Term
| What must your vision be to get a permit or license? |
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Definition
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Term
| When will your license expire? |
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Definition
| The 5th birthday after you get your license. |
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Term
| What hours must a Junior Operator not drive? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the minimum fee for speeding? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the fee for driving more than 10 miles over the speed limit? |
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Definition
| The original $100 plus $10 for every mile over. |
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Term
| Three speeding tickets in 12 months |
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Definition
| 30 days or 90 for a Junior Operator |
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Term
| Three types of events that cause loss of license |
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Definition
| Civil motor vehicle infractions, criminal violations, accidents where you are greater than 50% at fault |
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Term
| What can prevent you from renewing your license? |
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Definition
| Unpaid parking violations, Unpaid excise tax, Outstanding court warrants, Outstanding fast lane violations, unfulfilled child support obligations |
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Term
| What are civil violations? |
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Definition
| Non-criminal and can be settled by paying a fine (i.e. speeding, not obeying traffic signals) |
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Term
| Are parking violations CMVIs? |
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Definition
| No, they are handled by the city or town that issued the citation. |
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Term
| What is the $50 surcharge for speeding? |
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Definition
| It is included in your speeding violation and it is applied to the head injury treatment services trust fund. |
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Term
| Subsequent offenses after the first three: |
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Definition
| 1 year license suspension |
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Term
| What are criminal violations |
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Definition
| A violations that results in arrest, vehicle may be towed, license may be taken away, and you might go to jail (i.e. driving with a suspended license, Operating under the influence, and leaving the scene of an accident) |
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Term
| What are some reasons you may be charged for a criminal violation? |
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Definition
| Not responding truthfully to a police officer who asks you to provide your name and address, the owner's name and address, your driver's license, vehicle registration, or sign your name. |
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Term
| Do out-of-state violations count? |
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Definition
| MA shares driving records with other states and all out-of-state violations or suspensions apply in MA. |
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Term
| What are at-fault accidents? |
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Definition
| Accident where you are more than 50% at fault according to one of the 19 standards of fault or your insurance company paid a claim of more than $500 for collision, property damage, bodily injury |
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Term
| What is a surchergeable event? |
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Definition
| Motor vehicle violations or at-fault violations count towards your license suspension. |
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Term
| What is the first drag racing citation for a Junior Operator? |
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Definition
| 1 year for 1st offense, 3 years for subsequent offenses. |
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Term
| Penalty for 5 surchargable events in 3 years |
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Definition
| Driver attitudinal retraining course |
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Term
| Penalty for 7 surchargeable events in 3 years |
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Definition
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Term
| What is additional consequence of surchargeable events? |
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Definition
| Insurance rates will increase |
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Term
| What does the driver attitudinal retraining course do? |
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Definition
| It does not teach driving skills; helps drivers learn to change their driving behavior |
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Term
| Mandatory license suspension: 3 speeding violations |
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Definition
| 30 days suspension, $100 to reinstate |
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Term
| Mandatory license suspension: 5 surchargeable events |
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Definition
| Any combination of moving violations and surchargeable accidents; complete driver attitudinal retraining in 90 days or loss of license indefinitely until you complete the course; $100 to reinstate. |
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Term
| Mandatory License Suspension: 7 Surchargeable events |
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Definition
| 60 days suspension; $100 to reinstate |
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Term
| Mandatory License Suspension: Habitual Traffic Offender |
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Definition
| Three major moving violations or any combination of twelve major and minor moving violations in a 5-year period; 4 years suspension; $500 to reinstate |
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Term
| Mandatory License Suspension: Out-of-state suspension |
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Definition
| Suspension lasts until out-of-state suspension is resolved; $100 to reinstate |
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Term
| Reasons for License Suspension |
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Definition
| Immediate threat to public safety; improper operation; fake ID |
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Term
| Other reasons for license suspension |
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Definition
| Child support; outstanding arrest warrant; fail to register as a sex offender; convicted of a drug offense |
