MA DMV Permit Practice Test 16 (Massachusetts)

Question 1:

More than one vehicle is approaching a four-way stop sign. Who has the right of way?

The first driver to reach the intersection and stop.

The driver on the left.

The last driver to reach the intersection.

Question 2:

This sign means:

U-turns are not allowed.

Parking is not allowed.

No parking on pavement.

Question 3:

This sign indicates:

Warning: drunk drivers.

Winding road. Drive with caution.

The road may be slippery when wet. Drive slowly.

Question 4:

Speed limit signs are:

service signs

regulation signs (regulatory signs)

warning signs

Question 5:

When they see a crossbuck sign, drivers:

must slow down and wait for the red lights to flash.

must always come to a complete stop.

are legally required to yield the right of way to trains.

Question 6:

If you hear a thumping sound while driving, you should:

hook your shoe under the gas pedal and see if you can free it.

get off the road and check your tires.

try your emergency lights.

Question 7:

This road sign means:

Yield right-of-way to bicycles

Bicycles cross or ride beside traffic

Yield to motorcyles, but not to bicycles

Bicycles have the same rights as other vehicles

Question 8:

This road sign indicates that:

a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles.

buses and car pools may not travel in the restricted lane.

vehicles cannot go straight ahead. Cars must turn either to the right or left.

Question 9:

When driving, it is important to keep a space cushion _______ of your vehicle.

only on the left and right side

only in back

on all sides

only in front

Question 10:

Drivers must yield for emergency vehicles:

Never.

only when other vehicles yield.

when they see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.

None of the above.

Question 11:

This road sign means:

Railroad Warning

Stop Sign Ahead

Lane ends

Stop if necessary

Question 12:

Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

have no driving errors.

may have trouble controlling their vehicles.

must yield the right-of-way.

tend to be more aggressive.

Question 13:

This road sign means:

School zone ahead

Keep right

Two-way Traffic

Question 14:

Gauging the speed of a motorcycle may be difficult because:

motorcycles take up less of your field of vision.

motorcycles often slow down by downshifting.

many motorcyclists do not activate the brake light.

Question 15:

A flashing red traffic light:

has the same meaning as a yield sign.

is used to indicate a pedestrian crossing.

has the same meaning as a stop sign.

indicates that you should drive with caution.

Question 16:

This road sign:

warns drivers of a sharp turn left. Drivers should slow their speed and keep to the left.

provides an advance notice of a roundabout.

warns drivers that U-turns are not permitted.

is a no-right-turns sign.

Question 17:

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

approach the turn in the right lane or from the right side of a single lane.

approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane.

Question 18:

What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?

Signal with your left turn signal, then check carefully for traffic coming toward you.

Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop.

Turn left, go across the road so you come to a stop while you face the edge of the road.

Question 19:

The shape of a route sign tells you:

the type of route you are on.

the speed limit on that route.

that the route you are on might be dangerous.

Question 20:

When driving behind a motorcycle:

allow a following distance of at least 4 motorcycle lengths.

allow a following distance of at least 2 car lengths.

allow at least 2 seconds of following distance.

allow at least 4 seconds of following distance.

Question 21:

When parking on a public road, drivers should:

move as far away from traffic as possible.

always park on the left side of the roadway.

All of the above.

Question 22:

Alcohol:

makes you less aware of what is happening to your driving abilities.

makes it easier to make correct decisions.

improves your reaction time.

Question 23:

Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car.

larger and deeper

less dangerous

narrower and shorter

Question 24:

If cars approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at the same time:

a car that moves straight must yield to cars that turn left.

a car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right.

a car that turns right must yield to cars that move straight or turn left.

Question 25:

Keeping a space cushion between you and the other vehicles around you is important because it:

gives you time to react to situations.

prevents distractions from other vehicles.

keeps other drivers alert.

keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.

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