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True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Checking your blind spots while driving is optional as long as your mirrors are set correctly.
 

 2. 

It is illegal to wear a radio headset, headphones, or any other wired or wireless device that
restricts your attention to the environment while driving. If you are 18 or older, you can use
one earplug for use with a cell phone.
 

 3. 

A JOL license will be classified as a Class B license.
 

 4. 

You MUST stop at all stop signs UNLESS you determine that there are NO cars in the intersection.
 

 5. 

A JOL holder MAY NOT drive between the hours of 12:30 am and 5:00 am unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
 

 6. 

If you have a Junior Operator’s License, your first speeding offense will cause a 90-day license suspension and you must pay a $500 reinstatement fee.
 

 7. 

It is a good habit to set the parking brake (emergency brake / hand brake) whenever parking your vehicle, whether on a hill or not.
 

 8. 

At a four-way stop, vehicles must go in the order they stopped. The first to stop is the next to go. If in doubt, give the right-of-way to the driver on your right.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 9. 

“Lifetime Lookback” means
a.
The RMV only looks back at your driving record for 7 years.
b.
Only insurance companies look back at your driving record.
c.
The courts and the RMV look back at your driving record for your lifetime of driving.                                                                                                              
d.
The RMV does not look back at your driving record during your lifetime of driving.
 

 10. 

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a.
A railroad sign is always a circle. 
b.
Regulatory signs are always square. 
c.
School zone signs are pentagon-shaped.
d.
A trapezoid-shaped sign is used for No Passing zones.
 

 11. 

Which of the following statements about changing a flat tire is FALSE?
a.
Put the car in park with the emergency brake applied.
b.
Loosen the lug nuts before jacking up the car.
c.
Block the tire diagonally across from the flat tire.
d.
When the flat tire is raised off the ground, the spare tire will always fit without any further adjustments.                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                     
 

 12. 

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a.
If you determine that all is clear by looking in your mirrors, you can safely pull into traffic.
b.
A three-point turn is needed on a street that is not wide enough for a U-turn.
c.
Your hands should be placed near the top of the steering wheel.
d.
You should always use two hands on the wheel when backing up.
 

 13. 

When parking on a hill, set your parking brake and shift into park. You must turn your front wheels in the proper direction to stop the vehicle from rolling downhill if the brake fails.  On the road test, you will be asked to do a “hill operation.”  The examiner will tell you to demonstrate parking on a hill and will give you one of the 4 ways.  You turn the wheel all the way to the LEFT when parking
a.
Uphill with a curb (UCLA). 
b.
Downhill with a curb.
c.
Uphill without a curb.
d.
Downhill without a curb.
 

 14. 

Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a.
Stop before the sidewalk when entering a road from a driveway.
b.
You CANNOT back up from a driveway onto a numbered state highway like Rt. 123 (Belmont Street). 
c.
You may enter an intersection at a green light even if traffic is backed up through it and you can’t make it all the way across, as long as the light is green when you enter.
d.
It is a good habit to always use your emergency brake (parking brake/hand brake) when parking your car.
 

 15. 

What is the speed limit on campus (within the parking lot) at BHS?
a.
5 MPH
b.
10 MPH
c.
15 MPH
d.
20 MPH
 

 16. 

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a.
Motorcyclists always have the right of way over cars.
b.
School pupil transport vehicles (7D), like vans, station wagons, or family sedans, have flashing red lights and SCHOOL BUS signs on top. These vehicles are treated the same as conventional school buses and you must stop when drivers are letting students on and off.
c.
Large trucks, such as 18-wheelers, may generally use the far left lane on the highway.
d.
You cannot pass a BAT bus while it’s pulled over for passangers.
                                                                                                                   
 

 17. 

A solid yellow line located in the middle of a roadway means that
a.
All cars on either side of the line go in the same direction (one-way).
b.
All cars on either side of the line go in the same direction but ONLY during rush-hour
c.
The yellow line divides two-way traffic.
d.
That you may pass a vehicle in front of you.
 

