Massachusetts RMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is turn left.

This driver intends to turn left.

Source: Lanes, Intersections, and Turns, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is a divided highway ends ahead.

This sign indicates the end of a divided highway and the start of a two-way roadway. Watch out for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.

When making a right turn from a four-lane highway, you must enter the right lane well in advance and make a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.

Not quite. The answer is 100

If you are planning to turn, you must start signaling at least 100 feet in advance. Signaling lets other drivers know you plan to turn.

Not quite. The answer is signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder

If you are parallel parked on the right side of a street, you must signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder for approaching traffic before you pull out into traffic. If you are parallel parked on the left side of a one-way street, signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder for approaching traffic before you pull out into traffic.

Not quite. The answer is doing any of the above.

Driving in the left lane is legal only in certain situations, such as on one-way streets and while passing. On a multilane highway, when you are traveling slower than the posted speed limit, drive in the rightmost lane unless you are passing, turning left, or avoiding an obstruction.

Not quite. The answer is double the distance to stop

Studies by the National Safety Council and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show that a fully loaded tractor trailer may take twice as far to stop as a passenger vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is exercise their eyes

Highway hypnosis or dizziness when driving is caused by the monotony of road and traffic, the hum of wind, tires, and the sound of engine. Drivers can avoid highway hypnosis by constantly moving their eyes and watching the traffic and highway signs around them.

Not quite. The answer is 20

Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of an intersection.

Not quite. The answer is reverse.

When you park a vehicle, you should set the transmission to keep the vehicle from rolling if its brakes fail. If your vehicle is facing downhill, it might roll forward. Therefore, you should put an automatic transmission in park and a manual transmission in reverse. Always set your parking brake as well.

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

Not quite. The answer is Do a) or c).

If your brakes fail, apply your parking brake gradually or shift into a lower gear to slow down. (If you apply the parking brake too suddenly, you may lock the wheels and cause a skid.)

Not quite. The answer is try not to slow down suddenly

When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, try not to slow down abruptly. Use your turn signals to let other drivers know your intentions. Tap your brakes and reduce your speed quickly but safely.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Total stopping distance is the sum of your perception distance (how far your vehicle goes from when you see a hazard until your brain processes it), reaction distance (how far the vehicle goes from when your brain orders your foot to take action until your foot actually starts to brake), and braking distance (how far the vehicle continues to travel once you apply the brake).

Not quite. The answer is first gear.

When you park a vehicle, you should set the transmission to keep the vehicle from rolling if its brakes fail. If your vehicle is facing uphill, it might roll backward. Therefore, you should put an automatic transmission in park and a manual transmission in first gear for maximum forward torque. Always set your parking brake as well.

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

Not quite. The answer is 40 mph

Some roadways may have minimum speeds. You are not allowed to drive slower than the minimum speed. For example, there is a minimum speed of 40 mph on the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Not quite. The answer is Car B

When you turn, you should cross as few lanes as possible unless signs state otherwise. That is, you should turn left from the left lane and turn right from the right lane, and you should turn into the closest lane of traffic that is moving in the right direction. Here, Car A has incorrectly turned into the far lane. Car B has turned correctly into the closest lane.

Source: Lanes, Intersections, and Turns, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is any of the above are true.

On roadways with two or more lanes in your travel direction, use the right lane unless you are passing another vehicle, you are making a left turn, or the right lane is blocked.

Not quite. The answer is in the leftmost lane.

If you are making a left turn, start the turn in the leftmost lane.

Not quite. The answer is look ahead for road conditions and traffic.

Before you pass, look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to move into your lane. Never drive off the paved portion of the road. Usually, you should pass a vehicle on the left. However, pass on the right if the vehicle is signaling a left turn.

Not quite. The answer is Turn off the engine, set the parking brake, make sure the ignition is locked, remove your key, and lock the doors.

Massachusetts law requires you to turn off your engine, set the brake, make sure the ignition is locked, remove your key, and lock the door before leaving your car unattended.

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