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Massachusetts permit practice
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Driving Skills
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02/19/2013

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Term
In normal conditions, how far the high beam headlights and low beam headlights would allow you to see ahead?
Definition
350 feet and 100 feet respectively
Term
If you miss your exit, do not stop and never back up on the highway, instead
Definition
take the next exit
Term
When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver’s _________ on the right, left, front, and behind.
Definition
no zones and blind spots
Term
When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you are suggested to follow
Definition
a three piont turn
Term
A white diamond symbol on the lane indicates that
Definition
the lane reserved for busses and high occupancy vehicles only
Term
If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must
Definition
yeild to the right of way to other traffic
Term
A rotary is an intersection of roads that contain
Definition
a central island
Term

This rounded arrow marks

convey that[image]

Definition
there's a circular intersection ahead
Term
What is the posted speed limit on highways in ideal driving conditions?
Definition
between 55 to 65mph
Term
When you get a flat tire or tire blows out while driving, you should
Definition
hold grip on steering wheel tightly
Term

What does this sign mean?[image]

Definition
crew at work
Term
What do these double arrow marks mean?[image]
Definition
traffic may flow on both sides
Term
The new move-over law requires that if you are approaching a stationary emergency vehicle on a multilane road, you must
Definition
leave an open lane between your vehicle and the emergency vehicle and proceed with caution
Term

What does this sign indicate?

[image]

Definition
an advanced warning sign for railroad crossing
Term
National safety council and insurance institute for highway safety show that a fully loaded tractor trailer may take_________ compared to a passenger vehicle.
Definition
double the distance to stop
Term
If you are approaching a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing and a stop sign extended, the law requires you
Definition
stop your vehicle until the warning lights stop flashing
Term
If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _________ and allow the other driver to pass safely.
Definition
slow down and stay to the right
Term
When driving at nights, you must use your headlights
Definition
one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise.
Term
If your vehicle is stuck on railroad tracks and you know a train is approaching, you must
Definition
get yourself and any other passangers out of your vehicle and move as far the tracks
Term
On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use_________ for passing.
Definition
the middle and left lanes
Term
After the suspension period for a second conviction of drag racing, a driver who holds a Junior Operator permit will be required to pay a reinstatement fee of _____ before he or she regains his or her license.
Definition
$1,000
Term
If a MA driver who holds a Junior Operator license is convicted of three or more violations of the license's passenger or nighttime restrictions, his or her license will be suspended for:
Definition
one year
Term
If a Junior Operator who holds only a permit is convicted of driving without a supervising passenger, his or her permit will be suspended for _____ days upon the first offence.
Definition
sixty days
Term
If a MA Junior Operator who has previous convictions is later convicted of drag racing, his or her license will be suspended for an additional:
Definition
three years
Term
If a Massachusetts driver has his or her license suspended after having his or her driving privileges suspended in another state, a reinstatement fee of _______ must be paid before he or she is allowed to drive in MA.
Definition
$100
Term
There are two ways a MA driver may be considered a Habitual Offender. The second is accumulating any combination of _____ or more major and minor moving traffic violations within a five year period.
Definition
12
Term
After a Massachusetts's driver who holds a Junior Operator's license is convicted of his or her first speeding offence, he or she will lose driving privileges for a period of ________.
Definition
90days
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