The lead vehicle of a funeral procession lawfully enters an intersection, then the light changes. What may the following procession vehicles do when safe?
Correct answer: Continue through behind the lead vehicle.
Following procession vehicles may continue after the lead vehicle lawfully enters, even if the light changes. They must still drive carefully and watch for other road users.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 107 (physical PDF page 115) — Funeral Processions. ↗
A funeral procession reaches an intersection as an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights or a siren. What must the procession do?
Correct answer: Yield to the emergency vehicle.
Funeral-procession priority has exceptions for emergency vehicles using the specified warnings and for law-enforcement directions.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 107 (physical PDF page 115) — Funeral Processions: right-of-way exceptions. ↗
Which lighting is specified for vehicles driving in a funeral procession?
Correct answer: Headlights and taillights on, with hazards on for the first and last vehicles.
The manual specifies headlights and taillights for the procession and hazard lights for its first and last vehicles. These requirements apply to the daylight procession described in the manual.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 108 (physical PDF page 116) — Funeral Processions: required lights. ↗
You are driving in a funeral procession on a highway posted at 65 mph. What maximum speed does the procession rule specify?
Correct answer: 55 mph.
The manual limits procession driving to 55 mph on highways with a speed limit of 55 mph or higher. Conditions may require going slower.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 108 (physical PDF page 116) — Funeral Processions: speed. ↗
A funeral procession is moving through traffic and you are not part of it. May you join it to get through the intersection sooner?
Correct answer: No; drivers may not join the procession.
The manual prohibits nonmembers from joining a procession. Its right-of-way is not a shortcut available to unrelated traffic.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 108 (physical PDF page 116) — Vehicles not part of the funeral procession. ↗
Your light is green while a funeral procession lawfully continues across your path. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait instead of crossing the procession’s path.
A nonmember must not cross the procession’s path, even on green. The stated exception is a movement that does not cross its path.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 108 (physical PDF page 116) — Vehicles not part of the funeral procession. ↗
Another driver makes rude gestures and tries to provoke you. Which response reduces the risk?
Correct answer: Avoid challenging the driver and move out of the way when safe.
The manual advises avoiding challenges and eye contact, ignoring rude gestures and attempting to get out of the aggressive driver’s way. Keep your safety belt on.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 104 (physical PDF page 112) — Road Respect: confronted by an aggressive driver. ↗
An animal you are passing looks frightened by your vehicle. What does the manual tell you to do?
Correct answer: Pull safely to the side and stop.
If the animal looks scared, pull to the side and stop. Avoid loud noise and proceed only when safe; do not wait for a near collision.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 109 (physical PDF page 117) — Animals and Horse-Drawn Vehicles. ↗
A police officer has stopped your car and has not told anyone to get out. What should you and your passengers normally do?
Correct answer: Stay in the vehicle with hands in plain view.
The manual advises remaining in the vehicle unless instructed to exit and keeping hands visible. Follow the officer’s directions and avoid sudden movements.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 122 (physical PDF page 130) — General Guidelines if Stopped by a Police Officer. ↗
During a traffic stop, your registration is in the glove compartment. What does the manual recommend before reaching for it?
Correct answer: Wait until the officer asks for the documents.
Wait for the request before reaching into the glove compartment or clothing. Keep movements clear and avoid sudden reaching into unseen areas.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 122 (physical PDF page 130) — General Guidelines if Stopped: license and registration. ↗
Your rear tires begin sliding to the left. In which direction does the RMV manual tell you to steer?
Correct answer: To the left, in the direction of the skid.
The manual directs steering in the direction the rear tires are sliding. Ease off the accelerator and do not hit the brakes, which can worsen the skid.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 123 (physical PDF page 131) — Driving Emergencies: Skidding. ↗
Your vehicle has antilock brakes, but pressing the pedal fully produces no braking response. What does the manual recommend?
Correct answer: Downshift and apply the parking brake gently, ready to release it if the car skids.
For this brake-failure situation, the manual advises downshifting and gentle parking-brake use, holding its release in case of a skid. It specifically says not to pump antilock brakes.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 124 (physical PDF page 132) — Brake Failure. ↗
A vehicle is coming toward you head-on in your lane. Which action does the manual recommend?
Correct answer: Slow down, pull right and sound your horn.
The manual directs slowing, moving right and using the horn to alert the other driver. Do not assume that the other vehicle will correct its path in time.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 125 (physical PDF page 133) — Vehicle Approaching Head On. ↗
Your headlights suddenly go out while driving at night. What should you do?
Correct answer: Use other warning lights and pull off the road as soon as possible.
The manual advises trying the headlight switch, using parking lights, hazards or a turn signal, and pulling off promptly. Leave the hazard lights on after stopping.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 125 (physical PDF page 133) — Headlight Failure. ↗
Smoke is coming from under your vehicle’s hood. What is the first safe response described in the manual?
Correct answer: Pull off, turn off the ignition and move away from the vehicle.
Move off the road, turn the ignition off, get away and call emergency services. Do not remain beside a smoking vehicle to inspect the engine.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 127 (physical PDF page 135) — Car Catches Fire. ↗
Your vehicle becomes disabled inside a tunnel, with no fire or other immediate danger. What should you do after moving aside if possible?
Correct answer: Use hazards, call 911 and stay in the vehicle if safe while awaiting help.
The manual advises pulling aside if possible, using hazard lights, calling 911 and following instructions. Staying inside is conditional on safety; fire or smoke changes the response.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 128 (physical PDF page 136) — If You Are in a Crash or a Disabled Vehicle in a Tunnel. ↗
