MA RMV Permit Test Questions & Answers

If a sign or signal requires you to stop, you must stop... - ANSWERSbehind stop lines and crosswalk lines. When driving at night, you must use your headlights... - ANSWERSfrom one half-hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise. What is the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 mph? - ANSWERS292 feet. On the highway, if you miss your exit, do not stop or back up. Instead... - ANSWERSproceed to the next exit. You are tailgating a truck if you... - ANSWERScannot see the truck's rearview mirrors. A rotary is an intersection with... - ANSWERSa central island. When you see a yield sign as you enter a road, you must ____ at the sign - ANSWERSslow down and be prepared to stop. When you are preparing to exit a highway, you must signal ____ before you reach the exit ramp. - ANSWERSat least 500 feet To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights. Instead... - ANSWERSlook to the lower right side of your traffic lane. It is illegal to follow ____ behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm. - ANSWERScloser to 300 ft. If you are approaching a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing and a stop sign extended, you must... - ANSWERSstop until the warning lights stop flashing. When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private roadway, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must... - ANSWERScome to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering. While driving, if you get a flat tire or a tire blows out, you should... - ANSWERSkeep a tight grip on the steering wheel. What is the minimum speed on the Massachusetts Turnpike? - ANSWERS40 mph In normal conditions, how far ahead should a high-beam headlights and low-beam headlights let you see? - ANSWERS350 feet and 100 feet respectively. When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's ___ on the right, left, front, and rear. - ANSWERSblind spots and no-zones If your vehicle has stalled on railroad tracks and you know that a train is approaching, you must... - ANSWERSget yourself and all passengers out of your vehicle and get as far away from the tracks as possible. If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must ___ and allow the other driver to pass safely. - ANSWERSslow down, keep right When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must ___ and proceed if the way is clear. - ANSWERSslow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic. A white diamond symbol on the pavement of the lane indicates that... - ANSWERSthe lane is reserved for buses or high occupancy vehicles. On Massachusetts highways, what is the posted speed limit under ideal driving conditions? - ANSWERSBetween 50 and 65 mph