Massachusetts Permit Test: Turning Practice Questions

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

Signal at least 100 feet before a turn; on a highway signal at least 500 feet ahead. It is best to signal before braking.

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

Correct answer: At least 500 feet

Signal your exit at least 500 feet before you reach the exit ramp.

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

Correct answer: The far right lane

Turn from the lane closest to the one you want to enter: for a right turn, use the far right lane.

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

Correct answer: Finish the turn, then come back another way

Once you start a turn, follow through. Do not stop mid-turn and change direction; drive to the next intersection and work your way back.

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

Correct answer: Near a hilltop or curve with under 500 ft of view

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, or where a NO U-TURN sign is posted.

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

Correct answer: The lane nearest the center line

A U-turn may only be made from the lane closest to the center line, and only when your path is clear and it is safe.

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

Correct answer: Only for left turns, not for travel

A common center left-turn lane is used by vehicles from both directions to turn left; you may not travel in it.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Lanes, Intersections, and Turns – Turns – Left Turns from Center Lanes

Correct answer: 20 to 30 seconds

Before a three-point turn, check traffic in both directions, including blind spots, and wait for a 20 to 30 second gap.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Lanes, Intersections, and Turns – Turns – Three-Point Turns

Correct answer: Use hand signals from the driver's window

If your electric signals are not working, you must use hand signals made through the driver's side window. You must know them to pass the road test.

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

Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spot, signal, move

Before any turn, merge or lane change: check your mirrors and the blind spot on the side you are moving toward, signal your intent, then make your move.

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

Correct answer: Yield to the bicyclist

If you are turning, you must yield to bicyclists going straight through the intersection. Never cut in front of a bicyclist.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Intersections

Correct answer: Only when you can get all the way through

It is illegal to block an intersection. Enter an intersection or cross a crosswalk only if there is room to drive all the way through.

Source: Chapter 4: Rules of the Road – Intersections