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Massachusetts RMV driver's license practice test 4

25 original questions from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual make up this free Massachusetts driver's license practice test. Expect questions from Chapter 4: Rules of the Road (9), Chapter 2: Safety First (5), and Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License (4). The first one asks: "How full should you keep your gas tank in winter?" Each answer is explained, and there's nothing to sign up for.

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Questions
25
Passing score
72% (18 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
7
Official handbook
Massachusetts Driver's Manual

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How full should you keep your gas tank in winter?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the Massachusetts Driver's Manual.

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  1. Question 1: How full should you keep your gas tank in winter?

    • A. At least half full
    • B. At least a quarter full
    • C. Completely full at all times

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 2: Safety First

  2. Question 2: A driver under 21 tries to buy alcohol. How long is the license suspension?

    • A. Three years
    • B. 30 days
    • C. 180 days

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 3: Keeping Your License

  3. Question 3: On an expressway with three or more lanes your way, which lane is for slower driving?

    • A. The middle lane, between the others
    • B. The far left lane
    • C. The far right lane

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road

  4. Question 4: Your car breaks down on the highway. What should you do after moving it to the shoulder?

    • A. Stay in your vehicle
    • B. Walk to the next exit for help
    • C. Stand behind the car to warn drivers

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road

  5. Question 5: Unless posted, what is a reasonable speed limit in a school zone?

    • A. 15 mph
    • B. 20 mph
    • C. 25 mph

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road

  6. Question 6: Which of these lowers your BAC faster?

    • A. Drinking black coffee
    • B. None; only time does
    • C. Taking a cold shower

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 3: Keeping Your License

  7. Question 7: What should you do with the brakes in a skid?

    • A. Don't hit them
    • B. Press them hard
    • C. Pump them rapidly

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 5: Special Driving Situations

  8. Question 8: How much does alcohol use increase your crash risk?

    • A. Two times
    • B. Five times
    • C. Twelve times

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 3: Keeping Your License

  9. Question 9: You break down while it's snowing. What color cloth should you tie to your car?

    • A. Orange
    • B. Red
    • C. White

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 5: Special Driving Situations

  10. Question 10: More than one track crosses a road. Where is the number of tracks shown?

    • A. On the pavement
    • B. On the round warning sign
    • C. Below the crossbuck

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road

  11. Question 11: In the penny test, what does seeing the top of Lincoln's head mean?

    • A. Your tread is still deep enough
    • B. Your tire pressure is too low
    • C. Your tires are worn out

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 2: Safety First

  12. Question 12: What does the manual say about right-of-way?

    • A. It's something you give
    • B. It's something you take when you have it
    • C. It always belongs to the larger vehicle

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 2: Safety First

  13. Question 13: Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you dim your high beams?

    • A. 500 feet
    • B. 200 feet
    • C. 1,000 feet

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 2: Safety First

  14. Question 14: At 30 mph, what share of pedestrians hit are seriously hurt or killed?

    • A. 40%
    • B. 73%
    • C. 13%

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road

  15. Question 15: Your corrected vision is 20/60 in your better eye. What might you qualify for?

    • A. A full license with no restrictions
    • B. No license of any kind
    • C. A daylight-only license

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License

  16. Question 16: How close may you follow an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm?

    • A. No closer than 300 feet
    • B. No closer than 100 feet
    • C. No closer than 500 feet

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 5: Special Driving Situations

  17. Question 17: What is the fine for opening a car door into an oncoming bicyclist?

    • A. Up to $500
    • B. Up to $100
    • C. Up to $25

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road

  18. Question 18: A 17-year-old permit holder wants to drive at 1 a.m. Who must be with them?

    • A. A licensed parent or legal guardian
    • B. Any licensed adult 21 or older
    • C. No one; permits allow driving alone at night

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License

  19. Question 19: How wide are standard bicycle lanes?

    • A. Five feet
    • B. Three feet
    • C. Eight feet

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road

  20. Question 20: About how far will you have to back up during the road test?

    • A. About 10 feet
    • B. About 200 feet
    • C. About 50 feet

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License

  21. Question 21: What is the fine for an open alcohol container in the vehicle?

    • A. $1,000 to $5,000
    • B. $100 to $500
    • C. $25 to $50

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 3: Keeping Your License

  22. Question 22: From how far away must your plate number be visible at night?

    • A. 20 feet
    • B. 200 feet
    • C. 60 feet

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 2: Safety First

  23. Question 23: On a long drive, how often should you stop and stretch?

    • A. Only when you need gas
    • B. Every two hours or 100 miles
    • C. Every four hours or 250 miles

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road

  24. Question 24: What is the minimum age for a Class D learner's permit in Massachusetts?

    • A. 16 and a half
    • B. 16
    • C. 15

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License

  25. Question 25: A Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon is flashing. What must you do?

    • A. Speed up to clear the crosswalk
    • B. Slow down but keep going
    • C. Stop for pedestrians

    Source:Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 4: Rules of the Road

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