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2023 Massachusetts Permit Test 21

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.. Read More

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.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 18

1. A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

You may never stop your vehicle there.

You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.

You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.

You may stop to load or unload merchandise.

A "No standing" sign means that you may only make a temporary stop to load or discharge passengers.

2. Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

Excessive stops.

Sudden stops.

Sudden turns.

Excessive speed.

Your tires become less effective at clearing water from the road as you increase your speed. If you drive too fast, they may lose their grip entirely, leaving the vehicle sliding on a film of water. This is known as "hydroplaning."

3. A red traffic signal light means that you must:

Stop at the stop line.

Stop before entering any crosswalk.

Stop before entering the intersection.

All of the above.

A red traffic light means that you must stop before entering the intersection. You must at any stop line and before entering any crosswalk.

A left curve is ahead.

A series of curves is ahead.

An S-curve is ahead.

The road will be slippery when wet.

This sign warns that especially slippery conditions exist when the road is wet.

5. Driving while being distracted by any activity:

Is never dangerous.

Usually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.

Usually causes the driver to drive faster.

Is only dangerous for young drivers.

Distractions cause drivers to react more slowly to traffic and hazards on the roadway. Distracted driving is never safe.

6. A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

Slow down and proceed with care.

Continue normally through the intersection.

Stop and proceed when a green light appears.

Stop and proceed when the way is clear.

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means "caution." If you approach such a light, slow down, look, and proceed with care.

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