 18. 

The BEST and most polite way to alert other vehicles and pedestrians that you are letting them go before or in front of you is to
a.
Quickly flash your high beams. 
b.
Do nothing and just wait for them to go.
c.
Roll down your window and wave and yell for them to go.
d.
Blow your horn until they go.
 

 19. 

When you encounter a flashing red light at an intersection, you must
a.
Stop
b.
Yield
c.
Expect a green light to glow within 60 seconds.
d.
Proceed without stopping ONLY if no traffic in sight.
 

 20. 

Which of the following is FALSE?
a.
You cannot be convicted of operating under the influence if you refuse a breathaylzer.
b.
You are operating above the legal limit if you have a BAC of 0.08 or higher. Massachusetts has a “zero-tolerance” law for drivers under 21. Any driver under 21 will face penalties for having a BAC of 0.02 or higher.
c.
A 12 ounce can of beer has the same alcohol content as a 5 glass of wine.
d.
If your BAC is above the legal limit OR if you refuse a breathalyzer or blood test, the police officer must take away your license. You will be given a notice of suspension, which is effective immediately
 

 21. 

Which of the following is TRUE?
a.
Your BAC is the amount of alcohol in your blood stream.
b.
Your BAC is affected by your tolerance to alcohol.
c.
Your BAC is affected by coffee.
d.
All of the above.
 

 22. 

The I in OUI or DUI stands for driving under the
a.
Instinct.
b.
Influence.
c.
Intuition.
d.
Institution.
 

 23. 

Which of the following is FALSE?
a.
Safe driving laws that apply to driving under the influence of alcohol also apply to marijuana.
b.
Even though marijuana has become legal in the state of Massachusetts, not even a person of legal age may smoke and drive.                                     
c.
Driving “stoned" is essentially the same  as driving “buzzed.”
d.
It is legal to transport marijuana inside the passenger compartment of a vehicle as long as the owner is 21 or older and no one is using it.
 

 24. 

Which of the following is FALSE?
a.
Compulsory insurance is NOT required for vehicles.
b.
A school bus must stop at all railroad crossings.
c.
Seat belts are required of all occupants in a motor vehicle.
d.
Ignition Interlock Devices can be installed for repeat drunk drivers.
 

 25. 

The fundamental speed law in Brockton means that the speed limit is ____ MPH unless otherwise posted.
a.
25
b.
30
c.
35
d.
40
 

 26. 

In Massachusetts, in order to get your license when you are under the age 18 (JOL), you must have your Learner’s Permit for at least  
a.
1 month.
b.
1 year.
c.
6 months.
d.
6 months or 40 hours driving experience with your parents; whichever comes first.
 

 27. 

Having a driver’s license is
a.
A right, NOT a privilege.
b.
Guaranteed under the state constitution.
c.
Guaranteed under federal law.
d.
A privilege, NOT a right.
 

 28. 

A standard driver’s license in Massachusetts is considered a ________ license.
a.
Class A
b.
Class B
c.
Class C
d.
Class D
 

 29. 

Of the following choices, which would be the MOST appropriate reason to sound your horn while driving?
a.
To sternly scold another driver when they’ve made a mistake. 
b.
To help warn those around you of a potential accident.
c.
To try to get a slow driver in front of you to move faster.
d.
To get other vehicles to move when in a traffic jam.
 

 30. 

The most common vehiclen driven with a Class A commercial driver’s license is a:
a.
Motorcycle
b.
A pick-up truck towing a boat trailer
c.
Tractor-trailer-truck combination
d.
A car and/or a bus
 

 31. 

