MA Permit Test 2019 - Part 1

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

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

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

a three point turn

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

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

When driving at night, you must use your headlights

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

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

in the direction of the skid

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

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

proceed to the next exit

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

slow down and prepare to stop

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

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

292 feet

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