Massachusetts DMV Sample Test
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1
Right of Way & Turn Rules
When entering a Massachusetts rotary (roundabout), who has the right of way?
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When entering a Massachusetts rotary (roundabout), who has the right of way?
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Massachusetts rotary rules are simple: yield to traffic already inside the rotary. Enter only when there is a safe gap. This rule — once confusing in Massachusetts due to older "enter first" conventions — was standardized in 2004 to match modern US roundabout practice.
2
Bicycles, Motorcycles & Pedestrians
Under Massachusetts law, bicyclists riding in a marked bicycle lane have:
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Under Massachusetts law, bicyclists riding in a marked bicycle lane have:
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Massachusetts General Laws c. 85 §11B give bicyclists primary use of marked bicycle lanes. Motor vehicles may enter only to turn or park and must yield to cyclists already in the lane. Opening a car door into the path of an oncoming cyclist ("dooring") is also prohibited and carries a fine.
3
Signs & Signals
What does a SHARP CURVE sign indicate?
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What does a SHARP CURVE sign indicate?
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A sharp curve sign warns drivers to reduce speed and prepare for a significant change in road direction.
4
Signs & Signals
A triangular sign is most commonly used to mean ____.
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A triangular sign is most commonly used to mean ____.
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An inverted triangular sign is used for YIELD.
5
Signs & Signals
What is a pentagon-shaped sign commonly used for?
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What is a pentagon-shaped sign commonly used for?
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Pentagon signs are commonly used for school zones and school crossings.
6
Signs & Signals
What do orange signs generally indicate?
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What do orange signs generally indicate?
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Orange is the standard color for work zones and temporary traffic conditions.
7
Signs & Signals
Which option is NOT a typical purpose of a regulatory sign?
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Which option is NOT a typical purpose of a regulatory sign?
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Regulatory signs control traffic and communicate laws; they do not advertise services.
8
Signs & Signals
What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?
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What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?
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A steady yellow means the signal is about to change to red.
9
Signs & Signals
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
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Signs & Signals
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.
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