Massachusetts permit test study guide
All 154 Massachusetts-specific questions in our bank, including 119 handbook-scenario extras, each with its correct answer and a plain-English explanation. These are original questions grounded in official RMV rules — not a dump of a competitor's file.
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1. You just received your Massachusetts junior operator's license. During your first six months, which passengers may ride with you when no supervising driver age 21 or older is seated beside you?
- A Any classmates who are under 18
- B Friends age 16 or older who hold learner's permits
- C Members of your immediate family
- D No passengers of any age at all
Correct answer: C. Massachusetts junior operators spend their first six licensed months passenger-limited: no riders under 18 except immediate family, unless a licensed driver 21 or older with a year of experience sits beside them. Memory hook: family only for six months.
2. Under the Massachusetts Junior Operator Law, between which hours are you barred from driving unless a parent or legal guardian is in the vehicle?
- A 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- B 12:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- C 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
- D 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Correct answer: B. The Massachusetts Junior Operator Law bans driving between 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless a parent or legal guardian rides along; violators can be charged criminally with unlicensed operation. Remember it as half past midnight until five.
3. You are 17 and hold a Massachusetts junior operator's license. What happens after your first conviction for speeding?
- A Your license is suspended for 90 days and you must pass a new learner's permit exam
- B You receive a warning with no suspension
- C You pay a small fine but keep full driving privileges
- D Your license is suspended for one week
Correct answer: A. One speeding conviction costs a Massachusetts junior operator 90 days of driving, plus a new learner's permit exam before reinstatement; a second conviction means a full year. Hook: one ticket, one quarter of the year gone.
4. How many hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice must you complete for a Massachusetts junior operator's license, beyond driver's education?
- A 20 hours, or 10 with a driver skills development program
- B 50 hours, or 40 with a driver skills development program
- C 60 hours, or 45 with a driver skills development program
- D 40 hours, or 30 with a driver skills development program
Correct answer: D. Massachusetts requires 40 hours of supervised practice driving, certified by a parent or guardian, before an under-18 road test; completing a driver skills development program lowers it to 30. Hook: forty standard, thirty with the extra course.
5. Before you can take the Massachusetts road test as an applicant under 18, how long must you hold a valid learner's permit?
- A Three months, with any driving record
- B Six consecutive months, with a clean driving record
- C Twelve months, with a clean driving record
- D Thirty days, once driver's education is finished
Correct answer: B. Junior operator applicants in Massachusetts must hold a valid learner's permit for six consecutive months with a clean record before the road test, and any suspension restarts the clock. Hook: six clean months, no shortcuts.
6. You fail the Massachusetts learner's permit exam on your first try. What must you do before you can take it again?
- A Wait 30 days and retake it at no charge
- B Retake it free of charge the next business day
- C Pay the $30 exam fee again for the new attempt
- D Complete a driver's education course first
Correct answer: C. The Massachusetts RMV's $30 fee covers one learner's permit exam, so every failed attempt — or an expired permit — means paying $30 again before you can retest. Hook: each try costs thirty dollars, so study first.
7. A Massachusetts junior operator is convicted of breaking the passenger restriction for the first time. How long is the license suspension?
- A 60 days
- B 7 days
- C 30 days
- D 180 days
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts suspends a junior operator's license 60 days for a first passenger or night restriction violation, 180 days for a second, and one year after that. Remember the climbing ladder: 60, 180, 365.
8. You are 17 and driving in Massachusetts. When is it legal for you to use a cell phone or other mobile electronic device behind the wheel?
- A Whenever the device is in hands-free mode
- B While stopped at a red light or stop sign
- C When using a handheld GPS app for directions
- D Only to report an emergency
Correct answer: D. Massachusetts bars drivers under 18 from any mobile electronic device use behind the wheel — even hands-free — except to report an emergency. Adults get hands-free only. Hook: under 18, the only call is 911.
9. Unless signs show a different limit, what is the fastest reasonable speed Massachusetts law allows in a school zone?
- A 15 mph
- B 20 mph
- C 25 mph
- D 30 mph
Correct answer: B. Unless a way is otherwise posted, operating within a school zone at a rate of speed exceeding twenty miles per hour is prima facie evidence of a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper. Children cross unpredictably near school.
10. You are on an undivided Massachusetts road outside a thickly settled or business district with no posted speed limit. What speed does state law treat as the reasonable maximum?
- A 30 mph
- B 35 mph
- C 40 mph
- D 55 mph
Correct answer: C. On any other way outside a thickly settled or business district, a rate of speed exceeding forty miles per hour for a distance of a quarter of a mile is prima facie evidence it is greater than is reasonable and proper (fifty miles per hour on a divided highway).
11. What is the minimum speed you are expected to maintain on the Massachusetts Turnpike?
- A 40 mph
- B 25 mph
- C 30 mph
- D There is no minimum speed
Correct answer: A. The Massachusetts Turnpike enforces a 40 mph minimum because vehicles crawling far below highway flow cause rear-end crashes; Boston Harbor tunnels use a 20 mph minimum. Hook: the Pike's floor is 40.
12. A 17-year-old Massachusetts driver fails a chemical breath test. Besides the 30-day suspension, what does state law add?
- A Nothing more, if it is a first offense
- B A fine, but no additional suspension time
- C An extra suspension that is erased if the court case is dismissed
- D An extra one-year suspension, reducible only by entering an approved alcohol education program
Correct answer: D. Under-18 drivers failing a chemical test in Massachusetts get a 30-day suspension plus one added year under MGL c.90 s.24P; only enrolling in an approved alcohol education program shortens it — winning in court does not. Hook: education, not acquittal.
13. During a Massachusetts traffic stop, you refuse the officer's request for a breathalyzer test. What happens to your license?
- A Nothing happens until your court date
- B The officer takes it immediately and a suspension begins on the spot
- C You pay a $100 fine but keep the license
- D You get a written warning for a first refusal
Correct answer: B. Refuse a breath or blood test in Massachusetts and the officer must confiscate your license immediately — the suspension notice takes effect on the spot, before any court date. Hook: refuse the test, hand over the license.
14. Under the Massachusetts move-over law, what must you do when approaching a stopped emergency or tow vehicle with flashing lights on a four-lane highway?
- A Come to a complete stop beside the vehicle
- B Sound your horn and continue in your lane at the same speed
- C Move into a lane that is not next to the vehicle, or slow to a safe speed if you cannot
- D Turn on your hazard lights and maintain highway speed
Correct answer: C. Massachusetts' move-over law protects roadside responders: seeing a stopped emergency, maintenance, or tow vehicle with flashing lights, you must shift to a non-adjacent lane on multilane highways or, failing that, slow to a safe speed. Hook: give a lane or give up speed.
15. On a two-way Massachusetts street, a school bus ahead of you flashes red lights and extends its stop sign. What is required of drivers?
- A Traffic in both directions must stop until the signals end
- B Only vehicles traveling behind the bus must stop
- C Drivers may pass slowly at 20 mph or less
- D Drivers must stop only when inside a school zone
Correct answer: A. In Massachusetts, flashing red lights and an extended stop arm on a school bus stop traffic in both directions; only a barrier-divided highway exempts oncoming drivers. A first violation brings a $250 fine and possible suspension.
16. Which agency administers the learner's-permit knowledge test in Massachusetts?
- A Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
- B The Federal Highway Administration
- C The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- D The US Department of Education
Correct answer: A. In Massachusetts, driver licensing — including the permit knowledge test — is run by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Federal agencies write guidance and fund programs, but they do not hand you a Massachusetts permit. When in doubt, start at the RMV site.
17. You need to confirm a Massachusetts permit rule you saw on a practice site. What is the authoritative place to check?
- A The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) website or official Massachusetts driver handbook
- B A random social-media reel with no date
- C A forum post from 2014
- D Any paid app's splash screen
Correct answer: A. Practice sites, including this one, can be wrong or out of date. Massachusetts's RMV publishes the handbook and the current rule. If two sources disagree, the official Massachusetts page wins. Date-stamp what you read.
18. Who writes the official new-driver (graduated licensing) rules that apply on Massachusetts roads?
- A The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) and Massachusetts law
- B A national driving school franchise
- C Wikipedia editors
- D Your insurance agent's blog
Correct answer: A. GDL hours, night limits, and passenger rules are Massachusetts law, explained by the RMV. A school or insurer may summarize them, but they are not the source. Learn the Massachusetts version, not a generic US version.
19. What does the RMV officially call the Massachusetts permit written exam?
- A learner's permit exam
- B The federal interstate qualifying exam
- C The commercial learner permit skills pad
- D The motorcycle only road course
Correct answer: A. The RMV names the Massachusetts exam the learner's permit exam. Informal names like permit test or written test point at the same test. Use the official name when you book or look up retake rules.
20. Where is the official Massachusetts driver handbook published?
- A By the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) at its official handbook URL
- B Only as a paid paperback with no public copy
- C Exclusively inside a third-party app store listing
- D It is not published; testers invent questions
Correct answer: A. The RMV publishes the Massachusetts handbook for free. That book is the source the knowledge test is written from. Our questions are original study items grounded in those rules, not a substitute for reading the handbook.
21. What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Massachusetts?
- A 16
- B 14
- C 18
- D 21
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts lets you apply for a learner's permit at 16, according to the RMV. You still have to pass the knowledge and vision screens and meet any parent-consent rules. Age opens the door; it does not skip the test.
22. How many questions are on the official Massachusetts learner's permit exam?
- A 25
- B 10
- C 100
- D 5
Correct answer: A. The RMV publishes a 25-question learner's permit exam in Massachusetts. Practice tests on this site are 30 questions so you can train in short sets; the real count is 25. Aim to beat the official passing score, not just finish.
23. How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the Massachusetts learner's permit exam?
- A 18
- B 1
- C 25
- D 2
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts requires 18 correct out of 25 on the learner's permit exam. That is the RMV's published bar, not a rumor. Practice until you clear it with room to spare so one misread question does not fail you.
24. What passing score does the RMV publish for the Massachusetts learner's permit exam?
- A 72%
- B 50%
- C 40%
- D 99%
Correct answer: A. You need 72% to pass the Massachusetts learner's permit exam. Percentages feel abstract until you miss a cluster of signs. Train above the line so test-day nerves do not drop you under 72%.
