Take 2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 20

QUESTION 1 / 25

If you are driving behind a motorcycle, your following distance should be at least:

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AFour seconds.✓BThree seconds.✓CTwo seconds.✓DOne second.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

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AHave done as much as you can.✓BMust stay until the police arrive.✓CMust leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.✓DMay go on your way.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

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

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AStop.✓BNo U-turn.✓CYield.✓DDo not enter.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

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AA steady red light✓BA police officer✓CA stop sign✓DA flashing red light✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Car drivers should know that large trucks:

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AHave large blind spots.✓BCan stop more quickly than passenger vehicles.✓CDo not need more room to maneuver than passenger vehicles.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A good rule to remember for passing is:

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APass on the right whenever possible.✓BDrive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.✓CTry to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.✓DAlways flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.✓

QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 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 9 / 25

Increase your following distance when:

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ADriving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.✓BExiting an expressway.✓CFollowing a motorcycle.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

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AThrough shallow water.✓BMore quickly.✓CMore slowly.✓DThrough deep water.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.

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ABroken white✓BDouble solid yellow✓CSolid yellow✓DSolid white✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

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AMerging traffic✓BProceed with caution.✓CPedestrian crossing✓DCome to a full stop.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Drowsy drivers:

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AShould drink strong black coffee to stay awake.✓BCan drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.✓CCan stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.✓DAre usually only older drivers.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

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ADecreases blood alcohol concentration.✓BCancels the effect of the alcohol.✓CHas no effect on blood alcohol concentration.✓DIncreases blood alcohol concentration.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

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AFlat.✓BCurvy.✓CIn the sun.✓DShaded.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

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AYield the right-of-way to pedestrians.✓BAccelerate as quickly as possible.✓CBack up slowly.✓DNot move until another driver waves you on.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

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ADecrease your speed.✓BPull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.✓CNot let the other cars pass your vehicle.✓DUse your four-way flashers.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:

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AQuickly cut across traffic to make your turn.✓BTurn on your blinker and make the turn from your current lane.✓CDrive to the next intersection and make your turn then.✓DSafely change lanes then put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the intersection.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

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ASlow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.✓BLook both ways as you cross the intersection.✓CAlways come to a full stop at the intersection.✓DSlow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:

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ASlam on your brakes.✓BHold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop.✓CKeep driving normally.✓DTurn on your emergency flashers and continue driving.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:

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AAllow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.✓BDrive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.✓CAllow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.✓DPass using the same lane as the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

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AStop immediately and let the vehicle pass.✓BDrive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.✓CProceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.✓DKeep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

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AShould merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.✓BShould slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.✓CMay turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.✓DMay drive straight through the intersection.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Work zone signs mean:

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AIt is summer.✓BYou must immediately stop and back up.✓CLess than ideal conditions are present for driving.✓DYou should drive faster to get out of the work zone.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

A passenger in a moving motor vehicle is not permitted to:

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AUse a cell phone.✓BSleep.✓CHave an opened alcohol container.✓DUse a map.✓