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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. 

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

 3. 

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.
 

 4. 

In order change lanes safely when driving on the highway, it is recommended that you should be able to see the vehicle you are passing completely in your rear view mirror.
 

 5. 

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

 6. 

Police cars, fire engines, and ambulances are all considered emergency vehicles
 

 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. 

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.
 

 11. 

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.                                                                                                                    
 

 12. 

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.
 

 13. 

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
 

 14. 

At a four-way intersection in which all traffic comes to a stop sign, both you and the vehicle to your right come to a stop at the exact same time.  Which of you has the right of way?
a.
Neither vehicle because there is no law about this. 
b.
Your vehicle 
c.
The vehicle to your right.
d.
You MUST wait for a car from your left to proceed through the intersection first before going.
                                                                                                                    
 

 15. 

The P in SIPDE stands for
a.
Proceed.
b.
Predict.
c.
Power to the rear wheels.
d.
Procedure.
 

 16. 

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.
 

 17. 

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.
 

 18. 

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.
 

 19. 

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.
 

 20. 

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.
 

 21. 

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.
 

 22. 

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.
 

 23. 

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.
 

 24. 

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.
 

 25. 

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.
 

 26. 

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.
 

 27. 

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.
 

 28. 

A white line, whether solid or broken (dashed), as opposed to the same types of yellow lines, means:
a.
That traffic is flowing in one direction…“one way.” 
b.
The DPW ran out of yellow paint.
c.
White or yellow lines have NO distinction.
d.
White provides better contrast.
 

 29. 

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.
 

 30. 

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
 

 31. 

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.
 

 32. 

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.
 

 33. 

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.
 

 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. 

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.
 

 39. 

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.
 

 40. 

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.
 

 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. 

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.
 

 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. 

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.
 

 48. 

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.
 

 49. 

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.
 

 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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