Road Signs
This eight-sided red sign requires every driver to come to a complete stop.
What is a stop sign?
Before turning right at a red light, a driver must do this first.
What is come to a complete stop and check that the way is clear?
Everyone inside a moving vehicle should wear this, even during short trips.
What is a seat belt?
You miss your highway exit. Instead of reversing or stopping, you should do this.
What is continue driving and take the next exit?
This is the number of questions on the Massachusetts Class D learner’s permit exam.
What is 25 questions?
This upside-down triangular sign tells drivers to slow down and give the right of way when necessary.
What is a yield sign?
At a four-way stop, this driver normally has the right of way.
Who is the driver who arrived and stopped first?
Mirrors do not show every area around a vehicle, so drivers should check these areas before changing lanes.
What are blind spots?
Your phone begins ringing while you are driving. The safest decision is to do this.
What is ignore it or pull over somewhere safe before using it?
You must correctly answer this many questions to pass the permit exam.
What is 18 questions?
Most signs with this color and diamond shape warn drivers about upcoming hazards or changes in the road.
What is a yellow warning sign?
When a pedestrian is walking inside a crosswalk, drivers must do this.
What is stop or yield and allow the pedestrian to cross?
When roads are wet, drivers should increase this between their car and the car ahead.
What is following distance?
A driver is following extremely close behind you. You should avoid speeding up and instead do this when it is safe.
What is change lanes or allow the driver to pass?
A Massachusetts permit holder must normally have a licensed driver of at least this age sitting beside them.
What is 21 years old?
This five-sided sign usually warns drivers that they are approaching a school zone or school crossing.
What is a school-zone sign?
When a school bus has flashing red lights and its stop sign extended, drivers approaching it must generally do this.
What is stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the sign is pulled back?
If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should gently release this pedal instead of braking suddenly.
What is the gas pedal or accelerator?
Your tire suddenly blows out while driving. Your first reaction should be to hold the steering wheel firmly and do this.
What is ease off the accelerator while keeping the vehicle under control?
During the first six months of having a Junior Operator License, a driver generally cannot carry passengers under this age, except for siblings.
What is 18 years old?
This round yellow sign with a black “X” warns drivers that this type of crossing is ahead.
What is a railroad crossing?
When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with lights and a siren, drivers should do this.
What is pull safely to the right side of the road and stop?
Name three things that can distract a driver.
What are phones, eating, passengers, loud music, applying makeup, reaching for items or looking away from the road?
Heavy fog makes it difficult to see the road. You should slow down and use these headlights.
What are low-beam headlights?
A permit holder under 18 may not drive between these hours unless accompanied by a properly licensed parent or legal guardian.
What is 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.?