Practice test 2 of 10 — Massachusetts permit test

The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.

1. Question 1: B. Slow down and leave more space

   Wet roads give your tires less grip, so slow down and leave more space ahead.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

2. Question 2: D. Stop, call 911, and help if you can

   Stop, call 911, and give help you are able to give. Do not move injured people unless they are in danger.

   Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Crashes

3. Question 3: C. All traffic and people walking

   When entering a street from a driveway or alley, yield to all traffic on the street and to people on the sidewalk.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Entering a roadway

4. Question 4: D. 180 days

   Refusing a chemical test with no prior OUI offenses brings a 180-day suspension for a Massachusetts driver over 21.

   Handbook: Chapter 3: Keeping Your License — License Suspension Periods for Refusing a Chemical Test

5. Question 5: C. You are turning right

   A left arm bent upward at the elbow is the hand signal for a right turn.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

6. Question 6: B. You cannot see as far or as clearly

   At night you cannot see as far or as clearly, so it is harder to spot hazards in time.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

7. Question 7: C. When the lane is too narrow to share safely

   Cyclists may use the middle of a lane when it is too narrow for a car and bike to share it safely.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

8. Question 8: C. The start of a no-passing zone

   The pennant sign marks the start of a no-passing zone. Do not begin to pass from this point on.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

9. Question 9: B. Slower drivers should use the right lane

   If you are driving slower than other traffic, keep to the right lane so faster cars can pass on the left.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

10. Question 10: C. A series of curves

    The wavy arrow means a winding road with a series of curves. Keep your speed down until it straightens.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

11. Question 11: D. 500 feet

    Massachusetts drivers should signal their exit at least 500 feet before reaching the exit ramp.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road — Highway Driving

12. Question 12: C. Wait until it clearly starts to turn

    A turn signal is not a promise. Wait until the car clearly starts to turn before you pull out in front of it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

13. Question 13: C. About one standard drink per hour

    In general, the body clears about one standard drink per hour, and nothing speeds it up.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

14. Question 14: B. $100 to $500

    A Massachusetts open container conviction carries a fine of $100 to $500, and drivers under 21 also lose their license.

    Handbook: Chapter 3: Keeping Your License — Open Container Law

15. Question 15: D. The same way as traffic on that side

    Park on the right side facing the same way as traffic, so you can pull out safely.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

16. Question 16: C. Set the parking brake

    Always set the parking brake on a hill so the car will not roll away.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parking on hills

17. Question 17: C. Turn around and find another way

    Never drive into flowing water. Even shallow water can sweep a car away, so turn around.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

18. Question 18: B. At least 12 feet

    When parking or stopping, the Massachusetts manual says to leave "at least a 12-foot wide, clear roadway for traffic to pass."

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road — Parking

19. Question 19: D. They are small and hard to see

    Motorcycles are small and easy to miss, so look twice before turning, most of all when turning left.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Motorcycles

20. Question 20: C. A regulatory sign

    Regulatory signs, such as speed limit and stop signs, state rules you must obey by law.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

21. Question 21: B. When the lights stop or the stop sign folds back

    Massachusetts drivers must stay stopped until the bus lights stop flashing or the stop sign folds back, then go slowly and watch for children.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road — School Buses

22. Question 22: B. They should yield, but you must still avoid them

    Pedestrians outside a crosswalk should yield to cars, but drivers must still take care not to hit anyone.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

23. Question 23: D. Wait for the car to pass, then turn

    When turning left on a green light, you must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

24. Question 24: D. Pull to the side and stop

    If an animal you are passing looks scared, Massachusetts law says you must pull your vehicle to the side and stop.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road — Animals and Horse-Drawn Vehicles

25. Question 25: D. To turn around on a narrow street

    A three-point turn is used to turn around on a street too narrow for a U-turn.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns