quiz 1 Flashcards
(39 cards)
Solid red
Stop
Solid yellow
Stop if safe to do so
Solid green
Go
Red and yellow
Pedestrian crossing
Flashing red
Stop, proceed with caution
Flashing yellow
Slowdown, proceed with caution
Flashing green
Go with caution
List the six learners permit restrictions
Can’t drive between 12:30 AM and 5 AM
Learners permit must be neat and legible
Must have permit with you
Must have someone 21 and older in the car with a license for one year
Can’t drive anyone under 18
Only valid in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
List the seven major traffic lights
Solid red, solid yellow, solid green, red and yellow, flashing red, flashing yellow, flashing green
What is the fine for not wearing your seatbelt?
$25
What is the fine for going through a stop sign?
$100
What is the number one cause of all motor vehicle crashes?
Speeding
What is the fundamental speed law?
Drive according to conditions, pedestrians, weather, traffic
Define hydroplaning
When there is a thin layer of water between your tires and the road
What does the ABS indicator light on the dashboard of your vehicle mean?
Antilock brake system
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
20 mph
Define thickly settled district
Houses and buildings that are no more than 200 feet apart for a quarter of a mile
What is the speed limit in the thickly settled district?
30 mph
What steps must you take before making a right turn at the red light?
Stop and look for a no turn on red sign
Define the passenger restriction
For six months you cannot drive anyone under the age of 18 except for immediate family
How long will your license be suspended for if you violate the passenger restriction?
First offense – 60 days, second offense – 180 days, third offense – one year
List the mandatory and three basics while operating a motor vehicle
Mandatory – steering ( 10 and 2, 2 hands on wheel, hand over hand turning)
3-basics - position, speed, prepare
Broken yellow marking
Passing, opposite directions
Solid yellow markings
Opposite directions