MA DMV Traffic Laws and Right of Way 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

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Vehicles entering from your right

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Pedestrians only at the entrance

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No one — entering traffic has the right of way

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

15 mph

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10 mph

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20 mph

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25 mph

Question 3

When must you use headlights in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Only at night after 10 PM

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Whenever it is raining or snowing

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Only during official nighttime hours as defined by state law

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Pedestrians have no right of way at T-intersections

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Only pedestrians in marked crosswalks have right of way

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Vehicles always have right of way at T-intersections

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Only when another vehicle is behind you

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Only when making a left turn

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Whenever any vehicle is within 500 feet

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route

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Reverse on the shoulder back to the exit

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Cross the gore area to exit after the off-ramp has begun

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Make a U-turn at the first available space