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DRIVER MA PERMIT TEST (FROM HANDBOOK)
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
"What does this exam entail? - CORRECT ANSWER 25 multiple-choice questions. Topics
covered on the exam
- alcohol misuse
- suspensions
- JOL violations
- rules of the road and
- identifying road signs." "Driving with your Permit
Class D learners Permit - CORRECT ANSWER You must be accompanied by a licensed operator
who occupies the passenger seat next to you and is at least 21 years old, holds a valid driver's license from Massachusetts or another state, and has at least one year of driving experience.
If you are under 18, you may not drive between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is a validly licensed operator with at least one year of driving experience"
"Rules of JOL? - CORRECT ANSWER - For first 6 months cannot operate veichle alone
- cannot drive with anyone under 18 unless over 21 licensed person with you
- cannot drive between 12:30 and 5 am -"
"Enforecment for breaking a JOL rules? - CORRECT ANSWER - licencse suspension of 60 days
1st time
- 180 2nd offense
- 1 year for more also have to require complete driver attitudinal retraining course"
"what happens if you are under 18 and committed driving offense with alcohol and drugs -
CORRECT ANSWER suspended for one year"
"fundamental speed law? - CORRECT ANSWER must never travel to fast that it's not safe"
"what are the things must be aware of to determine your speed? - CORRECT ANSWER Traffic
conditions
- the number of vehicles on the road and their speed
Road conditions
- is the road surface rough or smooth; how much water, ice, or snow is on the road surface; and how wide is the roadway
Weather conditions and visibility
- situations that make it hard to see, including rain, snow, ice, dust, and wind
Pedestrians or bicyclists
- people who are traveling along or across the road"
"Typical speed limits on highways - CORRECT ANSWER Limited-access highways, like
interstate routes, have speed limits from 50 to 65 mph. Smaller highways have speed limits of 55 mph or lower"
"Typical minimum speed limit - CORRECT ANSWER minimum speed of 40 mph on
Massachusetts Turnpike. There is a minimum speed of 20 mph in the Boston Harbor tunnels (Callahan, Sumner, and Ted Williams)"
"Basic speed limits in areas - CORRECT ANSWER 20 mph in a school zone
30 mph in a thickly settled or business district 40 mph outside a thickly settled or business district 50 mph on a highway outside a thickly settled or business district"
"what defines a "thickly settled district" - CORRECT ANSWER A "thickly settled district" is an
area where buildings are fewer than 200 feet apart for a distance of 1/4 mile or more."
"If you have ____ surchargeable events within a ____ period, your license may be suspended.
then what do you do? within how many days do you have to do this? - CORRECT ANSWER
three two-year period then The RMV will send you a letter telling you to complete a Driver Retraining course (see the next section). You must complete the retraining course within 90 days or your license will be suspended until you complete the course." "If you have___ surchargeable events within a ____ period, your license will be suspended
automatically for___ days. - CORRECT ANSWER seven
three-year 60 days" "Three Speeding Violations in a one-year period.
you have to... - CORRECT ANSWER suspended for 30 days and $100 reinstate fee"
"first offense of alcohol or drug abuse - CORRECT ANSWER Fine
Prison Term License Suspension First Offense $500-$5, Maximum 21/2 years One Year For your first offense, the court may allow you to complete an alcohol education course to reduce your license suspension period."
"Third Offense (Felony) alcohol or drug abuse - CORRECT ANSWER $1,000-$15,
Minimum 150 days Maximum Five years Eight years"
"blood alcohol content (BAC) - CORRECT ANSWER Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or
greater.
Drivers under 21 have the same standard for criminal purposes, but will face administrative sanctions for tests with a BAC as low as .02." "BAC Suspension laws for
Drivers over age 21 - CORRECT ANSWER License is suspended for 30 days or until the
conclusion of the court case, whichever is shorter. The suspension will end if the case is con- cluded either before or during the 30-day period. If the court finds you guilty, you will then face whatever sanctions ordered by the court."
"How many feet back must you stop if railroad lights are flashing? - CORRECT ANSWER When
the lights of a railroad are flashing you must stop at least 15 feet back." "If convicted of falsely impersonating a person named in the application for a license or learner's
permit, what is minimum time of having your license suspended? - CORRECT ANSWER Under
Massachusetts law, if you are convicted of falsely impersonating a person named in the application for a license or learner's permit, the minimum time for a license suspension is one year." "When you are stopping or parking, you must leave at least _____ ft. wide of clear roadway to
permit traffic to pass? - CORRECT ANSWER When you are stopping parking, you must leave at
least a 12 foot wide of clear roadway to permit traffic to pass."
“Driving speed is based of these conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER - Traffic conditions
- Road conditions
- Weather conditions and visibility
- Pedestrians or bicyclistis Never drive faster than the posted speed limit"
"Minimum speeds? - CORRECT ANSWER min speed of 40 mph on Mass Turnpike
Min speed of 20 mph in Boston Harbor tunnels" "Speed not be reasonable if School zone? thickly settled or business district?
hevay rainstorm? - CORRECT ANSWER 20 mph in a school zone
20mph in thickly settled or business district 40 mph outside a thickly settled or business district
"What is the process of canceling a vehicle registration? - CORRECT ANSWER If a driver needs
to cancel a vehicle registration, they need to turn in their plates and registration certificate at an RMV office." "You will be charged with a late fee if you do not respond to a civil violation citation within ____
days. - CORRECT ANSWER The manual says you have 20 days to respond to a citation. Failure
to pay the citation and late fee will cause your license to be suspended."
"False or Altered Licenses/Identification Cards - CORRECT ANSWER If you are convicted, your
license will be suspended for one year." "How many hours of supervised behind the wheel driving are necessary in order to obtain a JOL?
CORRECT ANSWER To obtain a JOL, it is necessary to have 40 hours of supervised behind the
wheel driving."
"What does the code letter "Z" under the list of restrictions mean? - CORRECT ANSWER The
code letter "Z" under the list of restrictions means 'Ignition Interlock Required.'" "Seven Surchargeable Events Any combination of moving violations and surchargeable accidents that total seven
surchargeable events within a three-year period. - CORRECT ANSWER 60 days
"Habitual Traffic Offender A total of three major moving violations or any combination of twelve major or minor moving
violations within a five-year period. - CORRECT ANSWER Four years
"Out-of-State Suspension
License has been suspended or revoked in another state. - CORRECT ANSWER Until the out-of-
state suspension is resolved $100"
