2024 Massachusetts Permit Test 24

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.

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19. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

Explanation
Tractor-trailers take longer distances to stop than smaller cars traveling at the same speed. A fully loaded tractor-trailer may take almost 400 feet to come to a complete stop when driving at 55 mph.

20. You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

Explanation
You should never start a left turn until you can see that all the lanes you need to cross are clear and that you can safely make the turn.

21. When you see this sign, it means:

alabama-warns of sharp turn or curve in direction of arrow
Explanation
Chevron signs like this indicate that the road curves sharply in the direction indicated by the chevron (in this case, to the left). There may be several chevron signs placed throughout a curve.

22. You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:

Explanation
Yellow centerlines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Broken lines may be crossed to pass slower-moving traffic when it is safe to do so.

23. When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

Explanation
Entrance ramps for highways often have acceleration lanes. When merging with traffic from an acceleration lane, you should put your signal on, look for an opening in traffic, accelerate up to the speed of traffic, and merge into an opening in traffic.

24. Regulatory signs:

Explanation
Regulatory signs are often rectangular and white with black markings and are used to indicate what things a driver must or must not do in a designated area. They may display speed limits, prohibit passing or turning, or clarify any other driving regulation.

25. This road sign means:

virginia-slippery when wet
Explanation
This sign warns that pavement is slippery when wet. In wet conditions, you should reduce your speed, avoid braking or changing direction suddenly, and increase the distance between your vehicle and the one ahead.
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