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2026 Massachusetts Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 23
When getting ready to change lanes, you should:
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A
Check your side view mirror.
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B
Check your rearview mirror.
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C
Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 2 / 23
You are involved in an accident. You should:
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Stop immediately.
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B
Help the injured.
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C
Call the police.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 3 / 23
If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:
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Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.
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B
Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car.
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C
Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach you.
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D
Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car.
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QUESTION 4 / 23
You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:
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Play the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.
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B
Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.
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C
Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.
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D
Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.
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QUESTION 5 / 23
If involved in an accident, a driver should:
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Stop their vehicle at or near the scene.
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B
Not stand or walk in traffic lanes.
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C
Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 23
If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:
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Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.
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B
Follow the directions given by the officer.
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C
Honk at the officer.
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D
Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.
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QUESTION 7 / 23
Alcohol causes:
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Loss of concentration.
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B
Poor coordination.
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C
Slower judgment.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 8 / 23
Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:
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Do not affect driving abilities.
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B
Help maintain driver alertness.
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C
Are distracting activities.
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D
Are not distracting activities.
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QUESTION 9 / 23
When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:
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Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.
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B
Cut them off to slow them down.
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C
Retaliate by tailgating them.
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D
Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.
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QUESTION 10 / 23
You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:
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If a stop sign is posted.
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B
If a crossing gate is lowered.
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C
If the crossing lights are flashing.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 11 / 23
Highway markings:
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Are usually not important.
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B
Are only found in construction zones.
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C
Provide information for drivers.
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D
Are usually red and blue in color.
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QUESTION 12 / 23
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/hawaii-no_righit_turn.png
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No right turns.
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B
Right turns are permitted.
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C
Stop before turning right.
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D
Sharp curve ahead.
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QUESTION 13 / 23
When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:
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A
Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.
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B
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
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C
Stop only if a police officer is nearby.
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D
Come to a complete stop.
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QUESTION 14 / 23
Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
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Are making a turn.
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B
Have your emergency brake on.
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C
Are changing lanes.
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D
Are slowing down or stopping.
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QUESTION 15 / 23
When you need to change lanes, it is important to:
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Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.
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B
Check your blind spot.
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C
Make sure the lane is clear before entering.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 16 / 23
A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:
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Is loose.
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B
Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.
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C
Is hidden beneath the seat.
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D
Keeps the seat belt buzzer or light from operating.
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QUESTION 17 / 23
A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:
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Read the labels on the drug before driving.
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B
Drink alcohol instead.
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C
Continue to drive regardless of any warning labels.
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D
Drive only during daylight hours.
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QUESTION 18 / 23
To ensure that your physical condition does not cause you to drive in an unsafe manner, you should:
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Keep physically fit and have regular physical examinations.
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B
Know the effect of any medicine on your driving ability.
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C
Drive within your physical limitations.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 19 / 23
To drive safely at night, you should:
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Increase your following distance.
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B
Not drive if you are tired.
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C
Make sure your headlights are working properly.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 20 / 23
Passing is prohibited:
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On hills and curves.
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B
At intersections.
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C
At railroad crossings.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 21 / 23
When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:
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A
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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B
Take the right-of-way.
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C
Proceed normally.
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D
Drive away quickly.
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QUESTION 22 / 23
Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:
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Allowing extra travel time.
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B
Obeying posted speed limits.
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C
Using proper turn signals.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 23 / 23
When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks generally:
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Require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.
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B
Require less time to pass on a downgrade than smaller vehicles do.
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C
Require a smaller turning radius than smaller vehicles do.
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D
Require less time to pass on an incline than smaller vehicles do.
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