MA DMV Traffic Laws and Right of Way 2

Question 1

What is the speed limit in a Massachusetts school zone when children are present?

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Answer

The speed limit in a Massachusetts school zone is 20 mph when children are present or when indicated by signage.

Question 2

When merging onto a Massachusetts highway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Match the speed of highway traffic and merge smoothly when a gap is available

Answer

You should accelerate on the on-ramp to match highway speed, then merge into a gap in traffic smoothly and safely.

Question 3

What must Massachusetts drivers do when a funeral procession is passing?

Accepted Answer

Yield to the procession and do not cut into it

Answer

Massachusetts drivers must yield to and not interrupt a funeral procession; vehicles in the procession have the right to proceed through intersections together.

Question 4

In Massachusetts, bicyclists riding on the road are required to:

Accepted Answer

Follow the same traffic laws as motor vehicles

Answer

Bicyclists in Massachusetts must obey the same traffic laws as motor vehicle drivers, including traffic signals and stop signs.

Question 5

What is the minimum speed limit on most Massachusetts interstate highways?

Accepted Answer

There is no posted minimum speed

Answer

Massachusetts interstates typically have maximum posted speed limits but no separately posted minimum speed; however, driving unreasonably slowly can obstruct traffic and result in a citation.

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MA DMV Traffic Laws and Right of Way 2