Permit exam review MA

What is the minimum speed on the Massachusetts Turnpike?

40 mph

On Massachusetts highways, what is the posted speed limit under ideal driving conditions?

Between 50 and 65 mph

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

any of the above are true.

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

blind spots and No-Zones

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

closer than 300 feet

If your vehicle has stalled on railroad tracks and you know that a train is approaching, you must

get yourself and all 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 to the left.

in the direction of the skid.

While driving, if you get a flat tire or a tire blows out, you should

keep a tight grip on the steering wheel.

When driving behind another vehicle, you should use _________ to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

the three-second rule

What do these double arrows mean?

traffic may flow on both sides

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