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Term
| Mandatory Permit Suspension: Driving without a licensed driver |
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Definition
1: 60 days
2: 180 days
3+: 1 year
Reinstatement requires re-taking the knowledge exam and second offense requires driver attitudinal retraining course, $100 fee |
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Term
| Mandatory Permit Suspension: Driving During the Night Restriction |
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Definition
1: 60 days
2: 180 days
3+: 1 year
Reinstatement requires re-taking the knowledge exam and second offense requires driver attitudinal retraining course, $100 fee |
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Term
| Mandatory Permit Suspension: Speeding |
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Definition
1: 90 days
2+: 1 year
New knowledge test and $100 to reinstate. |
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Term
| Mandatory Permit Suspension: Drag Racing |
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Definition
1: 1 year
2+: 3 years
All offenses require driver attitudinal retraining course, new knowledge test, state courts against road rage course; $500 1st offense, $1000 2nd + offense |
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Term
| Mandatory Permit/JOL Suspension: Additional penalties |
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Definition
OUI, Operating to endanger, leaving scene of an accident, drinking from an open alcohol container, OUI with serious bodily injury, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, reckless/negligent operation; loaning/allowing another to use your license or permit, motor vehicle homicide
180 day suspension in addition to other suspension 1st offense
1 year second + offense |
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Term
| Mandatory JOL Suspension: Passenger or Night Restriction |
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Definition
1: 60 days
2: 180 days
3+: 1 year
Second + require driver attitudinal retraining, 3rd + require new knowledge and road exam, $100 fee |
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Term
| Mandatory JOL Suspension: Speeding |
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Definition
1: 90 days
2+: 1 year
Driver attitudinal retraining, new knowledge test, new road test, SCARR course, $500 to reinstate |
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Term
| Mandatory JOL Suspension: Drag Racing |
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Definition
1: 1 year
2+: 3 years
Driver attitudinal retraining course, new knowledge test, new road test, SCARR course, $500 1st offense, $1000 second + offense |
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Term
| Mandatory JOL Suspension: Driving negligently/recklessly/operating to endanger |
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Definition
1: 180 days
2+: 1 year
Within a 3 year period
Second + offenses require new knowledge test and new road test, $500 to reinstate |
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Term
| Criminal conviction: Operating MV with a suspended./revoked license |
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Definition
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Term
| Criminal coviction: Operating MV without owner's authority/larceny of MV |
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Definition
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Term
| Criminal Conviction: Leaving scene of accident with personal injury |
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Definition
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Term
| Criminal Conviction: Leaving scene of accident with property damage |
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Definition
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Term
| Criminal Conviction: Operating to Endanger |
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Definition
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Term
| Criminal Conviction: MV Homicide |
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Definition
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Term
| Criminal Conviction: Vehicular manslaughter |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
1: 1 year, $500
2: 2 years, $700
3: 8 years, $1200
4: 10 years, $1200
5: Life |
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Term
| Criminal Conviction: Any Drug Conviction |
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Definition
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Term
| Criminal Conviction: Defacing Property or Grafitti |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| What are the alcohol tests? |
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Definition
Field Sobriety test
Breathalyzer |
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Term
| Under 21 Alcohol Offenses |
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Definition
| Loss of license with a BAC of .02 |
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Term
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Definition
21+: 180 days, 3 years, 5 years, Life
18-21: 3 years+180 days, 3 years+180 days, 5 years+180 days, Life
-18: 3 years+1 year, 3 years + 1 year, 5 years + 1 year, Life |
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Term
| Buy, Posses, Transport Alcohol |
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Definition
Illegal under 21: 90 days-1 year
Buying alcohol: 180 days |
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Term
| Open Container of Alcohol |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Safety Belts, Mirror, Horn, Ignition Lock, Windshield Wipers, Exhaust Muffler, Foot Brake, Parking Brake, 2 Headlights, 2 rear lights, directional signals, 3 red stop lights, small white light for license plate |
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Term
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Definition
| Repair Immediately, Use Hand Signals |
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Term
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Definition
| Every Occupant must wear a safety belt age 12 and over, $25 fee for drivers and passengers over 16, additional $25 to driver for each passenger aged 12-15 |
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Term
| Exempt from Seat Belt Law |
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Definition
Cars built before 1966
Taxis, Buses, Trucks > 18,000 lbs.
Rural U.S. Postal Service
Physically unable to use a safety belt |
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Term
| Child Passenger Restraint Law |
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Definition
| Under 12 years old must use approved child restraint until at least 5 years old and over 40 lbs. Children between 5 and 12 greater than 40 lbs must use booster seat or safety belt, $25 fine |
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Term
| Types of Child Safety Seats |
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Definition
Infant Seat: to 20 lbs.
Toddler Seat: 20-40 lbs.
