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2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 24
A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down.
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B
Pass with caution.
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C
Do not pass.
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D
Keep right on hills.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:
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A
Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Slam on your brakes.
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D
Assume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
To prevent hydroplaning, you should:
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A
Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
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B
Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.
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C
Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
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A
Either one
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B
The vehicle on the left
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C
The vehicle on the right
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D
Neither
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QUESTION 5 / 24
When should you use your horn?
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A
Whenever it may help prevent a collision.
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B
To get other drivers moving in a traffic jam.
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C
When you're angry with another driver.
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D
If you are saying hello to a fellow driver.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
You must stop at an intersection when you see a:
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A
Flashing red light.
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B
Steady yellow light.
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C
Yellow arrow.
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D
Flashing yellow light.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
Before turning left, it is important to:
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A
Sound your horn.
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B
Yield to oncoming vehicles.
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C
Swing to the right side of your lane.
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D
Wait until oncoming traffic has a red light.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
This sign indicates that: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/south-carolina-steep_hill.png
Choose one answer below.
A
There is a steep hill ahead.
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B
No trucks are allowed on an upcoming hill.
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C
A logging road is ahead.
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D
There are trucks on an upcoming hill.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
Hydroplaning is usually caused by:
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A
Excessive stops.
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B
Sudden stops.
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C
Sudden turns.
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D
Excessive speed.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
Choose one answer below.
A
Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
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B
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
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C
Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
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D
Keeps other drivers alert.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/arizona-shap_turn_right.png
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A
The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.
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B
The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.
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C
The road ahead curves to the left.
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D
Construction ahead.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
When riding in a vehicle, small children:
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A
May be safely held by a strong adult.
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B
Will be safe if they are standing on the floor in the back of the vehicle.
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C
Will not be hurt in an accident because they are small.
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D
Must never be allowed to ride while standing in the vehicle.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-no_left_turn.png
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A
All traffic must turn left.
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B
No left turn.
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C
No U-turn.
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D
Truck route to the left.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are on a two-way road.
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B
You are on a one-way road.
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C
The road is under repair.
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D
You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
Massachusetts law requires headlights to be used:
Choose one answer below.
A
When the driver is tired.
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B
One half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise.
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C
When the temperature drops below freezing.
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D
During the day in favorable weather conditions.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:
Choose one answer below.
A
As long as you turn on your four-way (emergency) flashers.
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B
If no part of your vehicle is on the road.
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C
If you need to look at a map for directions.
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D
Only if you have an emergency.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
Downward-facing triangular signs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Indicate school zones.
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B
Tell drivers to yield.
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C
Indicate construction zones.
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D
Indicate railroad crossings.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.
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B
Get off the highways as quickly as possible.
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C
Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.
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D
Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.
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B
Drive faster than the flow of traffic.
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C
Drive slower than the flow of traffic.
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D
Drive with the flow of traffic.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.
Choose one answer below.
A
Yellow
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B
White
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C
Red
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D
Black
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QUESTION 21 / 24
You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots.
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B
Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match the speed of freeway traffic.
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C
Yield to traffic already on the freeway.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
When driving in fog, you should use your:
Choose one answer below.
A
Low beam headlights.
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B
High beam headlights.
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C
Parking lights.
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D
Hazard flashers.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Will drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.
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B
Can drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.
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C
Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.
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D
Should call a friend to vent while driving.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.
Choose one answer below.
A
Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can
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B
Alcohol does not
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C
Even the smallest amount of alcohol can
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D
Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can
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