Massachusetts Car / Permit Practice Test 9

1.Even when a motorcycle is riding to one side of its lane, what must you do?

Share the lane beside itNever move into the same lanePass it on the right sideSound your horn before passing

2.You approach a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a T-shaped side-road symbol. What does it tell you to do?

The road ahead connects only to dead-end streets.A new lane is added ahead; merging is not required.Another road joins from the side ahead; watch for entering traffic.Slow-moving farm equipment may be on the road ahead.

3.When you are turning at an intersection while a bicyclist is going straight through it, what must you do?

Turn quickly before the bicyclist arrivesExpect the bicyclist to stop for youYield to the bicyclist going straightSound your horn and complete the turn

4.What does the fundamental Massachusetts speed law require of every driver?

Never drive faster than is safe for conditionsAlways drive exactly at the posted limitMatch the speed of the fastest trafficDrive at least the minimum on every road

5.How is a "thickly settled district" defined?

Buildings 100 feet apart for 1 mileBuildings 500 feet apart for any distanceBuildings 50 feet apart for half a mileBuildings less than 200 feet apart for a quarter mile or more

6.You approach a yellow diamond-shaped sign showing a tractor. What does it tell you to do?

Another road joins from the side ahead; watch for entering traffic.A new lane is added ahead; merging is not required.A steep downgrade is ahead; use a lower gear and check your brakes.Slow-moving farm equipment may be on the road ahead.

7.What does a red, eight-sided (octagonal) traffic sign always require you to do?

Merge smoothly with traffic aheadSlow down and yield only if neededBring your vehicle to a complete haltWarn that a school is nearby

8.During what period are you required to use your headlights?

Only after midnightFrom half an hour past sunset until half an hour before dawnOnly in heavy trafficOnly on highways at night

9.What should you do at a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Stop and wait for it to changeSpeed up to clear the intersectionTreat it as a four-way stopSlow down and proceed with caution

10.If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, what is the safest thing to do?

Move as far from the travel lane as possible and stay insideStand behind the car to warn trafficWalk along the travel lane for helpLeave the car sitting in the lane