DMV drivers permit practice
When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must _________ and proceed if the
way is clear. - Answer - slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic
What is the posted speed limit on highways in ideal driving conditions? - Answer -
between 55 and 65 mph
When driving at night, you must use your headlights - Answer - one-half hour after
sunset until one-half hour before sunrise
When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved
road, you must - Answer - come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to
pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering
On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use
_________ for passing. - Answer - the middle and left lanes
When you see a yield sign while passing, you must _________ at the sign. - Answer -
slow down and be prepared to stop
The new move-over law requires that if you are approaching a stationary emergency
vehicle on a multilane road, you must - Answer - leave an open lane between your
vehicle and the emergency vehicle and proceed with caution
When driving behind another vehicle, you must use _________ for keeping a safe
distance between the vehicles. - Answer - the two-second-rule
What would be the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 miles per hour? - Answer -
292 feet (If you are traveling at 60 mph it takes an average of 292 feet (almost a whole
football field) to react to a hazard, step on the brake, and come safely to a stop. )
A rotary is an intersection of roads that contains - Answer - A central island
National safety council and insurance institute for highway safety show that a fully
loaded tractor trailer may take _________ compared to a passenger vehicle. - Answer -
A: double the distance to stop
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 - Answer - A: Stop your
vehicle until the warning lights stop flashing
If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided
highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must - Answer - Yield the right of
way to other traffic
, What is the minimum speed limit in the Massachusetts Turnpike? - Answer - 40 MPH
When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you are suggested to follow - Answer - A
three point turn
When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's _________ on the right, left,
front, and behind. - Answer - blind spots and no zones (Blind spots or No-zones are
areas where vehicle cannot be seen. It is easy for a car or a motorcycle to be hidden in
a large vehicle's blind spots. Therefore, do not follow closely behind a truck or a bus.
When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's blind spots on the right, left,
front, and behind.)
If your vehicle skids due to ice while driving, always turn your steering wheel - Answer -
In the direction of the skid
When you get a flat tire or tire blows out while driving, you should - Answer - hold grip
on steering wheel tightly. (If while driving, you get a flat tire or your tire blows out, you
should hold a complete grip on steering wheel tightly and ease your foot off the gas
pedal.)
It is illegal to follow _________ behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm. -
Answer - closer than 300 feet
On roadways with two or more lanes in your travel direction, you must use the right lane
for driving unless - Answer - Unless you are passing another vehicle, you are making a
left turn, and the right lane is blocked.
If your vehicle is stuck on railroad tracks and you know a train is approaching, you must
- Answer - get yourself and any passengers out of your vehicle and move as far as
possible from tracks
You are tailgating if you - Answer - Cannot see a trucks rearview mirror. (If you cannot
see a truck's rearview mirrors, you are tailgating. Tailgating is dangerous. By following
too closely, you are losing the safety cushion you need if the vehicle in front of you
stops short. )
If you are preparing for a turn, you must signal your turn _________ before making the
turn on a highway. - Answer - at least 500 feet. (Plan for the turn. Do not turn suddenly.
When you are planning for a turn, you should give signal at least 500 feet before making
the turn on a highway. You must make your intentions known to other drivers. )
A _________ on a two-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane
temporarily to pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so. - Answer - broken yellow line
When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must _________ and proceed if the
way is clear. - Answer - slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic
What is the posted speed limit on highways in ideal driving conditions? - Answer -
between 55 and 65 mph
When driving at night, you must use your headlights - Answer - one-half hour after
sunset until one-half hour before sunrise
When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved
road, you must - Answer - come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to
pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering
On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use
_________ for passing. - Answer - the middle and left lanes
When you see a yield sign while passing, you must _________ at the sign. - Answer -
slow down and be prepared to stop
The new move-over law requires that if you are approaching a stationary emergency
vehicle on a multilane road, you must - Answer - leave an open lane between your
vehicle and the emergency vehicle and proceed with caution
When driving behind another vehicle, you must use _________ for keeping a safe
distance between the vehicles. - Answer - the two-second-rule
What would be the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 miles per hour? - Answer -
292 feet (If you are traveling at 60 mph it takes an average of 292 feet (almost a whole
football field) to react to a hazard, step on the brake, and come safely to a stop. )
A rotary is an intersection of roads that contains - Answer - A central island
National safety council and insurance institute for highway safety show that a fully
loaded tractor trailer may take _________ compared to a passenger vehicle. - Answer -
A: double the distance to stop
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 - Answer - A: Stop your
vehicle until the warning lights stop flashing
If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided
highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must - Answer - Yield the right of
way to other traffic
, What is the minimum speed limit in the Massachusetts Turnpike? - Answer - 40 MPH
When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you are suggested to follow - Answer - A
three point turn
When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's _________ on the right, left,
front, and behind. - Answer - blind spots and no zones (Blind spots or No-zones are
areas where vehicle cannot be seen. It is easy for a car or a motorcycle to be hidden in
a large vehicle's blind spots. Therefore, do not follow closely behind a truck or a bus.
When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's blind spots on the right, left,
front, and behind.)
If your vehicle skids due to ice while driving, always turn your steering wheel - Answer -
In the direction of the skid
When you get a flat tire or tire blows out while driving, you should - Answer - hold grip
on steering wheel tightly. (If while driving, you get a flat tire or your tire blows out, you
should hold a complete grip on steering wheel tightly and ease your foot off the gas
pedal.)
It is illegal to follow _________ behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm. -
Answer - closer than 300 feet
On roadways with two or more lanes in your travel direction, you must use the right lane
for driving unless - Answer - Unless you are passing another vehicle, you are making a
left turn, and the right lane is blocked.
If your vehicle is stuck on railroad tracks and you know a train is approaching, you must
- Answer - get yourself and any passengers out of your vehicle and move as far as
possible from tracks
You are tailgating if you - Answer - Cannot see a trucks rearview mirror. (If you cannot
see a truck's rearview mirrors, you are tailgating. Tailgating is dangerous. By following
too closely, you are losing the safety cushion you need if the vehicle in front of you
stops short. )
If you are preparing for a turn, you must signal your turn _________ before making the
turn on a highway. - Answer - at least 500 feet. (Plan for the turn. Do not turn suddenly.
When you are planning for a turn, you should give signal at least 500 feet before making
the turn on a highway. You must make your intentions known to other drivers. )
A _________ on a two-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane
temporarily to pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so. - Answer - broken yellow line
