MA DMV Traffic Laws and Right of Way

Question 1

At an uncontrolled intersection in Massachusetts, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right when two vehicles arrive at the same time

Answer

The vehicle traveling faster

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The heavier vehicle

Answer

The vehicle traveling on the wider road

Question 2

When must you yield to pedestrians in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

At all crosswalks, marked or unmarked, when pedestrians are crossing

Answer

Only at marked crosswalks with signals

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Only when a pedestrian steps into the road in front of you

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Only in school zones during school hours

Question 3

What is the minimum following distance you should maintain in Massachusetts under normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

A 2-second gap between your vehicle and the one ahead

Answer

One car length per 10 mph of speed

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5 car lengths at all times

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100 feet between vehicles

Question 4

When turning left at a green traffic light in Massachusetts, you must:

Accepted Answer

Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn

Answer

Proceed immediately since you have a green light

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Sound your horn to warn pedestrians

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Turn only when no pedestrians are within 100 feet

Question 5

In Massachusetts, when approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights that is stopped on the side of the road, you must:

Accepted Answer

Move to the lane farthest from the emergency vehicle or slow to 20 mph below the speed limit if lane change is not possible

Answer

Speed up to clear the area quickly

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Flash your headlights as a warning to the driver

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Maintain normal speed but increase following distance

Question 6

At a four-way stop in Massachusetts, who goes first?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle that arrived first; if simultaneous, the vehicle on the right

Answer

The vehicle that arrived last

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The heaviest vehicle

Answer

The vehicle intending to go straight