drivers test

Hands free electronics while driving

Massachusetts law PROHIBITS drivers from using electronics while driving unless in hands free mode

Drivers are not permitted to hold/support any electronics

fines imposed

Out of state violations

Impact record just the same, don’t ignore them, if failed to pay/appear in another jurisdiction for violation RMV will take actions against you

Work and family mobility act

Will NOT require customers to provide proof of lawful presence to obtain standard drivers license

Work and family mobility act

Will NOT require customers to provide proof of lawful presence to obtain standard drivers license

Hands free LAW

Handheld devices use is ONLY allowed if vehicle is stopped and NOT located in public travel lane

NOT allowed at red lights or stop signs

DO NOT stop in side of busy road or highway to use handheld device

Drowsy driving

Can be deadly, beware of signs(hitting the rumble strips, noticing blinking)

Only true way to protect yourself is to get enough sleep and not drive tired

Avoid driving between midnight and 6am IF POSSIBLE

Vulnerable road user law

When you pass a vulnerable road user(pedestrian or biker) you MUST give safe passing distance of ATLEAST 4 feet

Courtesy crashes

drivers trying to be nice causing confusion when waving people through stopped traffic OR driving though traffic when someone waves you in

Creates dangerous situations by not checking for others

Drivers removal law

After a crash INVOLVING property damages only this REQUIRES that vehicles be moved out of traffic lanes to safe locations

License class A, B, C

Commercial drivers license (CDL)

Allow you to operate large vehicles like trucks and buses

License class D

Most common

Allows you to operate passenger vehicles, vans, and small trucks

Class M license

Allows you to operate motorcycles

Out of state U.S. residents

U.S. resident atleast 16 and lives OUTSIDE of Massachusetts may drive using a valid out of state license

Out of country residents

Allows certain validly licensed drivers of other countries to operate validly licensed registered vehicles in Massachusetts

The country that issued the licenses MUST enforce standards for vehicle operation equivalent to Massachusetts (as determined by RMV)

Visitor of other country driving passenger vehicles

May drive private passenger vehicles in Massachusetts if over 16 and have valid(not suspension or revoked) license issued by home country to operate SAME type of vehicle. If foreign license not printed in English or has no English translation of the important info fields a translation is needed

Moving to Massachusetts driving

If you become a resident of Massachusetts you MUST obtain a Massachusetts drivers license to retain driving privileges

Licensing rules for military personnel

If in active millibars service and want to drive IN Massachusetts-must have valid license from home state-if permanent resident of commonwealth you must have valid Massachusetts license

If returning from active duty outside U.S. and have license issued by branch of armed forces based on other country- you may drive with that license in Massachusetts for 45DAYS

if you have Massachusetts license that expired during active service you may use that license to operate vehicle for 60 DAYS after honorable discharge from military service(if chosen to follow must carry expired license and proof of discharge when driving)

Who is eligible for a Massachusetts license

Anyone who is a Massachusetts resident and is 16 or older and has NOT had license or right to operate a vehicle reviked

Massachusetts drivers license limited to Massachusetts residents

By law Massachusetts license or ID card(except for liquor ID card) can only be issued to RESIDENTS of Massachusetts

Licenses cannot be issued for convenience or business persons or tourists from other states of countries

Age requirements

You can obtain learners permit at age 16 but may NOT receive class D or M License untill you are atleast 16 ½ and had permit in good standing for six consecutive months and completed drivers ed

Must be atleast 18 to apply for for commercial drivers license (class A, B, or C)

Parent/guardian consent

People applying for permits, licenses or IDs who are UNDER 18 must obtain written consent from a parent/guardian, social worker, or boarding school headmaster

For learners permit or ID a person gives written consent by signing the back of the permit/license/ID application

If the person signing the back of the application is not a parent, documentation of the persons guardian status must be shown at the time of the permit/ ID application and for a license at the time of the road tesy, forging a signature may result in license suspension or revocation

Facial image policy

All applicants for a learners permit, licenses, ID, liquor ID, or disability place card must have their photo-image captured by the RMV

How facial image must look

straightforward looking view of applicant with all facial features visible, no facial cover(scarf, veil, sunglasses, prescription glasses, masks) are not allowed, no hats or head coverings unless for medical or religious reason, no temporary tattoos or Bluetooth headphones

Vision screening

part of ensuring that you are capable of operating vehicle, will be screened when you apply for learners permit, checks visual acuity, color vision, and peripheral vision

