Massachusetts Permit Practice Test | Free DMV Car Test 18

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1.This sign means:

Railroad ahead.

No passing zone.

School zone.

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2.You may legally block an intersection:

If you entered the intersection on the green light.

During rush hour traffic.

Under no circumstances.

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3.Temporary signs used in construction and maintenance work areas:

Have a red background with green writing.

Have an orange background with black writing.

Have a yellow background with blue writing.

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4.You may pass a vehicle when:

You are on a hill or curve.

You are on a road with a solid line next to your lane.

You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane.

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5.This road sign means:

All traffic must turn right.

All traffic must go straight.

A road intersects ahead.

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6.If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

You cannot cross the line to pass.

You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.

You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.

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7.When passing another car, you have enough space to return to the driving lane:

If the other driver signals for you to re-enter the lane.

If you look over your shoulder and see the passed car behind you.

If you can see both of the passed vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.

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8.When changing lanes, you should never:

Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot.

Change lanes abruptly or spontaneously.

Check for other vehicles moving into the same lane.

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9.If you are getting tired while driving, you should:

Stop and either get rest or change drivers.

Drink something with caffeine.

Open a window.

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10.As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:

Stop before crossing the intersection.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Wait for a green light before proceeding.

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11.This road sign means:

You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed limit.

The maximum speed limit under ideal conditions is 55 mph.

You must not travel below the speed indicated.

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12.To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Parking lights.

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13.You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:

Move to the left of the center lane.

Signal before you arrive at the intersection.

Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn.

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14.There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.

Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.

Move into the right lane when it is safe.

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15.When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.

Merge carefully into the gap.

Wait for the lane to clear before merging.

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16.A steady red arrow displayed on a traffic light means:

Drivers cannot turn in the indicated direction.

Drivers may turn in the indicated direction after coming to a complete stop.

Drivers may turn in the indicated direction.

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17.All drivers under the age of 21 have a restriction prohibiting them from:

Driving or attempting to drive while smoking.

Driving or attempting to drive before midnight.

Driving or attempting to drive after consuming any alcohol.

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18.When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus.

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass the bus cautiously.

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19.Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?

Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones as they are under normal traffic conditions.

You must "Slow for the Cone Zone."

Slow down only if you think workers are present.

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20.This sign means:

Yield sign ahead.

Side road entering from left.

Stop sign ahead.

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21.This sign means:

Stop Sign Ahead.

Side Road.

Railroad Warning.

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22.A broken yellow centerline means 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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23.If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, what should the motorist do?

Continue ahead. The motorist has the right-of-way.

Wait for the pedestrians to cross the street.

Pull to the right and go around the pedestrians.

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24.It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:

You cannot see as far ahead at night.

The road is always more slippery at night.

Your reaction time is slower at night.

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25.A pentagon-shaped sign is a:

Stop sign.

Regulatory sign.

School zone or school crossing sign.

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26.An orange-colored sign like this means:

There is roadwork ahead.

You must change lanes ahead.

There is a detour ahead.

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27.If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on while driving:

Use your parking lights.

Use your high beams.

Use your low beams.

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28.A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Proceed if you have the right-of-way.

Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

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29.This bicyclist is signaling:

A left turn.

An upcoming stop.

A right turn.

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30.Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances.

If you don't feel drowsy.

If it is prescribed by a physician.

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31.When you see this yellow sign, you should:

Always stop at the crosswalk.

Stop at the crosswalk until a crossing guards signals for you to go.

Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

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32.Backing your vehicle is:

Always dangerous.

Dangerous if you have a helper.

Only dangerous in large vehicles.

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33.At intersections with a "Yield" sign, you must:

Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict.

Yield the right-of-way only to vehicles on your right.

Always slow down and proceed without stopping.

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34.This sign means:

No left turn can be made here.

A left turn can be made only after stopping.

All traffic must turn right at the next intersection.

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35.If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road:

Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

Speed up to increase the distance between you and the other car.

Apply your brakes to slow down, then resume your original speed.

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36.As you approach the top of a hill, you should:

Speed up slightly.

Prepare to stop, if needed.

Maintain a steady speed.

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37.When driving in fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlights.

Use your parking lights.

Use your low beam headlights.

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38.Stopping distances and severity of crashes:

Decrease as vehicle speed increases.

Are not affected by vehicle speed.

Increase as vehicle speed increases.

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39.This road sign means:

Steep grade ahead.

The road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves.

Slippery when wet.

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40.This sign means:

Change in direction or narrowing of roadway.

No right turn.

No passing zone.

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41.If bad weather makes it difficult for you to see clearly, you should:

Speed up to get off the road quickly.

Drive in the lane closest to oncoming traffic.

Increase your following distance.

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42.Changing from one lane to another is best done:

Quickly and often.

When a car is in your blind spot.

Gradually and carefully.

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43.At a crosswalk:

You must yield to pedestrians.

Pedestrians must yield to you.

Construction workers must yield to you.

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44.As the percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood increases, you become:

More intoxicated.

More sober.

More coordinated.

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45.This road sign means:

All traffic must go straight.

Turning on a red signal is prohibited.

Left turns are prohibited.

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1.This sign means:

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2.You may legally block an intersection:

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3.Temporary signs used in construction and maintenance work areas:

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4.You may pass a vehicle when:

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5.This road sign means:

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6.If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

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7.When passing another car, you have enough space to return to the driving lane:

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8.When changing lanes, you should never:

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9.If you are getting tired while driving, you should:

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10.As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:

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11.This road sign means:

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12.To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:

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13.You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:

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14.There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

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15.When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

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16.A steady red arrow displayed on a traffic light means:

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17.All drivers under the age of 21 have a restriction prohibiting them from:

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18.When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

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19.Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?

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