MA Permit Test 2019
What is the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 mph?
292 feet
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
You are tailgating a truck if you
Cannot see the truck's side mirrors
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
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
The vision test for the driver's license evaluates
acuity, peripheral vision, color vision
You must make a complete stop in all of the following situations, EXCEPT
at a flashing yellow traffic signal
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
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
A driver must _______ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road.
come to a complete stop
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
If you accidentally miss your exit on an expressway, you should
continue to the next exit
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
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 a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should
get out of the way
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 the vehicle and get as far away from the tracks as possible
When you find both a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must NOT pass
if the solid yellow line is on your side
If your vehicle skids on an icy road, turn your steering wheel
in the direction of the skid
On interstate highways, slower vehicles must travel _________, except when passing.
in the right hand lane
While driving, if you get a flat tire or a tire blows out, you should
keep a tight grip on the steering wheel
When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must always
keep right
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
When preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you should
look over your shoulder, indicate your intention by signaling, look in your mirrors
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
Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually
orange
If you arrive at an accident scene at which there are no police or emergency vehicles,
park your car off the road and turn on your emergency flashers
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 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
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
When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should
slow down and cross the intersection carefully
When you see a yield sign as you enter a road, you must _________ at the sign.
slow down and prepare to stop
If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _________ and allow the other driver to pass you safely.
slow down, 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
Which of the following statements about making turns is true?
start from the lane closest to where you want to go
f you approach a pedestrian walking with a white cane or a white cane tipped with red who is about to cross the road, you must
stop
When driving behind another vehicle, you should use _________ to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
the two second rule
When you exit a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _________ if you have traffic following you.
try not to slow down suddenly
When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can
without exceeding the speed limit
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