Massachusetts permit test: lanes, passing & merging
Lane choice, changing lanes, blind spots, passing rules and merging. 5 questions.
To pass by crossing a broken yellow line on a two-lane road, how far ahead must you be able to see clearly?
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Sample lanes, passing & merging questions
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To pass by crossing a broken yellow line on a two-lane road, how far ahead must you be able to see clearly?
- A At least 400 feet
- B At least 200 feet
- C At least 100 feet
- D At least 1,000 feet
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A. At least 400 feet
Before you cross a broken yellow line to pass, you must be able to see clearly at least 400 feet ahead. Then signal left, pass, and return before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 111
While passing on a two-lane road, you must return to the right lane before an oncoming vehicle comes within what distance?
- A 200 feet
- B 50 feet
- C 100 feet
- D 400 feet
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A. 200 feet
You must be back in the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet. Wait until you can see the passed vehicle's headlights in your mirror before moving back.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 111
Another driver is passing you. What should you do?
- A Speed up to keep your position
- B Slow down and stay to the right
- C Brake hard to let them in quickly
- D Move left to block the pass
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B. Slow down and stay to the right
When you are being passed, slow down, stay to the right and let the other driver pass safely. Do not speed up.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 111
Which of these may you use to pass another vehicle?
- A The breakdown lane
- B An empty sidewalk
- C The paved shoulder
- D The left lane, when passing is allowed and safe
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D. The left lane, when passing is allowed and safe
Pass on the left when passing is allowed and safe, without going over the speed limit. Never use a breakdown lane, shoulder or sidewalk to pass.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 110