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MA PERMIT TEST 2024
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
"The length of a valid MA driver's license - CORRECT ANSWER 5 years, typically expires on
your birthday"
"the soonest you can renew your license - CORRECT ANSWER one year before its expiration
date"
"junior operator - CORRECT ANSWER any motor vehicle operator between ages 16 1/2 and
"requirements to obtain JOL - CORRECT ANSWER - valid learner's permit for at least six
consecutive months
- clean driving record before road test
- complete RMV approached driver education and training program
- complete at least 40 hours of supervised driving by parent
- parent or guardian must participate in two hours of instruction of the drivers education curriculum
- pass a final exam"
"how long a learners permit valid for - CORRECT ANSWER 2 years"
"working safety equipment required for a vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER - safety belt for each
passenger
- a mirror
- a horn
- a lock for the engine's ignition
- windshield wipers
- an exhaust muffler
- a foot brake or a parking brake
- driver's side window that moves up and down"
"fine for a driver not wearing a seatbelt - CORRECT ANSWER $25"
"child passenger restraints is until - CORRECT ANSWER 8 years old or 57 inches tall"
"infant seat weight - CORRECT ANSWER up to 20 pounds"
"toddler convertible seat weight - CORRECT ANSWER 20-40 pounds"
"booster seat weight - CORRECT ANSWER 40-80 pounds"
"drivers 18+ and mobile electronic devices - CORRECT ANSWER they can only use mobile
electronic devices in "hands free" mode while driving"
"How to drive defensively - CORRECT ANSWER - have good vision in front and around vehicle
- stay alert
- keep eyes on the road
- maintain space around other vehicles
- drive at the right speed
- no driving if on substances or very tired
- keep vehicle in good shape
- obey rules of the road"
"When NOT to drive - CORRECT ANSWER - after drinking alcohol
- being on drugs
- when tired
- when you are very angry or depressed"
"how to know if brakes need adjustment or repair - CORRECT ANSWER you feel the vehicle
pull to one side when you brake"
"three second rule - CORRECT ANSWER pick an object in front of you. When the vehicle in
front reaches that object, count out "one one thousand, two one-thousand, three one-thousand. if you reach the object before you count to three, you are too close"
"what is the highest fine for tailgating? - CORRECT ANSWER $100"
"When to use your horn - CORRECT ANSWER - warn pedestrians or other drivers of possible
trouble
"three speeding violations(18+) in a one year period - CORRECT ANSWER suspension period of
30 days and $100 fee to reinstate"
"three surchargeable events (18 +) in a two year period - CORRECT ANSWER must complete
driver retraining course within 90 days or license will be suspended until course is completed and $100 fee to reinstate"
"seven surchargable events (18+) in a three year period - CORRECT ANSWER 60 day
suspension period and $100 fee to reinstate"
"habitual traffic offendor(18+) - CORRECT ANSWER a total of three major moving violations or
any combination of twelve major or minor moving violations within a five year period. Suspension period of 4 years and $500 fee to reinstate"
"out of state suspension (18+) - CORRECT ANSWER license has been suspended or revoked in
another state. suspension period is until the out of state suspension is resolved. $100 fee to reinstate" "conviction for driving without a licensed driver (JOL permit): suspension period, reinstatement
requirements and fee to reinstate - CORRECT ANSWER 60 days- first offense
180 days- second offense 1 year- subsequent offenses All offenses require you to retake the learner's permit exam. second offense requires a driver attitudinal retraining course" "conviction for the use of a mobile electronic device (JOL permit): suspension period,
reinstatement requirements, fee to reinstate - CORRECT ANSWER 60 days- first offense
180 days- second offense 1 year- subsequent offenses. first offense requires a $100 fine, a new learner's permit exam, and a driver attitudinal retraining course. The fine is $250 for a second offense and $500 for a third offense. $100 fee to reinstate" "conviction for negiligent operation and injury from mobile phone use(JOL permit): suspension
period, reinstatement requirements, fee to reinstate - CORRECT ANSWER 180 days- first
offense one year- second or subsequent offense. second and subsequent offenses require a new learner's permit exam. Fee to reinstate is $500"
"conviction for violating the passenger of night restriction(JOL license): suspension period,
reinstatement requirements and fee to reinstate - CORRECT ANSWER 60 days- first offense
180 days- second offense one year- subsequent offense. second and subsequent offenses require Driver attitudinal retraining course, third and subsequent offenses require a new learner's permit exam and road test. $100 fee to reinstate" "conviction for driving negligently or recklessly/operating to endanger(JOL license): suspension
