Massachusetts Permit Test

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 seatbelt?

$25

list the permit restrictions

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 JOL restrictions

1. Drivers between 16 1/2 - 18

2. Not valid from 12:30am - 5am

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 year

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

1st offense: $100

2nd offense: $250

3rd offense: $500

what is the number one 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 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-lock 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 no center line indicate?

residential area

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 permited

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?

broken yellow = traffic in opposite directions

broken 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?

4o 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 that 200 feet apart for at least a quarter mile

what is hydroplanning?

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

at what speed can hydroplanning occur?

any speed

what are the penalites 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 visable?

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 vechile stopped in front of you?

you can see the bottom of their rear tires

what does the S.I.P.D.E 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 cannot see it's 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 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 one year, $500

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

license suspension for 30 days

what does BAC stand for?

blood alcohol content

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

0.02

what is the legal b.a.c. 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 cannot drink while driving or have an open bottle of alcohol inside the car

when must you have you headlights on?

1/2 after sunset, 1/2 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?

1. put car in par

2. set emergency brake

3. 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 suspenstion period for operating a vehicle with a revoke license?

60 days - 1 year

what color(s) are regulatory signs?

black and white

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

500 feet