Massachusetts RMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Yes, but only after coming to a stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians.

You are allowed to turn right on a red signal, unless there are signs prohibiting it. First, however, you must come to a complete stop and then yield to all pedestrians and vehicles.

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

Not quite. The answer is warn drivers of hazards.

Most (but not all) warning signs are diamond shaped with black letters or symbols on a yellow background. School zone signs and school crossing signs are pentagonal (five sided). No Passing Zone signs are pennant shaped.

Not quite. The answer is Pedestrians may enter the crosswalk.

Pedestrian signals are only for controlling pedestrian traffic. This signal showing a person walking tells pedestrians that they may enter the crosswalk to cross the roadway. (Older signals had the word "WALK" illuminated instead.) A signal showing an upraised hand tells pedestrians that they may not enter the crosswalk. (Older signals had the words "DONT WALK" illuminated instead.)

Not quite. The answer is a railroad crossing.

This is an advance warning sign that may be posted in advance of the railroad crossing. Vehicles must slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to stop at the crossing ahead.

Not quite. The answer is behind stop lines and crosswalk lines.

If a sign or signal requires you to stop, you must stop behind the stop line. If there is no stop line, you must stop before the crosswalk.

Not quite. The answer is the road ahead curves to the right and then to the left.

This sign indicates a double curve ahead. The road ahead curves to the right and then to the left. (If there were a triple curve ahead, a winding road sign would be posted instead.) Slow down, keep right, and do not pass.

Not quite. The answer is instructions to the driver.

Vertical rectangular signs generally give instructions or tell you about traffic laws. Such regulatory signs give instructions to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

Not quite. The answer is a one-way street onto another one-way street.

In Massachusetts, you are allowed to turn left on a red light from a one-way street onto another one-way street unless signs prohibit it. Before making the left turn, you must come to a complete stop and then yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. (Note: The laws about left turns on red are different in some other states. Some states also allow left turns on red from a two-way street onto a one-way street. On the other hand, some other states prohibit left turns on red altogether. So does New York City, unless signs indicate otherwise. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)

Not quite. The answer is only if you are riding a bicycle.

This sign marks a bicycle lane, intended for bicyclists. Cars and trucks should not usually travel in this lane. However, in many (but not all) states, cars and trucks may travel in this lane for a short distance when preparing to turn at the next intersection.

Not quite. The answer is Yield the right-of-way or stop before turning right or left.

You may see this sign at the terminating road of some T-intersections. It means that you must yield the right of way or stop before you turn right or left onto the through road.

Not quite. The answer is driving the wrong way.

If you see this sign, it means you are driving the wrong way. Turn around.

Not quite. The answer is 400 feet

Check the passing lane to make sure it is clear. If you are crossing a broken yellow line to pass, you must be able to see clearly at least 400 feet in front of you. Check your mirror and your blind spot. You must return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of you.

Not quite. The answer is The right lane ends ahead.

This type of warning sign gives advance notice of a reduction in the number of lanes ahead. This particular sign indicates that the right lane ends ahead. Drivers in the right lane must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow vehicles in the right lane to merge smoothly.

Not quite. The answer is when there is a broken yellow line next to your lane.

If there is a broken yellow line next to your lane, you are allowed to pass.

Not quite. The answer is A stop sign

This regulatory sign is a stop sign. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, whichever you arrive at first. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when the intersection is clear. You must stop near the sign and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles.

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 You are 444 miles from the state line or the end of this road.

Mileposts are located at regular intervals so that drivers will always be in sight of one. They are placed along the edge of the roadway to give drivers information about their locations on the highway for navigational and emergency purposes. The number on the milepost usually indicates the distance in miles to the state line or the end of the road.

Not quite. The answer is Traffic must make a left turn only.

This is a traffic regulatory sign. This sign indicates that the traffic must make a left turn only.

Not quite. The answer is the lane nearest to the curb.

When you are turning from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided roadway, always turn from the lane nearest the curb.

Not quite. The answer is an intersection with U.S. Route 22 is ahead.

This sign means that you are approaching a junction of your roadway and U.S. Route 22. The U.S. Routes are a network of roads and highways whose construction began decades before the start of the Interstate Highway System. U.S. Route 22, one of the oldest, runs from Cincinnati OH to Newark NJ.