Take 2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 8

QUESTION 1 / 24

If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:

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AFirmly apply your brakes.✓BTake your foot off the gas pedal.✓CApply your parking brake.✓DPump your brakes.✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

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 3 / 24

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

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ASharp right turn.✓BA road joins from the right.✓CThe road ahead turns sharply right, then sharply left.✓DWinding road ahead.✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

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AIs a very safe driver.✓BAlways has the right-of-way.✓CShould not let following cars pass.✓DMay create a dangerous driving environment.✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

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AFlat.✓BCurvy.✓CIn the sun.✓DShaded.✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

Taking drugs along with alcohol:

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AIncreases the risk of causing a crash.✓BIs no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.✓CLessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.✓DHas no effect on your general driving ability.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in school zones is:

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A10 mph.✓B20 mph.✓C30 mph.✓D50 mph.✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

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AThe maximum speed limit.✓BA speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.✓CA speed that is safe for existing conditions.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

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ALook in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.✓BLook over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.✓CLook in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

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ASlow down until it passes you.✓BDrive to the right side of the road and stop.✓CMotion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.✓DMerge into the right lane and continue driving.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

If you stop along the road at night:

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ATurn off all your lights.✓BUse your parking lights only.✓CUse your headlights only.✓DTurn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

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AIncreases your field of vision.✓BDecreases your field of vision.✓CMakes it easier to see cross traffic.✓DHas no effect on your field of vision.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

Massachusetts law requires headlights to be used:

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AWhen the driver is tired.✓BDuring the day in favorable weather conditions.✓CWhen driving in tunnels.✓DWhen the temperature drops below freezing.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

Defensive driving is:

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ADriving aggressively.✓BUsing safe driving strategies to prevent crashes.✓CDriving against the traffic.✓DMore dangerous than not driving defensively.✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:

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ADo not proceed until the children wave to you.✓BWatch for children walking along the side of the road.✓CAccelerate quickly.✓DTurn on your emergency flashers.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

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

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AThere is a detour ahead.✓BYou must stop for flaggers.✓CThe road ahead is closed to traffic.✓DThe highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

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AThat pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.✓BThat wet roads can cause hydroplaning.✓CTo give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

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ASteering ability✓BBraking distance✓CReaction distance✓DPerception time✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

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 20 / 24

Distracted driving is:

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AVery uncommon.✓BExtremely risky behavior.✓CNothing to be concerned about.✓DNo less safe than driving under any other conditions.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

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AAs you drive faster, your tires become less effective.✓BWater does not affect cars with good tires.✓CDeep water is less dangerous than shallow water.✓DAs you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

At night, it is hardest to see:

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ARoad signs.✓BPedestrians.✓COther motorists.✓DStreet lights.✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

Driving at night requires increased caution because:

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ATraffic moves faster at night.✓BThere is a larger volume of traffic at night.✓CDrivers cannot see as well at night.✓DAccidents occur more frequently at night.✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:

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AThere is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.✓BThere are pedestrians crossing.✓CYou are turning right.✓DYou are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.✓