2025 Massachusetts Permit Test 23
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Massachusetts. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Massachusetts please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/massachusetts/car.
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13. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped with black markings on a yellow background. They alert drivers to upcoming hazards. This sign indicates that drivers are approaching a steep hill and should prepare to adjust their speeds to continue to drive safely.
14. The posted speed limit shows:
Explanation
A speed limit sign shows the maximum legal driving speed for the stretch of highway where it is posted. Driving safely may require you to travel more slowly than the posted limit. When conditions are less than ideal, drivers should slow down.
15. During normal weather and traffic conditions, maintain a following distance of at least:
Explanation
The more distance between your vehicle and others, the more time you have to react to the actions of other drivers. Keep a minimum following distance of three seconds when driving in normal weather and traffic conditions. Increase your following distance during unusual weather or traffic.
16. When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:
Explanation
To keep your vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked facing uphill, turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb. If you are parking uphill on a street that has no curb, turn the wheels sharply toward the edge of the road.
17. When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon with all of its lights darkened, you:
Explanation
A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) allows pedestrians to safely cross a roadway. A PHB only operates when activated by a pedestrian. When all lights are dark, you may proceed with caution.
18. Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?
Explanation
You should slow down as you enter a curve and increase your speed gradually as you exit. Increasing your speed as you enter a curve will make it more difficult to control your vehicle.
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