Massachusetts Car Driving Permit Test-12 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.
Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.
Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.
Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.

Q.2

This road sign means:

Divided highway begins.
A steep grade is ahead.
The overpass ahead has a low clearance.
Two lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are about to merge.

Q.3

When changing lanes, you should:

Rely on your mirrors.
Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.
Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.
Always check your blind spot.

Q.4

Emergency vehicles:

Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.
May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.
May follow each other.
All of the above.

Q.5

Massachusetts law requires headlights to be used:

When the driver is tired.
During the day in favorable weather conditions.
When driving in tunnels.
When the temperature drops below freezing.

Q.6

When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon with all of its lights darkened, you:

May proceed with caution.
Must come to a complete stop before proceeding with caution.
Must slow and prepare to stop.
Must come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians.

Q.7

This road sign means:

Do not pass.
Do not enter.
No turn on red.
Keep right.

Q.8

Which of the following about winter driving is not true?

Winter is the most difficult driving season.
Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.
It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.

Q.9

This sign means:

No left turn.
No stopping.
No U-turn.
Detour ahead.

Q.10

The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.
Limit your driving to weekdays.
Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.
Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Q.11

To drive safely at night, you should:

Increase your following distance.
Not drive if you are tired.
Make sure your headlights are working properly.
All of the above.

Q.12

Downward-facing triangular signs:

Indicate school zones.
Tell drivers to yield.
Indicate construction zones.
Indicate railroad crossings.

Q.13

When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:

Using the inside rearview mirror.
Using the outside rearview mirror.
Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

Q.14

You may drive in an HOV lane if:

You are driving more quickly than the flow of traffic.
You are driving more slowly than the flow of traffic.
Your vehicle has multiple occupants.
You are trying to get somewhere quickly.

Q.15

What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

Stop quickly.
Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.
Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.
Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.

Q.16

A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

Has the right-of-way.
Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
May force their way into traffic.
Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

Q.17

This road sign means:

Hunting area.
State park.
Deer crossing.
Wildlife preserve.

Q.18

When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic
After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed
After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection
After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph

Q.19

It is best to keep a space cushion:

Only in back of your vehicle.
Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.
Only in front of the vehicle.
On all sides of the vehicle.

Q.20

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

School zones.
No passing zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

Q.21

If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:

Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.
Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.
Turn into the middle lane.
Turn into any lane.

Q.22

If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Tomato juice and lime
Hot coffee
Fresh air
Only time

Q.23

When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.
Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.
Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.
Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.

Q.24

You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

Stop and wait for the light to change.
Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.
Drive carefully through the intersection.
Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.

Q.25

At a light rail intersection, always:

Look both ways before crossing tracks.
Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.
Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
All of these.

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