Study Guide


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1 When driving defensively, you should:

2 What should you do to be prepared for potential hazards or traffic conditions ahead on the road?

3 What should you do if your vehicle produces a high-pitched noise when turning the steering wheel?

4 Which of the following can be an indication of a potential issue with the steering system?

5 What should you do if your turn signals and brake lights are not working?

6 What does the picture below indicate? Driving along - What does the picture below indicate?
7 What does the picture below indicate? Driving along - What does the picture below indicate?
8 What does the picture below indicate? Driving along - What does the picture below indicate?
9 How should you warn drivers behind you if you see a collision or hazard ahead on the road?

10 Hand signals should be given from: Driving along - Hand signals should be given from:
11 You should use your horn:

12 You must NOT use your vehicle's horn:

13 When should you sound a sharp blast on your horn?

14 What is the speed limit in a school zone during normal school hours?

15 When can you receive a speeding ticket, even if you are driving at the posted speed limit?

16 In ideal driving conditions, what is the maximum speed limit you should follow?

17 What do speed limits indicate to drivers?

18 When should you reduce your speed?

19 When are you allowed to drive at a speed that impedes the normal and reasonable movement of traffic?

20 What happens if you drive 40 mph in a heavy rainstorm on a highway with a speed limit of 50 mph?

21 When driving in heavy traffic, what should you do?

22 What is the speed limit in school zones - unless otherwise posted?

23 What should you do if a police officer signals you to stop while you're driving in the left lane? Driving along - What should you do if a police officer signals you to stop while you're driving in the left lane?
24 When being pulled over by a law enforcement officer, where should you stop your vehicle?

25 What should you do with your cell phone and radio during a law enforcement stop?

26 During a traffic break, when the officer turns on their rear emergency lights and slowly weaves across lanes, to be helpful, you should:

27 What action may an officer take if they suspect your vehicle equipment is not properly maintained?

28 What is recommended regarding reaching for your driver's license or vehicle documents during a traffic stop?

29 What should you do if your driver's license, insurance, or registration documents are out of reach during a traffic stop?

30 What should you do if an officer does not explain the action being taken during a traffic stop?

31 What should you do if you want to ask questions during a traffic stop?

32 What should you do when encountering a police car?

33 What should you do when an officer returns your license and registration after giving a citation during a traffic stop?

34 What should you do when the officer tells you that you can go after a traffic stop?

35 If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer and are asked to exit the vehicle, you should:

36 A two-second rule does not apply to certain situations as you may need extra space:

37 When should you increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead?

38 When following another vehicle on any street or highway, what is the importance of maintaining sufficient distance?

39 Why is keeping a space cushion between you and other vehicles important?

40 In which cases is it allowed to let your vehicle idling for more than three consecutive minutes?

41 Defensive driving requires you to:

42 Defensive driver should:

43 When driving on a roadway, you should:

44 When must you use your turn signal?

45 What is the speed limit in a thickly settled or business district?

46 If driving as part of a funeral procession on a highway with a speed limit of 55 mph or higher, you must:

47 Your speed must be based on:

48 What is the speed limit on a highway outside of a thickly settled or business district unless otherwise posted?

49 If you need help while on the road, you should:

50 When directed to pull over by a police officer, you should:

51 A police officer may arrest you, and you may face criminal charges if you refuse to:

52 When the officer tells you that you can go, you should:

53 In Massachusetts, is it mandatory to sign a traffic citation?

54 What should you do if you are stopped by a law enforcement officer at night?

55 When should you allow extra space around your vehicle?

56 What is a simple way to save money on gas and reduce your carbon footprint?

57 To save fuel and reduce wear and tear on your engine during short trips, you should:

58 How can setting the cruise control at 60 mph help save money on gas?

59 What driving behavior can increase the fuel use by 40% and should be avoided?

60 Massachusetts state law prohibits idling for more than _______.