MA Permit Test 2019

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What is the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 mph?

292 feet

In normal conditions, how far ahead do high-beam headlights and low-beam headlights let you see?

350 feet and 100 feet respectively

What is the minimum speed on the Massachusetts Turnpike?

40 mph

You are tailgating a truck if you

Cannot see the truck's side mirrors

A Freeway Interchange Sign

This sign is a freeway interchange sign. This sign indicates that you are approaching an interchange.

A rotary is an intersection with

a central island

A flashing red traffic light should be treated as

a stop sign

When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you should make

a three point turn

The vision test for the driver's license evaluates

acuity, peripheral vision, color vision

You must make a complete stop in all of the following situations, EXCEPT

at a flashing yellow traffic signal

When you are preparing to exit a highway, you must signal _________ before you reach the exit ramp.

at least 500 feet

If a sign or signal requires you to stop, you must stop

behind stop lines and crosswalk lines

On Massachusetts highways, what is the posted speed limit under ideal driving conditions?

between 50 and 65 mph

When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's _________ on the right, left, front, and rear.

blind spots/ no zones

Passing is not allowed on either side of a road when

both sides have solid yellow lines

On a two-lane, two-way road, a _________ allows you to cross over into the opposing lane temporarily to pass a vehicle if it is safe to do so

broken yellow line

It is illegal to follow _________ behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm.

closer than 300 feet

A driver must _______ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road.

come to a complete stop

When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must

come to a complete stop and then give the right of way to pedestrians, bicyclists or vehicles on the road you are entering

If you accidentally miss your exit on an expressway, you should

continue to the next exit

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.

double the distance

In Massachusetts, it is against the law to make a left turn on a red light EXCEPT when turning

from a one way street onto another one way street

When driving at night, you must use your headlights

from one half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise

If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should

get out of the way

If your vehicle has stalled on railroad tracks and you know that a train is approaching, you must

get yourself and all passengers out of the vehicle and get as far away from the tracks as possible

When you find both a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must NOT pass

if the solid yellow line is on your side

If your vehicle skids on an icy road, turn your steering wheel

in the direction of the skid

On interstate highways, slower vehicles must travel _________, except when passing.

in the right hand lane

While driving, if you get a flat tire or a tire blows out, you should

keep a tight grip on the steering wheel

When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must always

keep right

According to Massachusetts' Move Over Law, if you are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi-lane road, you must

leave a vacant lane between your vehicle and the emergency vehicle and proceed with caution

When preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you should

look over your shoulder, indicate your intention by signaling, look in your mirrors

To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights. Instead

look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually

orange

If you arrive at an accident scene at which there are no police or emergency vehicles,

park your car off the road and turn on your emergency flashers

On the highway, if you miss your exit, do not stop or back up. Instead,

proceed to the next exit

A white diamond symbol on the pavement of the lane indicates that

the lane is reserved for buses or high occupancy vehicles only

On a multilane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _________ for passing.

the middle or left lanes

On roadways with two or more lanes in your direction, you must use the right lane unless

you are passing another vehicle, the right lane is blocked, you are making a left turn

If you are approaching a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing and a stop sign extended, you must

stop until the warning lights stop flashing

When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should

slow down and cross the intersection carefully

When you see a yield sign as you enter a road, you must _________ at the sign.

slow down and prepare to stop

If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _________ and allow the other driver to pass you safely.

slow down, keep right

When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must _________ and proceed if the way is clear.

slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic

Which of the following statements about making turns is true?

start from the lane closest to where you want to go

f you approach a pedestrian walking with a white cane or a white cane tipped with red who is about to cross the road, you must

stop

When driving behind another vehicle, you should use _________ to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

the two second rule

When you exit a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _________ if you have traffic following you.

try not to slow down suddenly

When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can

without exceeding the speed limit

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

yield the right of way to other traffic


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