Summary of 60 Massachusetts Permit Test Questions (2024 RMV Written Practice & Study Guide)
Main Ideas and Concepts
- Merging onto Highways: Drivers should speed up to match the flow of traffic when merging.
- Passing on the Right: It is generally unsafe and illegal to pass on the right unless it is safe to do so.
- Traffic Signals: A flashing red light means to stop, while a green light requires checking for pedestrians before proceeding.
- Yielding and Right-of-Way: Drivers must yield to oncoming traffic when making left turns and must always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
- Headlight Use: Low beam headlights should be used in fog and heavy rain to improve visibility without causing glare.
- Emergency Vehicles: Drivers must slow down and move over when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights.
- Cell Phone Use: It is illegal to use a handheld cell phone while driving in Massachusetts.
- Accidents: In the event of a collision, drivers must exchange information and may need to move vehicles off the roadway if safe.
- Lane Changes: Drivers must signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes.
- School Buses: Drivers must stop for School Buses with flashing red lights, regardless of the side of the road they are on.
- Parking Regulations: Specific rules apply when parking uphill or downhill, particularly concerning the direction of wheels.
- Bicycles: Bicycles are considered vehicles and must follow the same traffic rules.
- Skidding: If a vehicle begins to skid, the driver should steer in the direction of the skid.
- Railroad Crossings: Drivers must stop at railroad crossings with gates down and red lights flashing, and should slow down at crossings without signals.
- Construction Zones: Drivers should slow down and be prepared for changing traffic patterns in Construction Zones.
Detailed Bullet Point Instructions
- Merging: Speed up to match traffic when Merging onto Highways.
- Passing: Only pass on the right when safe and legal.
- Traffic Lights: Stop at flashing red lights; check for pedestrians at green lights.
- Yielding: Yield to oncoming traffic when turning left; always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
- Headlights: Use low beams in fog and heavy rain.
- Emergency Vehicles: Slow down and move over when approaching stopped Emergency Vehicles.
- Cell Phones: Use hands-free devices only; handheld use is illegal.
- Accidents: Exchange information and move vehicles off the road if safe.
- Lane Changes: Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes.
- School Buses: Stop for School Buses with flashing lights in both directions.
- Parking: Turn wheels toward the curb when parking downhill; away when parking uphill without a curb.
- Bicycles: Follow the same rules as motor vehicles.
- Skidding: Steer in the direction of the skid.
- Railroad Crossings: Stop if gates are down; slow down and look both ways if there are no signals.
- Construction Zones: Slow down and be alert for changes in traffic patterns.
Speakers/Sources
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