True/False Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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1.
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Checking your blind spots while driving is optional as long as your mirrors are
set correctly.
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2.
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You must get a safety inspection and emissions test for your car on your
birthday once every three years.
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3.
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You do not have to stop for jay-walkers, ONLY for pedestrians who are in a
marked crosswalk.
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4.
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A solid white line means even though all traffic is going the same way
(one-way) you may NOT change lanes.
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5.
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In order to apply for your license in Massachusetts when you are under 18, in
addition to completing your Driver’s Ed program, you must also complete at least 40 hours of
supervised driving outside of Driver’s Ed.
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6.
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A JOL license will be classified as a Class B license.
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7.
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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.
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8.
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It is a good habit to set the parking brake (emergency brake / hand brake)
whenever parking your vehicle, whether on a hill or not.
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Multiple Choice Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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9.
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“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. |
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10.
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If you get a citation from a police officer for a “moving violation”
you must:
a. | Sign it and send in the fine. | b. | Sign it and request a civil
hearing. | c. | If it is a warning, do nothing further. | d. | One of the above,
unless it is a criminal complaint. |
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11.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. | You can legally turn left on red at some intersections. | b. | You may never cross
a single OR double solid line(s). | c. | You do not have to stop for a pedestrian unless
they are in the
crosswalk.
| d. | A green light means GO no matter what the situation. |
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12.
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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. |
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13.
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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. |
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. | You can be given a citation for a “moving violation” (ticket) by a police
officer even if you are going less than the speed limit. | b. | A JOL holder may
drive without a parent or legal guardian at any time as long as the JOL is in good standing for six
consecutive months. | c. | If it is your first offense for speeding, your
JOL will not be suspended. | d. | You are legally able to go faster than the
speed limit on a highway as long as the other cars are going faster than
you.
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15.
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Which of the following statements about a rotary is FALSE?
a. | Traffic travels counter-clockwise in a rotary. | b. | Always yield the
right-of-way to vehicles already in the rotary (unless told differently by signs or police officers)
and to pedestrians. | c. | If you miss your exit on a rotary, you should
stop and back up. | d. | Use your turn signals in the same way as any
other intersection. Travel through the rotary and, when you are ready to exit, use your right turn
signal. |
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16.
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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 |
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17.
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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.
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When parking on a hill, you are expected to turn the wheel all the way to the
RIGHT when you are parking
a. | Uphill WITHOUT a curb. | b. | Downhill WITH a curb. | c. | Downhill WITHOUT a
curb. | d. | All of the above. |
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Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. | Bicyclists should obey all traffic rules, signs, and
signals. | b. | Motorcyclists DO NOT have to come to a complete stop at a stop
sign. | c. | Pull over to allow emergency vehicles to pass you safely when the emergency lights
and/or siren is
on.
| d. | You do not have the right of way to when pulling out into traffic from the side of
the road. |
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20.
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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. |
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21.
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Which of the following would be the safest way to drive on an icy
road?
a. | Brake hard to maximize traction when coming to a stop. | b. | Maintain the normal
speed limit. | c. | Speed up when taking sharp turns. | d. | Reduce speed and allow for extra time and
space. |
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22.
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When parking on a hill, three basic skills must be performed.
PET stands for
a. | Proceed, Emergency,
Take | b. | Park,
Exit, and Turn the wheel appropriately. | c. | Park, apply Emergency brake,
Turn the wheel appropriately. | d. | Pass, apply
Emergency brake, Take the right of
way. |
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23.
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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 |
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24.
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A broken (dashed) yellow line means that you may
a. | SAFELY pass a vehicle in front of you that is going “too
slow.” | b. | NEVER pass, for any reason, a vehicle traveling in front of you. | c. | ONLY pass
“18-wheelers” during daylight hours. | d. | ONLY pass a slower vehicle on weekends.
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25.
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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. |
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26.
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The I in OUI or
DUI stands for driving under the
a. | Instinct. | b. | Influence. | c. | Intuition. | d. | Institution. |
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27.
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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. |
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28.
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The fundamental speed law in Brockton means that the speed limit is ____
MPH unless otherwise posted.
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29.
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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.
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30.
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A standard driver’s license in Massachusetts is considered a ________
license.
a. | Class A | b. | Class B | c. | Class
C | d. | Class D |
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31.
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Which of the following is FALSE?
a. | It is LEGAL in the state of Massachusetts to merge into, or cut in front of vehicles
driving in a funeral procession. | b. | If you cannot see the side view mirrors of a
trucker in front of you, it is highly likely that they cannot see you.
| c. | An 18-wheeler may need at least twice as much distance to come to a complete stop as
an automobile. | d. | Bicyclists may use the full lane instead of staying to the right side of the
road. |
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32.
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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 |
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33.
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The S in SIPDE stands for:
a. | Search as much as you can. | b. | Scan as much as you can. | c. | See as much as you can. | d. | All of the
above. |
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34.
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Which of the following scenarios allows you to legally pass on the right?
a. | The vehicle that you are attempting to pass is making or is about to make a left
turn. | b. | The vehicle that you are attempting to pass is making or is about to make a right
turn. | c. | The vehicle that you are attempting to pass is proceeding straight through an
intersection. | d. | You need to go off road in order to pass. |
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35.
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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. |
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36.
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It is illegal to park your vehicle
a. | Within 20 feet of an intersection. | b. | In front of a fire hydrant. | c. | In a crosswalk, in
front of a driveway, or in front of a handicap-access ramp | d. | All of the
above. |
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37.
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The only thing that can help a person become sober after drinking alcohol
is
a. | Drinking at least two cups of coffee. | b. | Time. | c. | Taking a cold
shower | d. | All of the above. |
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38.
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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. |
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39.
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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.” |
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40.
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MOST collisions between vehicles and pedestrians occur in or near
a. | Driveways. | b. | Parking lots. | c. | Intersections. | d. | Bus stops. |
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41.
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Which of the following statements about blind spots is
TRUE?
a. | If your side view mirrors are clean properly adjusted, you can eliminate all blind
spots. | b. | As long as you periodically monitor your side and rear view mirrors while driving,
you will have no blind spot. | c. | TURNING YOUR HEAD over your shoulder and
looking in your blind spots is one of THE most important habits that good, safe drivers always
use. | d. | Checking blind spots is necessary ONLY for your road test and is otherwise overrated
and NOT needed for everyday driving. |
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42.
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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. |
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43.
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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. |
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44.
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One way to decrease anxiety, impatience, and aggressive driving while on the
road and arrive at your destination safely and stress-free is to
a. | Speed when and where you think you can. | b. | ONLY take the
highway. | c. | Leave 15 minutes early. | d. | Go faster and get there quicker by zipping
through a shortcut someone told you about. |
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45.
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State law requires you to pull over to the right side of the road and stop when
signaled by a police officer. You must pull over whether the officer is in a police car or on
foot. Being pulled over may cause anxiety for both you and the police officer. You may be
anxious about getting a ticket or not know why you are being stopped. Police officers rarely
know what to expect from a driver or passengers. Because of this, they may be anxious
about their own personal safety.
Which of the following statements about what to do when
being pulled over by the police is FALSE?
a. | Keep your hands in plain sight and tell your passengers to do the same. Do not
make any sudden movements or gestures that could seem threatening. Examples of this could be
reaching under the seats or into unlit areas of the vehicle. Make sure your passengers do not
do this either. | b. | Wait until the officer asks for your license and registration before reaching into
your pockets or into the glove compartment. | c. | Be polite when the officer returns your license
and registration. If the officer gives you a ticket, do not argue. Once a citation is issued, the
officer is required to file it and cannot take it back. You have the right to challenge the
citation in court. | d. | Immediately search through the glove
compartment until you have found the registration and reach for your wallet to gain access to your
license. The officer should not be kept waiting. |
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46.
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When merging onto the highway during normal traffic conditions you should
a. | Slow down to be able to safely merge into traffic. | b. | Speed up to match
the approximate speed of traffic flow. | c. | Only look in your mirrors and straight ahead
and signal left. | d. | Stop and wait for an opportunity to enter when it’s
clear. |
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47.
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What would most likely happen if you were pulled over by the police for driving
over 100 MPH?
a. | You would be arrested. | b. | Your license would be immediately confiscated
and suspended. | c. | Both A and B. | d. | You would be given a speeding ticket or written
warning and sent on your way after the traffic stop. |
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48.
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There are three intersections in Brockton where the stoplights may have both
solid red and solid yellow lights lit up together. Solid red light together with solid yellow
light mean:
a. | Slow down and proceed with caution. | b. | Pedestrian crossing. | c. | Four-way
stop. | d. | Emergency vehicle approaching. |
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49.
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Which of the following statements about driving on the highway is
FALSE?
a. | You should grip the steering wheel with both hands, especially when
windy. | b. | You should only make very slight movements with the steering wheel. Turning the
wheel too much at high speeds will cause you to lose control. | c. | You should drive in
the far left lane, even when not passing, as long as you are going faster than the speed of traffic
flow. | d. | Rumble strips on the side of a highway may help to alert drivers that they have
drifted out of their lane. |
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50.
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If you text and drive, you are _____ times more likely to crash.
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51.
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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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