period, reinstatement requirements, fee to reinstate - CORRECT ANSWER 180 days- first
offense one year- second or subsequent offense(within a three year period). second and subsequent offenses require a new learner's permit exam and a new road test. $ fee to reinstate" "conviction for the use of a mobile electronic device (JOL license): suspension period,
reinstatement requirements, and fee to reinstate - CORRECT ANSWER 60 days- first offense
180 days- second offense one year- subsequent offenses. first offense requires a $100 fine, a new learner's permit exam, a driver attitudinal retraining course and a new road test. the fine is $250 for a second offense and $500 for a third offense. $100 fee to reinstate" "conviction for negligent operation and injury from mobile phone use(JOL license): suspension
period, reinstatement requirements and fee to reinstate - CORRECT ANSWER 180 days-first
offense one year- second or subsequent offense. second and subsequent offenses require a new learner's permit exam and a new road test. $ fee to reinstate"
"leaving the scene of a crash when a person is injured: suspension period and fee to reinstate -
CORRECT ANSWER one-two years
$500 fee to reinstate" "leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage: suspension period and fee to reinstate
CORRECT ANSWER 60 days- one year
$500 fee to reinstate"
"speed limit on a highway outside a thickly settled or business district - CORRECT ANSWER 50
mph"
"thickly settled district - CORRECT ANSWER An area where buildings are fewer than 200 feet
apart for a distance of 1/4 mile or more"
"steady red circle - CORRECT ANSWER means to stop"
"when can you turn on red - CORRECT ANSWER only when you've come to a complete stop
and yield to pedestrians or other vehicles in your path."
"when can you turn left on a red light - CORRECT ANSWER when driving on a one-way street
and turning to another one-way street"
"steady red arrow - CORRECT ANSWER Stop for vehicles going in direction of arrow"
"flashing red circle - CORRECT ANSWER means same as a STOP sign. come to a complete stop,
obey the right-of-way laws and proceed when safe"
"steady yellow circle - CORRECT ANSWER Means traffic signal is changing from green to red.
You MUST stop if it is safe, and do NOT proceed if you are already stopped at an intersection or stop line"
"flashing yellow circle - CORRECT ANSWER Warning, proceed with caution and look both ways
before crossing an intersection"
"flashing yellow arrow - CORRECT ANSWER allows you to turn left or right in the direction of
the arrow when oncoming traffic has a green light but there is a break in traffic"
"steady green circle - CORRECT ANSWER means go but first yield to other vehicles, bicycles or
pedestrians in the road."
"green arrow - CORRECT ANSWER Protected turn/go in direction of arrow"
"divided highway ends sign - CORRECT ANSWER Two-way traffic will no longer be divided by a
center strip. Watch out for oncoming vehicles"
"soft shoulder sign - CORRECT ANSWER area off paved road is soft dirt- hazardous"
"two way traffic sign - CORRECT ANSWER Keep to the right because you are leaving a one-way
road and entering a two-way road"
"no passing zone sign - CORRECT ANSWER you may not cross the yellow line"
"right lane ends sign - CORRECT ANSWER stay on the left- road narrows"
"traffic on both sides sign - CORRECT ANSWER traffic may flow on both sides of sign"
"hexagon shape sign - CORRECT ANSWER stop"
"upside down triangle sign - CORRECT ANSWER yield"
"rectangle sign - CORRECT ANSWER guide/ information"
"sideway triangle sign - CORRECT ANSWER no passing zone"
"diamond sign - CORRECT ANSWER warning"
"circle sign - CORRECT ANSWER railroad crossing"
"red sign - CORRECT ANSWER stop or prohibition"
"green sign - CORRECT ANSWER Direction or guidance"
"yellow sign - CORRECT ANSWER general warning"
"black/white sign - CORRECT ANSWER regulation"
"blue sign - CORRECT ANSWER motorist services"
"brown sign - CORRECT ANSWER recreation and scenic area info"
"orange sign - CORRECT ANSWER construction or maintenance warning"
check blind spots, don't drive in another drivers blind spot, do not weave in and out of traffic"
"intersection - CORRECT ANSWER where two or more roadways meet"
"turns - CORRECT ANSWER 1. plan for the turn, do not turn suddenly
- signal your turn at least 100 feet before making the turn
- reduce your speed
- check mirrors and blind spot
- give right of way when appropriate
- complete turn"
"u-turn - CORRECT ANSWER a tight left turn that puts you in the opposite direction"
"3 point turn steps - CORRECT ANSWER 1. position to the right edge of the curb, signal a left
turn, wait until you have a 20-30 second gap to complete the turn
- move slowly and turn the steering wheel quickly to the left, come to a stop
- turn your steering wheel fully to the right. check for traffic, then shift into reverse and start backing up while looking over right shoulder
- back up to the opposite curb, stopping just before it
- check traffic again, signal a left, shift into drive and accelerate to the proper speed"
"four-way stop - CORRECT ANSWER The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way."
