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MA PERMIT TEST STUDY GUIDE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
"If you are approaching a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing and
a stop sign extended, the law requires you... - CORRECT ANSWER to stop your vehicle until the
warning lights stop flashing" "On roadways with 2 or more lanes in your travel direction, you must use the right lane for driving
unless... - CORRECT ANSWER You are making a left turn, the right lane is blocked, you are
passing another vehicle"
"Advance Warming Sign for a Railroad Crossing - CORRECT ANSWER "
"Rotary - CORRECT ANSWER An intersection of roads that contains a central island"
"When you get a flat tire or tire blows out while driving, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER
Hold grip on steering wheel tightly"
"Sign: Vehicles on the way must stop ahead at the intersection - CORRECT ANSWER Stop at
intersection (octagon with arrow ahead)"
"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"
"If you are preparing for a turn, you must signal your turn _______ before making the turn on a
highway - CORRECT ANSWER At least 500 Ft."
"What would be the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 miles per hour? - CORRECT
ANSWER 292 ft."
"If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _____ and allow the other driver to pass
safely - CORRECT ANSWER slow down, stay to the right"
"What is the posted speed limit on highways in ideal driving conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER
Between 55 and 65 mph"
"A Hospital Guide Sign - CORRECT ANSWER "
"You are tailgating if you... - CORRECT ANSWER Cannot see a truck's rearview mirror
(Tailgating: Driving on a road to close to the vehicle in front)"
"Sign: All traffic must go right side only - CORRECT ANSWER Arrow mark regulates that....."
"National safety council and insurance institute for highway safety show that a fully loaded
tractor trailer may take _____ to stop compared to a passenger vehicle. - CORRECT ANSWER
double the distance to stop" "If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a
roadway with 3 or more lanes, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER yield the right-of-way to other
traffic"
"You must stop _____ if required to stop by a sign or signal. - CORRECT ANSWER behind stop
lines and crosswalk lines"
"What is the minimum speed limit in the Massachusetts Turnpike? - CORRECT ANSWER 40
mph"
"Sign: Crew At Work - CORRECT ANSWER In bookmarks as "Sign; Crew at work"
Yellow orange, man with shovel"
"A Freeway Interchange Sign - CORRECT ANSWER Indicated the direction to a freeway
Green, places with arrows In screenshots under " Sign: Destination Direction Example 1""
"Sign: Circular intersection ahead. roundabout. Prepare to yield to traffic - CORRECT ANSWER
"It is illegal to follow _____ behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm - CORRECT
ANSWER closer than 300"
"When there is not enough room for a U-turn (to turn all the way around), you are suggested to
follow... - CORRECT ANSWER a 3-point turn (puts you in opposite direction). (Use for narrow
street with light traffic and good visibility)"
"You may park in a disabled parking space if your vehicle: - CORRECT ANSWER displays
appropriate placards or license plate" "When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights that is stopped on the
side of a multi-lane road, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER move over to the farthest lane from
the vehicle" "If your turn indicating lights are broken and you would like to signal that you are turning left,
what is the correct hand-and-arm signal? - CORRECT ANSWER Left arm straight out the
window"
"when you approach an intersection with a flashing red light, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER
treat it like a four-way stop"
"When are you permitted to drive the left of a solid yellow line? - CORRECT ANSWER When
turning left from an alley and when instructed to do so by construction signs"
"When merging into freeway traffic, who has the right-of-way? - CORRECT ANSWER the
freeway traffic" "If you accidentally veer off the pavement, you should hold the steering wheel _____ and _____
your foot from/on the gas - CORRECT ANSWER tightly, remove"
"You are stopped at a railroad crossing with gates lowered and flashing lights. You must remain
stopped until: - CORRECT ANSWER the gates go up and the lights have stopped flashing"
"Interstate traffic that is traveling slower than the normal speed should use which lane? -
CORRECT ANSWER Right Lane"
"Rotary moves in a - CORRECT ANSWER counter-clockwise direction"
"when entering and exiting a roundabout, you must always... - CORRECT ANSWER keep Right"
"If you arrive at an unattended accident scene: - CORRECT ANSWER Park your car off the road
and turn on your emergency flashers"
"The dancer areas around trucks and busses where crashes are more likely to occur are called -
CORRECT ANSWER blind spots"
"When you come to an intersection and try to make a move, you must follow the _____ before
you pull out. - CORRECT ANSWER Left, Right, Left rule (Look first to the left because vehicles
coming from the left are closer to you. Look to the right. Take one more look to the left before you pull out)" "Head rests should be adjusted so that head restraint contacts the back of the head. This prevents
- CORRECT ANSWER neck injuries if you are hit from behind"
"For interstate driving, slow moving vehicles must travel _____, except when passing -
CORRECT ANSWER In the right-hand lane"
"ON a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _____ for passing.
- CORRECT ANSWER The middle and left lanes"
"Sign: Traffic island or divider ahead - CORRECT ANSWER Black and white. White with black
arrow going straight then curve around black half oblong shape (screenshot on desktop)"
"When you see a triangle-shaped road sign while driving, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER
Reduce your speed and yield"
"Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to - CORRECT ANSWER turn around
on a narrow street" "when you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must
not pass if.... - CORRECT ANSWER the solid yellow line is on your side"
"If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time you do, you should.... -
CORRECT ANSWER yield to the bicycle"
"When turning always start in the lane _____ to where you want to go - CORRECT ANSWER
closest"
"In a 2 lane road, its safest to drive your vehicle in the _____ of the lane - CORRECT ANSWER
center"
"If you wish to enter an express highway or freeway, you must _____ before merging with the
traffic. - CORRECT ANSWER Move to the acceleration lane"
"Most freeways have _____ lanes to assist the driver in exit - CORRECT ANSWER deceleration"
"Enter a freeway smoothly by _____ on the entrance ramp to match the speed of the traffic. -
CORRECT ANSWER accelerating"
"Freeways are designed to handle..... - CORRECT ANSWER higher-speed traffic safely"
"Drivers operating vehicles on a divided highway must _____, unless directed to do otherwise by
a sign, traffic control device, or police officer. - CORRECT ANSWER drive to the right of the
median"
"To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicles in your lane, you must: -
CORRECT ANSWER steer right toward the shoulder or curb-line"
"When turning corners, drivers must turn the steering wheel using: - CORRECT ANSWER the
hand-over-hand tecnique" "A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must _____ for a
traffic signal or sign - CORRECT ANSWER stop behind the line"
"_____ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to
or from the shoulder - CORRECT ANSWER solid white line"
"Sign: The beginning of a 2-way street - CORRECT ANSWER also could be yellow, just needs
the 2 arrows"
"When turning left from a 2-way street onto a one-way street, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER
begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line"
"What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER You must
pull over to the side and allow the driver to pass"
"On a 2-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from eitehr direction can make _____ on the
center lane - CORRECT ANSWER Left turns"
"When driving on a road with no center line, where vehicles come from each direction, drivers
must: - CORRECT ANSWER give at least half the road to others going in the opposite direction"
"If you are making a left turn, you must begin in the _____ lane - CORRECT ANSWER leftmost"
"If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER
not try to turn back onto the pavement straight away" “A _____ on a 2-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to pass a
vehicle, if it is safe to do so. - CORRECT ANSWER Broken Yellow Line"
"To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights,
instead, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane"
"If you miss your exit, do not stop and never back up on the highway, instead... - CORRECT
ANSWER Take the next exit"
"When entering a paved thoroughfare (aka a street) from a private road, a driveway, or an
unpaved road, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER Come to a complete stop and then give the
right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering" "In normal conditions, how far would the high beam headlights and the low beam headlights
allow you to see ahead? - CORRECT ANSWER 350 ft. and 100 ft. respectively"
"On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _____ for passing
CORRECT ANSWER The middle and left lanes"
"When driving at night, you must use your headlights... - CORRECT ANSWER One-half hour
after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise" "When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's _____ on the right, left, front, and
behind. - CORRECT ANSWER blind spots and no-zones (aka danger areas around trucks and
buses where crashed are more likely to occur...... including blind spots)"
"When are you permitted to pass on the right? - CORRECT ANSWER when the vehicle your are
overtaking is turning left"
"A solid white line separates traffic going in _____ direction(s) and indicates a _____ zone. -
CORRECT ANSWER the same, no passing"
"When using your high-beams, you should dim your headlights within _____ feet of oncoming
traffic - CORRECT ANSWER 500 feet"
"If you are driving at a maximum speed of 20 mph, you are most likely driving: - CORRECT
ANSWER in a school zone"
"when turning left from a one-way street to a two-way treet, begin your turn in.... - CORRECT
ANSWER the left lane"
"Parking is not permitted within _____ feet of an intersection - CORRECT ANSWER 20"
"Diamond-shaped signs are used to: - CORRECT ANSWER warn drivers of hazards"
"Which of the following does NOT affect blood alcohol concentration? - CORRECT ANSWER
Time of day when the alcohol is consumed" "You are approaching an intersection. If a vehicle reaches the intersection to your right at the
same time, who is right-of-way yielded to? - CORRECT ANSWER Other vehicle (the person on
the right gets right of way)"
"If your brakes fail, what is an alternative way to stop your car? - CORRECT ANSWER Apply
your parking break and shift into a lower gear"
"Passing on both sides of a highway is not allowed when: - CORRECT ANSWER Both sides have
solid yellow line markings" "If you approach a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane/white cane
tipped with red, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER stop"
"Sign: Go only Straight - CORRECT ANSWER White with black arrow pointing straight ahead,
and black word "Only" Underneath that (screenshot on desktop)"
"Locked wheel skids are usually caused by.... - CORRECT ANSWER braking to hard at a high
speed"
"If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, you should... - CORRECT
ANSWER get out of the way"
"Sign: Riders must keep rightt to the divider - CORRECT ANSWER Yellow diamond with black
arrows (2 arrows) pointing around 1/2 oblond shape (screenshot on desktop)"
"A pedestrian using a white or white cane tipped with red is usually ..... - CORRECT ANSWER a
blind person" "Car drivers should never move into the same lane with a motorcycle side by side, even if the lane
is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because: - CORRECT ANSWER motorcycles need a
full lane width" "If you turn from a high speed, 2 lane roadway, you must _____ if you have traffic following you
CORRECT ANSWER try not to slow down to early"
"If your rear wheels start to skid, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER turn the steering wheel in the
direction of the skid" "You should _____ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming
vehicle. - CORRECT ANSWER yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle"
"If you approach a vehicle displaying a triangular sign that is orange with a red, reflective border
on the backside, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER slow down and use caution"
"When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER
concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle"
"On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'transit' are used for - CORRECT ANSWER buses
only (transit=bus)"
"When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER not
change your lane"
"High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes are reserved for: - CORRECT ANSWER car pools and
vehicles with more than one person (signs indicate how many people must be in the vehicle, as well as the days and hours to which it applies)" "You should ____ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming
vehicle. - CORRECT ANSWER yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle"