25. For a driver 21 or older in Massachusetts, the per-se BAC limit is:
- A 0.08%
- B 0.12%
- C 0.15%
- D 0.20%
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts sets the adult per-se limit at 0.08%. That is a legal line, not a recommendation to drink up to it. Impairment starts earlier, and Massachusetts can still charge you for unsafe driving below the number.
26. Drivers under 21 in Massachusetts are over the youth alcohol limit at which level?
- A 0.02%
- B 0.08%
- C 0.10%
- D 0.15%
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts uses a zero-tolerance style rule for under-21 drivers: 0.02%. Adult limits do not apply to a teen permit holder. If you are under 21 in Massachusetts, treat alcohol and keys as incompatible.
27. Unless a sign posts another limit, the usual residential or city default in Massachusetts is:
- A 30 mph
- B 55 mph
- C 70 mph
- D 15 mph unless signed
Correct answer: A. Inside a thickly settled or business district, a rate of speed exceeding thirty miles per hour for a distance of one-eighth of a mile is prima facie evidence it is greater than is reasonable and proper, unless the way is otherwise posted.
28. What is the highest posted highway speed limit in Massachusetts?
- A 65 mph
- B 25 mph
- C 15 mph
- D 100 mph
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts's highest posted highway limit is 65 mph. Most stretches are lower, and work zones or weather can cut it further. Do not assume every freeway in Massachusetts is signed at the state maximum.
29. Does the RMV offer any online option for the Massachusetts learner's permit exam?
- A Yes, in some cases — check eligibility on the official site
- B No, never, for any applicant
- C Only through a social-media quiz
- D Only if you already hold a CDL
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts does offer an online knowledge-test path for some applicants. Eligibility, ID rules, and camera rules change, so confirm them on the RMV site before you plan around it. An online test still means no handbook in your lap.
30. Which fee listing matches what the RMV currently publishes for a Massachusetts permit or license application?
- A Learner's permit exam fee: $30 (charged again for each new exam if you fail or the permit expires). Road test fee: $35; Class D license issuance: $50.
- B There is never a fee in Massachusetts
- C $2 cash only, no card, nationwide
- D A $400 federal permit surcharge paid to NHTSA
Correct answer: A. The RMV lists this Massachusetts amount: Learner's permit exam fee: $30 (charged again for each new exam if you fail or the permit expires). Road test fee: $35; Class D license issuance: $50.. Fees change, and extras like photos or late replacements can stack. Confirm the number on the official fee page the day you go, and bring an accepted payment type.
31. A Massachusetts teen did not complete a driver-skills development program. How many supervised hours are required?
- A 40 hours
- B 30 hours
- C 50 hours including 10 at night
- D 12 classroom hours replace the log
Correct answer: A. Without a skills program the parent log is 40 hours. Completing an approved driver-skills development program drops it to 30. Ages 16½ to 18 also need a six-month clean permit hold and driver's education before the road test.
32. During the first six months, when may a Massachusetts junior operator drive without a parent or legal guardian?
- A Any hours except 12:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- B Anytime after 11:00 p.m.
- C Only after sunrise
- D There is no night restriction
Correct answer: A. New junior operators may not drive between 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. without a parent or legal guardian. The same first-six-months window also keeps passengers under 18 off the ride unless a licensed driver 21 or older sits beside them.
33. You fail the Massachusetts learner's permit exam. What do you pay to try again?
- A The $30 exam fee again for each new examination
- B Nothing; the first fee covers three tries
- C $5 only
- D A $400 federal surcharge
Correct answer: A. There is no free retake. Fail or let the permit expire, and RMV charges the $30 exam fee again. An expired permit cannot be renewed — you reapply and retake the exam.
34. A Massachusetts learner's permit expires. Can you renew it, or must you retest?
- A You cannot renew it; you must reapply and retake the exam
- B You may renew online with no test
- C It auto-renews for 90 days
- D A parent letter replaces the exam
Correct answer: A. An expired Massachusetts permit cannot be renewed. You reapply and sit the learner's permit exam again, paying $30 each time. Treat the expiration date as a hard stop, not a courtesy reminder.
35. During the first six months, when may a Massachusetts junior operator carry passengers under 18 who are not immediate family?
- A Only if a licensed driver 21 or older sits beside them
- B Anytime after 12:30 a.m.
- C After one clean month
- D Never until 18
Correct answer: A. The first six JOL months keep under-18 riders to immediate family unless a licensed driver 21 or older sits beside the teen. After that window the passenger rule relaxes; the night curfew with a parent exception is a separate restriction.
36. How close to a fire hydrant or fire lane may you legally park in Massachusetts?
- A No closer than ten feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 50 feet
- D Against the hydrant if you stay in the car
Correct answer: A. The Massachusetts RMV manual forbids parking within ten feet of a fire hydrant or fire lane, and within 20 feet of an intersection. Ten is the hydrant number testers swap with the more common 15-foot rule used in many other states.
37. Your Massachusetts windshield wipers are on. May you rely on daytime running lights instead of headlights?
- A No. You must use headlights and taillights; daytime running lights are not sufficient
- B Yes, DRLs always satisfy the law
- C Only after sunset
- D Only on the Turnpike
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts requires headlights and taillights from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise, and whenever you use windshield wipers. The manual says daytime running lights are not sufficient. Dim high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or 200 feet of a vehicle ahead.
38. A blind pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is crossing a Massachusetts street. What does the White Cane Law require?
- A Come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the person has safely crossed; do not honk or wave them on
- B Tap the horn so they can locate you
- C Keep going if your light is green
- D Pass the stopped car ahead of you
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts’ White Cane Law requires a complete stop for a blind pedestrian crossing a street, whether they use a white cane or a guide dog. Remain stopped until they have safely crossed. Do not honk, wave them on, or pass another vehicle that is already stopped.
39. A Massachusetts traffic signal shows a steady red arrow for your movement. After a complete stop and a yield, may you turn on red the way you would on a circular red?
- A Yes. A steady red arrow means the same as a circular red for that direction, and the same turning-on-red rules apply in Massachusetts
- B No. A red arrow always forbids the turn until green
- C Only trucks may turn
- D Only after 9 p.m.
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts says a steady red arrow means the same as a steady red circular signal for vehicles going in the direction of the arrow, and the same turning-on-red rules apply. That is more permissive than many other states. The manual warns that out of state this may not be true.
40. How far before a Massachusetts turn must you signal on a regular street versus a highway?
- A At least 100 feet on a regular street, and at least 500 feet on a highway
- B 50 feet everywhere
- C A car length
- D Only after you start the turn
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts tells you to signal at least 100 feet before a turn, and at least 500 feet before a turn on a highway. Signal before you brake so trailing drivers can read the move. Five hundred feet is the highway number testers swap with the city 100-foot rule.
41. You are on a divided Massachusetts highway, traveling opposite a school bus with red lights and a stop sign out. Must you stop?
- A No. Opposite-direction traffic on a divided highway with a median or barrier does not have to stop; undivided two-way traffic still must stop from both directions
- B Yes. Every Massachusetts road requires a stop from both directions
- C Only trucks must stop
- D Only if the bus driver waves
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts already requires both directions to stop on a two-way street. On a divided highway with a median or barrier, only traffic on the bus’s side must stop. If the road is not physically divided, treat it as two-way and stop.
42. Besides a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, when does Massachusetts law require headlights because visibility is poor?
- A When persons or vehicles on the roadway are not clearly discernible at 500 feet
- B Only after 10 p.m.
- C Never in daylight, even in fog
- D Only on the Turnpike
Correct answer: A. M.G.L. c. 85, § 15 requires Massachusetts headlights and taillights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, and at all other times when insufficient light or weather means persons or vehicles are not clearly discernible at 500 feet. Five hundred feet is the visibility trigger testers swap with other states’ 1,000-foot rule.
43. How far from an oncoming vehicle must a Massachusetts driver regulate headlights so they do not dazzle the other driver?
- A Within 500 feet
- B 50 feet
- C Never; high beams stay on
- D Only inside Boston
Correct answer: A. 540 CMR 22.05 requires a Massachusetts operator who approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet to regulate the headlamps so no dangerous or dazzling light rises more than 42 inches above a uniform grade when measured 75 feet or more ahead. Five hundred feet is the oncoming-dim trigger, separate from the 500-foot daytime visibility rule.
44. A Massachusetts driver approaches a flashing red signal indication. What does state law require?
- A Stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or nearest view point, then yield as you would after a stop sign, unless a police officer directs you to go
- B Slow and continue if the way looks empty
- C Wait for a circular green
- D Treat it as a flashing yellow
Correct answer: A. M.G.L. c. 89, § 9 says that except when a police officer directs you to proceed, a driver approaching a stop sign or a flashing red signal must stop at the marked line, or before the crosswalk, or at the nearest point with a view, then yield to traffic that is a hazard.
45. Your Massachusetts light is green, but you cannot get through the intersection without stopping in it. What does the law say?
- A Do not enter; a green light is no defense to blocking the intersection, and you must wait for another cycle if needed
- B Nose in and wait on the crosswalk
- C Honk until others move
- D Enter anyway because green always wins
Correct answer: A. M.G.L. c. 89, § 9 says a driver shall not cross or enter an intersection that the vehicle cannot proceed through without stopping and blocking vehicles that have a free direction. A green light is no defense. Wait for the next cycle if you must.
46. A Massachusetts flashing circular yellow is showing. What may you do?
- A Proceed through with caution and yield to pedestrians
- B Treat it as a stop sign
- C Treat it as a protected green arrow
- D Wait for a circular red first
Correct answer: A. 700 CMR 9.06 lets traffic approaching a flashing circular yellow proceed through the intersection with caution under M.G.L. c. 89, § 8 and yield the right of way to pedestrians. It is a caution display, not a mandatory stop.
