Massachusetts Permit Test (RMV Learner's Permit Exam) Practice Test
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- 1. Signs & Signals
A red, eight-sided (octagonal) sign means you must:
- a.Slow down and yield
- b.Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
- c.Stop only for pedestrians
- d.Merge to the left
Answer: b
Explanation: A red octagon is a STOP sign; stop fully at the stop line or crosswalk, then go when it is safe. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, traffic signs)
- 2. Signs & Signals
A solid double yellow line in the center of the road means:
- a.Passing is allowed both directions
- b.The lane is for turning only
- c.You may cross to pass when clear
- d.Do not cross the line to pass
Answer: d
Explanation: Solid double yellow center lines separate opposing traffic and may not be crossed to pass. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, pavement markings)
- 3. Signs & Signals
A white rectangular sign posting a number with SPEED LIMIT is:
- a.An advisory speed for a curve
- b.A regulatory sign you must obey
- c.A warning of a school zone only
- d.A guide sign for services
Answer: b
Explanation: White rectangular regulatory signs give the legal maximum speed you must not exceed. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, regulatory signs)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
When entering a rotary or roundabout, you must:
- a.Stop before entering every time
- b.Travel clockwise
- c.Yield to pedestrians and to traffic already in the rotary
- d.Speed up to merge
Answer: c
Explanation: Vehicles entering a rotary must yield to pedestrians and to traffic already circulating in it. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, rotaries)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, you should:
- a.Speed up to clear the area
- b.Pull to the right and stop until it passes
- c.Stop immediately where you are
- d.Keep driving normally
Answer: b
Explanation: Pull to the right edge of the road, clear of intersections, and stop until the emergency vehicle passes. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, emergency vehicles)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
When sharing the road with a motorcycle, you should:
- a.Share the lane side by side
- b.Give it a full lane and extra following room
- c.Pass with only inches of space
- d.Assume it can stop instantly
Answer: b
Explanation: Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane and are easy to miss; give them room and check your blind spots. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, sharing the road)
- 7. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Massachusetts law on seat belts requires that:
- a.All drivers and passengers wear a seat belt, and young children use a child restraint
- b.Only the driver buckle up
- c.Seat belts are optional for back seats
- d.Only children under 2 be restrained
Answer: a
Explanation: Massachusetts requires all occupants to wear a seat belt, and children under a certain age or height must use a child restraint. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, occupant protection)
- 8. Speed & Conditions
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a school zone is commonly:
- a.20 mph
- b.35 mph
- c.45 mph
- d.50 mph
Answer: a
Explanation: School zones commonly carry a 20 mph limit when children are present or during posted hours. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, speed limits)
- 9. Speed & Conditions
Even when you are below the posted speed limit, you must:
- a.Always drive the maximum
- b.Speed up to match traffic
- c.Never slow down
- d.Drive at a speed that is reasonable and safe for the conditions
Answer: d
Explanation: You must always drive at a speed that is reasonable and proper for traffic, road, and weather conditions, even below the posted limit. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, speed)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & the Junior Operator Law
Under the Junior Operator Law, a driver under 21 can lose their license at a BAC as low as:
- a.0.08 percent
- b.0.05 percent
- c.0.02 percent
- d.0.10 percent
Answer: c
Explanation: Massachusetts applies a 0.02 percent BAC limit to drivers under 21 under the Junior Operator Law's zero-tolerance rule. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Junior Operator Law)