Take 2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 6

QUESTION 1 / 24

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

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AUse your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.✓BFlash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.✓CDim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.✓DLook toward the right side of the road.✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

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AStop and look for a train.✓BSlow down and look for a train.✓CLook for a train, then speed up.✓DDo what the vehicle ahead of you does.✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

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AYou have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains.✓BYou may pass slower drivers while crossing the track.✓CYou need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.✓DAll of the above✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

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 / 24

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

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APull onto the shoulder.✓BSplit the difference.✓CLet the car pass and then pass the bike.✓DPass the bike quickly.✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon with two solid red lights, you must:

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AProceed with caution.✓BCome to a complete stop before proceeding with caution.✓CSlow and prepare to stop.✓DCome to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

When passing other vehicles:

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ACheck your mirrors and blind spots.✓BHonk your horn at least three times.✓CRe-enter your lane within 10 feet of the passed vehicle.✓DThere is no need to signal.✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

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

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AYou are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way.✓BSchool crossing ahead.✓CDo not drive in this lane.✓DTraffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

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AAnything makes conditions less than perfect.✓BYou see a police car.✓CEntering a highway where there are other cars.✓DYou are on a four-lane road.✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-slippery_when_wet.png

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ADon't drink if you are going to drive.✓BSlippery when wet.✓CRoad curves ahead.✓DYou are approaching a hill.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

Signs that are colored orange are:

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AWork zone signs.✓BRegulatory signs.✓CSchool zone signs.✓DGuide signs.✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

An octagonal sign is always a:

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ASpeed limit sign.✓BStop sign.✓CHospital sign.✓DRailroad warning sign.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

You may honk your horn when you:

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AHave to stop quickly.✓BAre passing another car.✓CHave lost control of your car.✓DAre passing a bicyclist.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:

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ADrive with your flashers turned on.✓BDrive toward the nearest roadside and stop.✓CSpeed up and take the nearest exit.✓DSlow down until the vehicle passes you.✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

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ALess dangerous.✓BNo more or less dangerous.✓CMore dangerous.✓DEasier on your eyes.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

Always signal when:

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AChanging lanes.✓BPulling into or out of a parking space.✓CPulling into traffic from a parking area or alley.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

Which of the following statements is true?

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ASignal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.✓BUse your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.✓CWhen passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

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ANever pass them.✓BAvoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.✓CFlash your lights at them.✓DSound your horn.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

When approaching railroad tracks, you should:

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ALook, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop.✓BSpeed up to cross the tracks before the gate is lowered.✓CTry to drive around a lowered gate.✓DNot pay attention to how many tracks there are to cross.✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

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ASlow down before entering the exit ramp.✓BSlow down once moving onto the exit ramp.✓CKeep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.✓DPass slower traffic in the exit ramp.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

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APassing is allowed for drivers from both directions.✓BPassing is not allowed.✓CPassing is allowed if you are at the top a hill.✓DPassing is allowed during daylight only.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

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AMake sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.✓BAlways yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.✓CYield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.✓DSlow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

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 24 / 24

Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

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ACombination solid and broken yellow✓BSingle broken yellow✓CDouble solid yellow✓DSingle broken white✓