Ma Permit Test Study Guide Exam Questions With Complete Answers

MA PERMIT TEST STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS "If you are approaching a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing and a stop sign extended, the law requires you... - CORRECT ANSWER to stop your vehicle until the warning lights stop flashing" "On roadways with 2 or more lanes in your travel direction, you must use the right lane for driving unless... - CORRECT ANSWER You are making a left turn, the right lane is blocked, you are passing another vehicle" "Advance Warming Sign for a Railroad Crossing - CORRECT ANSWER " "Rotary - CORRECT ANSWER An intersection of roads that contains a central island" "When you get a flat tire or tire blows out while driving, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER Hold grip on steering wheel tightly" "Sign: Vehicles on the way must stop ahead at the intersection - CORRECT ANSWER Stop at intersection (octagon with arrow ahead)" "When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must _____ and proceed if the way is clear. - CORRECT ANSWER slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic" "If you are preparing for a turn, you must signal your turn _______ before making the turn on a highway - CORRECT ANSWER At least 500 Ft." "What would be the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 miles per hour? - CORRECT ANSWER 292 ft." "If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _____ and allow the other driver to pass safely - CORRECT ANSWER slow down, stay to the right" "What is the posted speed limit on highways in ideal driving conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER Between 55 and 65 mph" "A Hospital Guide Sign - CORRECT ANSWER " "You are tailgating if you... - CORRECT ANSWER Cannot see a truck's rearview mirror (Tailgating: Driving on a road to close to the vehicle in front)" "Sign: All traffic must go right side only - CORRECT ANSWER Arrow mark regulates that....." "National safety council and insurance institute for highway safety show that a fully loaded tractor trailer may take _____ to stop compared to a passenger vehicle. - CORRECT ANSWER double the distance to stop" "If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with 3 or more lanes, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER yield the right-of-way to other traffic" "You must stop _____ if required to stop by a sign or signal. - CORRECT ANSWER behind stop lines and crosswalk lines" "What is the minimum speed limit in the Massachusetts Turnpike? - CORRECT ANSWER 40 mph" "Sign: Crew At Work - CORRECT ANSWER In bookmarks as "Sign; Crew at work" Yellow orange, man with shovel" "A Freeway Interchange Sign - CORRECT ANSWER Indicated the direction to a freeway Green, places with arrows In screenshots under " Sign: Destination Direction Example 1"" "Sign: Circular intersection ahead. roundabout. Prepare to yield to traffic - CORRECT ANSWER " "It is illegal to follow _____ behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm - CORRECT ANSWER closer than 300" "When there is not enough room for a U-turn (to turn all the way around), you are suggested to follow... - CORRECT ANSWER a 3-point turn (puts you in opposite direction). (Use for narrow street with light traffic and good visibility)" "If your vehicle skids due to ice while driving, always turn your steering wheel.... - CORRECT ANSWER in the direction of the skid" "Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually (color)... - CORRECT ANSWER orange" "A driver must _____ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road - CORRECT ANSWER come to a complete stop" "When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can - - CORRECT ANSWER without exceeding the speed limit" "When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER slow down and cross intersection carefully" "If planning to turn, you need to begin signaling at least _____feet from an intersection - CORRECT ANSWER 100" "When turning right from a one way street to a 2-way street, which lane should your turn end in? - CORRECT ANSWER The right lane" "If your vehicle breaks down on the interstate and you need help, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER raise your hood and tie a white cloth to your vehicle" "You are considered to be legally impaired (and should not drive) when your blood alcohol is: - CORRECT ANSWER 0.08 %" "When parallel parked on a downhill slope, the front of the wheels of your vehicle should _____ the curb. - CORRECT ANSWER point towards" "Motorcycles are entitled to: - CORRECT ANSWER a full lane width" "You should not park within _____ feet of a fire hydrant.... - CORRECT ANSWER 10" "You may park in a disabled parking space if your vehicle: - CORRECT ANSWER displays appropriate placards or license plate" "When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights that is stopped on the side of a multi-lane road, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER move over to the farthest lane from the vehicle" "If your turn indicating lights are broken and you would like to signal that you are turning left, what is the correct hand-and-arm signal? - CORRECT ANSWER Left arm straight out the window" "when you approach an intersection with a flashing red light, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER treat it like a four-way stop" "When are you permitted to drive the left of a solid yellow line? - CORRECT ANSWER When turning left from an alley and when instructed to do so by construction signs" "When merging into freeway traffic, who has the right-of-way? - CORRECT ANSWER the freeway traffic" "If you accidentally veer off the pavement, you should hold the steering wheel _____ and _____ your foot from/on the gas - CORRECT ANSWER tightly, remove" "You are stopped at a railroad crossing with gates lowered and flashing lights. You must remain stopped until: - CORRECT ANSWER the gates go up and the lights have stopped flashing" "Interstate traffic that is traveling slower than the normal speed