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2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely on your mirrors.
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B
Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.
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C
Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.
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D
Always check your blind spot.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:
Choose one answer below.
A
They’re difficult to see in traffic.
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B
They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.
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C
They always have the right-of-way.
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D
They don’t have rearview mirrors.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?
Choose one answer below.
A
Allergy medicine
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B
Marijuana
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C
Cold remedies
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D
All of these choices
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QUESTION 4 / 25
To check your blind spot before changing lanes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Look into the left side mirror.
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B
Look into the right side mirror.
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C
Look into the rearview mirror.
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D
Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When driving on slick roads, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Take turns more slowly than usual.
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B
Change lanes quickly.
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C
Accelerate quickly.
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D
Brake hard.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Increase your following distance when:
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A
Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
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B
Exiting an expressway.
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C
Following a motorcycle.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When in a travel lane on the roadway:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may stop to drop off passengers.
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B
You may stop to look up an address.
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C
You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
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D
Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:
Choose one answer below.
A
The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
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B
The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.
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C
Drivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other.
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D
One driver should proceed without stopping.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/washington-hill.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Watch for trucks.
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B
Do not pass trucks.
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C
Truck parking area ahead.
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D
Steep downgrade ahead.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Loud noises.
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B
Excess air pollution.
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C
Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.
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D
Falling vehicle parts.
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QUESTION 11 / 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 12 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/Idaho-traffic_signal_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Roundabout ahead.
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B
No passing zone.
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C
Left turn yield on green.
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D
Traffic signal ahead.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase
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B
Maintain
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C
Vary
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D
Reduce
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Call the police immediately.
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B
Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.
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C
Flash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.
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D
Use a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop quickly.
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B
Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.
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C
Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.
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D
Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When you are being tailgated:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.
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B
If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
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C
Never slow down abruptly.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Overcorrect.
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B
Turn your steering wheel into traffic.
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C
Turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
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D
Release the steering wheel.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?
Choose one answer below.
A
After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic
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B
After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed
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C
After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection
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D
After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:
Choose one answer below.
A
That drivers should come to a complete stop.
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B
That an action is forbidden.
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C
That some drivers should yield to other drivers.
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D
That drivers should drive under the speed limit.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.
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B
Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.
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C
Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.
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D
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
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B
Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.
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C
Go through as soon as the train passes.
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D
Go through when one of the tracks is free.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
This sign is used to prevent: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-one_way_traffic_do_not_enter.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Entrance to full parking lots.
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B
Entrance to road construction areas.
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C
Entrance to dead-end streets.
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D
Entrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not speed when the roads are wet.
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B
Use tires with proper air pressure.
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C
Replace tires with bad tread.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
You may drive in an HOV lane if:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are driving more quickly than the flow of traffic.
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B
You are driving more slowly than the flow of traffic.
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C
Your vehicle has multiple occupants.
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D
You are trying to get somewhere quickly.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Many crashes are caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
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B
Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.
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C
Drivers yielding the right-of-way.
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D
Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.
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