US Massachusetts DMV Traffic Laws Test 8

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DMV Massachusetts — Traffic Laws DMV — Massachusetts (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Massachusetts State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

What is this test? for Massachusetts DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Massachusetts (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Massachusetts.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Massachusetts, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Massachusetts — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Massachusetts — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — Massachusetts

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

Is it legal to turn right on red?

A) never

B) yes without stopping

C) only at night

D) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise

Question 2

What is tailgating?

A) slow driving

B) using high beams

C) following too closely (major crash cause)

D) parking far

Question 3

When must you wear a seatbelt?

A) never required

B) only on highways

C) only at night

D) always, driver and passengers

Question 4

What is the move-over law?

A) no such law

B) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles

C) honk at police

D) drive faster past

Question 5

How far ahead should you signal a turn?

A) at least 100 feet

B) 500 feet

C) no signal needed

D) 10 feet

Question 6

What does a solid double yellow line mean?

A) HOV lane

B) bike lane

C) no passing from either side

D) pass anytime

Question 7

What does a broken yellow line mean?

A) never pass

B) stop line

C) passing allowed when safe

D) crosswalk

Question 8

What is hydroplaning?

A) tire pop

B) engine flooding

C) tires lose grip on wet roads

D) brake failure

Question 9

What should you do if your car skids?

A) jerk wheel hard

B) ease off gas, steer where you want to go

C) close eyes

D) slam brakes

Question 10

What is the first thing to do in a crash?

A) argue first

B) stop, check injuries, call 911

C) move car to hide

D) drive away

Question 11

Can you park in front of a fire hydrant?

A) yes briefly

B) no, keep 15 feet clear

C) only Sundays

D) yes at night

Question 12

What does a yellow diamond sign warn?

A) hazards or changing road conditions ahead

B) speed up

C) hospital near

D) stop now

Question 13

How much space to pass a bicycle?

A) 6 inches

B) 1 foot

C) 10 feet

D) at least 3 feet

Question 14

What is distracted driving?

A) only texting

B) daydreaming only

C) only eating

D) any activity taking attention off driving

Question 15

What is the penalty for first DUI?

A) a warning only

B) free class

C) license suspension, fines, possible jail

D) Nothing happens

Question 16

When must children use booster seats?

A) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)

B) only babies

C) until 18

D) never

Question 17

What does 'yield' mean at an intersection?

A) speed through

B) always stop

C) let others go first, then proceed

D) honk first

Question 18

Who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?

A) bicycles

B) always cars

C) pedestrians in crosswalks

D) trucks only

Question 19

What should you do at a yellow light?

A) always slam brakes

B) always speed up

C) stop if safe, else clear the intersection

D) ignore it

Question 20

What is defensive driving?

A) anticipating hazards and staying ready

B) tailgating

C) night only

D) fast driving

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