should use which lane? - CORRECT ANSWER Right Lane" "Rotary moves in a - CORRECT ANSWER counter-clockwise direction" "when entering and exiting a roundabout, you must always... - CORRECT ANSWER keep Right" "If you arrive at an unattended accident scene: - CORRECT ANSWER Park your car off the road and turn on your emergency flashers" "The dancer areas around trucks and busses where crashes are more likely to occur are called - CORRECT ANSWER blind spots" "When you come to an intersection and try to make a move, you must follow the _____ before you pull out. - CORRECT ANSWER Left, Right, Left rule (Look first to the left because vehicles coming from the left are closer to you. Look to the right. Take one more look to the left before you pull out)" "Head rests should be adjusted so that head restraint contacts the back of the head. This prevents - CORRECT ANSWER neck injuries if you are hit from behind" "For interstate driving, slow moving vehicles must travel _____, except when passing - CORRECT ANSWER In the right-hand lane" "ON a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _____ for passing. - CORRECT ANSWER The middle and left lanes" "Sign: Traffic island or divider ahead - CORRECT ANSWER Black and white. White with black arrow going straight then curve around black half oblong shape (screenshot on desktop)" "When you see a triangle-shaped road sign while driving, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER Reduce your speed and yield" "Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to - CORRECT ANSWER turn around on a narrow street" "when you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass if.... - CORRECT ANSWER the solid yellow line is on your side" "If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time you do, you should.... - CORRECT ANSWER yield to the bicycle" "When turning always start in the lane _____ to where you want to go - CORRECT ANSWER closest" "In a 2 lane road, its safest to drive your vehicle in the _____ of the lane - CORRECT ANSWER center" "It is against the law to make a LEFT turn on a RED light except... - CORRECT ANSWER from one one-way street to another" "Sign: A winding road ahead - CORRECT ANSWER " "If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight" "When approached by an emergency vehicle in a roundabout: - CORRECT ANSWER Continue on and exit as normal, then pull to the right" "A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for: - CORRECT ANSWER Left turns only (This type of lane marked by parallel solid and dashed yellow lines and is sometimes accompanied by white arrows on the pavement)" "If there are no reduced speed limits posted at work zones, drivers should: - CORRECT ANSWER obey the normal posted speed limit" "If 2 vehicles enter an intersection that is not controlled by signs/signals, from different roadway at about the same time, then the vehicle _____ has the right of way. - CORRECT ANSWER on the right" "____-beams are used in city driving and driving in traffic on roadways - CORRECT ANSWER Low" "___-beams are used when traveling in fog, rain, or snow - CORRECT ANSWER Low" "_____-beams are used for open country driving when there is no traffic in sight - CORRECT ANSWER High" "When slowing down or stopping, you must - CORRECT ANSWER use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you OR use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you" "Rear end crashes are common on highways because many drivers: - CORRECT ANSWER follow too closely" "If you wish to enter an express highway or freeway, you must _____ before merging with the traffic. - CORRECT ANSWER Move to the acceleration lane" "Most freeways have _____ lanes to assist the driver in exit - CORRECT ANSWER deceleration" "Enter a freeway smoothly by _____ on the entrance ramp to match the speed of the traffic. - CORRECT ANSWER accelerating" "Freeways are designed to handle..... - CORRECT ANSWER higher-speed traffic safely" "Drivers operating vehicles on a divided highway must _____, unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer. - CORRECT ANSWER drive to the right of the median" "To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicles in your lane, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER steer right toward the shoulder or curb-line" "When turning corners, drivers must turn the steering wheel using: - CORRECT ANSWER the hand-over-hand tecnique" "A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must _____ for a traffic signal or sign - CORRECT ANSWER stop behind the line" "_____ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder - CORRECT ANSWER solid white line" "Sign: The beginning of a 2-way street - CORRECT ANSWER also could be yellow, just needs the 2 arrows" "When turning left from a 2-way street onto a one-way street, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line" "What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER You must pull over to the side and allow the driver to pass" "On a 2-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from eitehr direction can make _____ on the center lane - CORRECT ANSWER Left turns" "When driving on a road with no center line, where vehicles come from each direction, drivers must: - CORRECT ANSWER give at least half the road to others going in the opposite direction" "If you are making a left turn, you must begin in the _____ lane - CORRECT ANSWER leftmost" "If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER not try to turn back onto the pavement straight away" “A _____ on a 2-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so. - CORRECT ANSWER Broken Yellow Line" "To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights, instead, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane" "If you miss your exit, do not stop and never back up on the highway, instead... - CORRECT ANSWER Take the next exit" "When entering a paved thoroughfare (aka a street) from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER Come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering" "In