Massachusetts DMV Exam Workbook Flashcards

Massachusetts DMV Exam Workbook (2025) Flashcards In the event that your vehicle breaks down on train tracks with a train approaching, what is the appropriate course of action?When double solid lines area present next to your lane, it

means you are:

Avoiding panic stops can be achieved by _____. If your gas pedal is stuck and you can't free it with your foot, you should _____.When changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or merging into traffic, signal and check for passing traffic.First, use your mirrors, then _____.On a roadway with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, which lanes generally offer the smoothest flow of traffic?What does a double solid white line seperating two traffic lanes indicate?You should _____ before pulling out into traffic if you are parallel parked on the right side of the street.If you encounter an emergency vehicle with a siren, you must pull over and stop unless ______.If your vehicle's directional (turn) signals fall, you can use _____ until you get them repaired.In the event of a tire blowout while driving, you should:When are car and motorcycle accidents most likely to occur?Faster vehicles should use _____, on a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction.Your chances of surviving a car crash increases when you use _______ together.A driver's license in Massachusetts will be suspended if his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) is _____ or higher.If you intend to turn, you must begin signaling at least _____ feet in advance.Which of the following factors does not impact your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?In Massachusetts, when are you permitted to use a hand-held cell phone?When is it permissible to exceed the legal speed limit?When can you receive a fine for not wearing a seat belt?You arrive at an intersection simultaneously with a vehicle on your right. Who has the right-of-way?What is the minimum distance you must maintain from a fire hydrant when parking.Diamond-shaper signs are generally used to... Warn drivers of potential hazards, could be a school or construction sign.When parking near to a curb and facing downhill, your vehicle's front wheels should _____ the curb.You have to give the right of way to _____ when waiting to turn left at an intersection.What does a painted arrow pointing right in a lane indicate?In which direction does traffic circulate around a rotary?Which of the following weather conditions can decrease your visibility?When is it permissible to pass another vehicle on the right?Trucks and buses often need to move _____ to execute right turns due to their large size.An _____ is the point at which a highway connects with another road or highway via a series of ramps.When yellow lights are flashing, all drivers nearing _____ are required to adhere to the posted speed limit of 20 mph.What does a steady right-pointing red arrow imply?If your breaks lose effectiveness due to water or rain, you should _____ until normal braking function returns For a first offense of driving while under the influence of marijuana your license will be suspended for _____.Who has the right-of-way when merging into freeway traffic?When you are within ______ feet of approaching traffic, you should dim your high-beam headlights.While entering an interstate, when you reach the end of the on ramp, at what speed should you be traveling?How can you check your blind spots?

why are rear-end collisions a common occurence on highways?If an oncoming vehicle is in your lane, how can you avoid a head-on collision?A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles

travel around a center island in the following direction:

What should you do when getting ready to exit a parallel parking spot?In fog, which type of headlights should you use while driving?If your vehicle breaks down on the highway and you need assistance what should you do?The chances of an accident occurring increase if a driver is influenced by...Which of the following statements about the connection between drugs and driving is incorrect?Backing up your vehicle in any travel lane should never be done EXCEPT _____.You should never drive in the same lane as a motorcycle.Why?On a freeway, which lane should slower-moving vehicles opt for?If your vehicle inadvertently leaves the pavement, you should _____ the steering wheel and _____ the accelerator.In heavy rain, your car's tires can lose contact with the road

by riding on a layer of water. This is known as:

When two vehicles encounter each other on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?On a hot day, if it begins to rain, be aware that the pavement can become slippery initially. What causes this?If a driver has their hand and arm bent at a 90-degree angle and pointing downward , what does it signal?If another driver is tailgating you, the best response is to

_____..

Your braking distance increases by _____ times, if you double your speed on the highway.If your vehicle's brakes fail, how can you bring your vehicle to a stop?When turning right from a one-way street onto a two-way street, in which lane should you complete a turn?When you are driving down a steep hill, you should _____.When driving on gravel or dirt, you must reduce your speed because _____.The practice of continually being aware of driving conditions, planning ahead, anticipating hazards, and taking appropriate actions to prevent collisions is known as

_____.

When passing another vehicle, you must pass at a safe distance and should NOT _____ until the way is clear.If your vehicle's engine fails while you're maneuvering a curve, what should you do?What offers the best protection in a car crash and serves as the most effective shield against a drunk driver?Vertical rectangular signs with white backgrounds and

black letters are typically used as:

To make a right turn, look left and right, yeild the right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using the

technique of:

In which of the following scenarios are you not required to stop completely?

Signs for work zones or construction zones usually have:

Parkinng is prohibited within a distance of _____ feet from an intersection.You've come to a complete halt at a railroad crossing with flashing lights and lowered gates. You must remain stopped until _____?You may park in a space designated for persons with disabilities if...your vehicle displays license plates or placecards for disabled persons