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MA PERMIT TEST 2023
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
"What do you do when a tailgater is behind you? - CORRECT ANSWER Move to another lane or
pull to the side of the road to let the tailgater pass."
"What 4 scenarios require extra space around your vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Poor
weather/road conditions; (2) Blind driveways or obstructed-view driveways or roads; (3) Drivers backing out of parking spaces or driveways; (4) Children playing in yards or near the road"
"If a car is going 20mph, you should stop at what distance? (feet) - CORRECT ANSWER 59 feet"
"If a car is going 40mph, you should stop at what distance? (feet) - CORRECT ANSWER 156
feet"
"If a car is going 60mph, you should stop at what distance? (feet) - CORRECT ANSWER 292
feet"
"If a car is going 50mph, you should stop at what distance? (feet) - CORRECT ANSWER 215
feet"
"When do you use your headlights/taillights? (7 cases, technically 5) - CORRECT ANSWER (1)
From one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise; (2) When you cannot clearly see people or vehicles 500 feet ahead due to insufficient light or weather conditions; (3) Whenever you use your windshield wipers; (4) To alert another driver to turn on their headlights; (5) While driving through a tunnel"
"How many feet can you see with high beam headlights? - CORRECT ANSWER 350 feet"
"How many feet can you see with low beam headlights? - CORRECT ANSWER 100 feet"
"What is the fine for a speeding violation in a work zone? - CORRECT ANSWER Same formula
as the original speeding violation but DOUBLED." "If you have a Junior Operator's License, your first offense will cause your license to suspended for
how long? - CORRECT ANSWER 90 days"
"How long will your license be suspended if you are found guilty for three speeding violations in a
12-month period? (non-junior license) - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days"
"How long will your license be SUSPENDED if you are found guilty for three surchargeable events
in a 2-year period? (non-junior license) - CORRECT ANSWER Must complete Driver Retraining
course within 90 days or license will be suspended indefinitely until course is completed" "How long will your license be SUSPENDED if you are found guilty for seven surchargeable events
in a 3-year period? (non-junior license) - CORRECT ANSWER 60 days"
"How long will you license be SUSPENDED if you are charged as a habitual traffic offender? -
CORRECT ANSWER 4 years"
"Conviction for driving without a licensed driver. (Junior Operators) - CORRECT ANSWER 1st
offense - 60 days; 2nd offense - 180 days; subsequent offenses - one year"
"Conviction for driving during night restriction. (Junior Operators) - CORRECT ANSWER 1st
offense - 60 days; 2nd offense - 180 days; subsequent offenses - 1year"
"Conviction for speeding. (Junior Operators) - CORRECT ANSWER 1st offense - 90 days;
subsequent offenses - 1 year"
"Conviction for drag racing. (Junior Operators) - CORRECT ANSWER 1st offense - 1 year;
subsequent offenses - 3 years"
"What is the suspension period for leaving the scene of a crash when a person is injured? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1-2 years"
"What is the suspension period for operating to endanger? - CORRECT ANSWER 60 days-
year"
"What is the suspension period for leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage? -
CORRECT ANSWER 60 days-1 year"
"What is the speed minimum at the Massachusetts Turnpike? - CORRECT ANSWER 40 mph"
"What is the minimum speed in the Boston Harbor tunnels? - CORRECT ANSWER 20 mph"
"What is the speed limit at a school zone? - CORRECT ANSWER 20 mphs"
"Steady red arrow. - CORRECT ANSWER Only the vehicles going in the direction of the arrow
will stop."
"Steady green circle. - CORRECT ANSWER Go, but YIELD to other vehicles, bicycles, or
pedestrians on the road."
"Green arrow. - CORRECT ANSWER You can make a "protected" turn in the direction of the
arrow."
" - CORRECT ANSWER You may not overtake another vehicle."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Keep to the RIGHT of the upcoming median or lane driver."
" - CORRECT ANSWER All traffic must go left."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Left lane merging from right, watch for other traffic."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Divided highway begins."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Winding road, multiple curves ahead."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Road turns right."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Divided highway ends."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Crossroad ahead"
" - CORRECT ANSWER Road curves right."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Two-way traffic."
" - CORRECT ANSWER You may not cross the yellow line."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Road entering from the right."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Crossroad ahead."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Area off paved road is soft dirt - hazardous."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Traffic signal ahead."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Right lane ends - road narrows"
" - CORRECT ANSWER Road slippery when wet."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Road ends at junction."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height"
" - CORRECT ANSWER Circular intersection ahead."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Traffic may flow on both sides of signs."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Advance railroad crossing sign."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Added lane."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Freeway interchange sign."
" - CORRECT ANSWER Notice of high way exits, in miles"
" - CORRECT ANSWER Junction with a numbered route ahead."
