2024 Massachusetts Permit Test 16
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Massachusetts. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Massachusetts please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/massachusetts/car.
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19. Signs that are colored orange are:
Explanation
Highway work zones are established according to the type of work underway along the roadway. Signs in work areas are typically diamond-shaped, orange, have black letters or symbols, and serve as a warning that people are working on or near the highway.
20. To help prevent crashes, you should:
Explanation
Crashes often happen because one driver does something that other road users are not expecting. You should communicate with other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians by doing things like signaling when slowing down, stopping, or changing direction. Use your emergency signals or horn when appropriate.
21. Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
Explanation
Directions given by traffic officers take precedence over signs, signals, and pavement markings. People authorized to direct traffic include police officers, fire police, highway work area flag persons, and school crossing persons.
22. A yellow light that flashes on and off means:
Explanation
A flashing yellow traffic light means drivers should slow down and proceed with caution.
23. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign is used with a traffic signal to tell drivers that left-turning traffic does not have the right-of-way and must instead wait for oncoming traffic to clear.
24. Fluorescent yellow-green signs indicate:
Explanation
Fluorescent yellow-green is used as background color for pedestrian, bicycle, and school warning signs. Use extra caution when driving around these signs.
25. Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?
Explanation