Massachusetts RMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Übungstest 5

1. Frage 1 von 25

   At a stop sign with a white stop line painted across your lane, where should you stop?

   • ABefore the stop line
   • BInside the crosswalk
   • CWith your front wheels past the line
   • DPast the line, at the edge of the cross street
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   Antwort: A. Before the stop line

   A stop line shows where you must stop. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk.

2. Frage 2 von 25

   You are driving out of a driveway or parking lot onto a street. Who must you yield to?

   • AOnly pedestrians
   • BNo one, if you use your turn signal
   • CPedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street
   • DOnly cars coming from your left
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   Antwort: C. Pedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street

   A driver entering a road from a driveway or private road must stop and yield to pedestrians and to traffic on the road.

3. Frage 3 von 25

   You cannot see the truck driver's face in the truck's side mirror. What does that mean?

   • AYou are a safe distance away
   • BThe truck is about to stop
   • CThe truck driver probably cannot see you
   • DThe truck driver can see you clearly
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   Antwort: C. The truck driver probably cannot see you

   If you can't see the driver in the truck's side mirror, assume the driver can't see you.

4. Frage 4 von 25

   You see this orange and red triangle on the back of a farm tractor. What does it mean?

   • AThe vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early
   • BThe vehicle is about to turn
   • CThe vehicle is an emergency vehicle
   • DThe vehicle is carrying hazardous materials
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   Antwort: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early

   The slow-moving vehicle emblem is used on farm equipment, construction equipment and animal-drawn vehicles.

5. Frage 5 von 25

   What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

   • ASpeed up before the light turns red
   • BSlow down and go through with caution
   • CStop and wait for a green light
   • DThe signal is broken, so treat it as an all-way stop
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   Antwort: B. Slow down and go through with caution

   A flashing yellow light is a warning. You may go, but slow down and watch for traffic and pedestrians.

6. Frage 6 von 25

   The lights are flashing at a railroad crossing. Where should you stop?

   • ARight next to the rail
   • BAt least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail
   • CAt least 200 feet before the tracks
   • DOn the tracks, so you can see better
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   Antwort: B. At least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail

   Stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail, and wait until the train has passed and it is safe.

7. Frage 7 von 25

   Your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS). How should you brake in an emergency?

   • APull the parking brake
   • BPress the brake pedal firmly and keep pressing
   • CTap the brake lightly
   • DPump the brake pedal quickly
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   Antwort: B. Press the brake pedal firmly and keep pressing

   With ABS, press hard and hold steady pressure. The system pumps the brakes for you and lets you steer.

8. Frage 8 von 25

   Which drinks contain about the same amount of alcohol?

   • A1.5 ounces of liquor and 12 ounces of wine
   • B12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of liquor
   • C5 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of liquor
   • D12 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of wine
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   Antwort: B. 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of liquor

   A regular beer, a glass of wine and a shot of liquor each have about the same amount of alcohol. A drink is a drink.

9. Frage 9 von 25

   What is the center lane shown here used for?

   • ADriving for long distances in heavy traffic
   • BLeft turns by drivers from both directions
   • CPassing slower vehicles
   • DParking and loading
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   Antwort: B. Left turns by drivers from both directions

   A two-way left-turn lane is shared by drivers from both directions to make left turns. It is not a travel lane or passing lane.

10. Frage 10 von 25

    Which of these is distracted driving?

    • AScanning the road ahead
    • BEating or changing the music while driving
    • CKeeping both hands on the wheel
    • DChecking your mirrors
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    Antwort: B. Eating or changing the music while driving

    Any activity that takes your attention from driving is a distraction, including eating, talking and adjusting the stereo or GPS.

11. Frage 11 von 25

    Your car breaks down on a highway. What should you do first?

    • ATurn on your hazard lights and pull as far off the road as you can
    • BKeep the lights off to save the battery
    • CWalk along the highway for help
    • DStop in your lane and get out
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    Antwort: A. Turn on your hazard lights and pull as far off the road as you can

    Use your hazard flashers and get your car off the road if possible. Avoid stopping just over a hill or around a curve.

12. Frage 12 von 25

    Only one kind of sign has this shape. What is the shape called?

    • ADiamond
    • BOctagon (8 sides)
    • CHexagon (6 sides)
    • DPentagon (5 sides)
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    Antwort: B. Octagon (8 sides)

    The eight-sided octagon is used only for STOP signs, so you can recognize it even from behind or when it is covered with snow.

