MA RMV Practice Test 2 (my copy of notes)

This EXCLUSION sign indicates that, (white square sign with a black bike and a red circle with an x in it) A.) bicycles are prohibited in this route B.) bicyclists are not allowed to cross at the intersection C.) passenger cars should yield to bicycles D.) bicyclists should not use the shoulder of the road

A.) bicycles are prohibited in this route

passing is not allowed on either side of a highway when, A.) both sides have solid yellow line markings B.) both sides have broken yellow line markings C.) one side has a broken yellow line marking D.) all of the above

A.) both sides have solid yellow line markings

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by.. A.) braking too hard at a high speed B.) pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time C.) ignition turned to the lock position while the vehicles still in motion D.) drive wheels losing traction with the road surface

A.) braking too hard at a high speed

What does this diamond shaped sign indicate? (yellow diamond sign with two black arrows going opposite ways of each other with a black image in between them) A.) divided highway begins B.) two way traffic C.) traffic may flow on both sides of this sign D.) divided highway begins

A.) divided highway begins

When you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass, A.) if the solid yellow line is on your side B.) if the dashed yellow line is on your side C.) if the solid yellow line is not on your side D.) none of the above

A.) if the solid yellow line is on your side

For interstate driving, slow moving vehicles must travel ___________________, except when passing. A.) in the right hand lane B.) in the middle lane C.) in the shoulder lane D.) in the left hand lane

A.) in the right hand lane

Head rests should be adjusted so that the head restraints contacts the back of the head. This prevents... A.) neck injuries if you are hit from behind B.) tightening of the seat belt during accidents C.) accidents from behind D.) body injuries in a head - on collision

A.) neck injuries if you are hit from behind

Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually, A.) orange B.) green C.) blue D.) red

A.) orange

When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should.. A.) slow down and cross the intersection carefully B.) remain stopped until the light turns green C.) stop and enter the intersection only when safe to do so D.) increase your speed and rush through the intersection

A.) slow down and cross the intersection carefully

which of the following statements is true regarding making turns? A.) start from the lane closest to where you want to go B.) always start from the rightmost lane C.) always start from the leftmost lane D.) start from the lane farthest to where you want to go

A.) start from the lane closest to where you want to go

On a multiple lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use ___________________ for passing... A.) the middle and left lanes B.) the far right lane C.) any lane D.) the middle lane

A.) the middle and left lanes

The first rule of a safe and legal turn is, A.) to move into the proper lane well before the turn B.) to cut corners while turning C.) to reduce the speed D.) to increase the speed

A.) to move into the proper lane well before the turn

If you turn from a high speed, two lane road way, you must __________________ if you have traffic following you, A.) try not to slow down to suddenly B.) try to slow down as soon as possible C.) increase your speed D.) press on the brakes hard

A.) try not to slow down too suddenly

if your rear wheels start to skid, you must .. A.) turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid B.) turn the steering wheel toward the right C.) turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the skid D.) turn the steering wheel toward the left

A.) turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid

What does this curved arrow marked sign mean? (white square sign with a black object and a black arrow going around it) A.) a divided highway ends ahead B.) a traffic island or divider ahead C.) a sharp right turn ahead D.) a blind curve ahead

B.) a traffic island or divider ahead

The danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are most likely to occur are called, A.) round spots B.) blind spots C.) empty spots D.) no passing zones

B.) blind spots

If you are driving on a two lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle in the __________________ of your lane.. A.) right side B.) center C.) anywhere D.) left side

B.) center

It is against the law to make a left turn on a red light except, A.) from a two way street to a two way street B.) from one one way street to another C.) from a one way street to a two way street D.) from a two way street to a one way street

B.) from a one way street to another

When entering and exiting a roundabout, you must always, A.) keep left B.) keep right C.) increase the speed D.) change lanes

B.) keep right

When you see a triangle-shaped road sign while driving, you must... A.) make a right turn B.) reduce your speed and yield C.) come to a complete stop D.) increase your speed

