Take 2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 15

QUESTION 1 / 25

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

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AMaintain your normal driving speed.✓BStop and look for nearby police cars.✓CYield to pedestrians.✓DIncrease your normal driving speed.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

You are stopped in a line of vehicles waiting at a stop sign. If there is no cross traffic after the vehicles ahead have passed through the intersection, you:

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AMay proceed through the intersection without stopping again.✓BMust stop again at the stop sign or stop line before proceeding.✓CMay slowly roll past the stop sign.✓DMay follow the vehicle directly ahead of you without stopping.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

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ASlow down and keep moving in your lane.✓BKeep driving in your lane.✓CPull to the right curb and stop.✓DStop exactly where you are.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

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AAt the wheels of the approaching vehicle.✓BToward the right side of the road.✓CToward the left side of the road.✓DStraight down the middle of the road.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.

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AWhite✓BRed✓CBlack✓DYellow✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

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AA solid green light✓BA flashing yellow light✓CA green arrow pointing left✓DA flashing red light✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

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AStaring at the roadway for long periods of time.✓BFrequent rest stops.✓CToo much sleep the night before your trip.✓DShort trips on expressways.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

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AThe effect that alcohol has.✓BThe effect that amphetamines have.✓CThe effect that anger has.✓DThe effect that driving with teenagers has.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:

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AMotor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.✓BWhen pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.✓CNo one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.✓DPedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

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AUse alternate routes.✓BDrive as you would on dry roads.✓CIncrease your following distance.✓DAvoid crossing bridges or intersections.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?

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ACD player✓BRadio✓CCell phone✓DAll of the above✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:

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AThat the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.✓BThat the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.✓CThat you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.✓DThat you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hospital_emergency_services_to_the_right.png

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AHighway changes ahead and to the right.✓BHiking trails ahead and to the right.✓CHotel ahead and to the right.✓DHospital ahead and to the right.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

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ASlow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.✓BMove into the left lane.✓CWatch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A good defensive driver:

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ADrives slowly at all times.✓BLooks out for the actions of other drivers.✓CTravels at a constant speed.✓DOnly drives in familiar areas.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

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AWhen the train has passed.✓BUnder no circumstances.✓CWhen the lights have stopped flashing.✓DWhen other drivers drive around the gates.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

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AThe driver on the right has the right-of-way.✓BThe driver on the left has the right-of-way.✓COne driver may continue driving without stopping.✓DOne driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

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ATurning on your car radio.✓BSlowing down.✓CStopping at regular intervals for a rest.✓DMoving your eyes from side to side as you drive.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

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AShould yield to drivers already on the interstate.✓BHas the right-of-way.✓CMay force their way into traffic.✓DCan assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

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ADrivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.✓BLanes move in opposite directions.✓CDrivers may not pass.✓DDrivers may pass if it is safe to do so.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?

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AWhoever started moving last✓BThe driver✓CWhoever is slower✓DThe pedestrian✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?

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AThe amount of food in the stomach✓BThe body weight of an individual✓CHow much time passes between drinks✓DAll three choices✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

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AIn curves and on hills.✓BNext to churches and schools.✓CAt intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.✓DOn freeway on-ramps.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

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

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AAll traffic must turn right.✓BNo right turn.✓CAll traffic must go straight ahead.✓DA road joins from the right.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Which of the following about winter driving is not true?

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AWinter is the most difficult driving season.✓BChecking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.✓CUsing cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.✓DIt is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.✓