In order to legally drive with a Learner’s Permit in the State of Massachusetts you MUST:
a.
Be accompanied by a licensed operator who occupies the passenger seat next to you and is at least 18 years old, holds a valid driver’s license from Massachusetts or another state, and has at least two years of driving experience.
b.
Be accompanied by a licensed operator who occupies the passenger seat next to you and is at least 21 years old, holds a valid driver’s license from Massachusetts or another state, and has at least one year of driving experience.
c.
Be accompanied by a licensed operator who occupies the passenger seat next to you and is at least 25 years old, holds a valid driver’s license from Massachusetts or another state, and has at least one year of driving experience.
d.
Be accompanied ONLY by a parent or guardian who knows how to drive, has been driving for at least 20 years, and has attended the Parent Class.
 

 32. 

Which of the following statements about turning “right on red” is FALSE?
a.
You MUST come to a complete stop first.
b.
You can LEGALLY roll slowly through the light without coming to a full stop as long as you yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other vehicles.
c.
You do NOT legally have to turn right on red.
d.
You must first give the right-of-way to pedestrians and other vehicles.
 

 33. 

Choose the BEST answer.  In addition to being taught to drive by professional Driver’s Ed instructors, another good reason to take Driver’s Ed is to:
a.
Save money on your car insurance.
b.
Save on all car washes for up to one year with proof of License.
c.
Get discounts on oil changes for the life of your car.
d.
There is no other good reason to take Driver’s Ed.
 

 34. 

In order to legally pass the driver in front of you:
a.
You may TEMPORARILY exceed the speed limit to “go around them.”
b.
You MUST use your hazard lights to warn oncoming traffic.
c.
You are expected to sound your horn to alert the driver that you are passing.
d.
You MUST stay within the speed limit when passing.
 

 35. 

The only traffic sign shaped as an octagon is a ___________ sign.
a.
YIELD
b.
CAUTION
c.
STOP
d.
SCHOOL ZONE
 

 36. 

The maximum speed limit on both Route 24 and Interstate 495 is
a.
50 MPH.
b.
55 MPH.
c.
65 MPH.
d.
70 MPH.
 

 37. 

The maximum speed limit on both Route 128 and Interstate 93 is
a.
50 MPH.
b.
55 MPH.
c.
65 MPH.
d.
70 MPH.
 

 38. 

Turn signals, hand signals, 4-way emergency flashers, and flashing your high beams are all examples of
a.
Various types of automobile lights.
b.
Red and/or yellow lights of a car.
c.
Ways to communicate with other drivers and pedestrians.
d.
Part of a car’s inspection once a year.
 

 39. 

You should always make sure your seat, steering wheel, and mirrors are properly adjusted
a.
When it’s convenient for you to do so.
b.
ONLY if you will be driving on the highway.
c.
ONLY if you will be driving during rush hour.
d.
Every time you drive.
 

 40. 

If you are involved in an accident, the first thing you should do is
a.
Exchange “papers.”
b.
Discuss who was at fault for the accident.
c.
Determine if there are any injuries to anyone involved and call 911 right away if necessary.
d.
Walk around the vehicles to assses damage.
 

 41. 

When making a RIGHT turn, your PRIMARY blind spot is
a.
To your LEFT.
b.
To your RIGHT.
c.
Directly BEHIND you.
d.
Directly in FRONT of you.
 

 42. 

Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a.
You can be considered legally impaired by taking over-the-counter drugs.
b.
Even if you consider yourself to be “buzzed,” you are still drunk in the eyes of the law.
c.
You can be considered legally impaired by taking medicine prescribed by a doctor.
d.
An empty container of alchohol is NOT considered and “open container.”
 

 43. 

Driving while high from marijuana is just as dangerous as driving drunk because it can
a.
Cause drowsiness and inattention.
b.
Potentially make you overcompensate and rely only on tunnel-vision.
c.
Cause you to drive erratically and posssibly put yourself and others in grave danger.
d.
All of the above.
 

 44. 

