MA Permit Test Study Guide (2022/2023)
Already Passed
A _____ on a 2-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to pass a
vehicle, if it is safe to do so. ✔✔Broken Yellow Line
To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights,
instead, you should... ✔✔Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
If you miss your exit, do not stop and never back up on the highway, instead... ✔✔Take the next
exit
When entering a paved thoroughfare (aka a street) from a private road, a driveway, or an
unpaved road, you must... ✔✔Come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to
pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering
In normal conditions, how far would the high beam headlights and the low beam headlights
allow you to see ahead? ✔✔350 ft. and 100 ft. respectively
,If you are approaching a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing
and a stop sign extended, the law requires you... ✔✔to stop your vehicle until the warning lights
stop flashing
On roadways with 2 or more lanes in your travel direction, you must use the right lane for
driving unless... ✔✔You are making a left turn, the right lane is blocked, you are passing another
vehicle
Advance Warming Sign for a Railroad Crossing ✔✔
Rotary ✔✔An intersection of roads that contains a central island
When you get a flat tire or tire blows out while driving, you should... ✔✔Hold grip on steering
wheel tightly
Sign: Vehicles on the way must stop ahead at the intersection ✔✔Stop at intersection (octagon
with arrow ahead)
, When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must _____ and proceed if the way is clear.
✔✔slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic
If you are preparing for a turn, you must signal your turn _______ before making the turn on a
highway ✔✔At least 500 Ft.
What would be the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 miles per hour? ✔✔292 ft.
If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _____ and allow the other driver to pass
safely ✔✔slow down, stay to the right
What is the posted speed limit on highways in ideal driving conditions? ✔✔Between 55 and 65
mph
A Hospital Guide Sign ✔✔
You are tailgating if you... ✔✔Cannot see a truck's rearview mirror (Tailgating: Driving on a
road to close to the vehicle in front)
Already Passed
A _____ on a 2-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to pass a
vehicle, if it is safe to do so. ✔✔Broken Yellow Line
To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights,
instead, you should... ✔✔Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
If you miss your exit, do not stop and never back up on the highway, instead... ✔✔Take the next
exit
When entering a paved thoroughfare (aka a street) from a private road, a driveway, or an
unpaved road, you must... ✔✔Come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to
pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering
In normal conditions, how far would the high beam headlights and the low beam headlights
allow you to see ahead? ✔✔350 ft. and 100 ft. respectively
,If you are approaching a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing
and a stop sign extended, the law requires you... ✔✔to stop your vehicle until the warning lights
stop flashing
On roadways with 2 or more lanes in your travel direction, you must use the right lane for
driving unless... ✔✔You are making a left turn, the right lane is blocked, you are passing another
vehicle
Advance Warming Sign for a Railroad Crossing ✔✔
Rotary ✔✔An intersection of roads that contains a central island
When you get a flat tire or tire blows out while driving, you should... ✔✔Hold grip on steering
wheel tightly
Sign: Vehicles on the way must stop ahead at the intersection ✔✔Stop at intersection (octagon
with arrow ahead)
, When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must _____ and proceed if the way is clear.
✔✔slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic
If you are preparing for a turn, you must signal your turn _______ before making the turn on a
highway ✔✔At least 500 Ft.
What would be the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 miles per hour? ✔✔292 ft.
If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _____ and allow the other driver to pass
safely ✔✔slow down, stay to the right
What is the posted speed limit on highways in ideal driving conditions? ✔✔Between 55 and 65
mph
A Hospital Guide Sign ✔✔
You are tailgating if you... ✔✔Cannot see a truck's rearview mirror (Tailgating: Driving on a
road to close to the vehicle in front)
