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MA PERMIT TEST 2021
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
"You are tailgating a truck if you - CORRECT ANSWER Cannot see the truck's side mirrors"
"On the highway, if you miss your exit, do not stop or back up. Instead, - CORRECT ANSWER
Proceed to the next exit"
"A blue and white sign with a fork and knife symbol represents the availability of - CORRECT
ANSWER Food"
"When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you
must - CORRECT ANSWER Come to a complete stop and then give the ROW to pedestrians,
bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering" "When driving behind another vehicle, you should use _________ to keep a safe distance from
the vehicle ahead. - CORRECT ANSWER The three-second rule"
"When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must _________ and proceed if the way is
clear. - CORRECT ANSWER Slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic"
"A black and white "One Way" sign pointing with an arrow means that - CORRECT ANSWER All
traffic must move in the direction of the arrow"
"It is illegal to follow _________ behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm. -
CORRECT ANSWER Closer than 300 ft"
"When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you should make - CORRECT ANSWER A three-
point turn"
"A yellow and black sign of a man shoveling means - CORRECT ANSWER A road crew at work"
"A yellow and black sign with two arrows diagonally facing down and away means - CORRECT
ANSWER Traffic may flow on both sides"
"A rotary is an intersection with - CORRECT ANSWER A central island"
"A blue and white sign with a big H means - CORRECT ANSWER A hospital"
"If your vehicle skids on an icy road, turn your steering wheel - CORRECT ANSWER In the
direction of the skid"
"What is the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 mph? - CORRECT ANSWER 292 feet"
"What is the minimum speed on the Massachusetts Turnpike? - CORRECT ANSWER 40 mph"
"If a sign or signal requires you to stop, you must stop - CORRECT ANSWER Behind stop lines
and crosswalk lines" "On a multilane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _________ for passing.
- CORRECT ANSWER The middle or left lanes" "To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights.
Instead, - CORRECT ANSWER Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane"
"On roadways with two or more lanes in your direction, you must use the right lane unless -
CORRECT ANSWER Any of the below are true:
- The right lane is blocked
- You are making a left turn
- You are passing another vehicle" "When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's _________ on the right, left, front,
and rear. - CORRECT ANSWER Both:
- Blind spots
- No-Zones" "You should dim your high-beam headlights when you are within _____ feet of oncoming traffic.
CORRECT ANSWER 500"
"What does this flashing arrow panel mean? - CORRECT ANSWER The lane ahead is closed."
"According to Massachusetts' Move Over Law, if you are approaching a stopped emergency
vehicle with flashing lights on a multilane road, you must - CORRECT ANSWER Slow down and
leave a vacant lane between your vehicle and the emergency vehicle and proceed with caution"
"A white diamond symbol on the pavement of the lane indicates that - CORRECT ANSWER The
lane is reserved for buses or high-occupancy vehicles only" "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 - CORRECT ANSWER Yield the ROW to other
traffic" "If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _________ and allow the other driver to
pass you safely. - CORRECT ANSWER Slow down, keep right"
"When you see a yield sign as you enter a road, you must _________ at the sign. - CORRECT
ANSWER Slow down and be prepared to stop"
"When you are preparing to exit a highway, you must signal _________ before you reach the exit
ramp. - CORRECT ANSWER At least 500 feet"
"A yellow and black sign with a cross and to R's is - CORRECT ANSWER An advance warning
sign for a railroad crossing" "If your vehicle has stalled on railroad tracks and you know that a train is approaching, you must
CORRECT ANSWER Get yourself and all passengers out of your vehicle and get as far away
from the tracks as possible" "In normal conditions, how far ahead do high-beam headlights and low-beam headlights let you
see? - CORRECT ANSWER 350 feet and 100 feet respectively"
"While driving, if you get a flat tire or a tire blows out, you should - CORRECT ANSWER Keep a
tight grip on the steering wheel" "Studies by the National Safety Council and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show that
a fully loaded tractor trailer may take _________ compared with a passenger vehicle. -
CORRECT ANSWER Double the distance to stop"
"A yellow and black sign with a red octagon and a forward arrow indicates - CORRECT
ANSWER Vehicles must stop at the intersection ahead"
"A yellow and black sign with three arrows in a circle means - CORRECT ANSWER There is a
circular intersection ahead"
"On Massachusetts highways, what is the posted speed limit under ideal driving conditions? -
CORRECT ANSWER Between 50 and 65 mph"
"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. If he or she is convicted of driving without adult supervision, his or her permit will be suspended for _____ days for the first offense.
- CORRECT ANSWER 60" "If a driver is charged with selling false licenses but not convicted, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles
may suspend his or her license for - CORRECT ANSWER 6 months"
"What must you do at a steady yellow traffic signal? - CORRECT ANSWER Stop if it is safe to do
so"
"A yellow and black sign with a straight into right diagonal into straight arrow means - CORRECT
ANSWER The road ahead curves to the right then to the left"
"Which of the following statements about No Standing zones is true? - CORRECT ANSWER You
can only stop temporarily to load or unload passengers"