In the state of Massachusetts, if you are under 18 and have your license, then you have a JOL (Junior Operator License).  Once you turn 18, your license is no longer considered a JOL and is considered a standard license.  Which of the following statements about JOL restrictions is TRUE?
a.
You may not drive siblings under the age of 10 within the first six months after receiving your JOL, unless you are accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years old, has at least one year of driving experience, holds a valid driver's license from Massachusetts or another state, and is occupying a seat beside you.
b.
You may not operate a motor vehicle within the first six months after receiving your JOL while any person under age 18 is in the vehicle (other than you or an immediate family member), unless you are accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years old, has at least one year of driving experience, holds a valid driver's license from Massachusetts or another state, and is occupying a seat beside you.
c.
You may not operate a motor vehicle within the first six months after receiving your JOL while any person under age 18 is in the vehicle (other than you or an immediate family member), unless you are accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years old, has at least one year of driving experience, holds a valid driver's license from Massachusetts or another state, and is occupying a seat beside you.
d.
There are NO restrictions once you get your license.
 

 45. 

In all 50 states of the USA, having a driver’s license is a
a.
Right.
b.
Legal mandate for ALL citizens over age 21.
c.
Privilege
d.
Legal requirement by the age of 35, or you can never get one.
 

 46. 

A driver’s reaction depends on their vision, which is limited at night, making it difficult to make
judgments and see pedestrians, bicyclists, and other obstacles.  Which of the following statements about driving at night is FALSE?
a.
Glare from headlights makes it difficult to see. Looking toward the right side of the road and flipping the rearview mirror can help to reduce glare.
b.
High beams should ONLY be used when other drivers won’t see them, such as on roads with little traffic.
c.
Using your high beams increases your visibility in foggy weather, allowing for SAFER driving.
d.
To compensate for reduced visibility, drive more slowly and at a greater following distance.
 

 47. 

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a.
A railroad sign is always round.
b.
Regulatory signs are always square.
c.
A school zone sign is a pentagon shape.
d.
A No Passing Zone sign is a trapezoid shape.
 

 48. 

Which of the following statements about driving on the highway is FALSE?
a.
Stay to the right and only use the left lane for passing
b.
The far left lane is the “fast lane” and it is okay to use as a travel lane as long as you are driving faster than the speed limit.
c.
On an expressway with three or more lanes in your direction, use the far right lane for slower driving, the middle lane for faster driving, and the far left lane for passing.
d.
Do not drive in another driver’s blind spot. If you are in another driver’s blind spot, safely drive through the blind spot as quickly as you can.
 

 49. 

In Massachusetts, if you hit and injure or kill a dog or cat you must
a.
Notify the animal’s owner.
b.
Notify the local police.
c.
Either A or B
d.
Do nothing.
 

 50. 

The Implied Consent Law means
a.
The police have consent to search your vehicle.
b.
You may refuse a breathalyzer without facing any penalties.
c.
You have already given consent to a breathalyzer by virtue of holding a license and if you refuse, your license will be suspended.
d.
The police need probably cause to search your pockets.
 

 51. 

Answer, “I PROMISE THAT I WILL” after you read below declaring that you respect and will always do your best to follow the advice below.
YOU, AND YOU ALONE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DRIVING RECORD. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS DRIVE SAFELY BY FOLLOWING THE RULES OF THE ROAD AND ELIMINATING AS MANY DISTRACTIONS AS YOU CAN. THIS WAY YOU CAN BE PROUD OF YOUR DRIVING RECORD AND SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE AND KEEP IT AT THE LOWEST RATE POSSIBLE. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, SO YOUR PARENTS NEVER HAVE TO BE CONFRONTED WITH THE TRAGIC NEWS THAT YOU HAVE BEEN RUSHED TO AN EMERGENCY ROOM, OR THAT THEY MUST MAKE PLANS TO BURY THEIR CHILD. YOU MUST MAKE A PROMISE TO YOURSELF THAT YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND RESPECT THIS ADVICE AND WILL ALWAYS DRIVE SAFELY AND TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY.
a.
I PROMISE THAT I WILL.
b.
I do not promise.
 



 
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