Massachusetts RMV Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is in all of these situations.

Use your high-beam headlights whenever there are no oncoming vehicles, on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people alongside the road you are traveling on.

Not quite. The answer is A T-intersection is ahead; yield to cross traffic.

This sign indicates a T-intersection. This sign indicates that the road you are traveling on will end soon. Prepare to turn right or left. Yield to cross traffic.

Not quite. The answer is the full width of a lane.

Motorcycles are legally entitled to a full lane width, just as cars are. A motorcycle requires a full lane width to maneuver safely.

Not quite. The answer is A railroad crossing is ahead.

This sign alerts motorists that a railroad crossing is ahead. Drivers must proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is do either a) or b).

When slowing down or stopping, you must use either the brake-operated signal lights or a hand signal if your vehicle's signals don't work.

Not quite. The answer is The other vehicle

When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection or an all-way stop at about the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way. In this situation, you must yield to the vehicle on your right.

Not quite. The answer is Pre-loosening the lid of your coffee cup

Before starting your trip, you should set up your cab just as you like it, but eating and drinking should be done at rest stops.

Not quite. The answer is A traffic island or divider is ahead.

This sign means that there is a divider or traffic island ahead. Keep right.

Not quite. The answer is 12 months.

If a MA Junior Operator is convicted of a second or subsequent speeding offense, his or her license will be suspended for one year.

Source: Speeding Violations; Motor Vehicle Infractions and Penalties; Chapter 2: Keeping Your License; Massachusetts RMV Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is they keep the rain and snow off the windshield.

Windshield wipers keep rain and snow off the windshield. They should be kept in good operating condition.

Not quite. The answer is 1

After only one speeding conviction, a Junior Operator who holds a learner's permit must retake and pass the learner's permit examination.

Source: Mandatory Permit Suspensions; License Suspension or Revocation; Chapter 2: Keeping Your License; Massachusetts RMV Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is A divided highway starts ahead.

This sign warns that the road will split into a divided highway ahead. A divider or median will separate opposing lanes. Keep right.

Not quite. The answer is (a) your driving is visibly impaired

In any US state, you can be charged with driving under the influence (or whatever the equivalent term is in that state) if your driving is visibly impaired by any substance. However, there is still debate over what minimum blood tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level should be considered evidence of driving under the influence. As of 2023, 14 states enforce zero tolerance of blood THC even for adult drivers. Five states have set numerical limits on blood THC; typically, 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of blood constitutes being under the influence. Other states have no policies on blood THC.

Not quite. The answer is The recommended speed for this curve is 35 mph.

This advisory sign indicates that the recommended speed for this curve is 35 mph.

Source: Speed Limits, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 350 feet and 100 feet respectively

In normal conditions, high-beam headlights allow you to see about 350 feet ahead and low-beam headlights allow you to see only about 100 feet ahead. This is why it is important to use high beams at night when possible. At 65 mph, your vehicle will travel 100 feet in just one second.

Not quite. The answer is parking is not allowed.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This regulatory sign is a No Parking sign. Parking at the sign is not allowed.

Not quite. The answer is Between 50 and 65 mph

Most roadways in the state have posted speed limits. In Massachusetts, limited-access highways, like interstate routes, have speed limits from 50 to 65 mph. (Note: On limited-access highways in other states, the posted speed limits may be different. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)

Not quite. The answer is hand and arm extended outward.

The correct hand signal to make a left turn is hand and arm extended outward.

Not quite. The answer is the left lane.

Turn from the lane that is closest to the lane you want to enter. When turning left from a one-way street onto a two-way street, you should start your turn in the left lane.

Not quite. The answer is a hospital ahead.

This is a guide sign. This sign indicates a hospital ahead.