Massachusetts Permit Practice Test 2

Correct answer: A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof liquor

A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a 1.5-ounce serving of 80-proof liquor each contain about the same amount of alcohol (about 1/2 ounce). Any one can raise an average person’s BAC by about 0.02.

Correct answer: 16 years old

You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a Class D or Class M learner’s permit. No person under the age of 16 may drive in Massachusetts.

Correct answer: No more than 12 inches from the curb, unless angled parking is allowed

If you park in a business or residential district, your vehicle must be no more than 12 inches from the curb. The only exception is where angled parking is allowed.

Correct answer: Reduce your speed to one that is reasonable and safe, and move over a lane if the road allows and it is safe

The Move-Over Law (Chapter 418 of the Acts of 2008) requires you to be cautious and reduce your speed to one reasonable and safe for conditions when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, and to move over a lane where the highway allows it.

Correct answer: The vehicle directly to your right

At a four-way stop, vehicles go in the order they stopped, the first to stop is the next to go. If two vehicles stop at the same time, or if in doubt, give the right-of-way to the driver on your right.

Correct answer: At least eight years old OR at least 57 inches tall

Infants and small children must ride in a federally approved child passenger restraint until they are at least eight years old or at least 57 inches tall.

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the person has safely crossed

The White Cane Law requires you to stop completely for a blind pedestrian crossing a street and remain stopped until the person has safely crossed. Do not honk or wave the person on, and never pass another stopped vehicle.

Correct answer: The same as a STOP sign: come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe

A flashing red circle means the same as a STOP sign. Come to a complete stop, obey the right-of-way laws, and proceed when it is safe. Stop before any stop line or crosswalk.

Correct answer: At least ten seconds

Keep at least ten seconds of space between your vehicle and heavy equipment such as dump trucks and tractors. Never cut in front of heavy equipment or tractor-trailers, which need much more space to stop safely.

Correct answer: Use hand signals made through the driver’s side window

If the electronic signals on your vehicle are not working, you must use the three standard hand signals, made through the driver’s side window. You must know these signals to pass the road test.

Correct answer: Five times more likely

Alcohol use makes the risk of a crash five times more likely. Combining alcohol with marijuana makes the risk of a crash twelve times more likely.

Correct answer: 16 1/2 years old

You can obtain a learner’s permit at 16, but you may not receive a Class D or Class M license until you are at least 16 1/2, have held the permit in good standing for six consecutive months, and have completed an RMV-approved driver education program.

Correct answer: Wait for vehicles in the travel lane to pass, then signal and move slowly into traffic

When you pull away from the curb, you must wait for vehicles in the travel lane to pass. You must then signal that you are pulling out and move slowly into traffic.

Correct answer: Yield by moving to a lane that is not next to the stopped emergency vehicle, if it is safe

On a highway with at least four lanes (two or more in your direction), yield the right-of-way by safely moving over so you leave an open lane between your vehicle and the stopped emergency vehicle. If moving over is not possible, you must still slow to a reasonable and safe speed.

Correct answer: Stop and yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles on the road you are entering

When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering.

Correct answer: In the back seat — the back middle seat is best

The safest place for a child to sit is in the back seat, and the back middle seat is best. Infant seats must face the back of the vehicle.

Correct answer: Turn your head and look out the rear window, and check behind the vehicle first

Do not rely only on mirrors or sensors when backing up — blind spots may hide people or objects. Check behind the vehicle before you get in, and turn your head to look out the window before backing.

Correct answer: The signal is changing from green to red; stop if it is safe to do so

A steady yellow circle means the signal is changing from green to red. You must stop if it is safe. If you are already stopped at the intersection or stop line, you may not proceed.

Correct answer: It is illegal, is the main cause of rear-end crashes, and can carry a fine as high as $100

Never tailgate the vehicle in front of you. Tailgating is illegal and the main cause of rear-end crashes; the fine can be as high as $100. If a tailgater is behind you, move over or pull aside to let them pass.

Correct answer: Changing lanes, turning, pulling away from a curb, and entering or exiting an expressway

You must signal when changing lanes, turning at an intersection or into a driveway, pulling away from a curb, pulling over to the side of the road, and entering or exiting an expressway or freeway.