2024 Massachusetts Permit Test 5
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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1. Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:
Explanation
Drivers must always yield to pedestrians in the street, even if they are crossing against a red light or are otherwise being careless.
2. At a four-way stop:
Explanation
At four-way stops, traffic from all four directions must stop. The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
3. If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:
Explanation
If an emergency vehicle using its lights or siren approaches while you are driving on a one-way street, you must drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.
4. Defensive driving is:
Explanation
Defensive driving is using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes. This means that you alter your driving to fit the weather conditions, the way you feel, and the actions of other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
5. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
Explanation
Your vehicle's brake lights indicate to other drivers that you are slowing down or stopping. Your brake lights should always be in working order when you are driving on any roadway.
6. This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:
Explanation