Study Guide 12082015

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

“Lifetime Look Back” means:

a.	The RMV only looks back at your record for 7 years.	c.	The Courts and the RMV look back at your driving record for your lifetime
b.	Insurance companies look back at your driving record for your lifetime.	d.	The RMV does not look back at your lifetime driving.

If you get a violation ticket from a police officer, you must:

a.	Sign it and send in the fine.	c.	If it is a warming, do nothing further.
b.	Sign it and request a civil hearing.	d.	Do one of the above, unless it is a criminal complaint.

Which of the following is true:

a.	A railroad sign is always a circle.	c.	A pentagon shaped sign is for a school zone.
b.	Regulatory signs are always square.	d.	A trapezoid shaped sign is for a No Passing zone.

Which of the following is true:

a.	You may take a left on red under certain circumstances in Massachusetts.	c.	You must always stop for a pedestrian who is on the sidewalk at the beginning of a crosswalk.
b.	You may never cross a single or double solid line(s).	d.	A green light means GO no matter what.

Which of the following is false:

a.	Always stop immediately if a yellow warning light comes on while driving.	c.	You must wear a seatbelt even if you have an airbag.
b.	If your Check Engine light comes on, you can keep driving.	d.	If you are down one quart of oil, you can still drive the car.

When changing a tire, which of the following is false?

a.	Put the car in Park with the emergency brake on	c.	Block the tire diagonally across from the flat tire
b.	Loosen the lug nuts before jacking up the car	d.	When the flat tire is off the ground, the spare will always fit on

Which of the following is true?

a.	Look through your mirrors, if clear, pull into traffic from a parking space	c.	A three-point turn is done on a street that is not wide enough for a U-Turn
b.	Hold your hands at between 6 and 2 on the steering wheel when driving	d.	You always use two hands on the wheel when backing up

Which of the following is false?

a.	Stop before the sidewalk when entering a road from a driveway	c.	When looking through the rear view mirror, you can see only 3’ behind the car
b.	You can not back up from a driveway onto a numbered state highway	d.	Whenever you park on a hill , turn the wheel inward, unless uphill with a curb

Which of the following is true?

a.	You can not get a speeding ticket if going less than the posted speed in bad weather	c.	You must get an emissions and safety inspection for your car every year
b.	The car coming on the Rotary has the Right of Way over a car getting off	d.	The speed limit in a school zone is 30 mph.

10.

At a four way stop sign intersection, if you stop at the stop sign and the car on your right is approaching a stop sign (but has not stopped) then which is true?

a.	the car to your right has the right of way	c.	whoever enters the intersection first has the right of way
b.	you have the right of way because you stopped before the car on your right	d.	there is no right of way law that applies

11.

The “P” in SIPDE stands for:

a.	proceed	c.	power
b.	predict	d.	probability

12.

The SMITH SYSTEM relates to:

a.	Your prediction procedure	c.	Your visual driving habits
b.	Your aggressive driving behavior	d.	Road rage

13.

Which of the following is true?

a.	Motorcyclists have the right of way over cars	c.	You can pass a School Bus with flashing red lights, if waved on by the driver
b.	Jaywalkers have the right of way over cars	d.	7D vehicles are treated the same as School Busses

14.

Which of the following is false?

a.	Bicyclists should obey all traffic signals	c.	You stop for a pedestrian who is in the crosswalk on the other side of a divided roadway.
b.	Pedestrians should walk against traffic.	d.	Pull to the right out of the way of an ambulance with a siren on

15.

Which of the following is false:

a.	A more massive vehicle will have more momentum than a less massive vehicle going at the same speed.	c.	The center of gravity changes if you put a storage box on your roof
b.	Inertia pulls you straight when going around a curve	d.	If your tire pressure is too high, you will use more gas

16.

If the road is icy, which is correct

a.	Brake hard and late to stop	c.	Turn in the direction that the front of the car is skidding
b.	Accelerate to get up a hill	d.	allow for extra stopping distance

17.

The “P” in PECK stands for:

a.	Proceed	c.	Power
b.	Predict	d.	Park

18.

When driving a car with a manual transmission:

a.	Use the highest gear to start from a stop	c.	The clutch is used only for first and second gears
b.	Use first gear to start from a stop	d.	Manual transmissions are always 4 speed on the floor

19.

Which is a condition that DOES NOT allow you to pass on the right?

a.	You are driving on a road where traffic moves in one direction (such as a multiple lane highway)	c.	You are driving on a road where passing on the left is prohibited.
b.	The vehicle you are passing is making, or is about to make, a left turn.	d.	You are driving on a one-way street.

20.

Which is true when driving on the highway?

a.	When leaving the highway, slow down before going into the deceleration lane	c.	If you are going 80 MPH with the other cars on the highway, you can’t get a speeding ticket
b.	Accelerate in the acceleration lane to the approximate speed of the other cars	d.	You use more gas when the air conditioner is on and the windows closed

21.

