2025 Massachusetts Permit Test 19
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Massachusetts. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Massachusetts please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/massachusetts/car.
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7. Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:
Explanation
Yellow lines tell you that the traffic on the other side of the lines is moving in the opposite direction. You should never cross two solid yellow lines to pass from either direction.
8. Increasing your vehicle’s speed:
Explanation
The faster you drive, the smaller your field of vision becomes. As your speed increases and your field of vision decreases, you must be extra alert to potential hazards.
9. When driving on an interstate:
Explanation
Signal, check your mirrors, and check your blind spot before changing lanes or passing on an interstate. Only stop on the shoulder of the interstate in the case of an emergency and change lanes as infrequently as possible. Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or under poor weather conditions.
10. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
Explanation
If you are stopped at a railroad crossing with more than one track, do not start moving as soon as a train passes. Wait until you have a clear view down all tracks before you start across. Even where there is only one track, do not start across immediately after a train passes; check again for another train that may be approaching.
11. When should you use your high beam headlights?
Explanation
High beam headlights normally let you see about 350 feet ahead. Use your high beam headlights when driving in dark areas where you cannot see the road surface ahead. You must lower your high beam headlights to low beams when you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle traveling ahead of you.
12. If you stop along the road at night:
Explanation
