Massachusetts Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions

Correct answer: The right lane, except to pass or turn left

Use the right lane for normal driving unless you are passing, making a left turn or the right lane is blocked.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Lanes, Intersections, and Turns – Using Lanes

Correct answer: No, it is illegal

Never change lanes in the middle of an intersection; it is illegal and dangerous.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Lanes, Intersections, and Turns – Using Lanes

Correct answer: Only where and when posted signs allow it

As a rule, do not use a breakdown lane for travel or passing. On some highways it may be used as a travel lane during specific, clearly posted hours.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Lanes, Intersections, and Turns – Using Lanes

Correct answer: Right: slower; middle: faster; left: passing

On an expressway with three or more lanes, use the far right lane for slower driving, the middle lane for faster driving and the far left lane for passing.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Lanes, Intersections, and Turns – Highway Driving

Correct answer: Take the next exit and find your way back

If you miss your exit, do not stop and never back up on the highway. Take the next exit and follow signs back.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Lanes, Intersections, and Turns – Highway Driving

Correct answer: Yield and speed up to match traffic

Yield the right-of-way to drivers already on the highway and increase your speed to match the vehicles already on the road.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Lanes, Intersections, and Turns – Highway Driving

Correct answer: At least 400 feet

If you cross a broken yellow line to pass, you must be able to see clearly at least 400 feet ahead.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Rules for Passing

Correct answer: 200 feet

You must be back in the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of you.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Rules for Passing

Correct answer: When its headlights appear in your mirror

Make sure there is enough room before returning to the right lane; wait at least until you can see the passed vehicle's headlights in your mirror.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Rules for Passing

Correct answer: No

You may not exceed the speed limit when passing. If you have any doubt about passing safely, do not pass.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Rules for Passing

Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left

Passing on the right is allowed when the road is clear and wide enough and the vehicle ahead is turning left, or on one-way streets and multi-lane roads going one direction. Never use the shoulder or breakdown lane.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Rules for Passing – Passing on the Right

Correct answer: Slow down and keep right

When being passed, slow down and stay to the right so the other driver can pass safely. Do not speed up.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Rules for Passing – Being Passed

Correct answer: It may be stopped for something you can't see

Do not pass vehicles that are stopped or turning; they may be stopped for another vehicle, a person or an animal that you cannot see.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Rules for Passing – Passing Stopped Vehicles

Correct answer: Every two hours or every 100 miles

If you plan to drive far, stop and stretch every two hours or every 100 miles to avoid fatigue and highway hypnosis.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Lanes, Intersections, and Turns – Highway Driving