2024 Massachusetts Permit Test 20
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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7. When using a roundabout or rotary island, drivers should:
Explanation
A roundabout is a circular intersection that usually does not include a traffic signal and flows in a counterclockwise direction around a central island. Motorists must enter from the right, yielding to traffic already in the roundabout, and follow the circle to the right until the desired roadway is reached.
8. What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?
Explanation
White lines separate lanes of traffic that are moving in the same direction. Dashed white lines may be crossed to pass or change lanes, if it is safe to do so.
9. When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon with a solid yellow light, you must:
Explanation
A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) allows pedestrians to safely cross a roadway. A PHB only operates when activated by a pedestrian. When the PHB is displaying a solid yellow light, you must slow down and prepare to stop.
10. During normal weather and traffic conditions, maintain a following distance of at least:
Explanation
The more distance between your vehicle and others, the more time you have to react to the actions of other drivers. Keep a minimum following distance of three seconds when driving in normal weather and traffic conditions. Increase your following distance during unusual weather or traffic.
11. When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:
Explanation
After finding a parking space, checking traffic, and signaling, you should stop parallel to the vehicle directly ahead of your desired parking space before turning your wheel to park.
12. You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.
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