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

 1. 

You must get a safety inspection and emissions test for your car on your birthday once every three years.
 

 2. 

You do not have to stop for jay-walkers, ONLY for pedestrians who are in a marked crosswalk.
 

 3. 

A solid white line means even though all traffic is going the same way (one-way) you may NOT change lanes.
 

 4. 

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.
 

 5. 

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

 6. 

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.
 

 7. 

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.
 

 8. 

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

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 FALSE?
a.
Stop immediately if the yellow warning light comes on.
b.
If the check engine warning light comes on, you can continue
driving. 
c.
You must wear a seatbelt even if you have an airbag.
d.
If your car is down one quart of oil, you can still drive your car.
 

 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. 

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.                                                                                                                    
 

 16. 

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
 

 17. 

The SMITH SYSTEM relates to:
a.
Your prediction procedure.
b.
Your aggressive driving behavior pattern.
c.
Your visual driving habits.
d.
Your record of road rage in the past.
 

 18. 

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.
 

 19. 

When driving a car with a manual (stick-shift/standard) transmission…
a.
Use 5th gear to begin moving forward from a complete stop. 
b.
Use 1st gear to begin moving forward from a complete stop. 
c.
The clutch is an optional device used only at times.
d.
Manual transmissions are always only a 4-speed stick-shift.
 

 20. 

A JOL (Junior Operator License) holder:
a.
Must NEVER TEXT when driving.
b.
Must NEVER talk on the phone when driving.
c.
Must NEVER drive with friends (under age 18) in the car after getting their license for the first 6 months.                                                                                                           
d.
All of the above.
 

 21. 

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
 

 22. 

Which of the following is an emotion that could negatively affect your driving?
a.
Inattention 
b.
Depression
c.
Anger
d.
Both Anger and Depression
 

 23. 

When the light turns green at a stoplight, which vehicle has the right of way?
a.
The vehicle taking a left with its blinker on.
b.
The vehicle that is committed to taking a right turn.
c.
The vehicle that is going straight through the imtersection.
d.
The vehicle that has waited the longest.
 

 24. 

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.
 

 25. 

During your Road Test you will be asked to
a.
Show your hand signals and say what they mean.
b.
Provide the examiner with a completed road test applicaiton and have it signed by a parent if under the age of 18.
c.
Parallel park the car in between traffic cones.
d.
All of the above.
 

 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. 

Which of the following is NOT fundamental to safe driving?
a.
Control of the vehicle at all times.
b.
Driving while fatigued.
c.
Driving in a responsible manner.
d.
Being a courteous driver.
 

 28. 

If you have an official Massachusetts license to operate an automobile, it is classified as a ______ license.
a.
Class N
b.
Class D
c.
Class Z
d.
Class J
 

 29. 

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.
 

 30. 

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.
 

 31. 

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

 32. 

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

 33. 

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.
 

 34. 

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.
 

 35. 

For JOL (Junior Operaor License) holders, most crashes are caused by, but not limited to:
a.
Speeding.
b.
Slower reaction times than experienced drivers.
c.
Texting
d.
All of the above.
 

 36. 

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.
 

 37. 

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.”
 

 38. 

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.
 

 39. 

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.
 

 40. 

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.
 

 41. 

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.
 

 42. 

When confronted by an aggressive driver, you should
a.
Avoid eye contact.
b.
NOT engage in an argument.
c.
NOT let the issue escalate into possible “road rage.”
d.
All of the above.
 

 43. 

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.
 

 44. 

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.
 

 45. 

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.
 

 46. 

Holding the steering wheel with two hands is
a.
ONLY reommended for your road test.
b.
ONLY needed when driving with a parent.
c.
A strongly recommended way to drive safely.
d.
None of the above.
 

 47. 

Why is using the “Dutch Reach” or the “Opposite Hand Trick” important when exiting from a vehicle that is parked on the side of the road?
a.
Car doors that are opened suddenly pose a very serious threat to bicyclists.
b.
It forces your body to turn outward, so that you can easily look out and back for oncoming traffic before exiting.
c.
It prevents pushing or flinging the door open too fast. This not only protects bicyclists, but also keeps you and your door out of harm’s way.
d.
All of the above.
 

 48. 

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.
 

 49. 

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.
 

 50. 

If you text and drive, you are _____ times more likely to crash.
a.
2
b.
7
c.
11
d.
23
 

 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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