LEARNERS PERMIT

Drivers under the age of 21 are ______ to be involved in an alcohol related crash than drivers aged 21 years or more.

Twice as likely

You should not ____ when driving on a highway

weave in and out of traffic

Do inhalants such as glue or solvents have a negative impact on the ability to drive?

Inhalants pose serious health hazards as well as impairing your ability to drive safely

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is affected by

the speed you are driving

What gets alcohol out of your system?

giving your body time to process the alcohol

When can a motor vehicle be on a side walk?

Never

A conviction of using a false or altered license will result in a license suspension of_______

365 Days

Does a drug possession conviction from another state affect your Massachusetts drivers license?

Yes

What is a Junior Operators License (JOL)?

A license that restricts you from driving from the hours of 12:30am-5:00am unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

When must you yield to a pedestrian in the roadway?

Only when at a cross-walk

JOL drivers with permits must gave a clean driving record for at least ___ before scheduling a driving exam

6 months

A pedestrian using a white cane indicates that the person is _______

vision impaired

In Massachusetts, cell phone use is allowed when.....

the cell phone is in hands-free mode

A steady green light in a traffic signal means ________

Go, but only after yielding to other vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians in the road

leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage has a license revocation period of________

60 days- 1 year

If an emergency vehicle is approaching from any direction you should.....

Pull as close to the right side of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed

if you do not respond to a traffic citation within the required time, then....

you will be charged late fees and your license could be suspended

What are the consequences for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

Depends on the penalties served by the judge

A JOL cited for drag racing for the first time will face a reinstatement fee of _____

$500

True or false: Crashes are the leading cause of death among children and young adults

True

if you owe a fee for a parking violation, when you can renew your license

Only after paying the violation fees

a flashing traffic red light is treated the same as a _______

stop sign

First speeding offense for a JOL driver with a permit requires ________.

A 90 day suspension of the permit, retaking and passing the License Knowledge Exam, and a $100 reinstatement fee.

In Massachusetts, persons aged between 16.5 and 18 are eligible for _____.

A restricted drivers license

What sign is octagonal in shape?

Stop sign

What is the blood alcohol content (BAC) legal limit for a driver under the age of twenty-one?

0.02

When does the law allow a GPS device to be held in your hand while operating a motor vehicle?

never

True or False: Your driving can be greatly impaired by consuming or using small amounts of alcohol or drugs.

True

What does it mean if you have a corrective lens restriction on your license?

You must wear corrective lens while driving

What is the penalty for a driver not wearing a safety belt in Massachusetts?

$25

True or False: Safety belts keep you from being thrown outside the vehicle.

true

True or False: Wearing a safety belt will trap you inside if in a crash.

false

When making a left turn, which lane should you turn from?

From the lane furthest to the left.

Left-hand turns while stopped at a Red light are allowed when _____.

Only if turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

What should you do while driving on a highway?

Use your rearview mirror and directional signals when changing lanes.

Second offense of the Commonwealth's Distracted Driving Law has a penalty of ______.

A $250 fine and completion of an authorized distracted driving class.

Who is required to wear safety belts or child passenger restraints while driving in Massachusetts?

Every occupant of a private passenger vehicle.

What do you do if another driver is tailgating you?

Reduce your speed and allow the other driver to pass.

What do you do if your directional signals or brake lights stop working?

You need to have them repaired as soon as possible and use hand signals when turning, slowing down or stopping.

Texting and Driving is ______.

illegal