B.) reduce your speed and yield

If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should, A.) increase your vehicle speed and move ahead B.) switch on your high beam lights C.) get out of the way D.) switch on your low beam lights

C.) get out of the way

Car drivers should never move into the same lane with a motorcycle side by side, even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because, A.) motorcycles do not have signal lights B.) motorcyclists do not need to follow traffic rules C.) motorcycles need a full lane width D.) motorcyclists may misguide the car driver

C.) motorcycles need a full lane width

The driver of the car being passed must _______________ until the pass is complete. A.) move to the left B.) increase speed C.) not increase speed D.) stop

C.) not increase speed

If you arrive at an unattended accident scene, you should... A.) notify your insurance company B.) move injured persons C.) park your car off the road and turn on your emergency flashers D.) stop or slow down to 'sightsee'

C.) park your car off the road and turn on your emergency flashers

If you are approaching a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane or a white cane tipped with red, you must, A.) take a detour B.) go slow C.) stop D.) use your horn

C.) stop

Unless prohibited drivers must use the three point turn to, A.) change lanes B.) make a left turn C.) turn around on a narrow street D.) pass another vehicle on a narrow road

C.) turn around on a narrow street

When passing another vehicle get through the other drivers blind spot as quickly as you can, A.) by reducing your speed B.) by changing gears C.) without exceeding the speed limit D.) by increasing your speed

C.) without exceeding the speed limit

A pedestrian using a white cane or a white cane tipped with red is usually a... A.) a school child B.) a flag person C.) a crew person D.) a blind person

D.) a blind person

A flashing red traffic light should be considered as, A.) a yield sign B.) a merge sign C.) a do not enter sign D.) a stop sign

D.) a stop sign

The eye test for a drivers license evaluates, A.) depth and color perception B.) perisperhal vision C.) acuity D.) all of the above

D.) all of the above

You must not pass another vehicle if you see, A.) an approaching hill or a curve where there is no clear visibility B.) a school bus ahead with red flashing lights and an extended stop arm C.) a solid yellow line in your lane D.) any of these

D.) any of these

When changing lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure there are not other vehicles in, A.) free zones B.) no passing zones C.) shoulder zones D.) blind spots

D.) blind spots

A driver must __________________ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road A.) move fast B.) not stop C.) reduce speed D.) come to a complete stop

D.) come to a complete stop

If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must, A.) back up and return to the exit B.) reduce your speed and move on to the rightmost lane C.) make a U-turn and return to the exit D.) continue to the next exit

D.) continue to the next exit

What does this error mark sign indicate? (white square sign with a black arrow pointing straight up and words under it saying only) A.) look straight while driving B.) one-way street ahead C.) stop sign ahead D.) go only straight

D.) go only straight

When you come to an intersection and try to make a move, you must follow the ____________________ before you pull out. A.) left, left and right rule B.) right, left, right rule C.) left and right rule D.) left, right, left rule

D.) left, right, left rule

While driving if you need to read a map or directions, you should A.) reduce your vehicle speed and then read the map B.) have a quick glance while driving and move ahead C.) stop your vehicle on the road and read the map D.) pull over to the side of the road in a safe place and read the map

D.) pull over to the side of the road in a safe place and read the map

what does this circular arrow sign mean? (yellow triangle sign with black arrows moving in a circle) A.) there is a traffic merging area ahead; stop before merging B.) there is a one way road ahead; proceed with caution C.) a u- turn is permitted; go slow D.) there is a roundabout ahead; prepare to yield to traffic

D.) there is a roundabout ahead; prepare to yield to traffic

you must make a full stop in all of the following situations, except A.) when you meet a steady red traffic sign B.) when you meet a flashing red traffic signal C.) when you meet a stop sign D.) when you meet a flashing yellow traffic sign

D.) when you meet a flashing yellow traffic sign

If a bicycle on your right side reaches the intersection at the same time as you do , you should, A.) request the bicyclist to change lanes B.) move because you have the right of way C.) move slowly along with the bicycle D.) yield to the bicycle

D.) yield to the bicycle