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2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 21
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon with two flashing red lights, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed with caution.
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B
Come to a complete stop before proceeding with caution.
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C
Slow and prepare to stop.
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D
Come to a complete stop and wait for a green light.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/hawaii-slippery_when_wet.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slippery when wet.
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B
Watch for drunk drivers.
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C
Dangerous curve ahead.
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D
Bump in the road ahead.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the rear tires against the curb.
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B
Keep the front tires straight ahead.
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C
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
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D
Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Roads become very slippery:
Choose one answer below.
A
When it has been raining for an hour or more.
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B
The day after it rains.
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C
For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm.
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D
Right after the rain has stopped.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
You may cross double solid yellow lines:
Choose one answer below.
A
To pass a slow-moving truck.
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B
To turn into a driveway.
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C
To pass another car.
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D
Under no conditions.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A yellow light that flashes on and off means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.
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B
Stop and wait for a green light.
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C
Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.
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D
Slow down and proceed with caution.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your seat belt
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B
The steering wheel
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C
Your rearview mirror
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D
Your seat
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QUESTION 8 / 25
The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.
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B
Slow down before you enter the curve.
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C
Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.
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D
Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your body weight.
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B
How much you drink.
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C
How much time passes between drinks.
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D
How physically fit you are.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
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B
Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.
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C
Cross these lines under no circumstances.
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D
Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
This is a ____ sign. Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-yield.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop
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B
Wrong way
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C
Yield
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D
Do not enter
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:
Choose one answer below.
A
To keep the front wheels straight.
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B
In the direction you want the vehicle to go.
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C
In the opposite direction of the skid.
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D
In any direction. It doesn't matter.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using the inside rearview mirror.
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B
Using the outside rearview mirror.
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C
Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors.
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D
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
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B
Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.
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C
Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.
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D
Sound your horn to make the cars move up.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
On an incline.
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B
At an intersection.
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C
At a stop sign.
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D
At a toll plaza.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pump the brakes.
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B
Press and hold the brake pedal.
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C
Press and hold the gas pedal.
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D
Lightly tap the brakes.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
Choose one answer below.
A
0.05 percent.
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B
0.08 percent.
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C
0.02 percent.
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D
0.1 percent.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
You are approaching an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Consider it the same as a caution sign and continue through the intersection.
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B
Stop immediately.
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C
Stop before entering the intersection, unless you are too close to stop safely.
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D
Speed up to get through the intersection before the red light appears.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:
Choose one answer below.
A
Enter above the speed of traffic to get ahead.
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B
Enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.
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C
Stop first, then slowly enter traffic.
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D
Accelerate to the speed of traffic.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the main road, just before the exit lane.
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B
Once you see a toll booth.
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C
Once you have moved into the exit lane.
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D
When you first see the exit sign.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
This sign is used to warn drivers about: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-curve_right.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Upcoming intersections.
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B
Road construction.
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C
An upcoming curve in the road.
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D
Changes in traffic lanes.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is always safe to proceed after one train passes.
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B
You must always stop before crossing the tracks.
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C
When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.
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D
Honk your horn as you cross the tracks.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your left shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
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B
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
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C
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over both shoulders for other vehicles before changing lanes.
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D
Check your mirrors, signal, and change lanes.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the next intersection.
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B
Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.
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C
Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.
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D
Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is an intersection just ahead.
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B
You are approaching a construction area.
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C
You will be required to turn left just ahead.
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D
The road will get narrower.
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