Booster Seat: 40-80 lbs. |
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Term
| Safest Place for Children to ride |
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Definition
| Back seat when possible in the middle infant seat must face the rear |
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Term
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Definition
| Protect from hitting windshield, dashboard, steering wheel, other hard surface, prevent being thrown out of vehicle, help driver stay seated and maintain control |
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Term
| Hitting Windshield at 30 mph |
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Definition
| Same as falling from 3rd story and hitting pavement |
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Term
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Definition
| Put children in back, use child safety seats, always use seat belt, put front seat as far back as you can |
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Term
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Definition
| No distracting objects that block the view of the road or get in the way of the pedals; cell phones okay if one hand is on the wheel; no headphones; TV only behind front seat, not visible to driver, no children under 12 in back of pickup. |
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Term
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Definition
| Maintain good vision around your vehicle, stay alert, maintain a safe distance, drive at the right speed, safety belts, dont drive if drinking, on medication, or tired, keep vehicle repaired, obey rules of the road |
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Term
| Health and Physical condition |
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Definition
| Don't drive when alcohol, drowsy medication, tired, upset, wear sunglasses on sunny days |
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Term
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Definition
| Check Brakes and Tires, Steering, Lights and Glass |
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Term
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Definition
Always keep space between vehicle
Two-second rule (more for weather and traffic)
Motorcycle extra space
No tailgating
Let tailgaters pass
Don't cut in front of heavy equipment or tractor trailers |
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Term
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Definition
20 mph: 59 ft.
40 mph: 156 ft.
60 mph: 292 ft. |
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Term
| Horn, Headlights, Emergency Signals |
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Definition
Horn: Warn pedestrians/drivers of trouble, avoid accidents
Headlights: 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, rain; snow; fog, to flash vehicle with no lights on
Emergency Lights: Vehicle breaks down or warn drivers that accident/emergency is ahead |
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Term
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Definition
| Don't drive when tired, Drive more slowly, more space between vehicles, Rear-view mirror to night position, don't stare at headlights |
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Term
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Definition
| Only in dark/remote areas where you can't see the road, turn off when you see another car |
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Term
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Definition
Wet roads make it harder to start, stop, turn
Increase space, Careful of wet leaves, Wipers and defogger must work, use directional signals, don't drive through puddles |
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Term
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Definition
| Reduce Speed, Don't Lock Brakes on Ice, Turn into direction of skid, increase space between vehicles, bridges freeze before the rest of the road, test brakes, wipers and defogger working, remove ice and snow from your vehicle |
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Term
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Definition
Check Mirrors and Blind Spots for Motorcycles
4 second distance
Don't share the lane
Allow motorcycle to clear intersection first |
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Term
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Definition
| Never travel faster than reasonable for current conditions and public safety, never drive faster than posted speed limit |
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Term
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Definition
20 mph school zone
30 mph thickly settled or business district
40 mph outside thickly settled or business district
50 mph on highway outside thickly settled or business district |
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Term
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Definition
Make sure in proper lane in advance
Yield to drivers already in highway
increas speed to match other vehicles
If exit missed DO NOT STOP/Back Up
Get off highway at next expt
Signal 500 feet before exit ramp
Slow to Exit Ramp speed |
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Term
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Definition
Make sure vehicle good condition
Stay right/use left only passing
Far Right Lane:Slow speed
Middle Lane: Faster Lane
Far left lane: Passing Lane
Drive in middle of lane
Use rear mirror, check blind spots, use signals when change lane (look, signal, move)
Don't drive in others' blind spots
Be alert for cars entering
Watch for breakdown cars/people
Don't weave in & out of traffic
Be aware of signs
Avoid Highway Hypnosis
Stop & Stretch every 2hrs/100 mi. |
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Term
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Definition
Actions at intersections control flow & safety of traffic
Illegal to block intersection with car
DO NOT enter intersection/crosswalk unless enough room to drive through |
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Term
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Definition
Plan for turn/no sudden turns
Signal at least 100 feet (500 ft highway)
Signal before braking
Reduce Speed
Check mirrors & blind spot
Fibe right of way if necessary
Complete turn carefully into correct lane |
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Term
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Definition
Turn from lane closest to destination
Right turn from far right lane
Left turn from lane closest to center
Once start through intersection, must follow through
DO NOT stop in mid turn and change direction
If you change mind complete turn and drive to next intersection to turn around |
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Term
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Definition
