Massachusetts permit practice test 2018

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

350 feet and 100 feet respectively

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

at least 500 feet

You are tailgating a truck if you

cannot see the rear-view mirrors

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

keep a tight grip on the steering wheel

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

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

slow down and be prepared to stop

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

without exceeding the speed limit.

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 or if you're making a left turn

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

292 feet

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

behind stop lines and crosswalk lines

The danger areas around your vehicle where crashes are more likely to occur are called

blind spots.

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

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

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-occupying vehicles only

What is the minimum speed on the Massachusetts Turnpike?

40 mph

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.

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.

blinds spots and 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

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.

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 to stop

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

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

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

in the direction of the skid

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

middle and left lanes

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

slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

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

slow down and 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

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

the two-second rule

If your rear wheels start to skid, you must

turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

A rotary is an intersection with

a central island

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

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 other traffic