20/40 atleast in better eye and 120 degrees peripheral for full license

20/50-20/70 better eye daylight only license

Driving record verification

When applying for permits or license or renewing license you were required to provide list of states youve been licensed in for past ten years, out of state lincense numbers. licensing computer system checks name, DOB,social security number and any out of state drivers license numbers, if Problem Driver Pointer System matches your record you are not allowed to continue application process until all out of states suspension a if convictions are resolved

Real ID and standard Massachusetts cards

You need to choose either REAL ID Massachusetts drivers license/ ID card or a Standard Massachusetts drivers license/ ID card, the cost is the same for both cars types

What you need to travel is changing

Real ID or other acceptable ID such as valid passport to fly without US

Work and family mobility act

No longer requires applicants to provide proof of presence a standard class d or m drivers license

License class c

any vehicle not meeting definition of class a or b, but is either designed to transport 16 or more people including driver, or is required to be placecard for hazardous materials under 49 CFR 175.500

License class B

Any vehicle with gross vehicle weight of 26,001 or more lbs or any vehicle towing another vehicle NOT in excesses of 10,000 lbs

License class a

Any combination of vehicles with gross weight of 26,001 lbs, provided the gross weight being towed IS in excess of 10,000 lbs

License length

Valid for a MAXIMUM of 5 years and typically expires on your birthday

Can be issued for less if applicants authorized lawful presence is for shorter period (minimum 12 months)

Restrictions

Limitations placed on driving privileges indicated by code letters on the front and back of licensw

Restriction codes

codes on your license to signify certain conditions, restrictions,etc

Requirements to get JOL

Have valid permit for atleast 6 consecutive months

Maintain clean driving record for at least 6 consecutive months

Complete RMV approved 30hrs classroom instruction, 12 hrs in car, behind the wheel training, 6 hrs in car experience of other student drivers

Parent/guardian 2 hrs instruction

30 hrs behind the wheel driving supervised by parent or guardian

Pass final exam to have drivers education certificate electronically filed with V

JOL restrictions

First 6 months no passengers under 18 (family allowed) unless accompanied by person 21 or older holding license for atleast 1 year in passenger seat, cannot drive between 12:30 am-5:00am without adult,

Rule lifted after 6 months or when you turn 18

JOL violation for night restriction

license suspension 60days 1st offense, 180days 2nd, 1 year subsequent offenses

2nd of subsequent offenses also required to complete Driver Attitudinal Retraining course

On top of fine, revocation

JOL violation speeding/racing

Racing 1 year 1st offense, 3 years subsequent offenses

Speeding 90days 1st offense, 1 year subsequent offenses

JOL if you violated passenger or night restriction

60 day suspension for first offense

180 day suspension for second offense

1 year suspension for subsequent offenses and also required to take driver attitudinal retraining course

Electronics under 18

Not allowed for any reason ONLY EXCEPTION IN EMERGENCY

To earn your learners permit take the following steps

Study all the information on this manual

Complete learners permit application/make reservation to visit RMV(if under 18 you must have a parent to sign application)

Meet all of RMV identification requirements

Pay $30 learners permit fee(covers cost of exam)

Have your photo-image and signature captured electronically

Pass vision test

Pass leaners permit test exam

How many questions must you answer correctly in what amount of time

18 questions correct in 25 minutes

For class D license you are NOT allowed to attempt for than how many road tests in a 12 month period

6

What happens if you are not on time for your road test

You will not be tested and have to pay a fee and wait 14 days untill you can take another test

You will be charged a fee on your road test if

You fail, are unprepared, refused the test because your vehicle fails to pass examiners inspection, do not bring qualified sponsor, fail to appear or are late, cancel or reschedule with less than 72 hour notice

Road test examiners may reject road tests for the following reasons

You or your sponsor are showing signs of alcohol or substance impairment, an odor of alcohol or marijuana is coming from you or your sponsor(including clothing or inside vehicle), minor children babies or animals are present in vehicle and cannot be left unsupervised

requirements you must fulfill on day on road test

Have completed road test application and have parent or guardian complete parental consent section if under 18(have already disclosed any physical, mental or medical condition or any medications that could affect ability to drive)

Have printed learners permit

Bring qualified sponsor(must have their current valid license)

Provide acceptable properly equipped legally registered vehicle(with registration certificate)