Right of Way & Intersections — Massachusetts
Massachusetts permit practice test: 501 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class D/M: 25 Q, pass 18. Right of Way & Intersections: 25 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | Massachusetts Car learner's permit test (Class D) |
| Topic questions | 25 (5% of 501 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (25)
1. Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:
- Vehicles in the roundabout.
- Bicyclists in the roundabout.
- Pedestrians in the roundabout.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
2. If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:
- The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. ✓
- The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.
- Drivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other.
- One driver should proceed without stopping.
Answer: A. The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
3. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:
- Maintain their speed and proceed.
- Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.
- Yield to all other drivers.
- Be prepared to yield. ✓
Answer: D. Be prepared to yield.
4. As a pedestrian, you should:
- Always insist on the right-of-way over a vehicle when using a crosswalk.
- Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching. ✓
- Enter a crosswalk at any time because it is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to stop.
- Use crosswalks only if they are convenient.
Answer: B. Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching.
5. Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:
- A solid red light.
- A flashing yellow light.
- A solid green light.
- A flashing red light. ✓
Answer: D. A flashing red light.
6. When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:
- Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.
- Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong. ✓
- Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.
- Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.
Answer: B. Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.
7. You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:
- Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
- Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.
- Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. ✓
- Sound your horn to make the cars move up.
Answer: C. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.
8. Bicycles on the road:
- Must always yield the right-of-way to motor vehicles.
- Do not follow specific rules of the road.
- Are nothing to worry about.
- Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. ✓
Answer: D. Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.
9. You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
- Use the next intersection.
- Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.
- Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. ✓
- Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.
Answer: C. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.
10. You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:
- Accelerate rapidly when the first lane you need to cross is clear.
- Wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn. ✓
- Wait for an oncoming driver to wave you across the intersection.
- Edge your car into each lane of opposing traffic as soon as it clears.
Answer: B. Wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook