2025 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.

Number of Tests
Number of Question
Passing Score

19. When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon with a solid yellow light, you must:

Explanation
A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) allows pedestrians to safely cross a roadway. A PHB only operates when activated by a pedestrian. When the PHB is displaying a solid yellow light, you must slow down and prepare to stop.

20. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a highway outside of thickly settled areas and business districts is:

Explanation
Unless posted otherwise, your speed is not reasonable and proper if you drive at speeds faster than 50 mph on highways outside of thickly settled areas or business districts.

21. If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

Explanation
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you may still turn in the direction that the arrow was pointing but you must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

22. A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Explanation
White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Dashed lines indicate that drivers directly next to the line are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

23. Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

Explanation
Signs that are brown indicate areas of cultural and historical significance or of public recreation. They can be a helpful resource when traveling in unfamiliar locations.

24. A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Explanation
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means that passing is allowed from the lane on the side next to the broken line.

25. A speed limit is:

Explanation
A speed limit is the maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions. You may drive more slowly than the posted speed, but it is illegal to drive any faster. You must drive more slowly where signs or signs indicate a school zone or work zone speed limit. If conditions such as road construction or bad weather make the posted speed unsafe, drive under the speed limit.
DMV Writen Test