"What to do when traffic signals aren't working? - CORRECT ANSWER Follow rules of flashing
lights if that's the case; if they're blacked out, be cautious and proceed as through there is a stop sign in all directions. Go when it is safe."
"As you leave the highway and drive along the exit ramp, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER
Slow to the posted exit ramp speed limit."
"What should you do if you miss your exit? - CORRECT ANSWER DO NOT STOP. DO NOT BACK
UP ON THE HIGHWAY."
"What should you do when you enter a highway? (3 things) - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Propel in
the proper lane in advance; (2) Yield the right-of-way to drivers already on the highway; (3) Increase your speed to match vehicles already on the road."
"When driving on the highway, what lane do you use for passing? - CORRECT ANSWER ONLY
the left lane. Stay to the right."
"Three steps for changing lanes: - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Look - use your rearview mirror and
check your blind spots; (2) Signal your lights; (3) Move."
"Before exiting, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Look to your right and check your right-hand
blind spot before exiting."
"What should you do when your vehicle breaks down? - CORRECT ANSWER Move your vehicle
to the breakdown lane or shoulder and as far from the travel lane as you can. STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE." "You must signal your turn at least how many feet before making that turn on a road (non-
highway)? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 100 feet."
"You must signal your turn at least how many feet before making that turn on a highway? -
CORRECT ANSWER At least 500 feet."
"What is a U-turn - CORRECT ANSWER A tight left that puts you in the opposite direction. You
may only make a U-turn from the lane closest to the center line."
"When do you perform a three-point turn? - CORRECT ANSWER When there isn't enough
room for a U-turn and it is legal."
"You must always (blank) to pedestrians in a roadway. - CORRECT ANSWER yield"
"You must always (blank) to blind/impaired people crossing the street. - CORRECT ANSWER
yield and remain completely stopped until the person had safely crossed. DO NOT HONK."
"At intersections that are not controlled by signs or signals, you must: (3 things) - CORRECT
ANSWER (1) Slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic; (2) Yield to the right-of-way to
any vehicle that has entered the intersection from your right/coming from your right."
"At a four-way stop (stop signs in all directions), you must yield the right-of-way to... (2 things) -
CORRECT ANSWER (1) Another vehicle that had ALREADY come to a full stop; (2) A vehicle
directly to your right that has stopped at the same time as you."
"When making a left turn, you must first yield the right-of-way to any... (3 things) - CORRECT
ANSWER (1) Oncoming vehicle; (2) Vehicle already in the intersection; (3) Pedestrians or
bicyclists crossing your intended path of travel."
"On a designed throughway, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER yield the right-of-way to the
traffic on the throughway before you turn." "When entering a paved throughfare from a private road, driveway, or unpaved road, you must...
- CORRECT ANSWER stop and give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering." "If you are on a single or two-land road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a
roadway with three or more lands, you must... - CORRECT ANSWER yield the right-of-way."
"What is a rotary? - CORRECT ANSWER An intersection of roads coming together from several
direction. It allows you to continue to through without stopping at a STOP sign or a traffic signal. There are yield signs at the entrance of it."
"Rotary traffic rules (4) - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Travel counter-clockwise; (2) Always yield the
right-of-way to vehicles already in the rotary and to pedestrians; (3) Use your turn signals in the same way as any other intersection; (4) Travel through and when you are ready to exit, use your RIGHT turn signal." "If the rotary has a single lane, you must enter from the (blank) land of the road you are coming
from. - CORRECT ANSWER right"
"You should always (blank) to emergency vehicles that are using a siren and/or emergency
flashing lights. - CORRECT ANSWER yield the right-of way"
"If an emergency vehicle is coming from any direction, you must: (2 things) - CORRECT
ANSWER (1) Pull as close as possible to the right side of the road; (2) STOP until the vehicle as
passed."
"It is illegal to (blank) in the middle of an intersection. - CORRECT ANSWER stop"
"You should never (blank) in the middle of intersection even when there is a moving emergency
vehicle. Instead: - CORRECT ANSWER stop; drive through the intersection and pull over as
soon as it is safe." "It is illegal to follow closer than (blank) feet behind an emergency vehicle responding to an
alarm. - CORRECT ANSWER 300 feet"
"When your car is skidding, you should turn your steering wheel: - CORRECT ANSWER IN THE
DIRECTION of the skid. (Skid left, turn left; skid right, turn right)"
"If you get a flat tire/tire blows out, you should (6 things): - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Grip the
steering wheel tightly; (2) Slowly remove your foot from the gas pedal; (3) Gently apply the breaks; (4) If you begin to skid, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid; (5) Gently straighten the car; (6) Pull your car off the road as soon as it is safe"
"If your gas pedal sticks: (5 things) - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Put your car in neutral and press
the brake to slow down; (2) Try to free the gas pedal with your foot; (3) If the gas pedal doesn't release, reapply the brakes; (4) Keep your eyes on the road; (5) When safe, pull your vehicle to the side of the road and bring it to a stop"
"When your brakes fail, you should: (3 things) - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Downshift to a lower
gear, and work your way down to the lowest gear if necessary; (2) Apply the parking brake gently, hold the brake release in case your vehicle starts to skid; (3) If you cannot slow your vehicle, sound you horn and flash your lights to warn drivers/pedestrians around you"
"If your headlights suddenly go out, you should: (3 things) - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Turn on
your parking lights, emergency flashers, or turn signal; (2) Try the headlight switch a few times; (3) Pull of the road as quickly as possible and leave your emergency flashers on."
