Massachusetts permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 5 questions.
How far ahead should you signal before turning on a regular street in Massachusetts?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
How far ahead should you signal before turning on a regular street in Massachusetts?
- A At least 200 feet
- B At least 500 feet
- C At least 100 feet
- D At least 50 feet
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C. At least 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before a turn, and at least 500 feet before a turn on a highway. Signal before you brake so drivers behind you know your plan.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 105
You should not make a U-turn anywhere that you or other drivers cannot see at least how far away?
- A 500 feet
- B 200 feet
- C 100 feet
- D 1,000 feet
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A. 500 feet
Do not make a U-turn at the crest of a hill, near a curve or anywhere you or other drivers cannot see 500 feet away. A U-turn crosses every lane, so oncoming drivers need time to see you.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 106
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A two-way road has a shared center lane marked for left turns in both directions. How may you use it?
- A Only to make a left turn, not to travel along it
- B As a passing lane when traffic is slow
- C As a waiting area for merging into traffic
- D As a travel lane for up to one block
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A. Only to make a left turn, not to travel along it
A center lane marked as a common left-turn lane is for vehicles turning left from either direction. You may not travel in it. Enter it just before your turn.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 106
Before starting a three-point turn, how large a gap in traffic should you wait for?
- A 20 to 30 seconds
- B 60 to 90 seconds
- C 5 to 10 seconds
- D 3 to 4 seconds
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A. 20 to 30 seconds
Three-point turns take time, since you block the road while turning. Position near the right curb, signal left, check both ways and wait for a 20 to 30 second gap. Use this turn only on narrow streets with light traffic and good visibility.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 107