Traffic Regulations and Defensive Driving

Questions and Answers

How many seconds (following distance) should be between you and the next car on the highway?

How many seconds (following distance) should be between you and the next car in the city?

How far in advance must signals be used when changing lanes and/or exiting a highway?

500 ft

What is the conviction duration for driving during night restriction - 1st offense?

60 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the conviction duration for driving during night restriction - 2nd offense?

180 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the conviction duration for driving during night restriction - subsequent offense(s)?

1 year Signup and view all the answers

What is the conviction duration for speeding - 1st offense?

90 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the conviction duration for speeding - 2nd offense/subsequent?

1 year Signup and view all the answers

What is the conviction duration for mobile device use - 1st offense?

60 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the conviction duration for mobile device use - 2nd offense?

180 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the conviction duration for mobile device use - subsequent offense(s)?

1 year Signup and view all the answers

What does SIPDE stand for?

Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute Signup and view all the answers

What are the five principles of the Smith System?

Aim high in steering, Keep your eyes moving, Get the big picture, Make sure others see you, Leave yourself an 'out' Signup and view all the answers

What's the fine for not wearing a seatbelt?

$25 Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a regulatory sign.

NO RIGHT TURN Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a guide sign.

INTERSTATE 95 Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a warning sign.

SLIPPERY WHEN WET Signup and view all the answers

What does flashing red mean?

Come to a complete stop Signup and view all the answers

What does flashing yellow mean?

Slow down and proceed with caution Signup and view all the answers

What does a green arrow on the left indicate?

Protected left turn Signup and view all the answers

What is the fine for handicap violations (written on ground in yellow)?

$300 Signup and view all the answers

What does HOV stand for?

High Occupancy Vehicle lane Signup and view all the answers

What does the temperature light or gauge indicate?

If your engine temperature is too high Signup and view all the answers

What does ABS stand for?

Anti-Lock Braking System Signup and view all the answers

How far before the turn should you signal for it to be considered safe?

100 ft Signup and view all the answers

What should you always check?

Blind spots Signup and view all the answers

At what positions should steering wheel hand controls be?

10 and 2, 9 and 3 Signup and view all the answers

A car or light truck traveling at 60 mph will take how far to come to a complete stop?

300 ft Signup and view all the answers

If you are parked downhill with a curb, where should your wheels be turned?

Right Signup and view all the answers

If you are parked downhill without a curb, where should your wheels be turned?

Right Signup and view all the answers

If you are parked uphill without a curb, where should your wheels be turned?

Right Signup and view all the answers

If you are parked uphill with a curb, where should your wheels be turned?

Left Signup and view all the answers

What does UCLA stand for?

Uphill Curb Left Always Signup and view all the answers

What is the violation of the school bus law?

License suspension and $250 fine Signup and view all the answers

When would you have the right of way taking a left turn?

When you have a green arrow Signup and view all the answers

What does a green arrow mean?

Protected left turn Signup and view all the answers

What does PSI stand for?

Pounds per Square Inch Signup and view all the answers

What does the tire pressure warning light indicate?

Indicates low tire pressure Signup and view all the answers

What are Civil/Moving Violations?

Speeding, running a red light, going through a stop sign, improper lane change Signup and view all the answers

What are Criminal/Moving Violations?

Hit & run, drag racing, DUI (driving under influence), transporting alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident with injuries Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you get a 2nd conviction of DUI in MA?

Minimum 30 day jail sentence regardless of age Signup and view all the answers

What is the MA maximum speed limit in a school zone?

20 Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal minimum speed on the Mass Pike?

40 Signup and view all the answers

How much is the fine for driving 73 in a 60 mph zone?

$130 Signup and view all the answers

Where should your car registration be stored?

In an easily accessible place Signup and view all the answers

You never have the right of way when taking a left turn.

False Signup and view all the answers

A flashing yellow light means yield.

False Signup and view all the answers

When parking on the side of the road, you should be no more than __________ ft from the curb.

1 Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a road work sign.

Humans ahead Signup and view all the answers

What sign and what type indicates a school zone?

school zone, warning Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed law in parking lots?

10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed law in school zones?

20 Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed law in thickly settled areas?

30 Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed law outside thickly settled areas?

40 Signup and view all the answers

What does red mean?

STOP Signup and view all the answers

What does yellow mean?

Caution Signup and view all the answers

What does green mean?

GO, proceed if the way is clear Signup and view all the answers

What is the middle of lane?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the left of lane?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the right of lane?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is an odometer?

Measures the distance traveled by a vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is fuel in the context of driving?

Energy source for a vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What does oil pressure indicate?

The engine's oil circulation effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

What does the temperature gauge measure?

The engine's temperature Signup and view all the answers

A junior operator is considered intoxicated at what BAC level?

0.02 BAC level Signup and view all the answers

An operator over 21 is considered intoxicated at what BAC level?

0.08 BAC level Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Following Distance

Maintain a 4-second following distance on highways.
Maintain a 2-second following distance in urban areas.

Signaling and Lane Changes

Signals must be used 500 feet before changing lanes or exiting a highway.

Convictions and Penalties

1st offense for night driving restriction: 60 days suspension.
2nd offense for night driving restriction: 180 days suspension.
Subsequent offenses for night driving restriction result in 1-year suspension.
1st speeding offense results in 90 days suspension; subsequent offenses incur 1-year suspension.
Mobile device use penalties: 60 days for 1st offense, 180 days for 2nd, and 1 year for subsequent offenses.

Defensive Driving Concepts

SIPDE acronym stands for: Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
The Smith System focuses on safe driving principles such as aiming high in steering and ensuring visibility.

Traffic Regulations

Seatbelt violation incurs a $25 fine.
Regulatory sign example: NO RIGHT TURN.
Guide sign example: INTERSTATE 95.
Warning sign example: SLIPPERY WHEN WET.

Traffic Signals

A flashing red light means to come to a complete stop.
A flashing yellow light means to slow down and proceed with caution.
A green arrow indicates a protected left turn.

Parking Guidelines

Park downhill with a curb: turn wheels right.
Park uphill without a curb: turn wheels right.
Park uphill with a curb: turn wheels left.
UCLA stands for "Uphill Curb Left Always."

Traffic Fines and Violations

Handicap parking violation incurs a $300 fine.
Violation of school bus laws leads to a license suspension and $250 fine.

Right of Way

You have the right of way on a left turn when you have a green arrow.

Speed Limits

Maximum speed limit in a school zone: 20 mph.
Minimum speed on the Mass Pike: 40 mph.

Fines for Speeding

Driving 73 mph in a 60 mph zone incurs a $130 fine.

Parking Regulations

When parking parallel to the curb, no more than 1 foot from the curb.

Speed Limits in Various Zones

Parking lot speed limit: 10 mph.
School zone speed limit: 20 mph.
Thickly settled area speed limit: 30 mph.
Outside thickly settled area speed limit: 40 mph.

Traffic Light Colors

Red means STOP.
Yellow means CAUTION.
Green means GO, proceed if the way is clear.

Lane Positioning

Middle of lane is position 1.
Left of lane is position 3.
Right of lane is position 2.

Intoxication Levels

Junior operators are considered intoxicated at a 0.02 BAC level.
Those over 21 are considered intoxicated at a 0.08 BAC level.

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Test your knowledge on essential traffic regulations and defensive driving techniques. This quiz covers following distances, signaling for lane changes, penalties for offenses, and defensive driving concepts like SIPDE and the Smith System. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road.