Hydroplaning is:

a.	When a car projects into the air during an accident	c.	When two cars collide
b.	When there is no friction between the tires and the road	d.	When your brakes get wet

22.

Which is not an emotion that effects your driving?

a.	Inattention	d.	Fatigue
b.	Stress	e.	Both fatigue and inattention
c.	Anger

23.

Which of the following is false?

a.	It is legal to use a cell phone while driving in Massachusetts	c.	You can be charged with driving recklessly if fatigued
b.	A television forward of the back seat is illegal in Massachusetts	d.	You can use headphones (music) while driving in Massachusetts

24.

Which of the following is false?

a.	Your license will be suspended for a drug conviction, even if unrelated to driving	c.	One 12 ounce beer is the same as a 3 ounce wine
b.	The BAC limit if you are a Junior Operator is .02%	d.	You can refuse the Breathalyzer (or Blood test) without penalty in Massachusetts

25.

Which of the following is true?

a.	Your BAC is affected by your size	c.	Your BAC is affected by coffee
b.	Your BAC is affected by your tolerance to alcohol	d.	All of the above

26.

Which of the following is true:

a.	Marijuana makes you a better driver/concentrate better	c.	The “I” in “OUI” stands for “influence”
b.	Your insurance rates are not affected by a OUI conviction	d.	Melanie’s Law was passed primarily for first-time offenders

27.

Which of the following is true?

a.	You must sign your name if requested by a police officer	c.	You are required to exchange papers if involved in an accident
b.	You can be arrested for refusing to give your name to a police officer	d.	All the above

28.

Which of the following is false?

a.	Compulsory Insurance is not required for all cars in Massachusetts	c.	Seat belts (or car seat) are required of all occupants in a motor vehicle
b.	A school bus must stop at all railroad crossings	d.	Ignition Interlock Devices are used for repeat Drunk drivers

29.

Which of the following is true?

a.	If the front of your car gets hit during an accident, you will probably be at fault	c.	A Junior Operator can never drive between 12:30AM and 5AM
b.	If the car in front jams on his brakes and you hit him, you are at fault	d.	A Junior Operator can always have friends as passengers during the first 6 months

30.

During the RMV road test you may be asked to do which of the following?

a.	Parallel park	c.	Secure the vehicle (using PECK)
b.	Show your hand signals	d.	All the above

31.

The Fundamental Speed limit in Brockton is:

a.	25	c.	35
b.	30	d.	40

32.

In order to obtain a Drivers license, you must have had your Learners Permit for________

a.	six months	c.	one year
b.	one month	d.	one year, unless you are over 21

33.

In Massachusetts, possessing a Drivers License is ________________

a.	a right, not a privilege	c.	guaranteed under federal law
b.	guaranteed under the state constitution	d.	a privilege, not a right

34.

Which of the following is NOT a driving fundemental?

a.	Control	c.	Responsibility
b.	Fatigue	d.	Courtesy

35.

With a Class A license, a person can drive:

a.	any vehicle EXCEPT a school bus or motorcycle	c.	any vehicle
b.	any vehicle EXCEPT a tractor -trailor combination or school bus	d.	cars ONLY

36.

A person with a Junior Operators License is prohibited from_________________

a.	using any electronic device.	c.	texting while driving ONLY.
b.	using a cell phone, unless it is “hands free”.	d.	using a cell phone ONLY.

37.

A person with a Junior Operators License _______________________________

a.	cannot carry passengers other than siblings or close friends for the first six months.	c.	cannot carry passengers for the first six months other than siblings or persons over age 18, unless acompanied by a licensed driver over the age of 21.
b.	cannot carry passengers other than siblings or friends over the age of 21 for the first six months.	d.	cannot carry passengers other than licensed drivers over the age of 21 for the first six months.

38.

At a Yield sign, you should___________________________________

a.	stop immediately	c.	stop if safe to do so
b.	slow down and proceed if there are no cars with the right of way	d.	slow down, but proceed since YOU have the right of way

39.

You should only use your high beams when____________________.

a.	it is foggy out	c.	you are driving in a well lit area
b.	when you are driving in a rural area where there are no street lights, and there is no approaching traffic.	d.	when an approaching driver is flashing their high beams

40.

When encountered by an angry driver, your best course of action is to________________.

a.	avoid eye contact	c.	drive faster so he knows who has the fastest car
b.	motion to the angry driver that he or she needs to calm down.	d.	never give in.

41.

Which of the following is True?

a.	Stop before the sidewalk when entering a road from a driveway	c.	When looking through the rear view mirror, you are looking less than 3’ behind the car
b.	You can back up from a driveway onto a numbered state highway	d.	Whenever you park on a hill , do not turn the wheel inward, unless uphill with a curb

42.

Which of the following is false?

a.	You can get a speeding ticket if going faster than the posted speed	c.	You must get an emissions and safety inspection for your car every year
b.	The car entering the Rotary has the Right of Way over a car getting off	d.	If there is no speed limit sign, the speed limit is 40 outside a thickly settled district on a rural road.

