Massachusetts DMV practice test 4

1. What is the purpose of red pavement on the roadway?

1. To mark pedestrian crosswalks
2. To indicate areas for public transit travel lanes or station stops
3. To show where bicycles must yield
4. To designate parking spaces for emergency vehicles

2. When approaching stopped vehicles at intersections or non-intersections, what is the primary reason the handbook advises against passing them?

1. They may be stopped for another vehicle, a person, or an animal that you cannot see.
2. They are always waiting for a traffic light to change.
3. They are preparing to make a U-turn.
4. They are checking their mirrors for blind spots.

3. If the electronic turn signals on your vehicle are not working, what must you do?

1. Use the horn to alert other drivers.
2. Use the hand signals shown in the handbook.
3. Drive without signaling until the lights are fixed.
4. Use your hazard lights instead.

4. What should a driver do regarding interior lighting if a traffic stop occurs when it is dark?

1. Turn off all lights to save battery.
2. Leave headlights on and turn on the interior overhead light.
3. Flash the headlights repeatedly to signal the officer.
4. Turn off the headlights but keep the interior light off.

5. When approaching a double yellow line consisting of one solid and one broken line, under what condition may you cross the lines?

1. If the solid yellow line is closer to you
2. If the broken yellow line is closer to you
3. Always, regardless of which line is closer
4. Only when turning right

6. Under the Safe Driver Insurance Plan (SDIP), what factor causes your insurance rate to increase?

1. Completing the Driver Retraining Course
2. Being more than 50 percent at fault in a crash
3. Having fewer than three surchargeable events
4. Driving exclusively within Massachusetts

7. How should bicyclists position themselves in the lane to increase visibility and reduce crash risk?

1. Far to the right near the curb.
2. In the middle of the bicycle lane only.
3. Farther left in the lane.
4. Behind the stop line until pedestrians cross.

8. What is the minimum age requirement for a bicycle operator or passenger to wear an approved helmet on a public way?

1. Under 16 years old
2. Under 18 years old
3. Under 21 years old
4. All riders regardless of age

9. What is the penalty for parking in a posted bus stop in Massachusetts?

1. $100
2. $300
3. $50
4. No fine is listed

10. What is the approximate total stopping distance for a vehicle traveling at 60 mph on dry, level, clear pavement?

1. 55 feet
2. 104 feet
3. 292 feet
4. 215 feet

11. What is the stated time period when drowsy driving crashes most often occur?

1. Between midnight and 6 a.m., or in the late afternoon
2. Between 6 a.m. and noon
3. Only during early morning hours
4. Only during late night hours

12. Which of the following is listed as a reason the RMV will refuse to renew a license?

1. Unpaid fines for parking violations
2. Having a valid prescription for sedatives
3. Driving on a highway without a permit
4. Using stimulants like pep pills

13. What is the maximum duration a driver may use a driver's license issued by a branch of the Armed Forces based in another country after returning from active duty outside the United States?

1. Up to 30 days
2. Up to 45 days
3. Up to 60 days
4. Indefinitely

14. How are devices like drums, cones, and tubular markers typically arranged to direct traffic in a work zone?

1. In an angular fashion to shift traffic
2. In a straight line parallel to the curb
3. Randomly scattered across the lane
4. Only at the very end of the work zone

15. What is the recommended action if you need to use your phone while driving?

1. Use it while stopped at a red light
2. Pull over to a safe location
3. Hold the phone in your lap
4. Use voice-to-text while driving

16. What is the penalty for speeding in a posted work zone?

1. The fine is doubled
2. The fine is tripled
3. The fine remains the same as outside zones
4. The license is suspended for 90 days

17. Where should a pedestrian walk if no sidewalk is available?

1. On the shoulder facing traffic.
2. In the center of the roadway facing oncoming traffic.
3. On the shoulder facing away from traffic.
4. On the sidewalk of the opposite side of the street.

18. When passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction on your right, when is it permissible to return to the right?

1. Immediately after the front of your vehicle passes the bicycle.
2. Only after you have safely passed the overtaken bicycle.
3. When you are within four feet of the bicycle.
4. Before reaching the intersection or driveway.

19. What is the mandatory suspension period for a driver accumulating seven surchargeable events within a three-year period?

1. 30 days
2. 60 days
3. Four years
4. Until the out-of-state suspension is resolved

20. When making a left turn, to whom must you yield the right-of-way?

1. Oncoming vehicles, vehicles already in the intersection, and pedestrians or bicyclists crossing your path
2. Only pedestrians who are already in the crosswalk
3. Only vehicles approaching from your right
4. Only bicyclists using the sidewalk