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2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 25
To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:
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A
Not cross the centerline.
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B
Flash your lights at oncoming traffic.
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C
Use the shoulder.
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D
Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:
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A
Pull to the right and stop.
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B
Pull to the right and slow down.
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C
Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.
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D
Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:
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A
To know when it is safe to cross the street.
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B
To stop at the curb before crossing the street.
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C
To run out in front of you without looking.
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D
Not to cross the street unless they are with an adult.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:
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A
No special action is required.
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B
The driver should honk their horn.
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C
The driver should pass the animal as closely as possible.
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D
The driver should be very cautious.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When driving in rain, you must:
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A
Use low beam headlights.
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B
Use high beam headlights.
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C
Use parking lights.
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D
Use no lights.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:
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A
Only in an emergency.
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B
If you are on an expressway.
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C
If traffic is clear.
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D
Only at an intersection.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
To help prevent crashes, you should:
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A
Communicate with other road users.
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B
Ignore other drivers on the road.
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C
Drive only on side streets and back roads.
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D
Avoid driving during rush hour.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:
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A
Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.
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B
Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.
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C
Turn into the middle lane.
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D
Turn into any lane.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:
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A
You may only drive straight ahead.
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B
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
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C
You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.
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D
Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:
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A
Is not required to stop.
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B
Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.
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C
Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.
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D
Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
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A
Decreases blood alcohol concentration.
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B
Cancels the effect of the alcohol.
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C
Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration.
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D
Increases blood alcohol concentration.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When using a roundabout or rotary island, drivers should:
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A
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
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B
Yield to entering traffic.
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C
Drive in a clockwise direction.
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D
Stop within the rotary island.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:
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A
A slow sign.
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B
A yield sign.
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C
A stop sign.
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D
An intersection sign.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
You must yield for emergency vehicles:
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A
Under no circumstances.
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B
When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.
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C
Only when other vehicles yield.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A diamond-shaped sign is a:
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A
Road hazard sign.
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B
Interstate route sign.
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C
School crossing sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:
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A
Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.
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B
Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.
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C
Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.
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D
Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.
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A
White
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B
Blue
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C
Green
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D
Orange
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When driving in fog:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your parking lights.
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B
Use your low beams.
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C
Use your high beams.
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D
It makes no difference which lights you use.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:
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A
You are moving faster than the bicycle.
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B
The bicycle always has the right-of-way.
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C
Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass the bicycle.
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D
The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:
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A
A rectangular red sign.
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B
A circular green sign.
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C
A diamond-shaped yellow sign.
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D
A triangular orange sign.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drink coffee before driving.
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B
Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
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C
Take a cold shower before driving.
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D
Stop drinking one half hour before driving.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A diamond-shaped sign:
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A
Warns of existing or possible hazards.
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B
Alerts drivers to school zones.
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C
Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.
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D
Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:
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A
A loss of hearing.
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B
Pollution.
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C
Carbon monoxide poisoning.
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D
Poor engine performance.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tomato juice and lime
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B
Hot coffee
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C
Fresh air
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D
Only time
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When you see this black and yellow sign, it means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-directional_arrow_right.png
Choose one answer below.
A
The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
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B
That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.
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C
Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
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D
There is a crossroad to your right.
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