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2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 24
You should honk your horn when you:
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A
Are traveling through an intersection.
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B
Are passing a bicyclist.
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C
See a child who is about to run into the street.
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D
Are parallel parking.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/Idaho-no_right_turn.png
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A
Turn right after making a complete stop.
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B
Right turns are not permitted.
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C
Left turns are permitted.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
Motorcycles are entitled to:
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The bicycle lane.
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B
The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.
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C
Half the width of a lane.
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D
The width of the sidewalk.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-keep_right_of_divider.png
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A
Divided highway ends.
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B
One-way traffic ahead.
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C
Two-way traffic ahead.
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D
Keep to the right.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
An "End school zone" sign indicates:
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That the speed limit is 20 mph.
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B
The beginning of a reduced speed zone.
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C
The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.
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D
The end of a reduced speed zone.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:
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Honk to let them know you’re there.
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B
Move to the left lane.
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C
Yield.
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D
Speed up to pass.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
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 8 / 24
You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:
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A
The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.
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B
You may not be able to safely pass the truck.
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C
You may not be able to legally pass the truck.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
A red traffic signal light means that you must:
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Stop at the stop line.
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B
Stop before entering any crosswalk.
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C
Stop before entering the intersection.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
A stop sign is shaped like a(n):
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A
Rectangle.
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B
Square.
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C
Circle.
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D
Octagon.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:
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As long as you aren't driving.
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B
If you are riding in the back seat.
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C
If you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.
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D
Under no circumstances.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
You must stop for a school bus:
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A
That is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.
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B
When it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.
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C
If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.
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D
Whenever the driver waves at you.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
You may not park:
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A
On a hill.
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B
In a parking lot.
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C
On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.
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D
Within 12 inches of the right side of the road.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:
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Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
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B
Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
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C
Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
A good rule to remember for passing is:
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Pass on the right whenever possible.
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B
Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.
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C
Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.
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D
Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
Your chances of being in a collision begin to increase after consuming:
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A
Four alcoholic drinks.
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B
Three alcoholic drinks.
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C
Two alcoholic drinks.
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D
One alcoholic drink.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?
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Yes.
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B
No.
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C
If there is no oncoming traffic.
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D
If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:
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Sound your horn.
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B
Wave your arms.
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C
Use your emergency lights.
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D
Flash your headlights.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
Bicycles on the road:
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Must always yield the right-of-way to motor vehicles.
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B
Do not follow specific rules of the road.
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C
Are nothing to worry about.
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D
Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:
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Pull completely off the road and stop.
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B
Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.
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C
Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.
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D
Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:
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A
Increase their speed.
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B
Come to a complete stop.
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C
Turn on their headlights.
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D
Slow down and proceed with caution.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:
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The person driving the car.
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B
Passengers when they are on a long drive.
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C
All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.
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D
All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?
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A
Reach down and attempt to pull it up.
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B
Shift to park.
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C
Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.
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D
Turn the engine off.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules?
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A
The car approaching from the right has the right-of-way.
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B
The car approaching from the left has the right-of-way.
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C
The car in which the driver sounds his horn first has the right-of-way.
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D
The car that is traveling the fastest has the right-of-way.
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