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2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 14
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QUESTION 1 / 25
This sign shows one type of: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/maryland-intersection.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Intersection.
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B
Road curve.
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C
Right turn.
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D
Lane change.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have done as much as you can.
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B
Must stay until the police arrive.
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C
Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.
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D
May go on your way.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the meaning of this sign? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-traffic_signal_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
The traffic signal ahead is displaying a red light.
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B
The traffic signal ahead is broken.
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C
The traffic signal ahead is displaying a green light.
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D
There is a traffic signal ahead.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:
Choose one answer below.
A
Railroad crossing ahead.
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B
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
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C
Passing is not permitted from either direction.
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D
Passing is permitted from either direction.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:
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A
Slow down at the light.
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B
Drive carefully without stopping.
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C
Merge to the right.
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D
Stop before entering the intersection.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When approaching a working snowplow:
Choose one answer below.
A
React the same as you would to any other motor vehicle.
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B
Assume they will allow you to have the right-of-way.
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C
Yield the right-of-way and exercise caution.
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D
Come to a complete stop until they are out of your line of sight.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.
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B
Continue driving straight. It is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.
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C
Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.
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D
Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Defensive driving is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.
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B
Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.
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C
Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.
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D
Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Flashing red lights
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B
Flashing yellow lights
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C
White lines on the side of the road
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D
White arrows in the middle of the lanes
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
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B
Accelerate as quickly as possible.
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C
Back up slowly.
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D
Not move until another driver waves you on.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:
Choose one answer below.
A
Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.
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B
Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.
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C
Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.
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D
If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.
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B
Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.
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C
Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.
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D
Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-slippery_when_wet.png
Choose one answer below.
A
When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
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B
The road ahead winds a series of turns or curves.
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C
Traffic increases ahead.
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D
Steep grade ahead.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is never used as a traffic signal.
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B
Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.
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C
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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D
Tells drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
To safely pass a bicycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.
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B
Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.
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C
Slow down and give them as much space as possible.
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D
Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Your ability to stop is affected by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal lights.
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B
Other cars on the road.
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C
The time of day.
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D
The condition of the road.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to beat the red light.
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B
Apply the brakes sharply to stop.
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C
Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.
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D
Be prepared to stop before the intersection.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:
Choose one answer below.
A
The same thing as a stop sign.
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B
The traffic signal is broken.
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C
You do not have to come to a complete stop.
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D
Driving conditions are dangerous.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:
Choose one answer below.
A
Straight ahead.
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B
Over your shoulder.
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C
At the center of the road
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D
To the right edge of the road.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
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B
Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.
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C
Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.
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D
Ignore them.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Near the center of the street.
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B
Close to the left side of the street.
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C
Close to the right side of the street.
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D
Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
Choose one answer below.
A
As long as an approaching train is not too close.
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B
If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.
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C
If you first look carefully in both directions.
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D
Under no circumstances.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Where should you never make a U-turn?
Choose one answer below.
A
At the crest of a hill.
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B
Near a curve.
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C
Where drivers cannot see you for 500 feet in both directions.
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D
Any of the above.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
The “No zone” is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A term used to describe blind spots around a truck or bus.
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B
A special speed zone.
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C
A roadway with restrictions on vehicle stereo volume.
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D
The television show that replaced The Twilight Zone.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
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B
Keep a steady pace.
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C
Stay in the driver's blind spot.
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D
Honk to let them know you are there.
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