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