MA Permit Test 2021-22

The middle or left lanes

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

Broken yellow line

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.

Stop if it is safe to do so

What must you do at a steady yellow traffic signal?

Keep a tight grip on the steering wheel

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

350 feet and 100 feet respectively

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

Closer than 300 ft

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

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

3 second rule

60 days

A Junior Operator (i.e., younger than 18) who holds a learner's permit is not allowed to drive unsupervised between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. If he or she is convicted of driving unsupervised between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., his or her permit will be suspended for

Solid white line

A _________ indicates the outer edge of the traffic lane, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

You are tailgating a truck if you

Cannot see the truck's side mirrors

6 months

If a driver is charged with selling false licenses but not convicted, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles may suspend his or her license for

Behind stop lines and crosswalk lines

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

4 years

If you are judged a habitual offender, your license will be suspended for

In the direction of the skid

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

Between 50 and 65 mph

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

Left-edge lines

On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as

$5,000

The maximum fine for your first offense of driving under the influence of marijuana is

Slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic

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

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

take the next exit

60

A Junior Operator (i.e., younger than 18) who holds a learner's permit must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age at all times when driving. If he or she is convicted of driving without adult supervision, his or her permit will be suspended for _____ days for the first offense.

All traffic must move in the direction of the arrow

A black and white "One Way" sign pointing with an arrow means that

An object marker on a roadway

A black and yellow striped sign with the diagonals down to the left is

A hospital

A blue and white sign with a big H means

A central island

A rotary is an intersection with

The lane is reserved for buses or high-occupancy vehicles only

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

A road crew at work

A yellow and black sign of a man shoveling means

An advance warning sign for a railroad crossing

A yellow and black sign with a cross and to R's is

Vehicles must stop at the intersection ahead

A yellow and black sign with a red octagon and a forward arrow indicates

The road ahead curves to the right then to the left

A yellow and black sign with a straight into right diagonal into straight arrow means

There is a circular intersection ahead

A yellow and black sign with three arrows in a circle means

Traffic may flow on both sides

A yellow and black sign with two arrows diagonally facing down and away means

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

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

one-half hour before sunset one-half hour after sunrise during periods of rain, fog or snow

Headlights are required

30 days

If an MA driver who is 18 years of age or older accumulates three or more speeding offenses in a single year, his or her license will be suspended for

Stop until the warning lights stop flashing

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

Slow down, keep right

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

Yield the ROW to other traffic

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

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

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

Any of the below are true: - The right lane is blocked - You are making a left turn - You are passing another vehicle

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

Double the distance to stop

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.

A school zone

The yellow and black, two people walking sign indicates

Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

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

The lane ahead is closed.

What does this flashing arrow panel mean?

40 mph

What is the minimum speed on the Massachusetts Turnpike?

292 feet

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

Both: - Blind spots - No-Zones

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

Come to a complete stop and then give the ROW to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering

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

A three-point turn

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

At least 500 feet

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

Slow down and be prepared to stop

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

you can only stop temporarily to load or unload passengers or merchandise

Which of the following is true about No Parking zones?

You can only stop temporarily to load or unload passengers

Which of the following statements about No Standing zones is true?

500

You should dim your high-beam headlights when you are within _____ feet of oncoming traffic.

A blue and white sign with a fork and knife symbol represents the availability of

food