43.

The “S” in SIPDE stands for:

a.	slow	c.	salutations
b.	scan	d.	see

44.

During the RMV road test you will be asked first to do which of the following?

a.	Parallel park	c.	Secure the vehicle (using PECK)
b.	Show your hand signals	d.	back up in a straight line

45.

Which of the following is true:

a.	Marijuana makes you a better driver/concentrate better	c.	The “O” in “OUI” stands for “operating”
b.	Your insurance rates are not affected by a OUI conviction	d.	Melanie’s Law was passed primarily for first-time offenders

46.

Which of the following is true?

a.	Your BAC is affected by your size	c.	Your BAC is affected by coffee
b.	Your BAC is affected what you had for dinner	d.	Whether you had hard liquor, wine ,or beer

47.

Which of the following is false?

a.	Motorcyclists do not have the right of way over cars	c.	You can not pass a School Bus with flashing red lights, if waved on by the driver
b.	pedestrians should walk against traffic	d.	7D vehicles are not treated the same as School Busses

48.

Which of the following is false?

a.	The center of gravity will not change if you put a storage box on your roof	c.	More massive vehicles are safer in a head on crash.
b.	Inertia pulls you straight when going around a curve	d.	If your tire pressure is too low, you will use more gas

49.

Which of the following is false?

a.	You can be charged with driving recklessly if fatigued	c.	It is legal to use a cell phone while driving in Massachusetts if you are a junior operator
b.	A television forward of the back seat is illegal in Massachusetts	d.	You can not use headphones(music) while driving in Massachusetts

50.

Which of the following is True?

a.	Your license will be suspended for a drug conviction, even if unrelated to driving	c.	The BAC limit if you are a Junior Operator is .08%
b.	One 12ounce beer is the same as a 9 ounces of wine	d.	You can refuse the Breathalyzer (or Blood test) without penalty in Massachusetts

51.

Which is a myth about safety belts?

a.	Safety belts stop you from being thrown out of the vehicle.	c.	Safety belts help you stay seated and in control of the vehicle.
b.	Safety belts stop you from hitting the windshield, dashboard, steering wheel, or other hard parts of the vehicle.	d.	You will be trapped inside the car if you are wearing a safety belt in a crash.

52.

Which of the following is true?

a.	Drivers under 18 cannot use any mobile electronic device for any reason while driving. The only exception is for reporting an emergency.	c.	Drivers under 21 cannot use any mobile electronic device for any reason while driving. The only exception is for reporting an emergency.
b.	Drivers under 18 cannot use any mobile electronic device for any reason while driving. The only exception is urgent calls to family members.	d.	Drivers under 18 can use a mobile electronic device as long as they do not text while driving.

53.

Which of the following is true?

a.	Use your horn to show anger or complain about other drivers’ mistakes	c.	Use your horn to try to get a slower driver to move faster
b.	Use your horn to avoid accidents	d.	Use your horn to try to get other vehicles moving in a traffic jam

54.

A flashing GREEN light means:

a.	proceed with caution - there is a crosswalk near by.	c.	there is a church accross the street
b.	you are in a high bicyle use area	d.	there is a Fire Staion nearby.

55.

A broken yellow line:

a.	You may not cross these lines unless turning left when it is safe to do so.	c.	separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Passing is allowed if safe to do so.
b.	separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. It is a NO PASSING zone.	d.	marks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets.

56.

When passing,

a.	you may temporarily exceed the speed limit.	c.	use your horn to notify other drivers of your intentions.
b.	use your hazzard lights to warn oncoming traffic of your intentions.	d.	you must stay within the speed limit.

57.

The “move-over law” requires

a.	that if you are approaching a stationary emergency vehicle and it is displaying its flashing lights, you must pull to the right and stop. Wait until the emergency vehicle has left the area.	c.	that if you are approaching a stationary emergency vehicle and it is displaying its flashing lights, you must proceed with caution and reduce your speed to that of a reasonable and safe speed for the road conditions.
b.	If you are on a highway with at least four lanes (at least two of which allow travel in the same direction you are heading), yield the right-of way by safely “moving over” to a lane that is not next to the lane the emergency, highway, or recovery vehicle is occupying.	d.	Both B and C

58.

Which of the following is false:

a.	It is illegal to cut through or disrupt any vehicles in a funeral procession.	c.	A large truck may need twice as much distance to stop as an automobile or a motorcycle, especially when roads are wet or icy.
b.	If you cannot see a truck’s rearview mirrors, you are tailgating.	d.	There are sperate rules of the road for bicylists, and it is the resposibility of all drivers to know them.

59.

In order to drive with your Learners Permit,

a.	You must 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.	c.	You must 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.
b.	You must 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.	d.	You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who knows how to drive and has at least one year of driving experience.

60.

The “E” in SIPDE stands for:

a.	Execute	c.	Expend
b.	End of Road	d.	Experience