Take 2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 18

QUESTION 1 / 24

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

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AWhite✓BRed✓CBlack✓DYellow✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

Crossbuck signs indicate:

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ARailroad crossings.✓BSchool zones.✓CNo passing zones.✓DHospitals.✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

When changing lanes, you should:

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ARely on your mirrors.✓BBegin signaling as you move into the next lane.✓CSignal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.✓DAlways check your blind spot.✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

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AThat pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.✓BThat wet roads can cause hydroplaning.✓CTo give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

A diamond-shaped sign:

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AWarns of existing or possible hazards.✓BAlerts drivers to school zones.✓CAlerts drivers to public recreation areas.✓DAlerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:

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AAs long as you aren't driving.✓BIf you are riding in the back seat.✓CIf you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.✓DUnder no circumstances.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

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AHigh speeds✓BSlow speeds✓CNight drives✓DUphill inclines✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

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 9 / 24

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 / 24

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 11 / 24

You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:

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AHonk your horn and turn off the ignition.✓BTurn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.✓CWork hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.✓DSlam on your brakes.✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/hawaii-traffic_signal_ahead.png

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AStop sign ahead.✓BLane closed ahead.✓CRailroad crossing ahead.✓DTraffic signal ahead.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

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AExcessive stops.✓BSudden stops.✓CSudden turns.✓DExcessive speed.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:

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AQuickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.✓BAdjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.✓CHonk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.✓DNone of the above.✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

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AAllergy medicine✓BMarijuana✓CCold remedies✓DAll of these choices✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

This is a ____ sign. Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-yield.png

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AStop✓BWrong way✓CYield✓DDo not enter✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.

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AFlashing yellow✓BSteady green✓CSteady red✓DFlashing red✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

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APark your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.✓BUse hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.✓CTurn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.✓DTreat the intersection as a four-way stop.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

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

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ASide road.✓BKeep to the side indicated by the arrow.✓CYou may drive in the left lane.✓DYou have the right-of-way.✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:

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ARegulatory signs.✓BWarning signs.✓CInformation signs.✓DGuide signs.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

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ATomato juice and lime✓BHot coffee✓CFresh air✓DOnly time✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

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AWhite✓BBlue✓CGreen✓DOrange✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

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ALook into the left side mirror.✓BLook into the right side mirror.✓CLook into the rearview mirror.✓DLook over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

When driving in rain, you must:

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AUse low beam headlights.✓BUse high beam headlights.✓CUse parking lights.✓DUse no lights.✓