Massachusetts Permit Test

no passing zone

what does a roadway with a single solid line indicate?

passing permited

what does a roadway with a single broken line indicate?

1 foot

what is the legal distance for parking from a curb?

10 feet

what is the legal distance for parking from a fire hydrant?

50 feet

what is the legal distance for driving in reverse?

60 feet

what is the legal distance your license must be visable?

500 feet

how far away from an oncoming car should you turn off your high-low beams?

search, identify, predict, decide, execute

what does the S.I.P.D.E system stand for?

126 - 156 feet

at 40 mph, approx what distance will it take to stop your vehicle in ideal conditions?

highways can have traffic lights

what is the difference between a highway and freeway/express way?

license suspension for 30 days

if you are over 18 and get 3 speeding tickets, what is the result?

right

when parking uphill without a curb, which way do you turn the tires?

orange

what color(s) are roadwork/construction signs?

passenger vehicles, vans, small trucks

what vehicles does a class D license allow you to operate?

left turn

what does this hand signal indicate?

1. Drivers between 16 1/2 - 18
2. Not valid from 12:30am - 5am

list JOL restrictions

1st offense: $100 + 60 days
2nd offense: $250 + 180 days
3rd offense: $500 + 1 year

If under 18, what are the fines + suspensions for using an electronic device?

1st offense: $100
2nd offense: $250
3rd offense: $500

If over 18, what are the fines for texting and driving?

anti-freeze

what is the engine fluid indicated by a green stain?

washer fluid

what is the engine fluid indicated by a blue stain?

transmission

what is the engine fluid indicated by a red stain?

power-steering

what is the engine fluid indicated by an orange stain?

oil

what is the engine fluid indicated by a brown stain?

35 - 38 psi

what should your psi in your tires be?

35%

what is the legal amount of tint on windows?

anti-lock braking system

what does ABS stand for?

stop (pedestrians)

what does a red and yellow traffic light tell you to do?

when there is no "no turn on red sign"

when can you turn right on a red light?

going on a one way, to a one way

when can you turn left on a red light?

broken yellow = traffic in opposite directions
broken white = traffic in same directions

what is the difference between broken yellow and broken white lines?

you must drive according to conditions like pedestrians, weather, and traffic

what is the fundamental speed law?

50 mph

what is the speed limit on a divided highway?

area where buildings/houses are less that 200 feet apart for at least a quarter mile

how is a "thickly settled district" defined?

person who arrived first or the person on the right

who has the right of way at a four way stop sign?

400 feet

how far must you be able to see before passing?

aim high, get the big picture, know a way out, make sure others can see you, keep your eyes moving

what are the points of the smith system?

class a

what class license do you need to operate a large truck?

4 second rule

how do you know if you are a safe distance away from a motorcycle?

class m

what class license do you need to operate a motorcycle?

blood alcohol content

what does BAC stand for?

0.02

what is the legal b.a.c. for under 21 years old?

you cannot drink while driving or have an open bottle of alcohol inside the car

what does the open container law state?

1/2 after sunset, 1/2 before sunrise

when must you have you headlights on?

left (UCLA)

when parking uphill with a curb, which way do you turn the tires?

60 days - 1 year

what is the suspenstion period for operating a vehicle with a revoke license?

black and white

what color(s) are regulatory signs?

blue and green

what color(s) are guide + direction signs?

class d

which class is the license?

5 years

how long is your license valid for?

right turn

what does this hand signal indicate?

stop/slow down

what does this hand signal indicate?

$25

what is the fine for not wearing seatbelt?

1. Must have 21 year old passenger
2. Permit must be with you
3. Those with "restriction B" must wear glasses
4. Can't drive from 12:30am - 5am
5. Permit must be neat & legible
6. Permit only valid in MA

list the permit restrictions

speeding

what is the number one cause of auto accidents?

7 days

how long do you have after registration to get your car inspected?

once a year

how often must you get your car inspected?

head lights, tail lights, brake lights, reverse lights, signals

name the different lights on your car

water

what is the engine fluid indicated by a clear stain?

1/16th an inch

what is the minimum depth of your tires?

keeps track of total miles vehicle has driven, determines value of car, oil change and maintenance, gas mileage

what is the function of the odometer?

stop

what does a red traffic light tell you to do?

stop if safe to do so

what does a yellow traffic light tell you to do?

go

what does a green traffic light tell you to do?

steering, position, speed, prepare

what are the basics for handling the vehicle?

residential area

what does a roadway with no center line indicate?

1st offense: $100
2nd offense: $150

what are the penalites for going through a stop light?

20 feet

what is the legal distance for parking from an intersection?

300 feet

what is the distance when following an emergency vehicle?

0.08

what is the legal b.a.c. for over 21 years old?

no passing zone

what does a roadway with a double solid line indicate?

passing allowed on side with broken line allowed

what does a roadway with a broken and solid line indicate?

20 mph

what is the speed limit in a school zone?

30 mph

what is the speed limit in a thickly settled district?

4o mph

what is the speed limit just outside a thickly settled district?

a thin layer of water between your tires and the road surface

what is hydroplanning?

any speed

at what speed can hydroplanning occur?

8 feet

what is the legal distance for parking from a trolley?

100 feet

what is the distance to signal before a turn?

you can see the bottom of their rear tires

how can you tell you are far enough from a vechile stopped in front of you?

you cannot see it's rear view mirrors

how do you know if you are tailgating a truck?

license suspension for 90 days, $500 fine

if you get a first speeding ticket under 18, what is the result?

license suspension for one year, $500

if you get a second speeding ticket under 18, what is the result?

you will drive safely, sober, and take the breathalyzer

what does the implied consent law state?

2 second rule or 1 car length for every 10 mph

what determines safe following distance from a car?

1. put car in par
2. set emergency brake
3. turn wheels

what are the steps to parking on a hill?

right

when parking downhill with a curb, which way do you turn the tires?

right

when parking downhill without a curb, which way do you turn the tires?

yellow

what color(s) are warning signs?

brown

what color(s) are historical/recreational signs?

high = 350 feet
low = 100 feet

about how far do your high and low beams allow you to see ahead?

500 feet

if you are traveling on highway, how many feet before exit must you signal?