"tailgating - CORRECT ANSWER when you are following a vehicle too closely"
"parallel parking steps - CORRECT ANSWER 1. choose a space that is long enough for your
vehicle
- pull up alongside the vehicle in front of the space. leave about 2 or 3 feet between your vehicle and the parked one
- look behind you both ways
- slowly back up and turn the steering wheel all the way toward the curb, rest your foot lightly on the brake. look directly at your read window
- when your front passes the parked vehicles rear bumper turn your steering wheel the opposite way and continue backing up
- when you are back far enough, straighten your wheels and pull forward"
"parking uphill against a curb - CORRECT ANSWER turn your wheels outward, toward the
travel lane"
"parking downhill against a curb - CORRECT ANSWER turn your wheels inward, toward the
curb"
"parking with no curb - CORRECT ANSWER turn your wheels inward, toward the edge of the
road"
"dutch reach - CORRECT ANSWER use right hand to open your drivers side door"
"bicycle boxes - CORRECT ANSWER Pavement markings that are installed at intersections to
allow bicyclists a safe way to turn when approaching a red light. Drivers must stop behind it"
"moving emergency vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER yield right of way, pull as close as possible to
the right side of the road, stop until the vehicle has passed. use right turn signal"
"move-over law - CORRECT ANSWER requires reduction of speed when approaching a
stationary vehicle with flashing lights."
"what to do when stopped by police - CORRECT ANSWER 1. put car in park or in neutral, turn
off engine and radio
- if dark leave headlights on and put interior overhead light on
- roll down your window as the officer walks towards you
- wait until they ask for your license and registration
- keeps hands in plain sight and no sudden movements
- stay in vehicle when officer goes back to the police car"
"how to handle skidding - CORRECT ANSWER -slowly remove foot from gas pedal and shift
into neutral
- dont hit the breaks
- turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid"
"how to handle running off the pavement - CORRECT ANSWER - hold steering wheel tightly
and remove foot from the gas pedal
- gently apply the brake to reduce your speed
- check for traffic behind you then steer gently back on the road"
"how to handle a crash with property damage only - CORRECT ANSWER 1. move vehicle off
the road
- exchange name, address, drivers license number, vehicle registration and insurance with all drivers
- if damaged a parked vehicle or other property, you must try to locate the owner or notify the local police
- within five days of the crash, file a crash report with the RMV and the local police department."
