Printable MA Permit Practice Test

1. What does a solid green turn arrow mean for a Massachusetts driver?

1. You may go straight only
2. You must stop and wait for a circular green
3. Turns are prohibited
4. You can make a protected turn in the direction of the arrow

2. How close may a Massachusetts driver follow an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm?

1. No closer than 100 feet
2. No closer than 500 feet
3. No closer than 800 feet
4. No closer than 300 feet

3. According to the Massachusetts manual, how do rain and wet roads affect driving?

1. They only affect visibility, not traction
2. They make it harder to start, stop, and turn
3. They shorten stopping distance because tires grip better
4. They have no effect below 30 mph

4. In the Massachusetts sign color code, what are fluorescent pink signs used for?

1. Electronic toll collection
2. Incident management
3. School zones
4. Scenic routes

5. How much instruction on the driver education curriculum must a parent or guardian of a Massachusetts JOL applicant take?

1. Thirty minutes
2. Six hours
3. Two hours
4. Twelve hours

6. You break down on an undivided Massachusetts highway. Besides 10 feet and 100 feet behind your vehicle, where should a warning triangle or LED flare go?

1. On the roof of your vehicle
2. 500 feet behind your vehicle
3. 100 feet in front of your vehicle
4. Nowhere else; two devices are enough

7. A vehicle is driving toward you head on in your lane. What does the Massachusetts manual tell you to do first?

1. Steer left into the oncoming lane
2. Flash your high beams and stay in your lane
3. Slow down and pull to the right
4. Stop in the middle of the road

8. In which direction does traffic travel in a Massachusetts rotary?

1. Counter-clockwise
2. Clockwise
3. Either direction, depending on the exit
4. Straight through the center

9. According to the Massachusetts manual, what do roundabouts reduce the need for?

1. Changing lanes
2. Yielding to pedestrians
3. Using turn signals
4. Slowing down

10. According to the Massachusetts manual, can you be ticketed for driving 40 mph in a heavy rainstorm on a highway posted at 50 mph?

1. No, because you are under the posted limit
2. Only if you are also following too closely
3. Yes, for driving too fast for conditions
4. Only on a divided highway

11. At a Massachusetts four-way stop, several vehicles arrive at slightly different times. Who has the right of way?

1. The vehicle on the left
2. The first vehicle in the intersection or at the four-way stop
3. The vehicle going straight, regardless of arrival order
4. The largest vehicle

12. What does the Massachusetts manual say to do before changing lanes?

1. Change lanes first, then signal
2. Sound the horn and move over
3. Signal early and check twice
4. Slow down sharply before moving

13. You park facing uphill against a curb in Massachusetts. Which way should the front wheels point?

1. Inward, toward the curb
2. Outward, toward the travel lane
3. Straight ahead
4. Toward the sidewalk

14. Unless posted otherwise, what is the Massachusetts statutory speed threshold on an undivided highway outside a thickly settled or business district?

1. 30 mph
2. 50 mph
3. 40 mph
4. 55 mph

15. What is the Massachusetts fine for a first offense of failing to produce your license or registration when an officer asks?

1. $5
2. $35
3. $100
4. $500

16. What penalty does the Massachusetts manual list for parking in a posted bus stop?

1. A $25 penalty
2. A $100 penalty
3. A $300 penalty
4. A $15 penalty

17. What is the fine for a first offense of parking in a Massachusetts space posted for disabled person or disabled veteran parking without plates or a placard?

1. $300
2. $25
3. $100
4. $1,000

18. Under Massachusetts's move-over law, what must you do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying its flashing lights?

1. Stop completely behind the vehicle
2. Proceed with caution and reduce your speed to one that is reasonable and safe for the road conditions
3. Maintain the posted limit so traffic keeps flowing
4. Sound the horn to alert the responders

19. What does Massachusetts charge for the learner's permit exam and the road test?

1. Both are free
2. $30 for the permit exam and $35 for the road test
3. $100 each
4. $10 for both together

20. What does a STOP sign always mean in Massachusetts, and to whom does it apply?

1. Slow to a crawl, and only the first vehicle in line must stop
2. Come to a complete halt, and it applies to each vehicle that comes to the sign
3. Stop only if cross traffic is present
4. Yield, unless the intersection is clear

21. A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the opposite side of a Massachusetts road that has only a painted center line. What must you do?

1. Slow to 20 mph and pass
2. Continue, because the bus is on the other side
3. Stop, because the exception applies only to a divided highway with a barrier
4. Stop only if children are crossing

22. What should a Massachusetts driver do on seeing a YIELD sign?

1. Slow down and be prepared to stop
2. Speed up to merge ahead of traffic
3. Come to a complete halt every time
4. Stop only if a police officer is present

23. Unless posted otherwise, above what speed is driving not reasonable and proper in a Massachusetts school zone?

1. 30 mph
2. 15 mph
3. 25 mph
4. 20 mph

24. On a two-way Massachusetts road with a broken yellow center line, when may you cross into the oncoming lane?

1. Any time the lane looks empty
2. Temporarily, to pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so
3. Never
4. Only to turn left into a driveway

25. What surcharge is added to every Massachusetts civil motor vehicle infraction fine under Chapters 89 or 90?

1. Nothing
2. A $50 court fee
3. A $5 public safety surcharge
4. A $100 surcharge