2025 Massachusetts Permit Test 2
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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19. To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:
Explanation
Railroad crossings are always dangerous. Drivers should look and listen for an approaching train coming from either direction before proceeding across the tracks. Watch for signals indicating an approaching train and never proceed until you are certain it is safe to do so.
20. When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:
Explanation
A steady yellow traffic light indicates that a red light is about to appear. Stop unless you are already within the intersection.
21. A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:
Explanation
Slow down and be prepared to stop whenever you see pedestrians walking on or crossing the roadway. Be particularly careful where children are present. Always yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing in a crosswalk.
22. If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:
Explanation
If you miss your exit, you should take the next exit. Do not stop or back up on the highway, swerve across multiple lanes to try to make the exit at the last second, or cross over the median to turn around. All of these maneuvers are illegal and extremely dangerous.
23. Who is required to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle?
Explanation
Massachusetts law requires every person in a motor vehicle to wear a safety belt or sit in a child passenger restraint. Any driver who is not wearing a safety belt can be fined $25. Any passenger age 16 or older who is not wearing a safety belt can be fined $25.
24. What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?
Explanation
You must yield the right-of-way to all emergency vehicles using a siren, air horn, and/or flashing red, blue, or white lights. Where possible, you must pull over to the right edge of the road. If you are in an intersection, drive through the intersection before you pull over.
25. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates a merge ahead. It warns that two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are about to become one.
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