"how to handle a crash involving injuries - CORRECT ANSWER 1. check to see if anyone is
injured
- call the police and request an ambulance or EMTs
- move vehicle off the road
- exchange info with anyone injured or drivers involved
- within five days of crash file crash report to RMV and police department
- notify insurance company"
“who is eligible for a MA license? - CORRECT ANSWER a MA resident, at least 16 years old, and
has not had their license or right to operate revoked"
"License Class A - CORRECT ANSWER any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or
more pounds"
"License Class B - CORRECT ANSWER any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more
pounds"
"license class C - CORRECT ANSWER any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that does
not meet the definition of class A or class B, but is designed to transport 16 or more passengers(including the driver)"
"license class D - CORRECT ANSWER any vehicle or combination of vehicles that does not
meet the definition of class A, class B, Class C, or class M (typically passenger vehicles such as cars, SUVs, or family vans)"
"license class M - CORRECT ANSWER any motor vehicle defined as a motorcycle"
"penalty for 1st offense of a hand held mobile electronic device - CORRECT ANSWER $100"
"penalty for 2nd offense of a hand held mobile electronic device - CORRECT ANSWER $
fine, plus mandatory completion of a distracted driving educational program"
"penalty for 3rd and subsequent offenses of a hand held mobile electronic device - CORRECT
ANSWER $500 fine, plus insurance surcharge and mandatory completion of a distracted driving
program"
"when NOT to use your horn - CORRECT ANSWER - show anger or complain about other
driver's mistakes
- try to get a slower driver to move faster
- try to get other vehicles moving in a traffic jam"
"when MUST you use headlights and taillights? - CORRECT ANSWER - one-half hour after
sunset until one-half hour before sunrise
- when you cannot clearly see people or vehicles 500 feet ahead -in rain, snow, or fog
- when having trouble seeing other vehicles
- to alert another driving to turn on their headlights
- while driving through a tunnel"
"high beam headlights - CORRECT ANSWER let you see about 350 feet ahead"
"low beam headlights - CORRECT ANSWER let you see about 100 feet ahead"
"when to use high beams - CORRECT ANSWER in dark area where you cannot see the road
surface ahead"
"when to lower high beam headlights - CORRECT ANSWER when within 500 feet of an
oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle travelling ahead of you"
"when do you HAVE to use headlights and tailights - CORRECT ANSWER when you use
windshield wipers"
"speeding violations - CORRECT ANSWER lowest penalty is a $105 fine. if you drive more than
10 miles per hour over the speed limit, you must pay $10 extra for each mph you were traveling. if speeding in a posted work zone, speeding fine is doubled"
"criminal motor vehicle violations - CORRECT ANSWER may be arrested immediately, your
vehicle may be towed, your license may be taken away, and you may be sent to jail until you go to court"
"what do criminal motor vehicle offenses include? - CORRECT ANSWER driving with
suspended license, OUI, leaving in the scene of a crash"
"three speeding violations within a 12-month period - CORRECT ANSWER license will be
suspended automatically for 30 days"
"rectangular rapid flashing beacon - CORRECT ANSWER activated by pedestrians, must stop
for them when beacon is flashing"
"one way sign - CORRECT ANSWER Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow"
"do not pass sign - CORRECT ANSWER you may not overtake another vehicle"
"upcoming median sign - CORRECT ANSWER keep to the right of the upcoming median or lane
divider"
"lane merging sign - CORRECT ANSWER lane merging from right, watch for other traffic"
"winding road sign - CORRECT ANSWER multiple curves ahead"
"crossroad sign - CORRECT ANSWER Type of sign used in advance of an intersection where
two roads cross at a common point"
"pedestrian hybrid beacon - CORRECT ANSWER allows pedestrians to safely cross a roadway.
A PHB only operates when a pedestrian has activated it. when bottom light in flashing, must slow down. when bottom light is solid, must prepare to stop. when the top two red lights are solid you must prepare to stop. when top two red lights are flashing, you must stop and proceed with caution"
"broken white line - CORRECT ANSWER separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.
can cross this line when changing lanes"
"solid white lane - CORRECT ANSWER marks the right edge of the roadway that separates
lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. do not cross unless you need to avoid danger"
"double solid white line - CORRECT ANSWER separates two lanes of traffic going in the same
direction, crossing this line is not allowed"
"broken yellow line - CORRECT ANSWER separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite
directions. stay to the right of the line, unless you are passing a vehicle in front of you. when passing, you may cross this line temporarily when it is safe to do so"
"double yellow lines: one solid, one broken - CORRECT ANSWER separate opposite lanes of
traffic. if the solid line is closer to you, you cannot cross the lines. if the broken like is closer, you can ONLY cross the line when turning left when it is safe to do so"
"double yellow lines: both solid - CORRECT ANSWER prohibits vehicles from crossing them to
pass another vehicle. cannot cross these lines unless turning left when it is safe to do so"
