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2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 17
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QUESTION 1 / 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 2 / 25
At a light rail intersection, always:
Choose one answer below.
A
Look both ways before crossing tracks.
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B
Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.
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C
Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
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D
All of these.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.
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B
Can be ticketed.
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C
Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.
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D
Will have their bicycle impounded.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.
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B
Stop your car on the edge of the road.
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C
Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.
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D
Maintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
It is best to keep a space cushion:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only in back of your vehicle.
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B
Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.
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C
Only in front of the vehicle.
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D
On all sides of the vehicle.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-traffic_signal_ahead_blank.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Red, yellow, green.
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B
Red, green, yellow.
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C
Green, red, yellow.
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D
Green, yellow, red.
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QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 25
When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:
Choose one answer below.
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 9 / 25
When passing on a multilane highway:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be sure the passing lane is clear.
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B
Pass only on the right.
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C
Watch for oncoming traffic.
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D
There is no need to signal.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.
Choose one answer below.
A
Combination solid and broken yellow
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B
Single broken yellow
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C
Double solid yellow
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D
Single broken white
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Pennant-shaped signs indicate:
Choose one answer below.
A
School zones.
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B
No passing zones.
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C
Speed limits.
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D
Railroad crossings.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
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B
Presence of a stop sign.
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C
Use of your turn signals.
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D
Cars behind you.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?
Choose one answer below.
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 14 / 25
Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?
Choose one answer below.
A
It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
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B
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
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C
Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.
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B
Always leave the injured where they are.
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C
Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.
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D
Stay away from the injured.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steering ability
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B
Braking distance
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C
Reaction distance
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D
Perception time
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QUESTION 17 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-no_turn.png
Choose one answer below.
A
No U-turn.
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B
No turning.
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C
No left turn.
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D
No right turn.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.
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B
Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left.
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C
Return to the right side of the roadway immediately.
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D
Drive in either lane.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
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 20 / 25
When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.
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B
Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.
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C
Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.
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D
Look toward the right side of the road.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:
Choose one answer below.
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 22 / 25
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
Choose one answer below.
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 23 / 25
When you see this sign, you must: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-stop.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.
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B
Slow down without coming to a complete stop.
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C
Stop completely and wait for a green light.
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D
Slow down and check for traffic.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in school zones is:
Choose one answer below.
A
10 mph.
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B
20 mph.
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C
30 mph.
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D
50 mph.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and proceed with care.
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B
Continue normally through the intersection.
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C
Stop and proceed when a green light appears.
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D
Stop and proceed when the way is clear.
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