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2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 23
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QUESTION 1 / 23
When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:
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A
Turn your wheels to the left.
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B
Turn your wheels to the right.
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C
Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.
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D
Back slowly.
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QUESTION 2 / 23
If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:
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A
The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.
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B
The car on the left has the right-of-way.
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C
The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.
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D
The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.
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QUESTION 3 / 23
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/connecticut-roundabout_circle.png
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A
Roundabout ahead.
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B
Lane ends, merge left.
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C
Turn around.
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D
Curve ahead.
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QUESTION 4 / 23
Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.
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A
Yellow
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B
Red
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C
Green
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D
White
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QUESTION 5 / 23
Railroad crossings should always be considered:
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A
Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.
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B
Dangerous.
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C
Safe locations to park a car.
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D
A place where it is required to stop
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QUESTION 6 / 23
Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?
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A
Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.
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B
Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.
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C
Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.
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D
Stay near the right edge of your lane.
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QUESTION 7 / 23
The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hand_signal_up.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn left.
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B
Turn right.
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C
Come to a stop.
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D
Go straight ahead.
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QUESTION 8 / 23
Pentagonal signs indicate:
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A
No passing zones.
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B
School zones.
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C
Speed limits.
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D
Railroad crossings.
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QUESTION 9 / 23
Your body gets rid of approximately:
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A
Three alcoholic drinks an hour.
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B
One alcoholic drink an hour.
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C
Two alcoholic drinks an hour.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 23
The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hand_signal_down.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn left.
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B
Turn right.
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C
Stop.
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D
Start up.
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QUESTION 11 / 23
When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon with all of its lights darkened, you:
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A
May proceed with caution.
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B
Must come to a complete stop before proceeding with caution.
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C
Must slow and prepare to stop.
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D
Must come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians.
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QUESTION 12 / 23
You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:
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A
Stop and wait for the light to change.
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B
Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.
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C
Drive carefully through the intersection.
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D
Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.
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QUESTION 13 / 23
When driving on roads that may be slippery:
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A
Always drive at the maximum speed limit.
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B
Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
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C
Reduce your following distance.
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D
Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.
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QUESTION 14 / 23
Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:
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A
Regulatory signs.
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B
Warning signs.
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C
Information signs.
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D
Guide signs.
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QUESTION 15 / 23
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/arkansas-traffic_lane_ends.png
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A
Road widens ahead.
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B
Lane reduction; the right lane ends soon.
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C
Highway entrance ramp ahead.
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D
Lane reduction; the left lane ends soon.
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QUESTION 16 / 23
During normal weather and traffic conditions, maintain a following distance of at least:
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A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 17 / 23
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
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A
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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B
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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C
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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D
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 18 / 23
Which of the following statements is true?
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A
It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.
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B
A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.
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C
The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.
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D
Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.
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QUESTION 19 / 23
What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?
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A
Always bring the car to a complete stop.
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B
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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C
All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.
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D
Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly.
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QUESTION 20 / 23
A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.
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A
50 feet
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B
125 feet
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C
400 feet
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D
750 feet
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QUESTION 21 / 23
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
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B
Signal and keep your wheels straight.
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C
Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.
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D
Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.
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QUESTION 22 / 23
You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:
Choose one answer below.
A
When doing so would interfere with traffic.
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B
When turning left into a driveway.
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C
When the car in front of you is disabled.
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D
When passing to the right on a one-way street.
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QUESTION 23 / 23
If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Hold down the brake pedal.
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B
Firmly pump your brakes.
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C
Lightly tap the brakes.
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D
Release the brake pedal.
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