"On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as: - CORRECT ANSWER Left-edge lines"
"What do No Standing zones indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER You can only stop temporarily to
load or unload PASSENGERS only."
"What do No Parking zones indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER You can only stop temporarily to
load or unload PASSENGERS OR MERCHANDISE." "If a driver is charged with selling false licenses but not convicted, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles
may suspend his or her license for: - CORRECT ANSWER 6 months"
"To protect the cyclists that may ride close to parked cars, the drivers should (blank) when exiting
their vehicles on the traffic side. - CORRECT ANSWER use the Dutch Reach method"
“Fine for not wearing a seatbelt. - CORRECT ANSWER $25 per person"
"Penalty for first, second, and third offense for using hand-held electronic device while driving. -
CORRECT ANSWER 1st offense - $
2nd offense - $ 3rd offense - $500"
"How do you keep a safe distance around your car and other cars? (generally) - CORRECT
ANSWER Three-second rule"
"How do you keep a safe distance behind a motorcycle? (hint: it's a rule...) - CORRECT
ANSWER Four-second rule"
"Fine for tailgaiting - CORRECT ANSWER Up to $100"
"When should you use your high beams? - CORRECT ANSWER When you cannot see the road
surface ahead"
"When should you lower your high beam headlights? - CORRECT ANSWER About 500 feet
away from an approaching vehicle OR 200 feet of a vehicle traveling ahead of you"
"What is the law regarding windshield wipers and headlights/taillights? - CORRECT ANSWER
The law requires you to use your headlights and taillights whenever you use your windshield wipers."
community; (4) Outstanding court warrants; (5) Unpaid MA, ME, or NH toll violations; (6) Unpaid Topin Bridge violations"
"Your speed must be based on five conditions: - CORRECT ANSWER (1) Speed limit; (2) Road
conditions; (3) Weather conditions & visibility; (4) Pedestrians or bicyclists; (5) Traffic conditions"
"What is the speed limit at limited access highways? - CORRECT ANSWER 50-65mph"
"What is the speed limit at smaller highways? - CORRECT ANSWER 55 mph or lower"
"Flashing red circle. - CORRECT ANSWER Come to a complete stop before the line. Obey the
right-of-way laws and proceed when it is safe."
"Steady yellow circle. - CORRECT ANSWER Means traffic signal is changing from green to red.
You MUST stop if it is safe, and do NOT proceed if you are already stopped at an intersection or stop line."
"Flashing yellow circle. - CORRECT ANSWER Warning, proceed with caution and look both
ways before crossing an intersection."
"Flashing yellow arrow. - CORRECT ANSWER Allows you to turn left or right in the direction of
the arrow when oncoming traffic has a green light but there is a break in traffic. Ensure there is an adequate gap in the oncoming traffic and ensure that there are no pedestrians in your path before making your turn."
"Broken white lane lines - CORRECT ANSWER Separate lines of traffic moving in the same
direction. Can switch lanes/cross lines."
"Double solid white line. - CORRECT ANSWER Separates two lands of traffic going in the same
direction. CANNOT swtich lanes/cross lines."
"Broken yellow line. - CORRECT ANSWER Separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite
directions. Stay to the right of the line unless you are passing a vehicle in front of you. TEMPORARILY cross line when it is safe to do so."
"Double yellow lines: one solid, one broken - CORRECT ANSWER Separates lanes of traffic
moving in opposite directions. If the SOLID line is closer to you, you CANNOT cross the lines. If the BROKEN line is closer to you, you can ONLY cross the line to pass another vehicle when it is safe to do so."
"Double solid yellow lines - CORRECT ANSWER Separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite
directions. Prohibit vehicles from crossing them to pass another vehicle. CANNOT cross/shift lanes."
"White lane arrows. - CORRECT ANSWER Show lane directions/restrictions."
"White diamond symbol on lane. - CORRECT ANSWER High occupancy/bus only vehicles in
this lane."