After complete stop at red light turn red AFTER giving right of way to pedestrians & other cars
Unless NO Turn on Red sign |
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Term
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Definition
Tight Left Turn that puts you in opposite direction
Unless NO Uturn sign, allowed to make Uturn as long as path is clear and safe
Only UTurn from lane closest to center line
Make sure enough room to complete turn
Do not Uturn at top of hill, near curve, or where cannot be seen from 500 feet away |
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Term
| Left Turn from Center Lane |
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Definition
Some roads have center lanes to make common left turns for cars driving in both directions
DO NOT travel in center turn lane |
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Term
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Definition
| Pedestrians: Yeld to pedestrians in crosswalk, Look for pedestrians in your path, pedestrians have ROW in sidewalk, driveway, or alley; yield to people crossing a street |
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Term
| Intersections not controlled by signs or signals |
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Definition
Yield ROW to any car already in intersection from right or approaching from right
Look for traffiec approaching from left
Make sure others yield to you before turning |
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Term
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Definition
Yield ROW to:
Others already stopped
Vehicle on immediate right that stopped at same time |
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Term
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Definition
Yield ROW to:
Any oncoming vehicle
Vehicle already in intersection
Pedestrians/Bicyclists crossing your path |
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Term
| Private Roads, Driveways, and Unpaved Roads |
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Definition
| Stop firs and give ROW to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles in road you are entering |
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Term
| ROW Thoroughways, intersections |
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Definition
| Yield ROW to traffic already on road |
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Term
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Definition
Traffic moves counter clockwise around rotary
YOU MUST yeld row to cars already in rotary and pedestrians
Use turn signal to exit
Enter rotary from right lane and exit onto right lane
For quarter turn, enter into right lane and stay there
For 3/4 turn enter from left lane, travel thru middle or inner, and exit into right
DO NOT stop on rotary
If miss your exit, go around again to exit |
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Term
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Definition
reduce speed to 25 mph
same rules as rotary |
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Term
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Definition
Drive on right side of road
Pass on left side
Pass pedestrian, bicyclist, car only when necessary and safe. DO NOT exceed speed limit, DO NOT use breakdown lane, shoulder or sidewalk |
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Term
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Definition
Use middle/left lanes to pass
broken yellow line allows temporary travel to pass, IF SAFE
1. Keep Safe Distance, check passing lane, see clearly at least 400 feet, check mirror and blind spot
2. Signal left, move into passing lane gradually
3. maintain speeed until safely past vehicle, then signal right
4. Make sure enough distance before moving back into lane Wait to see headlights in mirror
5. Return to right lane before any vehicle within 200 feet of you |
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Term
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Definition
Only in certain circumstances when road free of obstructin and wide for 2+ lanes of cars
*Vehicle in front about to make left turn
* Driving on a 1-way street
* Driving on road where traffic restricted to one direction (highway) |
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Term
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Definition
| Slow down, stay to right, allow other driver to pass. DO NOT speed up |
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Term
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Definition
Agressive drivers may cut people off, exceed speed, switch lanes no signal, tailgate, run lights, prevent passing
When near agressive driver:
Get out of their way, don't challenge them, avoid eye contact, ignore rude gestures, wear seat belt! |
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Term
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Definition
Flashing Red Lights _ YOU MUST stop and remain stopped until lights stop flashing of sign folds back
stop 20 feet behind bus |
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Term
| Trucks and Large Vehicles |
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Definition
Blind Spots: do not follow closely behind a large vehicles blind spots
Tailgaiting: If you cannot see a truck's rearview mirror you are tailgaing
Cutting in front: Leave twice as much distance to stop
Driving too slowly: Stay the speed limit
Passing on left: takes longer to pass large vehicle
Passing on Right: DO not pass on right unless necessary
Truck or bus approaching: Stay to right to avoid being sideswiped |
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Term
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Definition
| Illegal to cut through or disrupt vehicles in funeral procession |
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Term
| Animals & Horse Drawn Vehicles |
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Definition
Slow Down
Stop and allow to pass your path
Allow plenty of room for passing safely
Do not sound horn/make loud noise
If animal seem frightened, pull to side and stop
Proceed only when safe
Stop if rider or driver signals you to |
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Term
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Definition
Do no create traffic hazard whicle parking
Make sure leave 12foot unobstructed roadway for traffic to pass in either direction
Stop motor, set brake, lock ignition, remove key, lock door
When pulling away from curb, wait for vehicles in travel lane to pass, signal, and move slowly into traffic |
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Term
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Definition
No Curb: turn wheel in toward edge road
Uphill against curb: outward toward travel lane
Downhill against curb: inward toward curb |
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Term
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Definition
12 inches from curb
DO NOT PARK:
in zone posted NoParking, NOStanding, NOStopping
Bus/Taxi Stand
Zone ready for street cleaning
Posted Loading Zone
Within 20 FEET of intersection
In crosswalk, front of driveway, or handicap access ramp
Zone posted HP-DV
Within 10 feet fire hydrant/fire lane
sidewalk, curb, traffic island, median
during weather or road emergency
facing traffic
highway
rural roadway
no double parking
to make repairs to your vehicle |
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Term
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Definition
Illegal to
drive on a bet
drag race
litter
throw cigarettes
bypass muffler system |
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Term
| Health and Physical Conditions |
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Definition
Do not drive if drinking alcohol
Medication that cause drowsiness
Under the influence of drug
very tired
emotionally upset |
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Term
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Definition
| Check Tire Pressure; Brakes and Tires; steering; lights and glass; windshield wipers |
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Term
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Definition
If you see or hear, pull to the right and stop
Never stop at the middle of an intersection
do not get closer than 300 ft to emergency vehicles
Illegal to park within 800 ft of a fire or drive over a fire hose |
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Term
| Stopped by a Police Officer |
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Definition
| Pull to the right of the road, don't argue, turn on right turn signal, move to the right after checking mirrors, put car in park, stay in the vehicle unless instructed to get out, leave headlights on, roll down window, have license and registration ready, keep hands in sight, no sudden movements or reach under seats, stay in your vehicle except paperwork politely |
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Term
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Definition
| Ease off gas, shift into neutral, don't break, turn wheel in direction of skid, be prepared to steer left and right a few times to get your car in control |
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Term
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Definition
Grip steering wheel tightly and ease foot off gas pedal
Gently apply brake
Check for traffic
Steer back onto road |
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Term
| Flat Tire Blowout; Wheel Loss |
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Definition
Grip steering wheel tightly
Ease off gas
Gently Apply brake
Turn in direction of skid
Pull car off road when safe |
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Term
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Definition
Pump brake pedal several times rapidly (except ABS)
Downshift to lower gear, lowest if necessary
Apply parking brake gently but hold brake release in case your vehicle starts to skid
If you cannot slow, honk horn and flash lights |
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Term
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Definition
Neutral
Apply brakes to slow down
Use your foot to free the pedal
Reapply brakes if necessary
Keep eyes on road
Pull vehicle to side, stop when safe |
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Term
| Vehicle Approaching Head On in your lane |
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Definition
Slow down
Pull to right
Honk horn |
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Term
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Definition
Turn on Parking Lights, Emergency Lights or turn signal
Try switch a few times
Pull off road ASAP
Leave flashers on |
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Term
| Stalling on RR Tracks: Train Approaching |
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Definition
Get you and passengers out of vehicle and off tracks
Move far away
Try to signal train safely
Run from vehicle in direction the train is coming |
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Term
| Stalling on RR Tracks: Unsure |
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Definition
Listen for train
Try to start engine
Shift to neutral
Push vehicle off tracks if possible
Call police to report situation |
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Term
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Definition
Move car off pavement, to side of road
Do not park on hill or curve
Get all passengers safely out and off road
On highway, move vehicle as far from travel lane as possible, do not stand near travel lane or in breakdown lane
Turn on flashers and interior lights at night
Tie white cloth to antenna or door handle and raise hood
Place flares 200 ft in front and behind vehicle |
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Term
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Definition
Pull off road
Turn off ignition
Move away
Call fire dept.
Do not fight fire unless you have extinguisher |
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Term
| Vehicle Plunges into Water |
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Definition
Unfasten Safety Belt
Escape through window
Open Power Windows Quickly
Do not open door
If vehicle sinks before you get out, climb to rear seat, breath from air pocket, take deep breath, and escape through window |
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Term
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Definition
| NEVER leave the scene of an accident; illegal |
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Term
| Accident; Property Damage Only |
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Definition
Move off road if possible
Exchange name, address, license number, registration, insurance with all drivers
Must show your driver's license and registration
Try to locate the owner of a parked car to report accident or notify police
File accident report with RMV and police within 5 days
If injury of animal, notify police |
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Term
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Definition
Check if anyone is injured
Call police and request ambulance
Move vehicle off road
Exchange info
Accident report to RMV and police within 5 days
Notify insurance company |
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Term
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Definition
DO NOT move injured person unless absolutely necessary
Fully support person's head and spine if you must move
Check for breathing
Apply pressure directly to bleeding wound until help arrives
Cover injured person with blanket or coat to prevent shock |
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Term
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Definition
| YOU MUST report accident with any injury or > $1000 in damage to RMV and police within 5 days |
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