A Junior Operator (i.e., younger than 18) who holds a learner's permit must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age at all times when driving. For two convictions for driving without adult supervision, the Junior Operator's permit will be suspended and he or she will be required to

Which of the following statements about making turns is true?

Start from the lane closest to where you want to go.

Start from the lane closest to where you want to go. If you are turning left, pull out toward the midpoint in the intersection, and wait with wheels straight until it's clear to turn. Keep just left of the midpoint as you turn. If you are turning right, start from the right lane, keeping as close to the curb as possible.

After _____ speeding conviction(s), a Junior Operator (i.e., younger than 18) who holds a learner's permit must retake the learner's permit exam.

1

After only one speeding conviction, a Junior Operator who holds a learner's permit must retake and pass the learner's permit examination. [Mandatory Permit Suspensions; License Suspension or Revocation; Chapter 2: Keeping Your License; Massachusetts RMV Driver's Manual]

This sign is

a freeway interchange sign.

This sign is a freeway interchange sign. This sign indicates that you are approaching an interchange.

In Massachusetts, it is against the law to make a left turn on a red light EXCEPT when turning

from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

In Massachusetts, you may make a left turn at a red light only if you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street. (Note: The laws about left turns on red are different in some other states. Some states also allow left turns on red from a two-way street onto a one-way street. Some other states prohibit left turns on red altogether. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)

According to Massachusetts' Move Over Law, if you are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multilane road, you must

leave a vacant lane between your vehicle and the emergency vehicle and proceed with caution.

According to Massachusetts' Move Over Law, if you are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multilane road, you must move over into a lane that is not next to the lane that the emergency vehicle is occupying.

A Junior Operator (i.e., younger than 18) who holds a learner's permit must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age at all times when driving. For three or more convictions for driving without adult supervision, the Junior Operator's permit will be suspended for

1 year.

If a Junior Operator who holds a learner's permit is convicted of driving unsupervised three or more times, his or her permit will be suspended for one year. [Mandatory Permit Suspensions; License Suspension or Revocation; Chapter 2: Keeping Your License; Massachusetts RMV Driver's Manual]

If you wish to enter an expressway or freeway, you must _________ before merging with the traffic.

move into the acceleration lane

When you wish to enter an expressway or freeway, move into the acceleration lane before merging with the traffic on the freeway.

On a two-lane, two-way road, a _________ allows you to cross over into the opposing lane temporarily to pass a vehicle if it is safe to do so.

broken yellow line

A broken yellow line separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. You may cross a broken yellow line temporarily to pass if it is safe to do so.

What does this sign mean?

Steep descent; proceed with caution.

There is a steep descent ahead. Check your brakes. Watch out for descending vehicles such as trucks. Use low gear to reduce wear on your brakes even if you drive an automatic. [Traffic Signs, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Driver's Manual]

To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you must

steer right toward the shoulder or curbline.

To avoid a head-on collision, steer right, toward the curb or shoulder. (If you steer left, the other driver may try to steer back into the proper lane and end up hitting you.) If necessary, drive off the road entirely to avoid a head-on collision.

Is it safe to hold something in your lap while you are driving?

No, never.

It is dangerous to do any activity that takes your eyes off the road while driving such as removing clothing, applying makeup, reading, eating or drinking. Do not hold a person, pet, or package in your lap or arms.

Which of the following is true about hydroplaning?

Hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as 35 mph.

Hydroplaning occurs when you drive too fast over standing water and effectively ski over its surface. Even with good tires, your vehicle can start to hydroplane at speeds as low as 35 mph. (Badly worn tires can cause the vehicle to hydroplane at speeds as low as 25 mph.) This may send your car into a skid. If you hydroplane, try to avoid accelerating, steering, or braking; let the car slow itself down. Do not use your cruise control on wet roads. If your vehicle loses traction, the cruise control may spin the wheels to try to maintain a constant speed. This can worsen or even cause a skid. [Driving Defensively, Chapter 3: Safety First, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Driver's Manual]

You may pass another vehicle on the right

when the vehicle is turning left.

You may pass a vehicle on the right when 1) the vehicle is making or about to make a left turn, or 2) there are two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction as you are. (This can be the case on a multilane highway or a one-way street.)

While getting onto an interstate, you reach the end of the on-ramp. At this point, you should be traveling

as close as possible to the speed of traffic.

When you reach the end of a highway on-ramp, you should be traveling as close as possible to the speed of traffic, weather and ramp conditions permitting.

If you approach a vehicle with a reflective orange triangle sign on its rear, you must

slow down and use caution.

A triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a slow-moving vehicle or low-speed vehicle, which Massachusetts defines as a vehicle whose speed does not exceed 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles include farm tractors, animal-drawn carts, and roadway maintenance vehicles. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution.