Driving

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.

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.

When passing a stopped emergency vehicle, you must

When passing stopped emergency vehicles, you must slow down to less than the posted speed limit and move into a non-adjacent lane.

When two or more lanes of travel are permitted in the same direction, a broken white line is used:

When two or more lanes of travel are permitted in the same direction, a broken white line is used to divide each side of the highway into separate lanes for vehicles traveling in the same direction.

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

When you are being passed by another vehicle, you must slow down, stay to the right side and allow the other driver to pass safely.

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.

broken yellow line. 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 s

__________ are zones around a truck or a heavy vehicle where other vehicles disappear into blind spots.

Trucks and buses have blind spots called No-zones. No-zones are the areas around trucks and buses where cars "disappear" into blind spots. These areas are so close that they restrict the truck or bus driver's ability to stop or maneuver safely.

When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its:

Trucks require a much longer stopping distance. Do not enter a roadway in front of a large vehicle. When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its headlights in your inside rearview mirror. Do not make sudden stops in front of large vehicles.

What is the minimum speed limit in the Massachusetts Turnpike?

40 mph, Some roadways may have minimum speeds. There is a minimum speed of 40 mph on the Massachusetts Turnpike.

A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:

A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for left turns only. This type of lane is marked by parallel solid and dashed yellow lines and is sometimes accompanied by white arrows on the pavement.

If you are driving on a highway in heavy rain, you must slow down your vehicle to avoid:

Hydroplaning may occur during rainstorms. This is a condition where the tires ride on a thin film of water instead of the road. To prevent hydroplaning, drivers must slow down in heavy rains.

When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must:

If an animal suddenly runs in front of a vehicle, the driver must take a defensive action and try to control the vehicle to avoid a collision.

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

Plan for the turn. Do not turn suddenly. 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.

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.

Which of the following is NOT true, regarding pavement markings?

Solid double white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. Crossing a double solid white line is prohibited.

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 a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then:

When a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe, you may cross the line for passing, if it is safe to do so.

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

When both center lines are solid, passing is strictly not allowed.

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

When 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 off the tracks, and move as far from the tracks as you can.

A white diamond symbol on the lane indicates that

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

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

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

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 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 the traffic.

For interstate driving, slow-moving vehicles must travel _________, except when passing.

For interstate driving, slow-moving vehicles must travel in the right-hand lane, except when passing.

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.

When you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass:

Where there is both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may not pass if the solid yellow line is on your side.

You are tailgating if you

cannot see a truck's rear view mirror

If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should:

If you are in an intersection and see an emergency vehicle, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right as soon as you can and stop.

It is against the law to make a left turn on a red light EXCEPT:

It is against the law to make a left turn on red except from one, one-way street to another. When making such a turn, you must come to a complete stop and allow all crossing traffic and all pedestrians to clear the intersection before you proceed.

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.

Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is NOT true?

It is not legal to exceed the speed limit when passing. Make sure you have time and space to pass safely.

If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.

You must understand the other driver's intention, wait until the other driver actually starts to turn, and then start your turn.

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

292feet

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.

You must not pass another vehicle if you see:

A solid yellow line indicates a 'no-passing zone'. Vehicles are not allowed to pass when a solid yellow line appears on the lane. It is also illegal to pass a school bus with red flashing lights and an extended stop arm. Passing must not be done when approaching a hill or a curve where there is no visibility.

_________ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstates.

Always keep at least two seconds' space cushion between you and the vehicle ahead. When the weather is bad or the pavement is slick, you should double that time. Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of crashes on the interstates.

If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you do, you should:

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD sigs, slow down and be ready to stop. Yield to the vehicle or bicycle which arrives first, or to the vehicle or bicycle on your right if it reaches the intersection at the same time as you do.

Work zone or construction zone signs are usually displayed in:

Construction, maintenance or emergency operations signs are generally diamond- or rectangle-shaped, orange signs with black letters or symbols. They warn drivers that people are working on or near the roadway.

Double solid white lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic:

Double solid white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. They are most commonly seen on interstates. Crossing double solid white lines is prohibited.

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding railroad crossings?

Drivers must wait until there is a room for the vehicle on the far side at rail crossings. They should not block the crossing. They should also yield to crossing trains. It is wise not to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks, in case of stalling.

Drivers operating vehicles on a divided highway must _________, unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.

Drivers operating vehicles on a divided expressway must drive to the right of the median unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.

High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes are reserved for:

High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes are reserved for car pools and vehicles with more than one person in them. Signs indicate how many people must be in the vehicle, as well as the days and hours to which it applies.

If two vehicles enter an intersection that is not controlled by signs/signals, from different roadways at about the same time, then the vehicle _________ has the right of way.

If two vehicles enter an intersection not controlled by signs or signals, and from different roadways at about the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

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 and other vehicles.

If your rear wheels start to skid, you must:

If your rear wheels start to skid, turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they are sliding right, steer right.

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.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights?

Low-beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles or when another vehicle is approaching. The high-beams should be used in open country driving when there is no traffic in sight. These beams help a motorist see farther ahead and peripherally or at a wider angle.

Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by:

Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided with yellow lane dividers. When yellow lane dividers are present, drivers are not allowed to cross those lines.

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

On roadways with two or more lanes in your travel direction, use the right lane for driving unless you are passing another vehicle, you are making a left turn, and the right lane is blocked.

Which of the following statements is true regarding making turns?

Start from the lane closest to where you want to go. If you are turning left, pull out toward the midpoint in the intersection, and wait with wheels straight until it's clear to turn. Keep just left of midpoint as you turn. If you are turning right, start from the right lane, keeping as close to the curb as possible.

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.

If there are no reduced speed limits posted at work zones, drivers should:

Through many work zones, the speed limits may be reduced and lane usage could be restricted for safety purposes. If there are no reduced speed limits posted, drivers should obey the normal posted speed limit.

When changing lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure there are no other vehicles in:

When changing lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure there are no other vehicles in your blind spots. You cannot see these areas in your mirrors.

When slowing down or stopping, you must:

You must use either an arm signal or the brake-operated signal lights when slowing down or stopping your vehicle.