Massachusetts Permit Practice Test

Practice Test 8

1/45

1.If you experience a tire blowout:

Take your foot of the gas.

Do not immediately use your brakes.

Gradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
1 /45

Practice Test 8

2/45

2.When driving on roads that may be slippery:

Always drive at the maximum speed limit.

Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.

Reduce your following distance.

Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
2 /45

Practice Test 8

3/45

3.When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

Should depend on road signs to find your way.

Should plan your trip in advance.

Only have to know generally where your destination is.

Should always choose the most direct route.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
3 /45

Practice Test 8

4/45

4.You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

A solid green light

A flashing yellow light

A green arrow pointing left

A flashing red light

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
4 /45

Practice Test 8

5/45

5.You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:

If a stop sign is posted.

If a crossing gate is lowered.

If the crossing lights are flashing.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
5 /45

Practice Test 8

6/45

6.Larger vehicles have:

Larger blind spots.

Smaller blind spots.

No blind spots.

The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
6 /45

Practice Test 8

7/45

7.The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.

Presence of a stop sign.

Use of your turn signals.

Cars behind you.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
7 /45

Practice Test 8

8/45

8.Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

Allowing extra travel time.

Obeying posted speed limits.

Using proper turn signals.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
8 /45

Practice Test 8

9/45

9.You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

He or she is deaf.

He or she is a police officer.

He or she is blind.

He or she has poor balance.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
9 /45

Practice Test 8

10/45

10.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.

Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.

Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
10 /45

Practice Test 8

11/45

11.You are involved in an accident. You should:

Stop immediately.

Help the injured.

Call the police.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
11 /45

Practice Test 8

12/45

12.Roads become very slippery:

When it has been raining for an hour or more.

The day after it rains.

For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm.

Right after the rain has stopped.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
12 /45

Practice Test 8

13/45

13.A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.

Has the right-of-way.

May force their way into traffic.

Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
13 /45

Practice Test 8

14/45

14.To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

Over your right shoulder.

At your side mirror.

Over your left shoulder.

At your rearview mirror.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
14 /45

Practice Test 8

15/45

15.You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.

Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.

Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
15 /45

Practice Test 8

16/45

16.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in thickly settled areas and business districts is:

10 mph.

20 mph.

30 mph.

50 mph.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
16 /45

Practice Test 8

17/45

17.If you are driving behind a motorcycle, your following distance should be at least:

Four seconds.

Three seconds.

Two seconds.

One second.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
17 /45

Practice Test 8

18/45

18.If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

Turn off the engine.

Lock the ignition and remove the key.

Set the parking brake.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
18 /45

Practice Test 8

19/45

19.A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:

Read the labels on the drug before driving.

Drink alcohol instead.

Continue to drive regardless of any warning labels.

Drive only during daylight hours.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
19 /45

Practice Test 8

20/45

20.In winter weather, overpasses and bridges:

Are affected in the exact same ways as other roadways.

Freeze after the rest of the roads.

Thaw out before the rest of the roads.

Freeze before the rest of the roads.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
20 /45

Practice Test 8

21/45

21.You may drive in an HOV lane if:

You are driving more quickly than the flow of traffic.

You are driving more slowly than the flow of traffic.

Your vehicle has multiple occupants.

You are trying to get somewhere quickly.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
21 /45

Practice Test 8

22/45

22.Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.

Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.

Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.

Keeps other drivers alert.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
22 /45

Practice Test 8

23/45

23.This road sign means:

The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Divided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Merge. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Winding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
23 /45

Practice Test 8

24/45

24.What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Merging traffic

Proceed with caution.

Pedestrian crossing

Come to a full stop.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
24 /45

Practice Test 8

25/45

25.A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

A loss of hearing.

Pollution.

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

Poor engine performance.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
25 /45

Practice Test 8

26/45

26.To ensure that your physical condition does not cause you to drive in an unsafe manner, you should:

Keep physically fit and have regular physical examinations.

Know the effect of any medicine on your driving ability.

Drive within your physical limitations.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
26 /45

Practice Test 8

27/45

27.If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

Follow the direction

Follow the directions given by the officer.

Honk at the officer.

Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
27 /45

Practice Test 8

28/45

28.This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.

No trucks are allowed on an upcoming hill.

A logging road is ahead.

There are trucks on an upcoming hill.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
28 /45

Practice Test 8

29/45

29.A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

That drivers should come to a complete stop.

That an action is forbidden.

That some drivers should yield to other drivers.

That drivers should drive under the speed limit.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
29 /45

Practice Test 8

30/45

30.Consuming which of the following substances may impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?