13. Frage 13 von 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • APedestrians are not allowed on this road
    • BThe sidewalk ends ahead
    • CPedestrians must yield to cars here
    • DPeople may be crossing; slow down and yield to pedestrians
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    Antwort: D. People may be crossing; slow down and yield to pedestrians

    Watch for people crossing the road. Be ready to stop and yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

14. Frage 14 von 25

    How should you exit a freeway?

    • AStop on the shoulder, then take the exit
    • BSlow down in the main lane, then change lanes
    • CMove into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane
    • DCross the painted area at the last moment
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    Antwort: C. Move into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane

    Get into the correct lane well before the exit, signal, and do most of your slowing after you enter the exit lane or ramp.

15. Frage 15 von 25

    Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

    • AStay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed
    • BMove toward the center line
    • CSpeed up so the other car cannot pass
    • DBrake hard
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    Antwort: A. Stay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed

    When someone passes you, keep to your lane and ease off slightly so they can get back in safely. Never speed up.

16. Frage 16 von 25

    An ambulance (1) with flashing lights and a siren is coming. What should drivers like Car 2 and Car 3 do?

    • APull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes
    • BStop right where they are in their lanes
    • CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
    • DMove toward the center line
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    Antwort: A. Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes

    Drivers going either way on a two-way road must pull to the right edge and stop for an emergency vehicle using lights and a siren.

17. Frage 17 von 25

    Car A wants to turn left on a green light. Car B is coming from the other direction, going straight. Which car should go first?

    • ACar B
    • BCar A, if its turn signal is on
    • CCar A
    • DWhichever car is faster
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    Antwort: A. Car B

    When turning left, you must yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a danger.

18. Frage 18 von 25

    You park on a hill where there is no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AStraight ahead
    • BToward the center of the road
    • CLeft if uphill, straight if downhill
    • DToward the side of the road (to the right)
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    Antwort: D. Toward the side of the road (to the right)

    With no curb, uphill or downhill, turn your wheels to the right so the car will roll away from traffic if the brakes fail.

19. Frage 19 von 25

    The gates at a railroad crossing are coming down. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up and go under the gates
    • BStop on the tracks until the gates rise
    • CStop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing
    • DDrive around the gates if you cannot see a train
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    Antwort: C. Stop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing

    Never drive around or under lowered or lowering gates. Wait until they are fully up.

20. Frage 20 von 25

    Your car goes into deep water and starts to sink. What should you do?

    • AStay buckled and wait for help
    • BUnbuckle and escape through a window
    • COpen a door right away
    • DTurn the engine off and on again
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    Antwort: B. Unbuckle and escape through a window

    Get out through a window. Opening a door can let water rush in and roll the car over.

21. Frage 21 von 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou must not drive into this road from where you are
    • BThe road is closed to trucks only
    • CStop, then enter when the way is clear
    • DOne-way street; turn here
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    Antwort: A. You must not drive into this road from where you are

    This sign is posted where you would be going the wrong way, such as a freeway exit ramp or the end of a one-way street. Do not enter.

22. Frage 22 von 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • APass the car in front before you reach the crosswalk
    • BHonk to warn the children
    • CSlow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
    • DSpeed up to get past the crosswalk quickly
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    Antwort: C. Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk

    The arrow points to the school crosswalk. Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow any crossing guard. Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.

23. Frage 23 von 25

    You see this emblem on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?

    • AThe vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, like farm equipment
    • BThe vehicle carries hazardous materials
    • CIt is carrying a wide load
    • DIt is an emergency vehicle
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    Antwort: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, like farm equipment

    You can come up on these vehicles very quickly. Slow down early and pass only when it is safe and legal.

24. Frage 24 von 25

    In which direction does traffic travel in a US roundabout?

    • AToward the center island
    • BCounterclockwise
    • CClockwise
    • DEither direction
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    Antwort: B. Counterclockwise

    In the United States, traffic in a roundabout moves counterclockwise, to the right of the center island.

25. Frage 25 von 25

    A driver is tailgating you. What is the safest thing to do?

    • ABrake suddenly to warn the driver
    • BStop on the shoulder right away
    • CKeep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass
    • DSpeed up to get away
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    Antwort: C. Keep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass

    Do not react with sudden braking. Keep extra space in front of you so you can stop gently, and let the tailgater pass when possible.

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