2024 Massachusetts Permit Test 4

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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13. A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.

Explanation
A steady yellow light on a traffic signal indicates that a steady red light will soon appear.

14. The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

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Explanation
If a driver's left arm and hand are extended upward, they are indicating that they intend to turn right. Adjust your driving accordingly if following a driver who is using this hand signal.

15. You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

Explanation
Flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, and/or bells at a railroad crossing mean that you must come to a complete stop. You must not go across the tracks until the lights and bells have stopped and the crossing gates are completely up. Do not drive around or under a gate that is moving up or down.

16. While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:

Explanation
"Reduced speed" signs inform drivers that they must reduce their speeds. If a new speed limit is posted on one of these signs, the new speed limit begins at the sign.

17. If you stop along the road at night:

Explanation
If you stop along the road at night, turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beam headlights turned on. Be sure that other road users will be able to clearly see your vehicle.

18. You may drive across a dashed white line:

Explanation
Traffic lanes moving in the same direction are separated by broken white lines. You may cross over dashed lines to pass, if it is safe to do so.
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