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which class is the license?
class d
how long is your license valid for?
5 years
what vehicles does a class D license allow you to operate?
passenger vehicles, vans, small trucks
what does this hand signal indicate
left turn
what does this hand signal indicate?
right turn
what does this hand signal indicate?
stop/slow down
what is the fine for not wearing a seatbelt?
$25
list the permit restrictions
Must have 21 year old passenger
Permit must be with you
Those with “restriction B” must wear glasses
Can’t drive from 12:30 am - 5 am
Permit must be near and legible
Permit only valid in MA
list JOL restrictions (Junior Operator’s License)
Drivers between 16 ½ - 18
Not valid from 12:30 an - 5 am
If under 18, what are the fines + suspensions for using an electronic device?
1st offense: $100 + 60 days
2nd offense: $250 + 180 days
3rd offense: $500 + 1 yr
If over 18, what are the fines for texting and driving?
1st offense: $100
2nd offense: $250
3rd offense: $500
what is the number 1 cause of auto accidents?
speeding
how long do you have after registration to get your car inspected?
7 days
how often must you get your car inspected?
once a year
name the different lights on your car
head lights, tail lights, brake lights, reverse lights, signals
what is the engine fluid indicated by a green stain?
anti-freeze
what is the engine fluid indicated by a blue stain?
washer fluid
what is the engine fluid indicated by a red stain?
transmission
what is the engine fluid indicated by an orange stain?
power/steering
what is the engine fluid indicated by a brown stain?
oil
what is the engine fluid indicated by a clear stain?
water
what should your psi in your tires be?
35-38 psi
what is the minimum depth of your tires?
1/16th of an inch
what is the legal amount of tint on windows?
35%
what is the function of the odometer?
keeps track of total miles vehicle has driven, determines value of car, oil change and maintenance, gas mileage
what does ABS stand for?
anti-locking braking system
what does a red traffic light tell you to do?
stop
what does a yellow traffic light tell you to do?
stop if safe to do so
what does a green traffic light tell you to do?
go
what does a red and yellow traffic light tell you to do?
stop (pedestrians)
when can you turn right on a red light?
when there is no “no turn on red sign”
when can you turn left on a red light?
going on a one way, to a one way
what are the basics for handling the vehicle?
steering, position, speed, prepare
what does a roadway with a single solid line indicate?
no passing zone
what does a roadway with a double solid line indicate?
no passing zone
what does a roadway with a single broken line indicate?
passing permitted
what does a roadway with a broken and solid line indicate?
passing allowed on side with broken line allowed
what is the difference between broken yellow and broken white lines?
broke yellow = traffic in opposite directions
broke white = traffic in same directions
what is the fundamental speed law?
you must drive according to conditions like pedestrians, weather, and traffic
what is the speed limit in a school zone?
20 mph
what is the speed limit in a thickly settled district?
30 mph
what is the speed limit just outside a thickly settled district?
40 mph
what is the speed limit on a divided highway?
50 mph
how is a “thickly settled district” defined?
area where buildings/houses are less than 200 feet apart for at least a quarter mile
what is hydroplaning?
a thin layer of water between your tires and the road surface
at what speed can hydroplaning occur?
any speed
what are the penalties for going through a stop light?
1st offense: $100
2nd offense: $150
who has the right of way at a four way stop sign?
person who arrived first or the person on the right
what is the legal distance for parking from a curb?
1 foot
what is the legal distance for parking from a trolley?
8 feet
what is the legal distance for parking from a fire hydrant?
10 feet
what is the legal distance for parking from an intersection?
20 feet
what is the legal distance for driving in reverse?
50 feet
what is the legal distance your license must be visible?
60 feet
what is the distance to signal before a turn?
100 feet
what is the distance when following an emergency vehicle?
300 feet
how far must you be able to see before passing?
400 feet
how far away from an oncoming car should you turn off your high-low beams?
500 feet
what are the points of the smith system?
aim high, get the big picture, know a way out, make sure others can see you, keep your eyes moving
how can you tell you are far enough from a vehicle stopped in front of you?
you can see the bottom of their rear tire
what does the SIPDE system stand for?
search, identify, predict, decide, execute
at 40 mph, approx what distance will it take to stop your vehicle in ideal conditions?
126 - 156 feet
what class license do you need to operate a large truck?
class a
how do you know if you are tailgating a truck?
you can’t see its rear view mirrors
how do you know if you are a safe distance away from a motorcycle?
4 second rule
what class license do you need to operate a motorcycle?
class m
what is the difference between a highway and freeway/express way?
highways can have a traffic lights
if you get a first speeding ticket under 18, what is the result?
license suspension for 90 days, $500 fine
if you get a second speeding ticket under 18, what is the result?
license suspension for 1 yr, $500
if you are over 18 and get 3 speeding tickets, what is the result?
license suspension for 30 days
what does the BAC stand for?
blood alcohol content
what is the legal BAC for under 21 year olds?
0.02
what is the legal BAC for over 21 years old?
0.08
what does the implied consent law state?
you will drive safely, sober, and take the breathalyzer
what does the open container law state?
you can’t drink while driving or have an open bottle of alcohol inside the car
when must you have your headlights on?
½ hr after sunset, ½ hr before sunrise
what determines safe following distance from a car?
2 second rule or 1 car length for every 10 mph
what are the steps to parking on a hill?
put car in park
set emergency brake
turn wheels
when parking uphill with a curb, which way do you turn the tires?
left (UCLA)
when parking uphill without a curb, which way do you turn the tires?
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?
right
what is the suspension period for operating a vehicle with a revoke license?
60 days - 1 year
what color(s) are warning signs?
yellow
what color(s) are guide + direction signs?
blue and green
what color(s) are roadwork/construction signs?
orange
what color(s) are historical/recreational signs?
brown
about how far do your high and low beams allow you to see ahead?
high = 350 feet
low = 100 feet
if you’re traveling on highway, how many feet before the exit must you signal?
500 feet
what does a roadway with no center line indicate?
residential area
what color(s) are regulatory signs?
black and white