Massachusetts DMV Practice Test

Question 1

What does '15 mph school zone' mean during non-school hours?

Accepted Answer

The 15 mph limit only applies during designated school hours when the zone is active (shown by flashing lights or posted times) - outside those hours, the regular speed limit applies

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You must always drive 15 mph near schools

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You may drive the posted limit only when a crossing guard is absent

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The school zone speed applies only on school days not weekends

Question 2

Massachusetts recommends the minimum following distance for a passenger car behind a large truck is:

Accepted Answer

Four seconds

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Two seconds

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Three seconds

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One car length

Question 3

If your headlights fail at night, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately pull completely off the road, turn on hazard flashers, and call for help or wait for assistance

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Continue driving slowly to the nearest gas station with your hazard lights flashing

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Flash your high beams repeatedly to warn other drivers

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Continue at reduced speed using only the dome light

Question 4

You must dim your high beams when within ___ feet of oncoming traffic:

Accepted Answer

500 feet

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100 feet

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300 feet

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1000 feet

Question 5

In Massachusetts, at a traffic circle (rotary), who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already inside the rotary

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The larger vehicle

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Vehicles entering the rotary

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The vehicle approaching from the left

Question 6

What is the maximum speed limit on Massachusetts limited-access highways (interstates)?

Accepted Answer

65 mph

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70 mph

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75 mph

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55 mph

Question 7

Massachusetts junior operators (age 16½–18) may not drive between:

Accepted Answer

12:30 AM and 5 AM

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10 PM and 5 AM

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11 PM and 5 AM

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Midnight and 5 AM

Question 8

What is 'defensive driving'?

Accepted Answer

A driving technique where you anticipate potential hazards, maintain extra space, and plan escape routes to reduce crash risk

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Driving aggressively to claim your right of way

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A driving style only needed in dangerous neighborhoods

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Braking hard as soon as any hazard is detected

Question 9

What is 'low profile tire' and what are its handling trade-offs?

Accepted Answer

A tire with a short sidewall height relative to its width - provides improved handling and grip but gives a harsher ride, is more vulnerable to pothole damage, and has less sidewall flex to absorb impacts

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A tire with low air pressure

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A tire only used in racing

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A tire approved for use only on certain road types

Question 10

Massachusetts's Move Over law covers emergency, utility, and tow-truck vehicles. When a lane change is not possible, drivers must:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed to a safe and reasonable speed for the conditions

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Maintain normal speed if the emergency vehicle is fully off the pavement

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Come to a complete stop

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Flash headlights twice and proceed normally

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