Beer, wine, and other liquor

Controlled substances, such as illegal drugs or prescription medicines

Inhalants, such as glue or paint

All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
30 /45

Practice Test 8

31/45

31.Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:

Sound your horn.

Turn on your headlights.

Reduce your speed.

Check your mirrors and blind spots.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
31 /45

Practice Test 8

32/45

32.When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains.

You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track.

You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.

All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
32 /45

Practice Test 8

33/45

33.A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
33 /45

Practice Test 8

34/45

34.This road sign means:

Your current roadway ends ahead.

You must bear either right or left.

A four-way intersection is ahead.

A road joins from the right.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
34 /45

Practice Test 8

35/45

35.The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.

Slow down before you enter the curve.

Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.

Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
35 /45

Practice Test 8

36/45

36.To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:

Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.

Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.

Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.

None of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
36 /45

Practice Test 8

37/45

37.Drowsy drivers:

Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.

Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.

Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.

Are usually only older drivers.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
37 /45

Practice Test 8

38/45

38.It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:

They are more difficult to see than cars.

They rarely use their headlights.

Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
38 /45

Practice Test 8

39/45

39.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Maintain their speed and proceed.

Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.

Yield to all other drivers.

Be prepared to yield.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
39 /45

Practice Test 8

40/45

40.A passenger in a moving motor vehicle is not permitted to:

Use a cell phone.

Sleep.

Have an opened alcohol container.

Use a map.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
40 /45

Practice Test 8

41/45

41.When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon with all of its lights darkened, you:

May proceed with caution.

Must come to a complete stop before proceeding with caution.

Must slow and prepare to stop.

Must come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
41 /45

Practice Test 8

42/45

42.Your ability to stop is affected by:

Signal lights.

Other cars on the road.

The time of day.

The condition of the road.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
42 /45

Practice Test 8

43/45

43.This road sign means:

No passing zone.

Winding road.

Pedestrian crossing.

Low ground railroad crossing.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
43 /45

Practice Test 8

44/45

44.When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Be ready to drive faster than the train.

Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.

Look for a way around any lowered gates.

Assume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
44 /45

Practice Test 8

45/45

45.When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

Slow down.

Look for a train.

Be ready to stop.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

Sign Up/Sign In now to view your test results

Sign In

Sign Up to Unlock more Questions

Practice Test 8

1/45

1.If you experience a tire blowout:

Progress 1 /45

Practice Test 8

2/45

2.When driving on roads that may be slippery:

Progress 2 /45

Practice Test 8

3/45

3.When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

Progress 3 /45

Practice Test 8

4/45

4.You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

Progress 4 /45

Practice Test 8

5/45

5.You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:

Progress 5 /45

Practice Test 8

6/45

6.Larger vehicles have:

Progress 6 /45

Practice Test 8

7/45

7.The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

Progress 7 /45

Practice Test 8

8/45

8.Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

Progress 8 /45

Practice Test 8

9/45

9.You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

Progress 9 /45

Practice Test 8

10/45

10.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:

Progress 10 /45

Practice Test 8

11/45

11.You are involved in an accident. You should:

Progress 11 /45

Practice Test 8

12/45

12.Roads become very slippery:

Progress 12 /45

Practice Test 8

13/45

13.A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

Progress 13 /45

Practice Test 8

14/45

14.To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

Progress 14 /45

Practice Test 8

15/45

15.You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

Progress 15 /45

Practice Test 8

16/45

16.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in thickly settled areas and business districts is:

Progress 16 /45

Practice Test 8

17/45

17.If you are driving behind a motorcycle, your following distance should be at least:

Progress 17 /45

Practice Test 8

18/45

18.If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

Progress 18 /45

Practice Test 8

19/45

19.A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:

Progress 19 /45

Practice Test 8

Progress
1 /45

Progress
2 /45

Progress
3 /45

Progress
4 /45

Progress
5 /45

Progress
6 /45

Progress
7 /45

Progress
8 /45

Progress
9 /45

Progress
10 /45

Progress
11 /45

Progress
12 /45

Progress
13 /45

Progress
14 /45

Progress
15 /45

Progress
16 /45

Progress
17 /45

Progress
18 /45

Progress
19 /45

Progress
20 /45

Progress
21 /45

Progress
22 /45

Progress
23 /45

Progress
24 /45

Progress
25 /45

Progress
26 /45

Progress
27 /45

Progress
28 /45

Progress
29 /45

Progress
30 /45

Progress
31 /45

Progress
32 /45

Progress
33 /45

Progress
34 /45

Progress
35 /45

Progress
36 /45