Massachusetts Driver’s Practice Tests: DMV Practice Tests

By Ged Benson

The must-have driver's license practice test book for anyone who wants to ace Massachusetts' DMV exam. 

• Do you want to pass your DMV exam on your first attempt?
• Do you want to be ready for any questions that may come up on your DMV exam?
• Are you looking for an easy, stress-free learning experience?

We've got the perfect solution for you.

 

Getting ready for your driver's test can be a long and stressful process. You have to study the handbook and take multiple generic practice tests before you feel comfortable taking the real thing. The problem is that most of those resources are either too difficult (the handbook), all over the place on the internet or they're not focused on your state's particular requirements (most online practice tests).

 

The Driving School solves all of these problems. Our easy-to-follow questions will help you understand everything from basic road rules to more complex topics such as fines and limits specific to your state. We also provide detailed explanations about why each answer is correct so that you know exactly what to look out for when taking your actual exam.

 

You will cover every section in the official driver's manual, so you won't have to worry about forgetting important notions when you attempt to pass your exam. We've made studying for the DMV test a lot easier.

An all-in-one book, everything you need to know in one place, tests specific to the state of Massachusetts

• Study the questions tailored to your state's requirements
• Clear and detailed explanations about why the correct answer is right
• A bonus PDF with the top 100 most frequently asked questions
• The link to download the official DMV manual of your state
• Unlimited access to everything you'll need for studying for your exam 

We have everything you need to ace this test! Get today the practice test book that will help you prepare for the official DMV exam and make sure that you pass it with flying colors!

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Driving School
• Release date: Jan 22, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201184865

Book preview

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Diagnostic Test

Are you just getting started with your study plan and don't know where to begin? With this DMV Diagnostic Test, you may quickly detect gaps in your driving knowledge and obtain a rough estimate of how much you know about driving rules.

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Total Questions 15

Correct Answer to pass 12

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

When you're within _______ feet of oncoming traffic, you should dim your high-beam headlights.

▢ 200

▢ 100

▢ 500

▢ 300

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

(C) When you're within 500 feet of an oncoming car or 200 feet of a vehicle you're following, turn off your high-beam headlights to avoid blinding other drivers.

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

Which of the following statements concerning No Parking areas is correct?

▢ You can only stop to load or unload people for a short time.

▢ You are free to leave at any time.

▢ You can only come to a halt here to follow another driving rule.

▢ You can only make a brief stop to load or unload passengers or cargo.

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

(D) You may temporarily load or unload persons or merchandise in a No Parking zone. [Commonwealth of Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road]

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

If you are found to be a repeat offender, your license will be suspended for

▢ 1 year

▢ 3 years

▢ a period of four years

▢ a period of two years

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

(C) Your license will be suspended for four years if you are found to be a habitual offender. [Motor Vehicle Violations and Penalties; Chapter 2: Keeping Your License; Massachusetts RMV Driver's Manual] [Driving Records; Motor Vehicle Violations and Penalties; Chapter 2: Keeping Your License; Massachusetts RMV Driver's Manual]

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

Solid yellow lines are used as a ________ on one-way roadways.

▢ lines on the left-hand side

▢ lines on the right-hand side

▢ stop lines

▢ center lines

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

(A) On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are also utilized as left-edge lines.

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

A __________ denotes the lane's outer edge, which can only be crossed by traffic traveling to or from the shoulder.

▢ solid white line

▢ broken yellow line

▢ broken white line

▢ line of solid yellow

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

(A) The outer margin of a roadway is marked by a solid white line that can only be crossed by cars traveling to or from the shoulder. The inner borders (i.e., the area between the left lane and the divider on each side of the road) of a divided highway are designated with a solid yellow line.

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

The maximum penalty for driving under the influence of marijuana is

▢ $10,000.00

▢ $1,000.00

▢ $5,000.00

▢ $500.00

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

(C) Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana carries a maximum fine of $5,000. [Penalties for Driving While Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs; Chapter 2: Maintaining Your License; Massachusetts RMV Driver's Manual]

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

Between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., a Junior Operator (i.e., someone under the age of 18) with a learner's permit is not permitted to drive unattended. His or her permit will be suspended for ________ if he or she is guilty of driving unaccompanied between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

▢ 30 days

▢ 180 days

▢ 90 days

▢ 60 days

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

(D) A Junior Operator's learner's permit will be suspended for 60 days if he or she is guilty of driving unattended between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. [Massachusetts RMV Driver's Manual: Mandatory Permit Suspensions; License Suspension or Revocation; Chapter 2: Keeping Your License]

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

When driving, a Junior Operator (i.e., someone under the age of 18) with a learner's permit must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old. His or her permit will be suspended for ______ if he or she is guilty of driving without adult supervision for the first time.

▢ 60 days

▢ 180 days

▢ 90 days

▢ 30 days

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

(A) A Junior Operator with a learner's permit who is guilty of driving without adult supervision will have his or her permit suspended for 60 days. [Massachusetts RMV Driver's Manual: Mandatory Permit Suspensions; License Suspension or Revocation; Chapter 2: Keeping Your License]

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

Which of the claims about No-Standing Zones is correct?