normal conditions, how far would the high beam headlights and the low beam headlights allow you to see ahead? - CORRECT ANSWER 350 ft. and 100 ft. respectively" "On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _____ for passing - CORRECT ANSWER The middle and left lanes" "When driving at night, you must use your headlights... - CORRECT ANSWER One-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise" "When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's _____ on the right, left, front, and behind. - CORRECT ANSWER blind spots and no-zones (aka danger areas around trucks and buses where crashed are more likely to occur...... including blind spots)" "The new move-over law requires that if you are approaching a stationary emergency vehicle on a multilane road, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER Leave an open lane between your vehicle and the emergency vehicle and proceed with caution" "When you see a yield sign while passing, you must _____ at the sign. - CORRECT ANSWER slow down and be prepared to stop" "Sign: Traffic may flow on both sides - CORRECT ANSWER Yellow diamond sign. 2 black arrows pointing (one) down left and (other) down right). Look in booksmarks "Sign: divided high-way begins"" "Sign: Alerts drivers of school zone - CORRECT ANSWER " "A white diamond symbol on the lane indicates that ... - CORRECT ANSWER the lane is reserved for buses or high-occupancy vehicles only" "When driving behind another vehicle, you must use ______ for keeping a safe distance between the vehicles. - CORRECT ANSWER the 2-second rule" "When entering the interstate, you should adjust your speed to match traffic... - CORRECT ANSWER in the acceleration lane" "You must pull over and stop for all emergency vehicles with a siren, unless... - CORRECT ANSWER you are in an intersection" "When driving in fog, you should drive with.... - CORRECT ANSWER low beam headlights (so not blinded by fog)" "while waiting to turn left at an intersection, you should yield right-of-way to... - CORRECT ANSWER vehicles coming straight from the other direction" "when you approach a rotary/roundabout, you must yield to... - CORRECT ANSWER traffic in the rotary and pedestrians" "In order to check your "blind spot" you must: - CORRECT ANSWER Look over your shoulder (cuz not visible in your mirrors)" "When driving in a lane that has a painted arrow pointing right, it means: - CORRECT ANSWER That you must turn right." "When are you permitted to pass on the right? - CORRECT ANSWER when the vehicle your are overtaking is turning left" "A solid white line separates traffic going in _____ direction(s) and indicates a _____ zone. - CORRECT ANSWER the same, no passing" "When using your high-beams, you should dim your headlights within _____ feet of oncoming traffic - CORRECT ANSWER 500 feet" "If you are driving at a maximum speed of 20 mph, you are most likely driving: - CORRECT ANSWER in a school zone" "when turning left from a one-way street to a two-way treet, begin your turn in.... - CORRECT ANSWER the left lane" "Parking is not permitted within _____ feet of an intersection - CORRECT ANSWER 20" "Diamond-shaped signs are used to: - CORRECT ANSWER warn drivers of hazards" "Which of the following does NOT affect blood alcohol concentration? - CORRECT ANSWER Time of day when the alcohol is consumed" "You are approaching an intersection. If a vehicle reaches the intersection to your right at the same time, who is right-of-way yielded to? - CORRECT ANSWER Other vehicle (the person on the right gets right of way)" "If your brakes fail, what is an alternative way to stop your car? - CORRECT ANSWER Apply your parking break and shift into a lower gear" "Passing on both sides of a highway is not allowed when: - CORRECT ANSWER Both sides have solid yellow line markings" "If you approach a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane/white cane tipped with red, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER stop" "Sign: Go only Straight - CORRECT ANSWER White with black arrow pointing straight ahead, and black word "Only" Underneath that (screenshot on desktop)" "Locked wheel skids are usually caused by.... - CORRECT ANSWER braking to hard at a high speed" "If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER get out of the way" "Sign: Riders must keep rightt to the divider - CORRECT ANSWER Yellow diamond with black arrows (2 arrows) pointing around 1/2 oblond shape (screenshot on desktop)" "A pedestrian using a white or white cane tipped with red is usually ..... - CORRECT ANSWER a blind person" "Car drivers should never move into the same lane with a motorcycle side by side, even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because: - CORRECT ANSWER motorcycles need a full lane width" "If you turn from a high speed, 2 lane roadway, you must _____ if you have traffic following you - CORRECT ANSWER try not to slow down to early" "If your rear wheels start to skid, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid" "You should _____ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle. - CORRECT ANSWER yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle" "If you approach a vehicle displaying a triangular sign that is orange with a red, reflective border on the backside, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER slow down and use caution" "When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle" "On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'transit' are used for - CORRECT ANSWER buses only (transit=bus)" "When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must: - CORRECT ANSWER not change your lane" "High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes are reserved for: - CORRECT ANSWER car pools and vehicles with more than one person (signs indicate how many people must be in the vehicle, as well as the days and hours to which it applies)" "You should ____ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle. - CORRECT ANSWER yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle"