Massachusetts Permit Practice Test | Free DMV Car Test 12

Car Test 12

1.On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early.

Because it takes a quarter of a mile to stop your vehicle completely.

Because it helps you keep up with traffic.

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2.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.

Road construction.

Road curves ahead.

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3.If you see a funeral procession, you:

Must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the funeral procession.

May drive between the vehicles in the funeral procession.

Must pass the funeral procession on the right.

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4.Which of the following is most likely to be slippery in cold weather after snow or rain?

A hilly, open road

A residential road

A road in a shaded area

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5.Broken yellow lines are used on streets and highways to:

Indicate no passing zones.

Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

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6.When driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should:

Turn on your high beam headlights.

Slow down and use your low beam headlights.

Increase your speed so you do not cause an accident.

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7.When driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should:

Turn on your high beam headlights.

Slow down and use your low beam headlights.

Increase your speed so you do not cause an accident.

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8.To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

Any lane (as long as it is safe).

The lane closest to the left curb.

The lane in the center of the road.

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9.Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

Check your blind spots and mirrors.

Signal your intention before changing lanes.

All of the above.

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10.There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles.

Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles.

A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.

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11.Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:

Right-of-way privileges.

Judgment and physical coordination.

Knowledge.

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12.This road sign means:

Do not enter.

No parking.

No U-turn.

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13.When backing up:

Look through the rear window.

Press hard on the gas pedal.

Rely only on your rearview mirror.

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14.When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

Low beams.

High beams.

Fog lights only.

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15.This yellow sign means:

There is a sharp turn to the right.

The lane must turn right.

A right turn is permitted on a green arrow only.

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16.If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:

Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway.

Turn back onto the roadway immediately.

Stop.

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17.Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Station wagon.

Passenger vehicle.

Motorcycle.

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18.Children on bicycles should be given extra space by motor vehicle operators because:

They do not have the same physical reflexes as adults.

They are smaller and more difficult to see than adults.

Both of the above.

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19.When driving on the highway, consistently looking far ahead of your vehicle:

Helps you keep up with traffic.

Reduces the need for last-minute braking or turning.

Allows you to spot upcoming police officers.

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20.This road sign means:

Watch for people crossing your path.

No passing zone.

Work zone ahead.

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21.Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.

Drinking caffeine

Eating foods high in fat

Time

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22.What is the purpose of rumble strips?

They alert drivers to potential tire problems.

They test a vehicle's shock absorbers.

Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.

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23.If you are approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped while it uses its visual signals, you should:

Ask the emergency workers if they need your help.

Increase your speed to get around the incident quickly.

Move into the lane farthest from the vehicle or decrease your speed.

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24.When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle.

You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.

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25.If a vehicle is equipped with airbags:

Seat belts should still be worn.

Seat belts do not need to be worn.

Seat belts should be worn behind the back.

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26."BAC" means:

Blood alcohol concentration.

Big alcohol content.

Blood alcohol conservation.

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27.Prior to entering a curve:

Activate your turn signal.

Reduce your speed.

Brake hard.

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28.When approaching an intersection with a flashing red light, you must:

Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.

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29.If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:

Slow down and look both ways.

Maintain your speed and look both ways.

Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

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30.If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:

Release your seat belt.

Brace yourself.

Press your head against the head restraint.

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31.This sign means:

Do not enter.

Yield the right-of-way.

Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.

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32.This yellow warning sign means:

You are approaching a school or school crosswalk.

Slow down, drive with caution, and watch for children.

Both of the above.

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33.If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:

Loudly play the radio while driving so you won’t think about your argument.

Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.

Drive on the interstate to let off steam.

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34.This sign means:

All traffic must turn left.

No left turn.

No U-turn.

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35.When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:

Be ready to use your horn.

Drive more slowly.

Allow a larger following distance.

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36.MVA will suspend the license of any driver who:

Refuses to use a false ID to purchase alcohol.

Fails to meet the attendance requirement for school.

Refuses to submit to a test determining their blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

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37.What does this road sign mean?

Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.

Come to a full stop then proceed when it is safe to do so.

Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.

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38.Stopping distances and the severity of collisions:

Decrease as a vehicle's speed increases.

Are not affected by a vehicle's speed.

Increase as a vehicle's speed increases.

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39.If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

Improve traffic flow.

Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.

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40.Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?

They know other drivers will do the right thing.

They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react.

They expect no breaks and give none.

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41.A broken yellow centerline indicates that:

Passing is not permitted.

Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

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42.This sign means:

Do not enter.

Stop ahead.

Roadwork or maintenance is present.

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43.Remove all snow, frost, and ice from:

Just the windshield.

All windows.

Just the windshield and passenger window.

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44.If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause:

Vehicle control problems.

Squealing brakes.

Slack in the steering.

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45.A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should:

Stop and proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.

Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously.

Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing.

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Car Test 12

1.On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

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2.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

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3.If you see a funeral procession, you:

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4.Which of the following is most likely to be slippery in cold weather after snow or rain?

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5.Broken yellow lines are used on streets and highways to:

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6.When driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should:

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7.When driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should:

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8.To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

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9.Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

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10.There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

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11.Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:

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12.This road sign means:

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13.When backing up:

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14.When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

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15.This yellow sign means:

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16.If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:

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17.Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

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18.Children on bicycles should be given extra space by motor vehicle operators because:

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19.When driving on the highway, consistently looking far ahead of your vehicle:

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20.This road sign means:

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21.Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.

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22.What is the purpose of rumble strips?

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23.If you are approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped while it uses its visual signals, you should:

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24.When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:

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25.If a vehicle is equipped with airbags:

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26."BAC" means:

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