At an uncontrolled intersection, a vehicle is approaching from your right. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to that vehicle and proceed only when clear.
Massachusetts requires yielding to traffic entering or approaching from the right at an uncontrolled intersection.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 100 (physical PDF page 108) — Intersections Not Controlled by Signs or Signals. ↗
At an all-way stop, another driver made a complete stop before you. Who normally proceeds first?
Correct answer: The driver who stopped first, when it is safe.
Vehicles proceed in the order they stopped. Still check that the intended movement is safe.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 100 (physical PDF page 108) — Four-Way Stop. ↗
You and a vehicle directly to your right stop at an all-way stop at the same time. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to the driver on your right.
For simultaneous stops, yield to the vehicle directly on your right rather than trying to force priority.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 100 (physical PDF page 108) — Four-Way Stop. ↗
You are leaving a private driveway for a public paved road. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop and yield to road traffic, bicycles and pedestrians.
A driveway exit requires stopping and giving way to all affected road users, not just those on one side.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 100 (physical PDF page 108) — Private Roads, Driveways, and Unpaved Roads. ↗
An unpaved road meets a paved thoroughfare with no stop sign on your approach. What is required?
Correct answer: Stop and yield before entering the paved road.
The manual specifically requires a stop and yielding when entering a paved thoroughfare from an unpaved road.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 100 (physical PDF page 108) — Private Roads, Driveways, and Unpaved Roads. ↗
You approach a three-lane roadway from a two-lane road at an otherwise uncontrolled intersection. What rule applies?
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to the multiple-lane roadway.
The manual requires yielding when a single- or two-lane road meets a divided highway or roadway with three or more lanes.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 101 (physical PDF page 109) — Intersection of Single or Two-Lane Road and Multiple-Lane Road. ↗
You are entering a rotary with normal yield signs and no officer directing traffic. Who has priority?
Correct answer: Vehicles already circulating and pedestrians in your path.
Yield before entering. Signs or police may direct otherwise, but normal rotary entry gives way to circulating traffic.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 101 (physical PDF page 109) — Rotary Traffic Rules. ↗
Which direction does traffic normally travel around a Massachusetts rotary?
Correct answer: Counterclockwise around the central island.
The central island stays to your left as traffic travels counterclockwise. Choose your lane using posted guidance.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 101 (physical PDF page 109) — Rotary Traffic Rules. ↗
You miss your rotary exit. Which response is safest?
Correct answer: Continue around again if safe and position for the exit.
Do not stop or cut across traffic. The manual advises another circuit when safe, with proper positioning for the exit.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 102 (physical PDF page 110) — Rotary continuation. ↗
On a regular roadway rather than a highway, how far before a turn should you signal at a minimum?
Correct answer: 100 feet before the turn.
The manual specifies at least 100 feet on a roadway and at least 500 feet on a highway. Signal before braking when possible.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 97 (physical PDF page 105) — Turns. ↗
A curve prevents drivers from seeing 500 feet away. May you make a U-turn there?
Correct answer: No; the limited view makes that location unsuitable.
Do not make a U-turn at a hillcrest, near a curve or anywhere the required 500-foot view is unavailable.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 98 (physical PDF page 106) — U-Turns. ↗
Your route requires a reversal, but a NO U-TURN sign is posted. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue to a location where reversing direction is lawful and safe.
A clear roadway does not cancel a posted prohibition. Choose another lawful route or turning location.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 98 (physical PDF page 106) — U-Turns. ↗
A center lane is marked for left turns from both directions. How may you use it?
Correct answer: To prepare for the indicated left turn, not as a travel lane.
The shared center lane serves left turns. It is not an extra through or passing lane.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 98 (physical PDF page 106) — Left Turns from Center Lanes. ↗
A driver waves you across stopped traffic, but you cannot see the next lane. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait until you can verify every conflicting lane is safe.
A wave cannot establish that other lanes are clear or transfer their right-of-way. Base the turn on visibility and traffic.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 102 (physical PDF page 110) — Courtesy Crashes. ↗
A school bus on the opposite side of an undivided road is loading pupils with red lights flashing and its stop sign extended. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop, even though you are traveling in the opposite direction.
On an undivided road the stopping requirement applies from either direction. Continue cautiously only after the bus signals allow it.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 105 (physical PDF page 113) — School Buses. ↗
A school bus has stopped on the opposite roadway of a divided highway with a barrier separating travel directions. What is the exception?
Correct answer: You are not required to stop for the bus across that barrier.
The handbook exempts traffic on the opposite side of a divided highway with a barrier. Painted lines alone are not that barrier.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 105 (physical PDF page 113) — School Buses. ↗
