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Massachusetts RMV permit practice test 7

25 questions written from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D), covering licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, hazards, weather and night driving, sharing the road and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Massachusetts RMV test has 25 questions and you need 18 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1How many hours of supervised driving (beyond driver's ed) must a Junior Operator applicant complete?

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    C: 40 hours. At least 40 additional hours of supervised driving are required, or 30 hours if the applicant completed a driver skills development program. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Requirements to Obtain a JOL, page 10.

  2. Question 2Which factor does NOT affect your blood alcohol content?

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    D: The type of alcoholic beverage you drank. The kind of beverage doesn't matter; what matters is how much alcohol you drink over time, plus weight, food and processing speed. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Blood Alcohol Content, page 72.

  3. Question 3May you use a phone's GPS navigation while driving in Massachusetts?

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    C: Yes, if the device is affixed in the vehicle for navigation. GPS devices, including phones, can be used if affixed in the vehicle to provide navigation. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Distracted Driving Law/ Hands-Free Mobile (Cell) Phone Use, page 39.

  4. Question 4According to the Massachusetts manual, wet leaves on the road can be:

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    C: As slippery as ice. Be careful of wet leaves on the road; they can be as slippery as ice. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Driving in Rain or Fog, page 47.

  5. Question 5When approaching a work zone, what is the FIRST thing you must do?

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    C: Slow down and look for guidance. When approaching a work zone, the first thing you must do is slow down and look for guidance on how to travel through. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Roadway Construction/Maintenance (Work Zones), page 89.

  6. Question 6What do broken white lines between lanes mean?

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    D: Lanes going the same direction; you may cross after signaling when safe. Broken white lines separate lanes in the same direction; you may cross them to change lanes after signaling when safe. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): White Lane Lines: Broken White Line, page 89.

  7. Question 7In Massachusetts, how are numbered state highway routes posted?

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    D: On white rectangular signs with black letters and borders. State highway routes are on white rectangular signs with black letters; interstate signs are blue, red and white shields. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Guide Signs, page 86.

  8. Question 8In a multi-lane rotary with no signs, which lane should you use for a quarter turn or to go straight ahead?

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    B: Enter from the right lane, stay in it, and exit onto the right lane. For a quarter turn or straight ahead, enter from the right lane, stay in it and exit onto the right lane. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Choosing a Lane, page 101.

  9. Question 9When starting to parallel park, how far from the parked car in front of the space should you pull up alongside?

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    D: About two or three feet. Pull up alongside the vehicle in front of the space, leaving about two or three feet between you. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Parallel Parking, page 109.

  10. Question 10Your car drives into water. How should you escape?

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    D: Unfasten your belt and escape through a window. Unfasten your belt and escape through a window; open power windows quickly. Opening a door lets water rush in. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Vehicle Drives into Water, page 127.

  11. Question 11How many supervised driving hours does the RMV accept if the applicant completed a driver skills development program?

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    D: 30. The RMV will accept 30 hours of parent-supervised driving if the applicant completed a driver skills development program. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Requirements to Obtain a JOL, page 10.

  12. Question 12How does alcohol use combined with marijuana affect crash risk, according to the manual?

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    C: Alcohol alone makes a crash five times more likely; combined with marijuana, twelve times. Alcohol makes a crash five times more likely; alcohol plus marijuana makes it twelve times more likely. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Alcohol, page 71.

  13. Question 13Is it legal to wear headphones in both ears while driving in Massachusetts?

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    A: No; drivers 18+ may use only one earplug for a cell phone. Headsets and headphones that restrict your attention are illegal; drivers 18+ may use one earplug for a cell phone. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Headphones, page 39.

  14. Question 14Which headlights should you use in fog?

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    D: Low beams. In fog, use your low beam headlights to reduce glare. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Driving in Rain or Fog, page 47.

  15. Question 15A police officer in a work zone signals you to go even though the traffic light is red. What should you do?

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    C: Obey the officer. You must always obey directions of a traffic officer, even when they overrule signs, signals or markings. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Roadway Construction/Maintenance (Work Zones), page 87.

  16. Question 16What does a double solid white line between lanes going the same direction mean?

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    C: Crossing is not allowed. A double solid white line separates lanes in the same direction, and crossing it is not allowed. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Double Solid White Line, page 90.

  17. Question 17You see this round yellow warning sign. What should you do?

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    A: Slow down and prepare to stop; a railroad crossing is ahead. The round yellow sign warns that a railroad crossing is ahead, so slow down and get ready to stop; never try to beat a train to the crossing. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Railroad Crossings, page 86.

  18. Question 18How do you signal that you are leaving a rotary?

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    A: Right turn signal. Travel through the rotary and, when you are ready to exit, use your right turn signal. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Rotary Traffic Rules, page 101.

  19. Question 19There is a fire in a tunnel and you must leave your car. What should you do with your keys?

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    D: Leave them in the vehicle to help emergency personnel. Stop, turn off the engine and exit; leave your keys and belongings in the vehicle, call 911 and use the nearest exit. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Driving Through Tunnels, page 128.

  20. Question 20An RMV-approved driver education program for Junior Operators includes how many hours of classroom instruction?

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    D: 30 hours. The program includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, 12 hours behind the wheel and 6 hours observing other student drivers. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Requirements to Obtain a JOL, page 10.

  21. Question 21Alcohol is what type of drug?

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    C: Depressant. Alcohol is a depressant that slows reflexes and distorts vision and judgment. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Alcohol, page 71.

  22. Question 22Where may a television be installed in a vehicle?

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    C: Behind the front seat where the driver cannot see it. Any television in a vehicle must be behind the front seat and not visible to the driver. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Televisions, page 39.

  23. Question 23Why do bridges and overpasses freeze before the rest of the road?

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    D: The ground does not insulate them. Bridges and overpasses freeze first because the ground does not insulate them. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Winter Driving, page 48.

  24. Question 24Under the Massachusetts move-over law, what must you do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

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    D: Proceed with caution and reduce to a reasonable and safe speed; on a 4-lane highway move to a lane not next to it. Slow to a reasonable and safe speed; on a highway with at least four lanes (two your way), move over to leave an open lane if you can. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Stationary Emergency and Maintenance Vehicles, page 120.

  25. Question 25When should you cross a single solid white line?

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    A: Only when you need to avoid danger. You should not cross a solid white line unless you need to avoid danger. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Solid White Line, page 90.

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