47. How much space must a Massachusetts driver leave when passing a bicycle or other vulnerable user?
- A A safe distance of not less than 4 feet, at a reasonable speed
- B A mirror’s width
- C One inch if you tap the horn
- D Three feet, the old number testers still guess
Correct answer: A. M.G.L. c. 90, § 14 requires an operator passing a vulnerable user — including a person on a bicycle — to pass at a safe distance of not less than 4 feet and at a reasonable and proper speed. Four feet is the current number. If you cannot leave that space in the same lane, use part of an adjacent lane when it is safe.
48. On a Massachusetts highway with at least four lanes, two your way, you approach a stationary emergency, highway-maintenance, or recovery vehicle with flashing lights. What must you do?
- A Reduce to a reasonable safe speed and, if practicable, change into a lane that is not adjacent to that vehicle
- B Keep the Massachusetts posted speed in the near lane
- C Stop behind them until they wave
- D The law covers only ambulances, not tow or maintenance trucks
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 89, section 7C is the Move Over rule. On a highway with at least four lanes and two your way, proceed with due caution, reduce to a reasonable safe speed, and change into a non-adjacent lane when that is practicable. If a lane change is impracticable, keep the slower, cautious pass. The duty covers emergency, highway-maintenance, and recovery vehicles with flashing lights.
49. What following-distance method does the Massachusetts Driver’s Manual teach in good conditions, and when must you count longer?
- A The three-second rule as a minimum; count at least four seconds in poorer conditions, on the highway, or behind a motorcycle
- B One Massachusetts car length at any speed
- C A flat two seconds at highway speed
- D No gap is required under 30 mph
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts tells you to keep enough distance and to use the three-second rule as a minimum in good road conditions. Count at least four seconds in poorer conditions, when driving on the highway, and when following a motorcycle. Testers keep a two-second Massachusetts habit. Three is the floor; four is the highway and motorcycle count.
50. You are about to enter a Massachusetts rotary. Who has the right-of-way, and which way does traffic move?
- A Yield to vehicles already in the rotary and to pedestrians; travel counter-clockwise, then signal right to exit
- B The faster Massachusetts car in any lane goes first
- C Stop in the Massachusetts circle until a gap appears behind you
- D Travel clockwise unless a Massachusetts sign says otherwise
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts rotaries are more common than in most states. Traffic travels counter-clockwise. Entering drivers yield to vehicles already in the rotary — unless signs or an officer say otherwise — and to pedestrians. Signal as at any other intersection, and use a right signal when you leave. If you miss the exit, go around again; do not stop in the rotary. Testers treat a Massachusetts rotary like a four-way stop. Yield-to-circulating and counter-clockwise are the items, and they also sit in G.L. c. 89 § 8.
51. After a complete stop at a Massachusetts steady red, when may you turn left?
- A From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after you yield to pedestrians and other traffic
- B From any Massachusetts two-way street if the way looks empty
- C Never; Massachusetts allows only a right on red
- D On a Massachusetts red arrow with no extra check
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts law (G.L. c. 89 § 8) and the RMV manual let you turn left on red when you are on a one-way street turning onto another one-way street. Stop first and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles. A posted No Turn on Red sign still wins. Testers invent a Massachusetts ban on every left on red. One-way to one-way is the exception, and it sits next to the rotary yield testers already miss.
52. Before you open a car door on a Massachusetts street, what method does the RMV manual tell motorists to use?
- A The Dutch Reach: open the Massachusetts door with the hand farther from it so your body turns and you see approaching bicyclists
- B Pop the near Massachusetts handle after a mirror glance only
- C Kick the Massachusetts door if the street looks empty
- D Open both Massachusetts doors at once
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts tells drivers and passengers to check mirrors, then open the door with the far hand — the Dutch Reach. That twist turns your body so you see approaching bicyclists and keeps the door from flying open too fast. Testers pop the near Massachusetts handle after a mirror glance. The far-hand reach is the study habit.
53. A green bicycle box is painted across a Massachusetts travel lane before the crosswalk. Where must drivers stop, even if the box looks empty?
- A Behind the Massachusetts bicycle box, and wait for a green light
- B On the Massachusetts green paint if no bike is visible
- C Past the Massachusetts box so you can see the signal
- D In the Massachusetts crosswalk with hazards on
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts bicycle boxes are green, show a bicyclist, sit before the crosswalk, and cover the entire travel lane. Drivers must stop behind the bicycle box even when it is empty and wait for green. Testers roll onto the Massachusetts green when no bike is in sight. The empty box still means stop behind it.
54. A white diamond marks the far-left travel lane on a three-lane Massachusetts expressway. Who may use that reserved lane?
- A High-occupancy vehicles such as carpools, or buses, when the Massachusetts diamond or sign reserves that lane
- B Any Massachusetts driver who wants to pass
- C Parked Massachusetts cars with hazards on
- D Only Massachusetts motorcycles after 7 p.m.
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts shows a three-lane diagram in which the far-left travel lane is reserved for high-occupancy vehicles, such as carpools, or for buses. A white diamond means a special lane restriction — HOV only or bus only. Testers dive into a Massachusetts diamond to pass. Stay out unless you meet the posted occupancy or bus rule.
55. In a Massachusetts business or residential district, how close to the curb must you park unless the space is marked for angle parking?
- A No more than 12 inches from the Massachusetts curb
- B Within 18 inches only, a number copied from other Massachusetts neighbors
- C Against the Massachusetts sidewalk if flashers are on
- D Anywhere a Massachusetts travel lane stays open
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual says that in a business or residential district you must park no more than 12 inches from the curb unless the space is marked for angle parking. Testers copy an 18-inch number from other states. Twelve inches is the Massachusetts curb gap, separate from the bicycle-box extra.
56. How far must you stay from Massachusetts fire apparatus going to a fire, and how close may you park to that fire?
- A At least 300 feet from the Massachusetts apparatus, and do not park within 800 feet of the fire if that would block emergency approach
- B One car length if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Fifteen feet, the Massachusetts hydrant number
- D Anywhere a Massachusetts sidewalk is clear
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 89 section 7A forbids driving within 300 feet of fire apparatus going to a fire or alarm, and forbids driving or leaving a vehicle unattended within 800 feet of a fire, or in a fire lane, in a way that blocks fire, ambulance, or police approach. Testers treat a Massachusetts curb park next to the engines as fine. Three hundred and eight hundred are the Massachusetts fire-scene pair, separate from the 12-inch curb extra.
57. On a Massachusetts state highway under MassDOT control, how much clear width must stay open if you park on the roadway?
- A A clear and unobstructed Massachusetts lane 12 feet wide in each direction for passing traffic
- B Ten remaining Massachusetts feet, copied from a Maine rule
- C Any Massachusetts shoulder if flashers are on
- D A single eight-foot Massachusetts gap if the hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. 700 CMR 9.03 forbids parking on a MassDOT-controlled Massachusetts highway where that parking will not leave a clear and unobstructed lane 12 feet wide in each direction. Testers invent a 10-foot Massachusetts remaining-width number. Twelve feet each way is the MassDOT roadway gap, separate from the 12-inch curb extra and from ordinary city streets the Department does not control.
58. How close to an intersecting way may you park on a Massachusetts state highway under MassDOT control?
- A No closer than 20 feet of that Massachusetts intersecting way, except alleys
- B Ten Massachusetts feet, the hydrant number reused here
- C Against the Massachusetts corner if flashers are on
- D Anywhere a Massachusetts sidewalk is clear
Correct answer: A. 700 CMR 9.03 forbids parking on a MassDOT-controlled Massachusetts highway within 20 feet of an intersecting way, except alleys. Testers reuse the 10-foot Massachusetts hydrant number at every corner. Twenty feet except alleys is the MassDOT intersection buffer, separate from the 12-foot remaining-width extra.
59. How long may a vehicle stay on a Massachusetts state highway under MassDOT control without written Department permission?
- A No longer than 24 consecutive hours, even if that Massachusetts vehicle is disabled and someone is arranging a tow
- B As long as Massachusetts flashers stay on
- C Five Massachusetts days, a number copied from another state
- D Until a Massachusetts officer writes a ticket
Correct answer: A. 700 CMR 9.04 forbids standing or parking within the limits of a Massachusetts state highway for more than 24 consecutive hours without the Department’s written permission, whether or not the vehicle is disabled and preparations are being made for its removal. Testers leave a Massachusetts wreck on a MassDOT shoulder “until Monday.” Twenty-four hours is the cap, separate from the 20-foot intersecting-way extra.
60. A posted Massachusetts MassDOT safety rest area limits unattended parking. How long may you leave a vehicle there unattended?
- A No longer than 30 consecutive minutes when those Massachusetts rest-area signs are posted
- B Twenty-four Massachusetts hours, the highway-shoulder number reused here
- C As long as Massachusetts flashers stay on
- D Until a Massachusetts officer writes a ticket
Correct answer: A. 700 CMR 9.03 forbids leaving a vehicle unattended for more than 30 consecutive minutes in a safety rest area on a MassDOT-controlled Massachusetts highway when signs notify of that restriction. Testers reuse the 24-hour Massachusetts highway-shoulder number at every rest-area stall. Thirty minutes is the posted rest-area cap, separate from the 24-hour extra.
61. Which way should you turn the front wheels when you park on a Massachusetts hill?
- A Toward the Massachusetts road edge if there is no curb, toward the travel lane uphill against a curb, and toward the curb downhill
- B Straight on every Massachusetts grade if flashers are on
- C Toward traffic on every Massachusetts downhill
- D Away from a Massachusetts curb facing downhill
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual says to turn the wheels inward toward the road edge if there is no curb, outward toward the travel lane uphill against a curb, and inward toward the curb downhill. Testers point a Massachusetts car into the travel lane on a downhill curb. Wheel direction is the hill rule, separate from the 12-inch business-district extra.
62. May you park in a Massachusetts bicycle lane?
- A No; Massachusetts lists a bicycle lane among the places you may not park
- B Yes, if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. in a Massachusetts bike lane
- D Yes, if the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 10 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual lists a bicycle lane among the places you may not park. Testers treat a Massachusetts painted bike lane as leftover stall space. The lane stays for bikes, separate from the MassDOT highway extras.
