MA driver's learning permit test

What is the minimum speed limit in the Massachusetts Turnpike?

40 MPH

What would be the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 miles per hour?

60 mph it takes an average of 292 feet (almost a whole football field) to react to a hazard, step on the brake, and come safely to a stop.

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

A yellow flashing signal means that you may proceed only with caution.

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

Blind spots or No-zones are areas where vehicle cannot be seen. It is easy for a car or a motorcycle to be hidden in a large vehicle's blind spots. Therefore, do not follow closely behind a truck or a bus. When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's blind spots on the right, left, front, and behind.

If your vehicle is stuck on railroad tracks and you know a train is approaching, you must

Get yourself and any passengers out of your vehicle and move as far as possible from tracks

You are tailgating if you

If you cannot see a truck's rearview mirrors, you are tailgating. Tailgating is dangerous. By following too closely, you are losing the safety cushion you need if the vehicle in front of you stops short.

This arrow mark regulates that

This one-way sign warns that traffic on this way must move only in the direction of arrow.

This pentagon symbol alerts drivers of

This pentagon sign shows the driver that s/he is entering a school zone.

A flashing red traffic light should be considered as:

A flashing red traffic light is the same as a stop sign. You must come to a full stop and then proceed when it is safe to do so.

This sign is a

A freeway interchange sign

A white diamond symbol on the lane indicates that

A white diamond symbol means there is a special lane restriction, like "high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) only," "bus only," or "bicycle only."

What does this sign indicate?

An advance warning sign for a railroad crossing

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

It is illegal to follow closer than 300 feet behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm.

When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you are suggested to follow

If there is not enough room for taking a U-turn, you may consider a three-point turn. This will put you in the opposite direction. This turn should only be used when the street is narrow, there is good visibility, the traffic is light, the turn is legal and there is no other option.

When you get a flat tire or tire blows out while driving, you should

If while driving, you get a flat tire or your tire blows out, you should keep a tight grip on the steering wheel and ease your foot off the gas pedal.

The new move-over law requires that if you are approaching a stationary emergency vehicle on a multilane road, you must

If you are approaching a stationary emergency vehicle on a highway with at least four lanes or on multilane road, you must yield the right-of-way by safely 'moving over' to a lane that is not next to the lane the emergency vehicle is occupying.

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

If you are entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you are required to stop your vehicle and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists and other vehicles.

If your vehicle skids due to ice while driving, always turn your steering wheel

If your vehicle begins to skid, turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. If your rear tires are skidding to the left, turn your steering wheel left. If they are sliding right, steer right.

In normal conditions, how far would the high beam headlights and low beam headlights allow you to see ahead?

In normal conditions, high beam headlights allow you to see about 350 feet ahead and low beam headlights allow you to see about 100 feet ahead.

What is the posted speed limit on highways in ideal driving conditions?

Most roadways in the state have posted speed limits. Speed limits change as you drive on different kinds of roads or enter and exit highways. Limited-access highways, like interstate routes, have speed limits from 50 to 65 mph.

Head rests should be adjusted so that head restraint contacts the back of the head. This prevents:

Neck injuries if you are hit from behind

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

On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use the middle and left lanes for passing.

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

On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use the middle and left lanes for passing. A broken yellow line on a two-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so.

A rotary is an intersection of roads that contains

Rotaries are much more common in Massachusetts than in other parts of the country. A rotary is an intersection of roads coming together from several directions. It allows you to continue through without stopping at a stop sign or a traffic signal.

National safety council and insurance institute for highway safety show that a fully loaded tractor trailer may take _________ compared to a passenger vehicle.

Studies by the National Safety Council and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show that a fully loaded tractor trailer may take twice as far to stop as a passenger vehicle.

The eye test for the driver's license evaluates:

The eye test evaluates: 1) Acuity - how clearly you see 2) Peripheral vision - how far you can see to either side while looking straight ahead 3) Depth and color perception.

When driving at night, you must use your headlights

The law requires you to use your headlights from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise.

This blue sign represents the availability of

This is a guide sign. This sign indicates the availability of food.

What does this sign mean?

This is a hospital guide sign. It indicates that hospital services are available nearby.

This diamond sign indicates that

This sign indicates a stop sign. A STOP sign always means "come to a complete halt" and applies to each vehicle that comes to the sign. You must stop before any crosswalk or stop line painted on the pavement.

What does this sign mean?

This sign indicates maintenance or public utility crew ahead. Drivers must go slow, change their position and drive away from the workers on road.

What do these double arrow marks mean?

This sign means that the traffic on the road may flow on both sides of sign.

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:

This type of skid is usually caused by braking too hard at a high speed and locking the wheels. The vehicle will skid no matter which way the steering wheel is turned. Take your foot off the brake to unlock the wheels. Then straighten the front wheels as the vehicle begins to straighten out. Slow the vehicle gradually until you are at a safe speed to continue driving.

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

To stop your vehicle until the warning lights stop flashing.

Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually:

Traffic warning signs in work zones usually are orange. Red indicates dangerous traffic situations.

Passing is not allowed on either side of a highway when:

When both sides have solid yellow line markings

When driving behind another vehicle, you must use _________ for keeping a safe distance between the vehicles.

When driving behind another vehicle, you must use the two-second rule for keeping a safe distance between the vehicles.

When entering and exiting a roundabout, you must always:

When entering a roundabout you must stay to the right of the center island. Do not stop if the way is clear. Never pass or overtake another vehicle after entering a single lane roundabout. Travel around the circle until you reach your desired street; use your right-turn signal and exit the roundabout.

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

When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can, without exceeding the speed limit. The longer you stay in the blind spot, the longer you are in danger of a collision.

To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights, instead, you should

When passing on road, 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.

You must stop _________ if required to stop by a sign or signal.

When passing on road, you must stop behind stop lines and crosswalk lines if required to stop by a sign or signal.

If you are preparing for a turn, you must signal your turn _________ before making the turn on a highway.

When you are planning for a turn, you should give signal at least 500 feet before making the turn on a highway. You must make your intentions known to other drivers.

When you come to an intersection and try to make a move, you must follow the _________ before you pull out.

When you come to an intersection, follow this important rule (left, right, left). Look to the left first because vehicles coming from the left are closer to you. Look to the right. Take one more look to the left before you pull out. That way you might see a vehicle you did not see the first time you looked.

If you miss your exit, do not stop and never back up on the highway, instead

When you miss your exit, do not stop, never back up on the highway. Get off the highway at the next exit and look for signs showing you how to rejoin the road in the other direction.

When you see a yield sign while entering a road, you must _________ at the sign.

When you see a yield sign, slow down and be prepared to stop. Let vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians go before you proceed. You must come to a complete stop if traffic conditions require it.

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

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

You must slow down at an uncontrolled intersection, look left and right for oncoming traffic, and proceed if the way is clear.

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

You must slow down, stay to the right side and allow the other driver to pass safely.

These rounded arrow marks convey that

his signal means that a circular intersection is ahead. All traffic should travel in counter-clockwise direction, always to the right, around a central island.

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

1. You are making a left turn 2. You are passing another vehicle 3.The right lane is blocked