Traffic Laws and Right of Way Flashcards

When driving in a roundabout in Massachusetts, you must yield to:

Answer: Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

Vehicles inside the roundabout have the right of way; entering vehicles must yield to circulating traffic before merging into the roundabout.

What is the legal speed limit in a Massachusetts alley or narrow urban street unless otherwise posted?

Answer: 15 mph

The default speed limit in alleys and similar narrow streets in Massachusetts is 15 mph unless a different limit is posted.

When must you use headlights in Massachusetts?

Answer: From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and whenever visibility is less than 500 feet

Massachusetts law requires headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise and any time visibility drops below 500 feet.

What is the right-of-way rule for pedestrians at a T-intersection in Massachusetts?

Answer: Pedestrians crossing the top of the T have right of way even without a marked crosswalk

Pedestrians crossing the continuing road at a T-intersection have the right of way because an unmarked crosswalk is implied at all intersections.

When are you required to use a turn signal in Massachusetts?

Answer: At least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes in a residential area, 100 feet on other roads

Massachusetts requires turn signals at least 100 feet before a turn or lane change to give other drivers adequate warning of your intention.

What should you do if you miss your exit on a Massachusetts highway?

Answer: Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route

If you miss your exit, continue to the next exit and use surface roads to return — reversing or crossing gore areas is illegal and extremely dangerous.