Massachusetts learner's permit exam practice test 1

Question 1

If you double your speed, about how much farther do you travel once you brake?

Accepted Answer

About four times as far

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About the same distance

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About twice as far

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About half as far

Question 2

What does eating a large meal before drinking do?

Accepted Answer

It slows how fast alcohol is absorbed

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It stops alcohol from affecting you

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It lets you drive safely after drinking

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It removes alcohol from your blood

Question 3

Your road ends at a T-intersection with no signs. A car is coming on the through road. Who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The car on the through road

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You do, since you got there first

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Whoever is turning right

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Whoever is going faster

Question 4

A Massachusetts driver aged 18 or older wants to wear something in the ears for a cell phone. What is allowed?

Accepted Answer

One earplug

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Headphones over both ears

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Two earbuds at low volume

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A full radio headset

Question 5

Why should you drive slower on a gravel road?

Accepted Answer

Gravel gives less grip for stopping and turning

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Gravel roads are usually one-way

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Gravel can make your engine run too hot

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Gravel roads have no posted speed limit

Question 6

Before you back out of a driveway, what is the safest step?

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Walk around the car to check for children

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Rev the engine to warn anyone nearby

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Back out fast to spend less time in the way

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Rely only on your mirrors and camera

Question 7

In most states, what must you be able to show if police ask after a crash or stop?

Accepted Answer

Proof of insurance

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Your birth certificate

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Your car's repair records

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A receipt for your last fuel stop

Question 8

When you reach this sign, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely, then go when it is safe

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Slow down and go on if no one is coming

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Stop only if cars are coming from the left

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Sound your horn and drive on with care

Question 9

A sign says "DEAD END" or "NO OUTLET". What does it tell you?

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The road does not connect to another road

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The road is closed for repairs

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You must turn around right now

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The road is for local buses and taxis only

Question 10

What does this white X-shaped sign mark?

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A railroad crossing

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A four-way crossroad

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A hospital zone

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A closed road ahead

Question 11

Unless signs say otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Massachusetts thickly settled or business district?

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30 mph

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20 mph

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40 mph

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50 mph

Question 12

You are on a dark, empty road with no cars ahead or coming toward you. Which headlights help you see best?

Accepted Answer

High beams, until another car comes near

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Parking lights only, to save the battery

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Low beams only, even on empty roads

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Hazard lights, so others know you are there

Question 13

May you park on a crosswalk?

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No, never

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Yes, at night

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Yes, for five minutes

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Yes, if no one is crossing

Question 14

An emergency vehicle is answering an alarm in Massachusetts. How close may you follow behind it?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 300 feet

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No closer than 50 feet

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No closer than 100 feet

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No closer than 1,000 feet

Question 15

On a two-lane road you are passing a car, and a no-passing zone starts ahead. When must your pass be complete?

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Before the no-passing zone begins

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Before the car you pass speeds up

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Within ten seconds of starting it

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Only before you reach a hill

Question 16

The best way to avoid hitting a car that stops suddenly in front of you is to:

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Keep a safe following distance

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Sound your horn often

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Drive with your high beams on

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Stay in the left lane at all times

Question 17

Why should you not park next to a fire hydrant?

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Fire crews need to reach it quickly

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Its paint can scratch your car

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The space is kept for city workers

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Water may leak out onto your car

Question 18

What is the fine for a first offense of using a hand-held phone while driving in Massachusetts?

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$100

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$25

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$250

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$500

Question 19

Can you be charged with impaired driving below the legal blood alcohol limit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if your driving is impaired

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No, never below the limit

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Only if you are over 65 years old

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Only if you are in a crash

Question 20

A sign shaped like a triangle with one point facing down means:

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Yield

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Stop

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No passing zone

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Road work ahead

Question 21

In Massachusetts, what does a single solid white line between two lanes going the same way tell you?

