Questions and Answers
How many seconds (following distance) should be between you and the next car on the highway?
4
How many seconds (following distance) should be between you and the next car in the city?
2
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?
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What is the conviction duration for driving during night restriction - 2nd offense?
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What is the conviction duration for driving during night restriction - subsequent offense(s)?
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What is the conviction duration for speeding - 1st offense?
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What is the conviction duration for speeding - 2nd offense/subsequent?
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What is the conviction duration for mobile device use - 1st offense?
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What is the conviction duration for mobile device use - 2nd offense?
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What is the conviction duration for mobile device use - subsequent offense(s)?
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What does SIPDE stand for?
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What are the five principles of the Smith System?
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What's the fine for not wearing a seatbelt?
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Give an example of a regulatory sign.
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Give an example of a guide sign.
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Give an example of a warning sign.
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What does flashing red mean?
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What does flashing yellow mean?
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What does a green arrow on the left indicate?
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What is the fine for handicap violations (written on ground in yellow)?
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What does HOV stand for?
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What does the temperature light or gauge indicate?
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What does ABS stand for?
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How far before the turn should you signal for it to be considered safe?
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What should you always check?
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At what positions should steering wheel hand controls be?
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A car or light truck traveling at 60 mph will take how far to come to a complete stop?
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If you are parked downhill with a curb, where should your wheels be turned?
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If you are parked downhill without a curb, where should your wheels be turned?
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If you are parked uphill without a curb, where should your wheels be turned?
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If you are parked uphill with a curb, where should your wheels be turned?
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What does UCLA stand for?
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What is the violation of the school bus law?
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When would you have the right of way taking a left turn?
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What does a green arrow mean?
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What does PSI stand for?
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What does the tire pressure warning light indicate?
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What are Civil/Moving Violations?
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What are Criminal/Moving Violations?
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What happens if you get a 2nd conviction of DUI in MA?
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What is the MA maximum speed limit in a school zone?
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What is the legal minimum speed on the Mass Pike?
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How much is the fine for driving 73 in a 60 mph zone?
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Where should your car registration be stored?
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You never have the right of way when taking a left turn.
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A flashing yellow light means yield.
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When parking on the side of the road, you should be no more than __________ ft from the curb.
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Give an example of a road work sign.
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What sign and what type indicates a school zone?
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What is the speed law in parking lots?
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What is the speed law in school zones?
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What is the speed law in thickly settled areas?
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What is the speed law outside thickly settled areas?
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What does red mean?
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What does yellow mean?
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What does green mean?
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What is the middle of lane?
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What is the left of lane?
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What is the right of lane?
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What is an odometer?
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What is fuel in the context of driving?
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What does oil pressure indicate?
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What does the temperature gauge measure?
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A junior operator is considered intoxicated at what BAC level?
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An operator over 21 is considered intoxicated at what BAC level?
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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.