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2026 Massachusetts Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 24
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Merging traffic
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B
Proceed with caution.
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C
Pedestrian crossing
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D
Come to a full stop.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
A passenger in a moving motor vehicle is not permitted to:
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A
Use a cell phone.
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B
Sleep.
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C
Have an opened alcohol container.
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D
Use a map.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:
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A
Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.
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B
Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.
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C
Allow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.
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D
Pass using the same lane as the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
An arrow painted on the pavement means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.
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B
Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working.
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C
Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.
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D
Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.
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B
Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.
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C
Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
A steady green light at an intersection means that you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Must slow down and prepare to stop.
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B
Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.
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C
May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.
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D
May not turn right.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:
Choose one answer below.
A
A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.
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B
A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.
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C
A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.
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D
A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-railroad_crossing.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Railroad crossing.
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B
One-way traffic.
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C
Limited parking.
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D
Playground ahead.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
When driving on an interstate:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.
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B
You should always use cruise control.
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C
Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.
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D
You should change lanes often.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
When should you use your high beam headlights?
Choose one answer below.
A
When driving in dark areas where you cannot see the road surface ahead.
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B
In heavy fog.
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C
When approaching the vehicle in front of you.
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D
When approaching traffic coming from the opposite direction.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Vehicles in the roundabout.
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B
Bicyclists in the roundabout.
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C
Pedestrians in the roundabout.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slam on your brakes.
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B
Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop.
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C
Keep driving normally.
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D
Turn on your emergency flashers and continue driving.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
It is best to keep a space cushion:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only in back of your vehicle.
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B
Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.
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C
Only in front of the vehicle.
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D
On all sides of the vehicle.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-yield.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive with caution and be ready to slow down.
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B
Do not drive in this lane.
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C
You must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way.
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D
Slow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
Choose one answer below.
A
Has the right-of-way.
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B
Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
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C
May force their way into traffic.
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D
Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
Refusing to take an alcohol analysis test when under suspicion of Operating Under the Influence:
Choose one answer below.
A
Will result in license suspension.
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B
Is your right and will have no negative consequences.
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C
Is recommended.
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D
Will just result in a fine.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?
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A
It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
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B
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
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C
Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
A flashing yellow light
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B
A flashing red light
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C
A solid yellow light
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D
A solid red light
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QUESTION 19 / 24
You may pass another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.
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B
By using the shoulder of the highway.
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C
If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:
Choose one answer below.
A
The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
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B
The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
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C
The decreased noise of larger vehicles.
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D
The increased speed of larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
You may drive across a dashed white line:
Choose one answer below.
A
At any time.
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B
Only during daylight hours.
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C
When it is safe to change lanes.
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D
Only when passing a motorcycle.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
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B
Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
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C
Slam on your brakes and stop.
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D
Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
Larger vehicles have:
Choose one answer below.
A
Larger blind spots.
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B
Smaller blind spots.
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C
No blind spots.
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D
The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear your seat belt.
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B
Limit your driving to weekdays.
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C
Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.
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D
Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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