Accepted Answer

Do not cross it unless you must avoid danger

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You may change lanes freely across it

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The lane on the left is only for buses

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Oncoming traffic is on the other side of it

Question 22

When must you yield the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Whenever it helps prevent a crash

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Only when a sign tells you to

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Only to police cars and fire trucks

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Never, if you have a green light

Question 23

A steady yellow X appears over your lane. What does it mean?

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Get ready to leave the lane safely

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The lane is open for all traffic

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The lane is for turning left only

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You may stop in the lane

Question 24

In Massachusetts, what do fluorescent yellow-green signs warn about?

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School zones, bikes, walkers and curves

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Road work and closed lanes

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Gas, food and places to stay

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Parks and historic sites

Question 25

You are towing a trailer. How should your following distance change?

Accepted Answer

Leave more space than usual

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Leave less space than usual

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Keep the same space as usual

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Follow close to cut wind

Practice test 1 of 10 — Massachusetts permit test

Practice test 1 questions

If you double your speed, about how much farther do you travel once you brake?

What does eating a large meal before drinking do?

Your road ends at a T-intersection with no signs. A car is coming on the through road. Who has the right-of-way?

A Massachusetts driver aged 18 or older wants to wear something in the ears for a cell phone. What is allowed?

Why should you drive slower on a gravel road?

Before you back out of a driveway, what is the safest step?

In most states, what must you be able to show if police ask after a crash or stop?

When you reach this sign, what must you do?

A sign says "DEAD END" or "NO OUTLET". What does it tell you?

What does this white X-shaped sign mark?

Unless signs say otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Massachusetts thickly settled or business district?

You are on a dark, empty road with no cars ahead or coming toward you. Which headlights help you see best?

May you park on a crosswalk?

An emergency vehicle is answering an alarm in Massachusetts. How close may you follow behind it?

On a two-lane road you are passing a car, and a no-passing zone starts ahead. When must your pass be complete?

The best way to avoid hitting a car that stops suddenly in front of you is to:

Why should you not park next to a fire hydrant?

What is the fine for a first offense of using a hand-held phone while driving in Massachusetts?

Can you be charged with impaired driving below the legal blood alcohol limit?

A sign shaped like a triangle with one point facing down means:

In Massachusetts, what does a single solid white line between two lanes going the same way tell you?

When must you yield the right-of-way?

A steady yellow X appears over your lane. What does it mean?

In Massachusetts, what do fluorescent yellow-green signs warn about?

You are towing a trailer. How should your following distance change?

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Practice test 1 of 10 — Massachusetts permit test

Practice test 1 questions

If you double your speed, about how much farther do you travel once you brake?

What does eating a large meal before drinking do?

Your road ends at a T-intersection with no signs. A car is coming on the through road. Who has the right-of-way?

A Massachusetts driver aged 18 or older wants to wear something in the ears for a cell phone. What is allowed?

Why should you drive slower on a gravel road?

Before you back out of a driveway, what is the safest step?

In most states, what must you be able to show if police ask after a crash or stop?

When you reach this sign, what must you do?

A sign says "DEAD END" or "NO OUTLET". What does it tell you?

What does this white X-shaped sign mark?

Unless signs say otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Massachusetts thickly settled or business district?

You are on a dark, empty road with no cars ahead or coming toward you. Which headlights help you see best?

May you park on a crosswalk?

An emergency vehicle is answering an alarm in Massachusetts. How close may you follow behind it?

On a two-lane road you are passing a car, and a no-passing zone starts ahead. When must your pass be complete?

The best way to avoid hitting a car that stops suddenly in front of you is to:

Why should you not park next to a fire hydrant?

What is the fine for a first offense of using a hand-held phone while driving in Massachusetts?

Can you be charged with impaired driving below the legal blood alcohol limit?

A sign shaped like a triangle with one point facing down means:

In Massachusetts, what does a single solid white line between two lanes going the same way tell you?

When must you yield the right-of-way?

A steady yellow X appears over your lane. What does it mean?

In Massachusetts, what do fluorescent yellow-green signs warn about?

You are towing a trailer. How should your following distance change?

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