63. What first-offense fine does Massachusetts list for parking in a posted bus stop?
- A One hundred Massachusetts dollars
- B Ten Massachusetts dollars, the hydrant number reused as a fine
- C Three hundred Massachusetts dollars, the HP-DV first-offense number reused here
- D No Massachusetts fine if flashers are on
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual lists a posted bus stop among the places you may not park and names a $100 penalty. Testers invent a cheap Massachusetts warning. One hundred dollars is the bus-stop fine, separate from the bicycle-lane extra.
64. What first-offense fine does Massachusetts list for parking in an HP-DV space without disabled-person or disabled-veteran plates or a placard?
- A Three hundred Massachusetts dollars for a first offense, and a minimum of $500 for wrongful use of a disabled plate or placard
- B One hundred Massachusetts dollars, the bus-stop number reused here
- C Ten Massachusetts dollars, the hydrant number reused as a fine
- D No Massachusetts fine after 9 p.m.
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual forbids parking in a zone posted for HP-DV parking only unless you have disabled-person plates or placards or disabled-veteran plates. The first-offense fine is $300, and wrongful use of a disabled plate or placard is a minimum of $500. Testers invent a cheap Massachusetts warning. Three hundred and five hundred are the pair, separate from the bus-stop extra.
65. May you park in a striped crosshatch area next to an HP-DV space, even if you have disability plates or a placard?
- A No; do not park in a striped crosshatch area next to an HP-DV space, even if you have disability plates or a placard
- B Yes, if a Massachusetts placard is on the dash
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts lot
- D Yes, if the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 10 feet away
Correct answer: A. The MassDOT RMV Driver’s Manual lists places you may not park, including in a striped crosshatch area next to an HP-DV space, even if you have disability plates or a placard. The hatch is a lift path, not a stall.
66. May you park on a Massachusetts sidewalk, curb, center traffic island, or median?
- A No; Massachusetts lists a sidewalk, curb, center traffic island, or median among the places you may not park
- B Yes, if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts island
- D Yes, if the Massachusetts hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual lists a sidewalk, curb, center traffic island, or median among the places you may not park. Testers treat a Massachusetts island as leftover stall space. The island stays a divider, separate from the crosshatch extra.
67. May you park facing the wrong way against traffic on a Massachusetts street?
- A No; Massachusetts lists facing the wrong way against traffic among the places you may not park
- B Yes, if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts two-way
- D Yes, if the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 10 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual lists facing the wrong way against traffic among the places you may not park. Testers nose a Massachusetts car against the flow to “just run in.” Stay with the lane, separate from the sidewalk-and-island extra.
68. When you leave a Massachusetts vehicle by itself, what must you do with the motor, brake, ignition, and keys?
- A Stop the Massachusetts motor, set the parking brake, lock the ignition, remove the key, and lock the door
- B Leave a Massachusetts engine idling if flashers are on
- C Leave the Massachusetts keys in the dash after 9 p.m.
- D Skip the Massachusetts brake if the hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual says that when you leave your vehicle by itself, state law requires you to stop the motor, set the parking brake, make sure the ignition is locked, remove your key, and lock the door. Testers leave a Massachusetts car running at the curb. Engine off and key out is the pair, separate from the hill-wheel extra.
69. May you double-park in a Massachusetts traffic lane next to a row of parked vehicles?
- A No; Massachusetts lists a traffic lane next to a row of parked vehicles as double parked
- B Yes, if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts street
- D Yes, if the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 10 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual lists a traffic lane next to a row of parked vehicles — double parked — among the places you may not park. Testers squeeze alongside a Massachusetts curb car. The travel lane stays a travel lane, separate from the facing-traffic extra.
70. May you take part of two marked Massachusetts parking spaces?
- A No; Massachusetts says you must park between the white lines and may not take part of two spaces
- B Yes, if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts lot
- D Yes, if the Massachusetts hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual says parking spaces are often marked by white road lines, you must park between those lines, and you may not take part of two spaces. Testers straddle a Massachusetts stall line. Stay in one box, separate from the double-parking extra.
71. May you park in a Massachusetts taxi stand?
- A No; Massachusetts lists a taxi stand among the places you may not park
- B Yes, if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. at a Massachusetts cab flag
- D Yes, if the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 10 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual lists a taxi stand among the places you may not park. Testers leave a Massachusetts car on the cab flag “just to run in.” The stand stays for taxis, separate from the $100 bus-stop extra.
72. May you park in a Massachusetts zone at a time posted for street cleaning?
- A No; Massachusetts lists a zone and time posted for street cleaning among the places you may not park
- B Yes, if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts sweep night
- D Yes, if the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 10 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual lists a zone and a time posted for street cleaning among the places you may not park. Testers leave a Massachusetts car under the sweeper sign “just overnight.” Honor the posted hours, separate from the taxi-stand extra.
73. May you park in a posted Massachusetts loading zone?
- A No; Massachusetts lists a posted loading zone among the places you may not park
- B Yes, if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. at a Massachusetts dock
- D Yes, if the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 10 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual lists a posted loading zone among the places you may not park. Testers leave a Massachusetts car on the dock stripe “just to run in.” The zone stays for loading, separate from the street-cleaning extra.
74. May you park in front of a Massachusetts handicap-access ramp?
- A No; Massachusetts lists the front of a handicap-access ramp among the places you may not park
- B Yes, if a Massachusetts HP-DV placard is on the dash
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts curb cut
- D Yes, if the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 10 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual lists a crosswalk, the front of a driveway, or the front of a handicap-access ramp among the places you may not park. Testers nose a marked Massachusetts car onto the ramp “just for a minute.” The ramp stays a lift path, separate from the HP-DV stall extra.
75. When may a Massachusetts bicyclist use the full travel lane even if a bike lane is painted nearby?
- A Anywhere, anytime, on any Massachusetts street except a limited-access or express state highway where signs specifically prohibit bicycles
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D Never, if the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual says a bicyclist can use the full lane anywhere, anytime, and on any street except limited-access or express state highways where signs specifically prohibit bicycles, even if there is a bike lane. Testers squeeze a Massachusetts rider into the painted stripe. Full lane leftover from the bicycle-box extra.
76. When may Massachusetts bicyclists ride two abreast?
- A No more than two side by side; on a Massachusetts road with more than one lane in that direction they must stay in one lane and not unnecessarily block a passing vehicle
- B Anytime Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D Anytime the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual, citing Chapter 85, Section 11B, says no more than two bicycles can be operated side-by-side, and on a roadway with more than one lane in the direction of travel those riders must stay in one lane and not unnecessarily restrict a passing vehicle. Testers blast a lawful Massachusetts pair into the gutter. Two abreast leftover from the full-lane extra.
77. Who must wear a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission bicycle helmet on a Massachusetts public way or bicycle path?
- A A Massachusetts bicycle operator or passenger under 16, unless that passenger is secured in an enclosed trailer that protects the head
- B Only Massachusetts adults if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts path
- D No one, if the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual says a bicycle helmet approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission must be worn by a bicycle operator or passenger under 16 years old and secured to the person’s head when the bicycle is operated on a public way or bicycle path, unless the passenger is secured in an enclosed trailer that protects the head. Testers invent a Massachusetts adult-helmet ticket. Under 16 leftover from the two-abreast extra.
78. You pass a Massachusetts bicyclist traveling the same way on your right. When may you return to the right?
- A Only after you have safely passed that Massachusetts bicycle
- B As soon as Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Right after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts curb
- D Anytime the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual, citing Chapter 89, Section 2, says when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction that is on your right you must not return to the right until you have safely passed the overtaken bicycle. Testers cut off a Massachusetts rider. Stay out until clear, leftover from the helmet extra.
79. You just passed a Massachusetts bicyclist and now want a right turn at a nearby intersection or driveway. What must be true before you turn?
- A You are a safe distance from that Massachusetts rider and can make the turn at a reasonable and proper speed
- B You may cut across if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C You may hook the Massachusetts rider after 9 p.m.
- D You may skip the wait if the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Massachusetts Driver’s Manual, citing Chapter 90, Section 14, says when passing a bicycle near an intersection or driveway where you want to turn right you cannot turn unless you are at a safe distance from the bicyclist and can make the turn at a reasonable and proper speed. Testers hook a Massachusetts rider at the corner. Safe distance leftover from the no-cut-off extra.
80. How must a Massachusetts rider and passenger sit?
- A Upon or astride a permanent and regular Massachusetts seat attached to that bicycle, or for a passenger upon a seat attached to a trailer towed by that bicycle
- B Anywhere if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Standing after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D Anywhere if the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 section 11B leftover says the operator shall ride only upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle, and a passenger shall ride only upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle or to a trailer towed by the bicycle. Testers treat leftover Massachusetts frame-stands as courtesy. Regular-seat leftover from the under-16 helmet extra.
81. What seat does Massachusetts require for a bicycle passenger who is between one and four years old or who weighs 40 lbs. or less?
- A A “baby seat” attached to the bicycle; the person must be in a harness, be seated in an upright position, and their hands and feet must be protected from hitting the wheel spokes
- B Any Massachusetts handlebar perch if flashers are on
- C A Massachusetts interstate seat after 9 p.m.
- D Any Massachusetts lap if the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The MassDOT RMV Driver’s Manual says you cannot transport a person who is between one and four years old or who weighs 40 lbs. or less except in a “baby seat” attached to the bicycle. The person must be in a harness, be seated in an upright position, and their hands and feet must be protected from hitting the wheel spokes.
82. When may a Massachusetts rider use a sidewalk?
- A Outside Massachusetts business districts when necessary for safety, unless a local rule forbids it, after yielding and giving an audible signal before passing a pedestrian
- B Anytime Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D Anytime the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 section 11B leftover says bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks outside business districts when necessary in the interest of safety, unless prohibited by local ordinance, and the rider must yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before overtaking. Testers treat leftover Massachusetts business sidewalks as leftover bike lanes. Sidewalk leftover from the under-one extra.
83. How should a Massachusetts rider park that bicycle?
- A On a Massachusetts way or sidewalk without obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic
- B Anywhere Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Across Massachusetts sidewalks after 9 p.m.
- D Anywhere the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 section 11B leftover says the operator shall park the bicycle upon a way or a sidewalk in such a manner as not to obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Testers dump leftover Massachusetts bikes across the walk. Bicycle-parking leftover from the sidewalk-yield extra.
84. How may a Massachusetts rider signal a stop or turn?
- A A Massachusetts rider may use either hand, skips continuous signaling, and keeps both hands on the bars when safe operation needs them
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 section 11B says the bicycle operator shall signal by either hand an intention to stop or turn; signals need not be made continuously and shall not be made when the use of both hands is necessary for the safe operation of the bicycle. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts left-arm-only courtesy. Either-hand leftover from the parking extra.
85. What audible warning may a Massachusetts rider use?
- A A Massachusetts rider gives an audible warning when needed for safe operation and skips sirens and whistles
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 section 11B(3) says the operator shall give an audible warning whenever necessary to insure safe operation of the bicycle; provided, however, the use of a siren or whistle is prohibited. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts siren-bike courtesy. Audible leftover from the either-hand extra.
86. When may a Massachusetts bicycle be drawn or tow another vehicle or person?
- A A Massachusetts bicycle stays undrawn by another moving vehicle and tows only a properly attached trailer that allows firm control and braking
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 section 11B(5) says the operator shall not permit the bicycle to be drawn by any other moving vehicle and shall not tow any other vehicle or person, except that bicycle trailers properly attached to the bicycle which allow for firm control and braking may be used. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts bumper-tow courtesy. Trailer leftover from the audible extra.
87. How must a Massachusetts rider carry a package and keep hands on the handlebars?
- A A Massachusetts rider carries a package in a basket, rack, trailer, or other purpose-built device and keeps at least one hand on the handlebars
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 section 11B(6) says the operator shall not carry any package, bundle or article except in or on a basket, rack, trailer or other device designed for such purposes. The operator shall keep at least one hand upon the handlebars at all times. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts both-hands-off courtesy. One-hand leftover from the trailer extra.
88. What braking does Massachusetts require on a bicycle?
- A A Massachusetts bicycle stops from fifteen miles per hour within thirty feet on dry, clean, hard, level pavement
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 section 11B(7) says every bicycle operated upon a way shall be equipped with a braking system to enable the operator to bring the bicycle traveling at a speed of fifteen miles per hour to a smooth, safe stop within thirty feet on a dry, clean, hard, level surface. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts coaster-only courtesy. Fifteen-from-thirty leftover from the one-hand extra.
89. During the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, what lighting must a Massachusetts bicycle operator display?
- A A lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front, and to the rear a lamp emitting a red light and a red reflector visible for not less than six hundred feet; a generator powered lamp which emits light only when the bicycle is moving shall meet the requirements of this clause
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official leftover text says during the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, the operator shall display to the front of his bicycle a lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet, and to the rear of said bicycle a lamp emitting a red light and a red reflector visible for not less than six hundred feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A generator powered lamp which emits light only when the bicycle is moving shall meet the requirements of this clause.
90. What extra reflective gear must a Massachusetts rider show at night besides lamps?
- A A Massachusetts rider shows pedal reflectors or ankle reflective material visible six hundred feet front and rear, plus side reflectors or material visible six hundred feet
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 section 11B(9) says during that same night period the operator shall display on each pedal a reflector, or around each ankle reflective material visible from the front and rear for six hundred feet, and reflectors or reflective material on the bicycle or the operator visible on each side for six hundred feet. Extra lights or reflectors remain allowed. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts lamps-only courtesy. Pedal leftover from the night-lamp extra.
91. How high may Massachusetts handlebars sit, and what fork change is banned?
- A A Massachusetts rider keeps hands at shoulder height or lower, and skips fork extensions past the original manufacturer design
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85 section 11B(10) says no bicycle shall be operated upon a way with handlebars so raised that the operator's hands are above the shoulders while gripping them. Any alteration to extend the fork from the original design and construction of the bicycle manufacturer is prohibited. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts ape-hanger courtesy. Handlebar leftover from the pedal-reflector extra.
92. Which Massachusetts electric bicycle classes exist?
- A A Massachusetts electric bicycle or tricycle has operable pedals and 750 watts or less: class 1 pedal-assist to 20 mph or class 2 throttle to 20 mph
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 90, section 1 on malegislature.gov defines an electric bicycle as a bicycle or tricycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of 750 watts or less that meets class 1 or class 2: class 1 assists only while pedaling and ceases at 20 miles per hour; class 2 may propel the bicycle exclusively and cannot assist at 20 miles per hour. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts class-3-too courtesy. Class-1-2 leftover from the prior extra.
93. Does a Massachusetts electric bicycle count as a motor vehicle?
- A A Massachusetts electric bicycle or motorized bicycle is excluded from the motor-vehicle definition
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 90, section 1 on malegislature.gov says the definition of motor vehicles shall not include electric bicycles or motorized bicycles. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts plate-and-license courtesy. Not-a-motor-vehicle leftover from the prior extra.
94. What sidewalk rule applies to a Massachusetts electric bicycle?
- A A Massachusetts electric bicycle has the same rights and duties as a bicycle but may not be ridden or operated on a sidewalk
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85, section 11B3/4(b) on malegislature.gov says an electric bicycle or operator shall be afforded all of the rights and privileges, and shall be subject to all of the duties, of the operator of a bicycle set forth in sections 11B and 11B1/2 and other laws, provided however that electric bicycles shall not be ridden or operated on sidewalks. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts sidewalk-ok-like-pedal courtesy. E-bike-sidewalk-ban leftover from the prior extra.
95. When may a Massachusetts authority ban electric bicycles from a bike path?
- A A Massachusetts municipality, local authority, or state agency with jurisdiction may, after public notice and a public hearing, prohibit or regulate electric bicycles on a bike path or bikeway, including speed limits
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85, section 11B3/4(c) on malegislature.gov says a municipality, local authority or state agency with jurisdiction over a bike path or bikeway after public notice and a public hearing may adopt ordinances or regulations prohibiting or otherwise regulating the operation of electric bicycles on such paths, including the imposition of speed limits. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts silent-city-ban courtesy. Local-path leftover from the prior extra.
96. Where may a Massachusetts electric bicycle skip a natural-surface trail?
- A A Massachusetts electric bicycle skips a jurisdiction natural-surface nonmotorized trail unless the authority, after public notice and a public hearing, permits or regulates that use
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85, section 11B3/4(d) on malegislature.gov says an electric bicycle shall not be operated on a trail designated for nonmotorized traffic that a municipality, local authority or state agency has jurisdiction over, if that trail has a natural surface tread made by clearing and grading the soil and no surfacing materials have been added, unless that authority after public notice and a public hearing permits or regulates that use. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts dirt-trail-open courtesy. Natural-trail leftover from the prior extra.
97. What federal bicycle standard must a Massachusetts electric bicycle meet?
- A A Massachusetts electric bicycle must meet the CPSC bicycle equipment and manufacturing requirements
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85, section 11B3/4(e) on malegislature.gov says electric bicycles shall comply with the equipment and manufacturing requirements for bicycles adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts no-federal-standard courtesy. CPSC leftover from the prior extra.
98. What label must a Massachusetts electric bicycle carry?
- A A Massachusetts manufacturer or distributor permanently affixes a prominent label showing classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 85, section 11B3/4(f) on malegislature.gov says manufacturers and distributors of electric bicycles shall apply a label that shall be permanently affixed, in a prominent location, to each electric bicycle containing the classification number, top assisted speed and motor wattage of the electric bicycle. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts handwritten-note courtesy. Label leftover from the prior extra.
99. What must happen if a person tampers with or modifies a Massachusetts electric bicycle so as to change the motor-powered speed capability or engagement?
- A The person must appropriately replace the label; no person shall tamper with or modify an electric bicycle so as to change the motor-powered speed capability or engagement of an electric bicycle, unless the person appropriately replaces the label required by subsection (f)
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official leftover text says no person shall tamper with or modify an electric bicycle so as to change the motor-powered speed capability or engagement of an electric bicycle, unless the person appropriately replaces the label required by subsection (f). Manufacturers and distributors of electric bicycles shall apply a label that shall be permanently affixed, in a prominent location, to each electric bicycle containing the classification number, top assisted speed and motor wattage of the electric bicycle.
100. Which Massachusetts public ways may a bicycle use?
- A A Massachusetts bicycle may use every public way except a limited-access or express state highway where signs specifically prohibit bicycles
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 85, § 11B on malegislature.gov says every person operating a bicycle upon a way, as defined in section one of chapter ninety, shall have the right to use all public ways in the commonwealth except limited access or express state highways where signs specifically prohibiting bicycles have been posted, and shall be subject to the traffic laws and regulations of the commonwealth and the special regulations contained in that section. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts banned-from-every-state-road courtesy. Posted-ban leftover from the prior extra.
101. Where may a Massachusetts bicycle stay when passing a moving motor vehicle?
- A A Massachusetts bicycle operator may keep to the right when passing a motor vehicle that is moving in the travel lane
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 85, § 11B on malegislature.gov says the bicycle operator may keep to the right when passing a motor vehicle which is moving in the travel lane of the way. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts must-swing-left-to-pass courtesy. Pass-keep-right leftover from the prior extra.
102. Who may write Massachusetts electric-bicycle safety rules?
- A A Massachusetts secretary of transportation may promulgate electric-bicycle regulations, including safe operation and proper labeling, and must file those rules with the House and Senate clerks and the joint committee on transportation at least 30 days before they take effect
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 85, § 11B3/4(h) on malegislature.gov says the secretary of transportation may promulgate regulations for electric bicycles in the commonwealth, including, but not limited, to their safe operation and proper labeling. The secretary shall submit any such proposed regulations to the clerks of the house of representatives and senate and the joint committee on transportation not later than 30 days prior to their effective date. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts no-state-e-bike-rules courtesy. Secretary-regs leftover from the prior extra.
103. What counts as a Massachusetts motorized bicycle?
- A A Massachusetts motorized bicycle is a pedal bicycle with a helper motor, or a non-pedal bicycle with a motor, under 50 cubic centimeters, with an automatic transmission and a top speed of no more than 30 miles per hour, and that term leaves out an electric bicycle
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, § 1 on malegislature.gov says a motorized bicycle is a pedal bicycle which has a helper motor, or a non-pedal bicycle which has a motor, with a cylinder capacity not exceeding fifty cubic centimeters, an automatic transmission, and which is capable of a maximum speed of no more than thirty miles per hour; provided that the definition of motorized bicycle shall not include an electric bicycle. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts e-bike-is-a-moped courtesy. Motorized-not-ebike leftover from the prior extra.
104. What counts as a Massachusetts motorized scooter?
- A A Massachusetts motorized scooter is a two-wheeled tandem or three-wheeled machine with handlebars that a rider stands or sits on, powered by an electric or gas motor with or without human power, and that term leaves out a motorcycle, electric bicycle, motorized bicycle, or three-wheeled motorized wheelchair
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, § 1 on malegislature.gov says a motorized scooter is any 2 wheeled tandem or 3 wheeled device that has handlebars, designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, powered by an electric or gas powered motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion. The definition of motorized scooter shall not include a motorcycle, electric bicycle or motorized bicycle or a 3 wheeled motorized wheelchair. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts e-bike-is-a-stand-up courtesy. Scooter-excludes leftover from the prior extra.
105. What counts as a Massachusetts vulnerable user?
- A A Massachusetts vulnerable user includes a pedestrian, including a worker or emergency helper in the way; a person operating a bicycle, handcycle, tricycle, skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates, non-motorized scooter, wheelchair, electric personal assistive mobility device, horse, horse-drawn carriage, motorized bicycle, motorized scooter, or other micromobility device, or a farm tractor or similar farm machine; or another group the registrar names by regulation
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, § 1 on malegislature.gov says a vulnerable user is (i) a pedestrian, including a person engaged in work upon a way or upon utility facilities along a way or engaged in the provision of emergency services within the way; (ii) a person operating a bicycle, handcycle, tricycle, skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates, non-motorized scooter, wheelchair, electric personal assistive mobility device, horse, horse-drawn carriage, motorized bicycle, motorized scooter, or other micromobility device, or a farm tractor or similar vehicle designed primarily for farm use; or (iii) other such categories that the registrar may designate by regulation. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts bike-is-never-vulnerable courtesy. Vulnerable-user leftover from the prior extra.
106. Does a Massachusetts motorcycle include a bicycle with a motor attached?
- A A Massachusetts motorcycle includes a bicycle with a motor or driving wheel attached, and that term leaves out a tractor, a golf-club carrier for no more than four people, an industrial three-wheel truck, an enclosed-cab machine, and a motorized bicycle
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 1 on malegislature.gov says a motorcycle is any motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, including any bicycle with a motor or driving wheel attached, except a tractor or a motor vehicle designed for the carrying of golf clubs and not more than four persons, an industrial three-wheel truck, a motor vehicle on which the operator and passenger ride within an enclosed cab, or a motorized bicycle. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts any-helper-bike-is-never-a-motorcycle courtesy. Motorcycle-includes leftover from the prior extra.
107. When may a Massachusetts officer enforce bicycle front or rear lighting rules?
- A A Massachusetts officer enforces those front or rear lighting rules only when the bicycle operator has been stopped for some other offense
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 85, section 11B(8) on malegislature.gov says the provisions of that clause related to front and rear lighting shall be enforced by law enforcement agencies only when an operator of a bicycle has been stopped for some other offense. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts night-stop-for-lamps-alone courtesy. Lighting-enforcement leftover from the prior extra.
108. Which Massachusetts bicycle crash must be reported to police?
- A A Massachusetts bicycle operator reports a crash with personal injury or property damage over 100 dollars, or both, to the police department in the city or town where it occurred
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 85, section 11B(11) on malegislature.gov says the operator of a bicycle shall report any accident involving either personal injury or property damage in excess of one hundred dollars, or both, to the police department in the city or town in which the accident occurred. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts keep-every-scratch-quiet courtesy. Crash-report leftover from the prior extra.
109. When may a Massachusetts competitive bicycle race use a public way?
- A A Massachusetts competitive bicycle race may use a public way if a recognized bicycle organization sponsors or cooperates and the sponsoring organization has approval from the appropriate police department
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 85, section 11B on malegislature.gov says competitive bicycle races may be held on public ways if they are sponsored by or in cooperation with recognized bicycle organizations and the sponsoring organization has obtained approval of the appropriate police department or departments; special race or training rules, including permission to ride abreast, may be set by agreement with that police department. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts any-pack-owns-the-street courtesy. Race-permit leftover from the prior extra.
110. When do federal bicycle product safety standards replace Massachusetts equipment rules?
- A A Massachusetts more-stringent federal bicycle product safety standard supersedes the state brake, night-lamp, reflector, and handlebar rules in clauses (7) through (10)
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 85, section 11B on malegislature.gov says any federal product safety standards relating to bicycles which are more stringent than the requirements of clauses (7) through (10), inclusive, shall supersede those requirements. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts state-rules-always-win courtesy. Federal-supersede leftover from the prior extra.
111. What overtaking duty stays on a Massachusetts bicyclist who rides two abreast?
- A A Massachusetts bicyclist still has the duty to facilitate overtaking as required by chapter 89 section 2
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 85, section 11B(1) on malegislature.gov says bicyclists riding together shall not ride more than 2 abreast but, on a roadway with more than 1 lane in the direction of travel, bicyclists shall ride within a single lane, and nothing in that clause shall relieve a bicyclist of the duty to facilitate overtaking as required by section 2 of chapter 89. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts block-the-pass courtesy. Facilitate-overtaking leftover from the prior extra.
112. What duty does the parent or guardian of any person under age eighteen have under the Massachusetts bicycle section?
- A The parent or guardian of any person under age eighteen shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such person to violate any of the provisions of this section
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official leftover text says the parent or guardian of any person under age eighteen shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such person to violate any of the provisions of this section.
113. What brake system must a Massachusetts motorcycle have?
- A A Massachusetts motorcycle must have either a split service brake system or two independently actuated service brake systems, except a motorcycle with a section 6A plate or one not manufactured with those systems must have one brake system adequate to stop it within a proper distance set by the registrar
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 7 on malegislature.gov says each motorcycle shall have either a split service brake system or two independently actuated service brake systems. Any motorcycle which has a number or registration plate issued under section six A or which was not manufactured with either a split service brake system or two independently actuated service brake systems shall be required to have one brake system adequate to stop said motorcycle within a proper distance, as defined in rules and regulations made by the registrar. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts one-weak-brake-ok courtesy. Moto-brakes leftover from the prior extra.
114. What front light must a Massachusetts motorcycle show after dark?
- A A Massachusetts motorcycle operated from one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise, or when visibility is reduced so that lights are needed, must show at least one white headlamp, and a motorcycle with a sidecar must also show one such light on the front of the sidecar
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 7 on malegislature.gov says every motorcycle operated from one half an hour after sunset to one half an hour before sunrise, and during any other period when visibility is reduced by atmospheric conditions so as to render dangerous further operation without lights being displayed, shall display at least one white headlamp and every such motorcycle with a sidecar attached, in addition, one such light on the front of the sidecar. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts dark-ride-ok courtesy. Moto-night leftover from the prior extra.
115. Who must wear a helmet on a Massachusetts motorcycle?
- A A Massachusetts person operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle or in a sidecar must wear protective head gear meeting registrar standards, and an operator may not permit a passenger without that gear, except a motorcyclist 18 or older in a properly permitted public parade
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 7 on malegislature.gov says every person operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle or in a sidecar attached to a motorcycle shall wear protective head gear conforming with such minimum standards of construction and performance as the registrar may prescribe, and no person operating a motorcycle shall permit any other person to ride as a passenger on such motorcycle or in a sidecar unless such passenger is wearing such protective head gear, except that no protective head gear shall be required if the motorcyclist is participating in a properly permitted public parade and is 18 years of age or older. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts bare-head-ok courtesy. Moto-lid leftover from the prior extra.
116. Where may a Massachusetts motorcycle passenger ride?
- A A Massachusetts motorcycle operator may not permit any person to ride as a passenger unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, and may not permit a passenger to ride in front of the operator
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 7 on malegislature.gov says no person operating a motorcycle shall permit any person to ride as a passenger, unless such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person; and no person operating a motorcycle shall permit a passenger to ride in front of said operator. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts tank-perch-ok courtesy. Moto-front leftover from the prior extra.
117. What eye gear must a Massachusetts motorcycle operator wear?
- A A Massachusetts motorcycle operator must wear eye glasses, goggles, or a protective face shield when the motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield or screen
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 7 on malegislature.gov says if a motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield or screen, the operator of such motorcycle shall wear eye glasses, goggles or a protective face shield when operating such vehicle. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts sunglasses-optional courtesy. Moto-eye leftover from the prior extra.
118. What rear lights must a two-wheeled Massachusetts motorcycle carry?
- A A Massachusetts two-wheeled motorcycle need be equipped with only one rear red light and one suitable stop light in addition to the number plate illuminator
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 7 on malegislature.gov says a two-wheeled motorcycle, an antique motor car and a farm tractor need be equipped with only one such rear red light and one suitable stop light in addition to the number plate illuminator. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts two-tails-required courtesy. Moto-tail leftover from the prior extra.
119. What civil use is barred for a Massachusetts baby-seat or helmet bicycle violation?
- A A Massachusetts violation of the baby-seat or under-16 helmet bicycle clauses shall not be used as evidence of contributory negligence in any civil action
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 85, section 11B(2)(iv) on malegislature.gov says a violation of clause (ii) or (iii) shall not be used as evidence of contributory negligence in any civil action. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts ticket-proves-the-crash courtesy. No-contrib-negligence leftover from the prior extra.
120. How must a Massachusetts driver stay in a marked lane?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall keep the vehicle entirely within a single lane and shall not move from that lane until the driver has first ascertained that the movement can be made with safety
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 89, section 4A on malegislature.gov says when any way has been divided into lanes, the driver of a vehicle shall so drive that the vehicle shall be entirely within a single lane, and shall not move from the lane until the driver has first ascertained if such movement can be made with safety. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts drift-across-dashes-anytime courtesy. Stay-in-lane leftover from the prior extra.
