest to drive your vehicle in the \_____ of the lane

center

It is against the law to make a LEFT turn on a RED light except...

from one one-way street to another

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by....

braking to hard at a high speed

If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, you should...

get out of the way

Sign: Riders must keep rightt to the divider

Yellow diamond with black arrows (2 arrows) pointing around 1/2 oblond shape (screenshot on desktop)

A pedestrian using a white or white cane tipped with red is usually .....

a blind person

Car drivers should never move into the same lane with a motorcycle side by side, even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because:

motorcycles need a full lane width

If you turn from a high speed, 2 lane roadway, you must \_____ if you have traffic following you

try not to slow down to early