Massachusetts Car Driving Permit Test-8 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?

Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots.
Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match the speed of freeway traffic.
Yield to traffic already on the freeway.
All of the above.

Q.2

If you see this sign above your lane, you:

May not exit the freeway.
May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.
May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.
Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.

Q.3

Your blind spot is the area of the road:

You cannot see without moving your head.
Directly behind your vehicle.
You see in your rearview mirror.
You see in your side mirror.

Q.4

This sign means:

U-turns are prohibited.
U-turns are permitted.
Winding road ahead.
Sharp left turn ahead.

Q.5

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:

A slow sign.
A yield sign.
A stop sign.
An intersection sign.

Q.6

A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.
Can be ticketed.
Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.
Will have their bicycle impounded.

Q.7

When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

Pump the brakes.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Press and hold the gas pedal.
Lightly tap the brakes.

Q.8

A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Q.9

When you are being tailgated:

Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.
If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
Never slow down abruptly.
All of the above.

Q.10

If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

Stop.
Call the police.
Determine if anyone is injured.
All of the above.

Q.11

This sign means:

Narrow bridge ahead.
Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.
Industrial area.
Freeway on-ramp ahead.

Q.12

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Low beam headlights.
High beam headlights.
Parking lights.
Hazard flashers.

Q.13

When driving on an interstate:

Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.
You should always use cruise control.
Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.
You should change lanes often.

Q.14

To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

Look into the left side mirror.
Look into the right side mirror.
Look into the rearview mirror.
Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

Q.15

If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look toward ____ of the road.

Either side
The center
The right side
The left side

Q.16

While operating a motor vehicle, drivers are permitted to text:

At stop lights.
Under no circumstances.
By using voice-to-text.
If they can send the text without looking at the phone.

Q.17

The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

Slow down before entering the exit ramp.
Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.
Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.
Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.

Q.18

You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.
You may not be able to safely pass the truck.
You may not be able to legally pass the truck.
All of the above.

Q.19

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:

Do not proceed until the children wave to you.
Watch for children walking along the side of the road.
Accelerate quickly.
Turn on your emergency flashers.

Q.20

You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

Drive faster than surrounding traffic.
Drive at the maximum posted speed limit.
Slow down.
Drive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.

Q.21

This road sign means:

Turn right after making a complete stop.
Right turns are not permitted.
Left turns are permitted.
None of the above.

Q.22

When in a travel lane on the roadway:

You may stop to drop off passengers.
You may stop to look up an address.
You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

Q.23

The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

Through shallow water.
More quickly.
More slowly.
Through deep water.

Q.24

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.
Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.
Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.
Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.

Q.25

A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

They’re difficult to see in traffic.
They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.
They always have the right-of-way.
They don’t have rearview mirrors.

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