121. How may Massachusetts motorcycles pass in a marked lane?
- A A Massachusetts motorcycle operator shall not ride abreast of more than one other motorcycle, shall ride single file when passing, and shall not pass any other motor vehicle within the same lane except another motorcycle
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 89, section 4A on malegislature.gov says the operators of motorcycles shall not ride abreast of more than one other motorcycle, shall ride single file when passing, and shall not pass any other motor vehicle within the same lane, except another motorcycle. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts squeeze-past-a-car-in-the-same-lane courtesy. Moto-no-same-lane-pass leftover from the prior extra.
122. Where must a Massachusetts driver stay when the view ahead is short?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall keep to the right of the middle of the traveled way whenever the unobstructed view is less than four hundred feet, when that is safe and practicable, unless official pavement markings change that rule
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 89, section 4 on malegislature.gov says whenever on any way, public or private, there is not an unobstructed view of the road for at least four hundred feet, the driver of every vehicle shall keep the vehicle on the right of the middle of the traveled part of the way, whenever it is safe and practicable to do so, except that the department of highways may alter that rule with restrictive pavement markings. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts hug-the-center-on-a-blind-curve courtesy. Keep-right-400 leftover from the prior extra.
123. What civil use is barred for a Massachusetts bicycle rear-light violation?
- A A Massachusetts violation of the bicycle rear-lighting clause shall not be used as conclusive evidence of contributory negligence in any civil action
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 85, section 11B(8) on malegislature.gov says a violation of this clause related to rear lighting shall not be used as conclusive evidence of contributory negligence in any civil action. That rear-light rule is separate from the already-shipped baby-seat or helmet no-contrib-negligence extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts dark-tail-proves-the-crash courtesy. No-conclusive-rear-light leftover from the prior extra.
124. How does Massachusetts treat a violation of any provision of this bicycle section by a minor under the age of eighteen?
- A A violation of any provision of this section by a minor under the age of eighteen shall not affect any civil right or liability nor shall such violation be considered a criminal offense
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official leftover text says a violation of any provision of this section by a minor under the age of eighteen shall not affect any civil right or liability nor shall such violation be considered a criminal offense.
125. How must a Massachusetts driver signal a stop or turn that affects another vehicle?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall give a plainly visible signal by activating the brake lights or directional lights, or if those signals are not operating or not provided, by hand and arm extended horizontally for a left turn, upward for a right turn, or downward to stop or decrease speed
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 14B on malegislature.gov says every person operating a motor vehicle, before stopping or making any turning movement which would affect the operation of any other vehicle, shall give a plainly visible signal by activating the brake lights or directional lights, and if electrical or mechanical signals are not operating or not provided, a plainly visible hand and arm signal shall be made: left turn horizontally, right turn upward, and stop or decrease speed downward. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts just-slow-down-and-hope-they-notice courtesy. Signal-14b leftover from the prior extra.
126. Where must a slow-moving Massachusetts vehicle stay while climbing a grade?
- A A Massachusetts driver of a slow-moving vehicle ascending a grade shall reasonably keep that vehicle in the extreme right-hand lane until the top of the grade has been reached
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 89, section 4 on malegislature.gov says every driver of a slow moving vehicle, while ascending a grade, shall reasonably keep said vehicle in the extreme right-hand lane until the top of such grade has been reached. That grade rule is separate from the already-shipped 400-foot keep-right extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts crawl-uphill-in-the-left-lane courtesy. Slow-grade-right leftover from the prior extra.
127. How close may a Massachusetts driver come to a stopped street-railway car while passengers board?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall stay at least eight feet from the running board or lowest step then in use unless a traffic officer directs otherwise or a safety zone protects the passengers
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 14 on malegislature.gov says when approaching or passing a street-railway car stopped to let passengers alight or board, the operator shall not drive within eight feet of the running board or lowest step then in use, except by direction of a traffic officer or where passengers are protected by safety zones. That eight-foot buffer is separate from the already-shipped 4-foot vulnerable-user pass. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts squeeze-the-step-while-they-board courtesy. Streetcar-8-feet leftover from the prior extra.
128. How far behind a school bus must a Massachusetts driver stay?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall skip operating a motor vehicle within 100 feet behind a school bus
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 14 on malegislature.gov says no person shall operate a motor vehicle within a distance of 100 feet behind a school bus. Every school bus shall have the words "keep back 100 feet" prominently displayed on the back. That following gap is separate from the already-shipped flashing-red school-bus stop question. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts draft-the-bus-to-make-the-light courtesy. Keep-back-100-school-bus leftover from the prior extra.
129. What must a Massachusetts driver do when approaching a pedestrian on the traveled way who is not on a sidewalk?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall slow down when approaching a pedestrian who is on the traveled part of the way and not on a sidewalk
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 14 on malegislature.gov says upon approaching a pedestrian who is upon the traveled part of any way and not upon a sidewalk, every person operating a motor vehicle shall slow down. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts hold-speed-and-hope-they-jump-back courtesy. Slow-for-pedestrian-in-way leftover from the prior extra.
130. Who must a Massachusetts driver yield to when turning left at an intersection or into a driveway?
- A A Massachusetts driver turning left shall yield to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction, including a bicycle on the right of the other approaching vehicles, that is in the intersection or so close as to be an immediate hazard
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 14 on malegislature.gov says when turning to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway, an operator shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction, including a bicycle on the right of the other approaching vehicles, which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard. It shall not be a defense that the bicycle was to the right of vehicular traffic. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts cut-across-the-bike-on-the-far-right courtesy. Left-yield-oncoming-incl-bike leftover from the prior extra.
131. When may a Massachusetts driver open a vehicle door?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall open a door only when it is reasonably safe and will not interfere with other traffic, including bicyclists and pedestrians
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 14 on malegislature.gov says no person shall open a door on a motor vehicle unless it is reasonably safe to do so without interfering with the movement of other traffic, including bicyclists and pedestrians. That statute duty is separate from the already-shipped Dutch Reach handbook habit question. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts fling-the-near-door-if-the-mirror-looks-empty courtesy. Door-open-only-when-safe leftover from the prior extra.
132. What must a Massachusetts driver do when a frightened draft animal is signaled to stop for?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall stop the vehicle and motor immediately when approaching a cow, horse, or other draft animal that appears frightened and the person in charge signals to stop
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 14 on malegislature.gov says every person operating a motor vehicle shall bring the vehicle and the motor propelling it immediately to a stop when approaching a cow, horse or other draft animal being led, ridden or driven, if such animal appears to be frightened and if the person in charge thereof shall signal so to do. If traveling in the opposite direction, remain stationary so long as may be reasonable to allow the animal to pass. That animal-stop duty is separate from the already-shipped 4-foot vulnerable-user pass. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts creep-past-the-horse-while-it-is-spooked courtesy. Frightened-draft-animal-stop leftover from the prior extra.
133. Which lane must a Massachusetts driver use when turning right?
- A A Massachusetts driver turning right shall do so in the lane of traffic nearest to the right-hand side of the roadway and as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 14 on malegislature.gov says when turning to the right, an operator shall do so in the lane of traffic nearest to the right-hand side of the roadway and as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of roadway. That right-lane turn is separate from the already-shipped safe-distance right after passing a bicyclist. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts swing-wide-from-the-left-lane courtesy. Right-turn-nearest-right-lane leftover from the prior extra.
134. Which lane must a Massachusetts driver use when approaching a left turn on a two-way street?
- A A Massachusetts driver approaching a left turn on a two-way street shall do so in the lane to the right of and nearest to the center line, and shall pass to the right of the center line of the entering way
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 90, section 14 on malegislature.gov says when approaching for a left turn on a two-way street, an operator shall do so in the lane of traffic to the right of and nearest to the center line of the roadway and the left turn shall be made by passing to the right of the center line of the entering way where it enters the intersection from his left. That center-line approach is separate from the already-shipped left-yield-oncoming-incl-bike extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts cut-the-left-from-the-curb-lane courtesy. Left-turn-two-way-nearest-center leftover from the prior extra.
135. Who must yield when two Massachusetts drivers reach an intersection at about the same time?
- A A Massachusetts driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 89, section 8 on malegislature.gov says when two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at approximately the same instant, the operator of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. That same-time yield is separate from the already-shipped left-turn yield extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts take-the-box-because-you-are-on-the-busier-looking-street courtesy. Same-time-yield-to-right leftover from the prior extra.
136. When may a Massachusetts driver turn right on a steady red light?
- A A Massachusetts driver may turn right after stopping as close as practicable at the crosswalk or intersection entrance, and shall yield to pedestrians and other traffic unless a sign forbids the turn
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 89, section 8 on malegislature.gov says a driver stopped as close as practicable at the entrance to the crosswalk or, if none, at the entrance to the intersection in obedience to a steady red signal may make a right turn, but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic proceeding as directed by the signal, unless a posted sign prohibits the turn. That right-on-red duty is separate from the already-shipped one-way-to-one-way left-on-red extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts roll-the-red-if-the-curb-looks-empty courtesy. Right-on-red-stop-yield leftover from the prior extra.
137. What must a Massachusetts driver do at a yield sign?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall slow to a speed reasonable for the conditions, stop if safety requires it, and yield to any vehicle in the intersection or so close as to be an immediate hazard
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 89, section 9 on malegislature.gov says the driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, or if none, before the near-side crosswalk, or if none, at the nearest point with a view of approaching traffic. After slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard. That triangle duty is separate from the already-shipped flashing-red stop extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts treat-the-triangle-as-a-caution-only courtesy. Yield-sign-slow-stop-if-needed leftover from the prior extra.
138. When do the default Massachusetts intersection right-of-way rules not apply?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall follow a police officer or a lawful traffic sign, device, or signal instead of the default same-time and left-turn yield rules
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official M.G.L. c. 89, section 8 on malegislature.gov says the foregoing same-time and left-turn right-of-way provisions shall not apply when an operator is otherwise directed by a police officer, or by a traffic regulating sign, device or signal lawfully erected. That override is separate from the already-shipped flashing-red officer-may-wave-you-through extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts ignore-the-officer-and-keep-the-default-rule courtesy. Officer-or-device-overrules-default-row leftover from the prior extra.
139. What must a Massachusetts driver do at a steady circular yellow signal?
- A A Massachusetts driver who is waiting shall not proceed; an approaching driver shall stop unless so close that a stop cannot be made in safety
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(10)(d) on mass.gov says waiting vehicular traffic facing a steady circular yellow shall not proceed. Any vehicular traffic approaching the intersection or a marked stop line facing a steady circular yellow shall stop at such point unless so close to the intersection that a stop cannot be made in safety. That steady circular yellow is separate from the already-shipped flashing circular-yellow regular question. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts gun-it-to-beat-the-red courtesy. Circular-yellow-stop-unless-too-close leftover from the prior extra.
140. What must a Massachusetts driver do at a steady circular green signal?
- A A Massachusetts driver may proceed but shall yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk and to vehicles already in the intersection; a left turn shall yield to oncoming traffic
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(10)(a) on mass.gov says vehicular traffic facing a steady circular green may proceed through the intersection, but shall yield the right of way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk or vehicles within the intersection at the time such a signal was exhibited. Vehicular traffic making a left turn shall yield the right of way to oncoming traffic. That green yield is separate from the already-shipped do-not-block-the-box regular question. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts blast-the-green-without-a-second-look courtesy. Green-go-yield-peds-and-already-in leftover from the prior extra.
141. Where must a Massachusetts driver stop at an isolated stop sign?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall stop at a marked stop line, or before the near-side crosswalk, or at the nearest point with a view of approaching traffic, then yield
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(13) on mass.gov says except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard. That isolated octagon is separate from the already-shipped flashing-red regular question. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts roll-the-octagon-if-the-through-road-looks-empty courtesy. Isolated-stop-sign-line-then-yield leftover from the prior extra.
142. What does a Massachusetts steady green arrow mean?
- A A Massachusetts driver facing a steady left or right green arrow may turn only in that direction; if shown with circular red or yellow, only the arrow movement is allowed
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(10)(b) on mass.gov says vehicular traffic facing a steady right green arrow may turn right, and traffic facing a steady left green arrow may turn left. When a green arrow is exhibited together with a steady circular red or steady circular yellow, vehicular traffic may enter the intersection to make only the movement permitted by the arrow. That protected arrow is separate from the already-shipped flashing circular-yellow regular question. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts cut-across-on-the-arrow-without-looking courtesy. Green-arrow-protected-turn-yield-peds leftover from the prior extra.
143. What may a Massachusetts driver do at a flashing yellow arrow?
- A A Massachusetts driver may turn in the arrow direction after yielding to pedestrians in a crosswalk and to vehicles already in the intersection; a left flash also yields to oncoming traffic
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(10)(c) on mass.gov says vehicular traffic facing a flashing right yellow arrow may turn right but shall yield to pedestrians legally within a crosswalk and vehicles within the intersection. Traffic facing a flashing left yellow arrow may turn left but shall also yield to oncoming traffic. That unprotected arrow is separate from the already-shipped steady green arrow extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts cut-across-on-the-flash-without-looking courtesy. Flashing-yellow-arrow-turn-after-yield leftover from the prior extra.
144. What must a Massachusetts driver do at a steady yellow arrow?
- A A Massachusetts driver who is waiting shall stay stopped; an approaching driver shall stop unless so close that a stop cannot be made in safety
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(10)(e) on mass.gov says waiting vehicular traffic facing a steady right or left yellow arrow shall not proceed. Approaching traffic shall stop unless so close that a stop cannot be made in safety, unless a steady circular green is also shown and permits the turn. That ending-protection arrow is separate from the already-shipped steady circular yellow extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts cut-the-arrow-after-it-goes-yellow courtesy. Yellow-arrow-waiting-shall-not-proceed-stop-unless-close leftover from the prior extra.
145. What must a Massachusetts driver do at a steady circular red signal?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall skip entering the intersection and shall stop outside the intersection or at a marked sign or line
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(10)(f) on mass.gov says vehicular traffic facing a steady circular red shall not enter the intersection and, if approaching, shall stop outside of the intersection or at such point as may be clearly marked by a sign or line. That stay-out red is separate from the already-shipped right-on-red extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts roll-the-red-if-the-box-looks-empty courtesy. Circular-red-shall-not-enter-stop-outside leftover from the prior extra.
146. Where must a Massachusetts driver stop at a pair of steady circular red lights arranged horizontally?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall stop at the stop line or, if none is marked, before entering the nearest crosswalk
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(10)(k) on mass.gov says vehicular traffic approaching a signal with a pair of steady circular red indications arranged horizontally shall stop at the stop line or, if not marked, before entering the nearest crosswalk. That double-red stop is separate from the already-shipped single circular-red stay-out extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts treat-the-double-red-as-a-caution-flash courtesy. Double-circular-red-stop-at-line-or-nearest-crosswalk leftover from the prior extra.
147. What does a downward green arrow over a Massachusetts lane mean?
- A A Massachusetts driver may operate a vehicle in that lane
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(11)(b)(1) on mass.gov says a downward-pointing illuminated green arrow means a driver may operate a vehicle in the lane over which the arrow signal is located and illuminated. That lane permission is separate from the already-shipped circular green extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts treat-the-lane-green-arrow-as-a-turn-only courtesy. Downward-green-arrow-may-use-lane leftover from the prior extra.
148. What must a Massachusetts driver do at a red X over a lane?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall skip operating a vehicle in that lane
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(11)(b)(2) on mass.gov says a red illuminated symbol X means a driver shall not operate a vehicle in the lane over which the signal is located and illuminated. That lane ban is separate from the already-shipped circular red extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts stay-in-the-lane-under-the-red-x courtesy. Red-x-shall-not-operate-in-lane leftover from the prior extra.
149. What must a Massachusetts driver do at a steady yellow X over a lane?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall prepare to vacate that lane in a safe manner
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(11)(b)(3) on mass.gov says a steady yellow illuminated symbol X means a driver should prepare to vacate, in a safe manner, the lane over which the signal is located because a lane control change is being made, and avoid occupying that lane when a steady red X is displayed. That clear-out duty is separate from the already-shipped circular yellow extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts treat-the-steady-yellow-x-as-a-through-lane courtesy. Steady-yellow-x-prepare-to-vacate leftover from the prior extra.
150. When may a Massachusetts driver use a lane under a flashing yellow X?
- A A Massachusetts driver may use that lane for a left turn and may share it with opposite-flow left-turn vehicles
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(11)(b)(4) on mass.gov says a flashing yellow illuminated symbol X means a driver is permitted to use a lane over which the signal is located for a left turn. The driver is cautioned that they may be sharing that lane with opposite flow-left-turn vehicles. That turn-only cue is separate from the already-shipped flashing yellow arrow extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts treat-the-flashing-yellow-x-as-a-through-lane courtesy. Flashing-yellow-x-left-turn-only leftover from the prior extra.
151. What must a Massachusetts driver do at a flashing circular red signal?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall stop at the stop line or, if none is marked, before entering the nearest crosswalk, and then proceed only under M.G.L. c.89 section 8
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(10)(i) on mass.gov says vehicular traffic approaching a flashing circular red shall stop at the stop line or, if not marked, before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to provisions of M.G.L. c. 89, section 8. That circular-flash stop is separate from the already-shipped M.G.L. c.89 section 9 flashing-red regular question. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts treat-the-flash-as-a-yield-and-roll-through courtesy. Flashing-circular-red-stop-at-line-or-crosswalk leftover from the prior extra.
152. What must a Massachusetts driver do at a flashing red arrow?
- A A Massachusetts driver facing a flashing right or left red arrow shall stop at the stop line or nearest crosswalk unless another signal already permits that movement, then proceed under M.G.L. c.89 section 8
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(10)(j) on mass.gov says vehicular traffic approaching a flashing right or left red arrow, unless entering the intersection to make a movement permitted by another signal, shall stop at the stop line or, if not marked, before entering the nearest crosswalk, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the provisions of M.G.L. c. 89, section 8. That red-arrow flash is separate from the already-shipped flashing-circular-red extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts cut-the-flashing-red-arrow-if-the-box-looks-empty courtesy. Flashing-red-arrow-stop-then-89-8 leftover from the prior extra.
153. What must a Massachusetts driver do at alternating flashing circular red lights on a pedestrian hybrid beacon?
- A A Massachusetts driver shall stop at the stop line or before the crosswalk, yield to approaching pedestrians, and may proceed with caution only when the crosswalk is clear or the signal is dark
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(10)(l) on mass.gov says vehicular traffic approaching a signal with a pair of alternating flashing circular red indications arranged horizontally that supplement a crosswalk at a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, indicated by an Official Sign, shall stop at the stop line or, if not marked, before entering the crosswalk, shall yield the right of way to approaching pedestrians, and may only proceed with caution when the crosswalk is clear or the signal is dark. That PHB duty is separate from the already-shipped flashing-red-arrow extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts roll-the-phb-flash-if-no-walker-is-in-the-box courtesy. Alternating-flashing-red-phb-yield-then-proceed-when-clear-or-dark leftover from the prior extra.
154. What may a Massachusetts bicyclist do at a steady green bicycle signal?
- A A Massachusetts bicyclist facing a steady green bicycle may proceed through the intersection but shall yield to pedestrians and to vehicles already in a crosswalk or already in the intersection
- B Only if Massachusetts flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Massachusetts interstate
- D If the Massachusetts hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official 700 CMR 9.06(10)(m) on mass.gov says bicyclists approaching a steady green bicycle may proceed through the intersection but shall yield the right of way to pedestrians and vehicles lawfully within a crosswalk and vehicles within the intersection at the time such a signal was exhibited. That green-bike cue is separate from the already-shipped circular-green extra. Testers invent leftover Massachusetts blast-the-green-bike-signal-without-a-second-look courtesy. Steady-green-bicycle-yield-peds-and-already-in leftover from the prior extra.