Massachusetts Free Test 2

A key principle of defensive driving is to anticipate potential mistakes by other drivers and be prepared to react safely to avoid a collision.

If you must stop on the side of the road at night, turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low-beam headlights on to make your vehicle visible to others.

Smoking is a manual and cognitive distraction that takes your hands off the steering wheel and your attention away from the task of driving.

Following another vehicle too closely is called tailgating, a dangerous practice that reduces your reaction time and increases the risk of a rear-end collision.

If there is no stop line or crosswalk at a stop sign, you must stop before entering the intersection at a point where you have a clear view of intersecting traffic.

When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right.

At an uncontrolled intersection where two drivers arrive simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right.

Massachusetts law prohibits a driver from overtaking or passing a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross.

A broken white line separating traffic lanes indicates that you may change lanes or pass other vehicles when it is safe to do so.

On icy or snowy roads, you must slow down and increase your following distance to account for longer stopping distances and reduced traction.

A motorcycle is a motor vehicle entitled to the full use of a traffic lane. Drivers of other vehicles must treat a motorcycle like any other vehicle and not share the lane.

It is illegal to enter an intersection unless you can pass all the way through; you must wait for traffic to clear, even if your light is green.

At a railroad crossing with multiple tracks, you must wait until you have a clear view and are certain no other train is approaching on another track before you proceed.

The posted speed limit is the maximum legal speed you are allowed to travel on a particular road under ideal conditions.

Regulatory signs, which state traffic laws, are typically white rectangles with black letters or symbols.

In heavy rain, use your low-beam headlights to improve visibility and help other drivers see you; high beams will cause glare by reflecting off the rain.

When leaving a highway, you should maintain your speed until you have moved into the deceleration lane or exit ramp, and then slow down.

To avoid the stress that can lead to aggressive driving, you should plan your trip and allow yourself enough time to reach your destination without rushing.

If an aggressive driver is following you, the safest action is to de-escalate the situation by moving out of their way when you can do so safely.

Reaction distance is the distance your vehicle travels during the time it takes for you to identify a hazard and physically move your foot to the brake pedal.

A single broken line separating lanes indicates that drivers are permitted to pass other vehicles or change lanes when it is safe.

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, you should slow down slightly and keep to the right side of your lane to allow them to pass safely and easily.

On average, the human body can process and eliminate the alcohol from one standard drink (such as 5 ounces of wine) in about one hour.

This sign warns of an extremely sharp curve ahead that turns back in almost the opposite direction.

This sign warns that traffic from another roadway will be entering your lane; be prepared to allow other vehicles to merge.

This sign warns that a four-way intersection is ahead; be prepared for crossing traffic.

This sign indicates that traffic in this lane must make a U-turn.

This sign indicates you are about to enter a roadway against the proper direction of traffic; you must not proceed past this sign.

This sign provides an advance warning that the speed limit will be changing ahead, so you can adjust your speed accordingly.

This sign warns that deer frequently cross the roadway in this area; be alert and prepared to slow down.