▢ You can only make a brief stop to load or unload passengers or cargo.

▢ You can only come to a halt here to follow another driving rule.

▢ You are free to leave at any time.

▢ You can only stop to load or unload people for a short time.

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

(D) You may momentarily load or unload passengers in a No Standing zone, but not merchandise. [Commonwealth of Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road]

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

This symbol denotes

▢ There are steep right and left twists ahead.

▢ It's a long and twisting route.

▢ The road curves to the right and then to the left ahead of you.

▢ The road turns to the right ahead of you.

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

(C) This sign warns that there will be a double curve ahead. The road curves to the right and then to the left ahead of you. (A winding road sign would be posted instead if there was a triple curve coming.) Slow down, stay to the right, and don't overtake.

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

When there's a persistent yellow traffic light, what should you do?

▢ If it's safe, come to a stop.

▢ When it is safe to do so, stop, yield, and proceed.

▢ To pass past the light before it turns red, accelerate.

▢ Proceed with caution as there could be danger ahead.

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

(A) A constant yellow traffic light indicates that the light will turn red soon. If it is safe to do so, you should try to quit. However, do not come to a complete stop; always consider the vehicles behind you before braking. If you are unable to stop safely, proceed through the intersection with caution. [Commonwealth of Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Traffic Signals, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road]

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

What does this panel with flashing arrows mean?

▢ The left lane will wind its way ahead of you.

▢ The roadway ahead of you is blocked.

▢ The lane in front of you is open to cars.

▢ Flaggers are in front.

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

(B) Around the clock, sequential arrow panels can be employed in work zones. This one signifies that the lane ahead of you is closed, and you should shift to the left lane.

Question 13 - Diagnostic Test

If an 18-year-old or older Massachusetts driver accumulates three or more speeding charges in a single year, his or her license will be suspended for

▢ a month

▢ 90 days

▢ 120 days

▢ 30 days

Question 13 - Diagnostic Test

(D) It will be 30 days before a driver in Massachusetts who is 18 years old or older has his or her license taken away for speeding. A $100 fee must be paid after the 30-day period is over. Chapter 2: Keeping Your License; Massachusetts RMV Driver's Manual: Driving Records; Motor Vehicle Violations and Penalties;

Question 14 - Diagnostic Test

This sign is

▢ a barricade in a construction zone

▢ a warning sign in a construction zone

▢ an object marker on the road

▢ a highway guidance sign

Question 14 - Diagnostic Test

(C) Use this sign to tell drivers if there are objects in the road or very close to its edge. The stripes point down toward the side of the road that is safe. This sign tells you that you should keep to the right to pass the thing.

Question 15 - Diagnostic Test

If a driver is charged with selling fake licenses but isn't convicted, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles can put his or her license on hold for

▢ thirty days

▢ one year

▢ six months

▢ ninety days

Question 15 - Diagnostic Test

(C) It doesn't matter if a person is charged with selling fake licenses or not. The person could lose their license for six months even if they aren't actually convicted. If the driver is caught, the Registrar can put his or her license on hold for a year. License Suspension or Revocation; Chapter 2: Keeping Your License; Massachusetts RMV Driver's Manual.

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Practice Test 1

Get prepared for the DMV driving permit test exam by practicing with real questions that are very similar (often identical!) to those on the DMV test.

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Total Questions: 40

Correct Answer to pass: 33

Question 1 - Practice Test 1

Yellow lines are used on one-way streets as

▢ lines on the right

▢ lines in the middle

▢ left-edge lines

Question 1 - Practice Test 1

(C) Yellow lines are also utilized as left-edge lines on one-way streets.

Question 2 - Practice Test 1

What should you do to recover from hydroplaning?

▢ Hit the brakes

▢ Increase the amount of force you apply to the accelerator

▢ Firmly hit the brakes

▢ Take your foot off the gas pedal

Question 2 - Practice Test 1

(D) When you drive too fast on a wet road, you may experience hydroplaning. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, do not apply the brakes. Braking too hard may cause your vehicle to slip out of control. Instead, remove your foot from the accelerator and allow your car to slow down until hydroplaning ceases.

Question 3 - Practice Test 1

When approaching and entering an acceleration lane, to match the speed of vehicles in through lanes.

▢ Accelerate your pace

▢ Abruptly reduce your speed

▢ Gradually reduce your speed

▢ Alter your lane and accelerate

Question 3 - Practice Test 1

(A) For entering freeways, entrance ramps are provided. Typically, the entrance ramp leads to an acceleration lane. Increase your speed as you approach and enter the acceleration lane to match the vehicles in the through lanes. Keep an eye out for an opening in freeway traffic, activate your turn signal and merge smoothly with the rest of the traffic. Unless absolutely necessary, do not stop or slow down in the acceleration lane.

Question 4 - Practice Test 1

To get from a private road to a public road,

▢ you must first activate your four-way flashers

▢ perform a quick turn and enter the roadway, while blowing