Massachusetts DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means:

Accepted Answer

Stop.

Answer

Speed limit.

Answer

Hospital ahead.

Question 2

Motorists should remember that large trucks:

Accepted Answer

Have large blind spots and need more room to maneuver and stop.

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Can stop more quickly than passenger vehicles.

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Require less space to turn than cars.

Question 3

If another vehicle is about to collide with you, you should:

Accepted Answer

Sound your horn to warn the other driver and pedestrians.

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Wave your arms out the window.

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Do nothing and hope they avoid you.

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Sound your horn and be prepared to brake or steer to reduce the impact.

Question 4

When approaching a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the stop arm is withdrawn.

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Proceed only if the bus driver waves you on.

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Pass slowly if you think children are clear.

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Honk before passing on the left.

Question 5

To change lanes safely, what sequence should you follow?

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors, check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder, then change lanes.

Answer

Check mirrors and signal, then change lanes without looking over your shoulder.

Answer

Signal and change lanes immediately.

Question 6

Which substances can impair your ability to drive and may result in DUII?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

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Alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, or liquor.

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Controlled substances and certain prescription medicines.

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Inhalants such as glue or paint.

Question 7

What does a “Reduced speed, 35 mph” sign mean?

Accepted Answer

The new 35 mph speed limit begins at that sign.

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The new speed begins at the next sign.

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You have plenty of time to slow down after passing the sign.

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The reduction is only a suggestion.

Question 8

Which of the following is an effect of alcohol on driving?

Accepted Answer

Loss of concentration.

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Improved coordination.

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Faster judgment.

Question 9

When do you have the right-of-way while turning left at a signal?

Accepted Answer

When facing a green arrow pointing left.

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When facing a solid green light.

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When facing a flashing yellow light.

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When oncoming traffic is turning right.

Question 10

If your vehicle starts to skid, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

Answer

Overcorrect and turn the wheel hard away from the skid.

Answer

Turn your steering wheel into oncoming traffic.

Question 11

Which factors affect braking distance?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

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The speed of your vehicle.

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The condition of your brakes and tires.

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The condition of the pavement.

Question 12

For drivers age 21 and older, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of:

Accepted Answer

0.08 percent or higher.

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0.05 percent or higher.

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0.02 percent or higher.

Question 13

If you want to move from the right lane to the left lane on a multilane highway, what should you do before changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

Check your mirrors, look over your shoulder to check your blind spot, signal, then change lanes.

Answer

Look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot before changing lanes, but signaling is optional.

Answer

Turn on your signal while checking only the rearview mirror.

Question 14

If you are waiting in an intersection to complete a left turn, how should you position your steering wheel?

Accepted Answer

Signal and keep the wheels straight while waiting.

Answer

Signal and keep the wheels turned left.

Answer

Flash your headlights to get other drivers to let you turn.

Question 15

You must pull to the road edge and stop for an emergency vehicle with flashing lights:

Accepted Answer

Regardless of whether it is approaching from behind or facing you.

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Only if it is following you.

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Only if it is coming toward you from the opposite direction.

Question 16

When is using your horn appropriate?

Accepted Answer

To alert others when you must stop quickly.

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When passing another car.

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Whenever you are frustrated with another driver.

Question 17

To prepare for anything ahead on the road, you should:

Accepted Answer

Continually scan the entire roadway and roadsides.

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Stare straight ahead at the center of the road only.

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Keep your left foot lightly on the brake.

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Focus only on the vehicle directly ahead of you.

Question 18

If a transit vehicle signals to re-enter traffic after stopping, you must:

Accepted Answer

Yield to the transit vehicle to allow it to re-enter safely.

Answer

Honk to warn the driver.

Answer

Speed up and pass the bus.

Question 19

At a railroad crossing with only a crossbuck and no gates or lights, you should:

Accepted Answer

Approach with extreme caution and cross only when you are sure no train is coming.

Answer

Turn your radio up so you can hear trains better.

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Wait for a flagger to tell you to cross.

Question 20

A steady yellow traffic signal warns that what will soon follow?

Accepted Answer

A steady red light.

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A flashing yellow light.

Answer

A steady green light.

Question 1 of 20

An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means: