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Massachusetts Class D Learner's Permit Exam
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Where should a driver's attention move while traveling?
Correct answer: Ahead, to both sides, and through the mirrors while checking nearby hazards.
Why
A broad, moving visual search detects changing traffic, pedestrians, bicycles, and escape-space needs before they become immediate conflicts.
Verified against Massachusetts Driver’s Manual · Driving defensively · p. 49
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