Massachusetts Permit Test - January 2025

You are tailgating a truck if you

cannot see the truck's side mirrors.

The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors?

All of the above

3 multiple choice options

Which of the following statements about making turns is true?

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

3 multiple choice options

What line allows you to cross over into opposing lane temporarily to pass a vehicle if it is safe to do so.

Broken yellow lines

How do you get through another drivers blind spot as quickly as you can?

increasing your speed without exceeding the speed limit.

The correct hang signal for a left turn is

hand and arm extended outward.

What can reduce your visibility?

Rain, snow, and fog.

What is the legal speed limit in a school zone?

20 mph

You are waiting to turn right at a stop sign. A vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on. You should

wait until the other vehicle actually starts to turn and then start your turn.

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

move into the acceleration lane

what does this sign mean?

a traffic island or divider is ahead

At night you should use high beams.

in open country with no other cars nearby

what does this sign mean?

A side road at a railroad crossing.

you must NOT pass

in any of the above situations.

3 multiple choice options

Never drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane because

a motercycle needs the full width of the lane.

What should you do if a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving, you must

hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight

3 multiple choice options

In fog you should drive with

low beam headlights

3 multiple choice options

an orange sign indicates

a construction zone

If an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must

concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle

3 multiple choice options

this sign indicates

bicycles are prohibited on this route

When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's

both

2 multiple choice options

If you accidentally veer off the pavement, you should hold the steering wheel _________ and _________ the gas pedal (accelerator).

tightly, release

3 multiple choice options

While driving, if you get a flat tire or a tire blows out, you should

keep a tight grip on the steering wheel

3 multiple choice options

If your vehicle breaks down on the highway and you need help, what should you do?

all of the above

3 multiple choice options

A _________ indicates the outer edge of the traffic lane, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

solid white line

3 multiple choice options

You must maintain your windshield wipers in good operating condition because

they keep the rain and snow off the windshield

3 multiple choice options

what do these double arrows mean?

traffic may flow on both sides

3 multiple choice options

On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can _________ from the center lane.

make left turns

3 multiple choice options

It is illegal to follow _________ behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm.

closer than 300 feet

3 multiple choice options

on the highway, if you miss your exit, do not stop or back up. Instead,

proceed to the next exit

3 multiple choice options

High beam headlights should be used at night

in all of these situations

3 multiple choice options

If you are on a single- or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must

yield the right of way to the traffic on the main road

On Massachusetts highways, what is the posted speed limit under ideal driving conditions?

between 50 and 65 mph

3 multiple choice options

If it starts to rain on a hot day, use caution because the pavement may be slippery for the first few minutes. This is due to

oil in the asphalt

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

steer right toward the shoulder or curbline

If you arrive at an accident scene at which there are no police or emergency vehicles,

park your car off the road and turn on your emergency flashers

the sign means that

all traffic must move in the direction of the arrow

If your vehicle skids on an icy road, turn your steering wheel

in the direction of the skid

3 multiple choice options

Which of the following does NOT affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

the kind of alcoholic beverages that you drink

3 multiple choice options

A flashing red traffic light should be treated as

a stop sign

When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching _________ must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph.

a school zone

When you see a yield sign as you enter a road, you must _________ at the sign.

slow down and prepare to stop

If a sign or signal requires you to stop, you must stop

behind stop lines and crosswalk lines

If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming car is approaching you on your left, what should you do?

slow down and let the car pass

If you accidentally miss your exit on an expressway, you should

continue to the next exit

If you are approached by an emergency vehicle sounding a siren, you must pull over and stop UNLESS

you are in an intersection

3 multiple choice options

Which of the following statements about drugs and driving is FALSE?

all prescription medicines are safe to consume before driving

3 multiple choice options

what does this sign mean

there is a roundabout ahead, prepare to yield to traffic

to check your blind spots, you must

look over your shoulder

3 multiple choice options

traffic warning signs in work zones are usually

orange

3 multiple choice options

Which of the following statements about headlights is FALSE?

high beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles

2 multiple choice options

If a broken yellow line is on your side of the solid yellow center line, then

you may cross the line to pass other vehicles if safe to do so

2 multiple choice options

When turning left from a one-way street onto a two-way street, start your turn in

the left lane

2 multiple choice options

To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights. Instead,

look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

3 multiple choice options

A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that you must _________ for a traffic signal or sign.

stop behind the line

When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must always

keep right

2 multiple choice options

When preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you should

all of the above

3 multiple choice options

Diamond-shaped signs are used to

warn drivers of hazards

2 multiple choice options

If you are parallel parked on the right side of a street, you should _________ before you pull out into traffic.

signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder

2 multiple choice options

A double solid white line separates two traffic lanes that

travel in the same direction but crossing the line is prohibited

this sign warns of

a stop sign ahead

3 multiple choice options

When you are preparing to exit a highway, you must signal _________ before you reach the exit ramp.

at least 500 feet

3 multiple choice options

the area of the freeway beyond the solid white line is meant for

emergency use only

this sign indicates

the beginning of a two way street

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 lien

What must you do at a flashing red traffic signal?

treat the signal like a stop sign

to control speed on a steep downgrade you should

shift into a lower gear

the vision test for the drivers license evaluates

all of the above

3 multiple choice options

what does this sign mean?

there is a circular intersection ahead

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.

2 multiple choice options

When turning left from a one-way road onto another one-way road,

bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane on the road you are entering

3 multiple choice options

_________ may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

large flashing or sequencing arrow panels

2 multiple choice options

If the traffic signals at an intersection are not operating, treat the intersection as

an all way stop

When driving behind another vehicle, you should use _________ to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

the two second rule

3 multiple choice options

An _________ is the connection of a highway to a road or another highway through a series of ramps.

interchange

If there are no reduced speed limits posted at work zones, you should

obey the normal posted speed limit

this warning sign indicates

low clearance ahead

When you exit a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _________ if you have traffic following you.

try not to slow down suddenly

The maximum fine for your first offense of driving under the influence of marijuana is

$5,000

3 multiple choice options

You are moving slowly in heavy traffic. An emergency vehicle with its lights flashing is directly behind you. What should you do?

keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way

When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you should make

a three point turn

3 multiple choice options

this sign means that

a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead

When changing lanes, to make sure there are no other vehicles in _________, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

blind spots

this sign means

go straight only

When you are turning from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided roadway, always turn from

the lane nearest to the curb

You are on a two-lane road with traffic moving in both directions. To pass a vehicle on the left, you must

give a left turn signal before passing and a right turn signal after passing

If someone is following you too closely (tailgating you), you should

slow down and encourage the driver to pass

3 multiple choice options

You may not park your car in any of the following places, except

on the side of the street

High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes are reserved for

car pools and vehicles for more than one occupant

2 multiple choice options

You are considered to be legally intoxicated if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at least

0.08%

3 multiple choice options

what does this sign indicates

school zone

If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, you must

yield to the bicycle

What does this sign indicate?

you may only go straight or turn right

single broken white line means

lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

When you see a pedestrian crossing an unmarked crosswalk where there is no traffic signal, you should

yield the right of way to the pedestrian

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

slow down and use caution

When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the vehicle until you can see its

headlights in your rear view mirror

this sign means

an upcoming side road

While driving in a roundabout, you are approached by an emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn, or flashing red or blue light. What should you do?

continue your exit, then pull over to the right

A steady red arrow pointing right means

you must come to a full stop if you plan to go in the direction of the arrow