Take 2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 11

QUESTION 1 / 25

As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

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ASlows down your reactions.✓BMakes you feel less confident.✓CBegins to metabolize itself more quickly.✓DDecreases the number of driving errors.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

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AThe medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.✓BThe alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold.✓CThe combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.✓DThere is no effect because they are different substances.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:

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AContinue to drive in a normal manner.✓BStop as quickly as you can.✓CSpeed up to get out of its way.✓DSlow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

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AKeep your windshield and mirrors clear.✓BAllow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following.✓CApproach all vehicles with caution.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When you see this sign, it means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-warns_of_sharp_turn_or_curve_in_direction_of_arrow.png

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AThere is an object on the roadway.✓BTraffic is coming from the right.✓CThe road is curving sharply to the left.✓DThere is a merge point ahead.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-hill.png

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AIntersection ahead.✓BSteep grade ahead.✓CWinding road.✓DMerging traffic.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

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ACorrect the defect as soon as possible.✓BCorrect the defect when you can afford it.✓CDrive the vehicle at slower speeds.✓DDrive normally.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

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ADrive using your four-way flashers.✓BDrive using your parking lights.✓CNot turn on any vehicle lights.✓DTurn on your headlights.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

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ARoad conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.✓BPresence of a stop sign.✓CUse of your turn signals.✓DCars behind you.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

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ASlow down and proceed with care.✓BContinue normally through the intersection.✓CStop and proceed when a green light appears.✓DStop and proceed when the way is clear.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in thickly settled areas and business districts is:

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A10 mph.✓B20 mph.✓C30 mph.✓D50 mph.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:

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ARegulatory signs.✓BWarning signs.✓CInformation signs.✓DGuide signs.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

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ASchool zones.✓BNo passing zones.✓CSpeed limits.✓DRailroad crossings.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Your blind spot is the area of the road:

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AYou cannot see without moving your head.✓BDirectly behind your vehicle.✓CYou see in your rearview mirror.✓DYou see in your side mirror.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

At a school crossing sign, you should: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/washington-school_crossing.png

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AAlways stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.✓BWatch for children and be ready to stop.✓CAlways sound your horn when you see children.✓DBe ready to help children crossing the street.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:

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ACome to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.✓BStop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection.✓CStop only if other cars are already within the intersection.✓DSlow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.

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AFlashing yellow✓BSteady green✓CSteady red✓DFlashing red✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:

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AIs used only on one-way streets.✓BHas the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.✓CMeans that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light.✓DPoints the way to an airport.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

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AGo.✓BYield to other cars.✓CSlow down and prepare to stop.✓DStop.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Crossbuck signs indicate:

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ARailroad crossings.✓BSchool zones.✓CNo passing zones.✓DHospitals.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

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APark your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.✓BUse hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.✓CTurn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.✓DTreat the intersection as a four-way stop.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

At a light rail intersection, always:

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ALook both ways before crossing tracks.✓BPay attention and obey all traffic signals.✓CShare the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.✓DAll of these.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Work zone signs mean:

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AIt is summer.✓BYou must immediately stop and back up.✓CLess than ideal conditions are present for driving.✓DYou should drive faster to get out of the work zone.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

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ADecrease your speed.✓BPull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.✓CNot let the other cars pass your vehicle.✓DUse your four-way flashers.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

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ADrivers may pass if it is safe to do so.✓BBoth lanes travel in the same direction.✓CDrivers may not pass.✓DDrivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.✓