Massachusetts Learners Permit Application

What age can you get your drivers license?

18

What age can you get your drivers license with DE?

16 1/2

What are the benefits of participating in DE?

10% off insurance for three years

What is the cost of the written drivers test?

$30

How much do you pay to prepay for driver license fees?

$85

How old do you have to be to apply for a learners permit?

16

What is the fee for a learners permit test?

$30

How many questions are on the learner permit test?

25

How many do you need to answer correctly in order to pass?

18

How long is a learners permit valid for?

2 years

Who must obtain a learners permit before applying for a drivers license?

EVERYONE

How old must the person in the drivers seat be during learners permit?

21+

Can you drives without your permit while on your learners permit?

No, it must be on you with all time

What is a restriction b?

You must wear glasses while driving

What is the curfew for someone on their learners permit?

12 am - 5 am

In which state is your learners permit valid in?

Only in the state you got your permit from

What is the phone policy when driving under 18?

No use of phone at all

What is the phone policy when driving above 18?

Hands-free use

What is the fine for using your phone for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd offense?

$100, $250, $500

What is the suspension period for using your phone under 18 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd offense?

60 days + attitude retraining, 180 days, 1 year

Who can be in the car with you with your JOL?

No one under 18, except if a 21+ yr old who has had a Massachusetts license for more than one year, or passenger is an immediate family member.

What can you be tested on for your drivers license test?

• start the engine

• demonstrate hand signals

• start and stop the vehicle

• parallel park to the curb

• back up in a straight line

• secure a vehicle on a hill

• make turns, including 3-point turns

• enter and exit intersections & rotaries

• obey traffic signs, signals, and other role rules

What class license are you applying for?

Class D

what vehicles can a class d license operate?

passenger vehicles, vans, and small trucks

How long is a license valid for?

5 years

What is the fee for a class D license?

$50

How long before your expiration date are you allowed to renew your license?

1 year

What is the fine for not wearing a seatbelt?

$25

What is the fine for the first offense of drag racing?

$250

What is the suspension period for the first offense of drag racing?

1 year

What is the reinstatement fee for the first offense of drag racing?

$500

How much does the penalties for drag racing increase for the second offense?

Two times

How long will your license be suspended for the first offense of speeding under 18?

90 days

What is the reinstatement fee for the first offense of speeding under 18?

$500 + ticket

How long will your license be suspended for the second offense of speeding under 18?

1 year

What is the reinstatement fee for the second offense of speeding under 18?

$1000 + ticket

How many tickets can you receive within a year before your license is suspended if you are over 18?

3

How long is the suspension period for speeding over 18?

30 days

What kind of fluid is red?

Transmission

What kind of oil is brown?

Oil

What kind of fluid is green?

Anti-freeze

What kind of fluid is blue?

Washer fluid

What kind of fluid is clear?

Water

What kind of fluid is orange?

Power Steering

What is the minimum tread depth of tires?

1/16 inch

What’s a good test to measure the tread depth of tires?

Put a quarter into the tire and see if the head is still fully exposed

What does the speedometer show you?

The speed of the car

What does the tachometer show you?

The engines RPM (revolutions per minutes)W

Why is the tachometer important?

1. Value of the vehicle

2. Oil changes & maintenance 

3. Gas mileage

What is the odometer?

The total # of miles the car has traveled

What should you do if one of your service lights does not fade away on startup?

Bring it in for checkup immediately

What should you be doing 100% of the time when operating a vehicle?

SIPDE

What does the S in SPIDE stand for?

Search (the road of ahead of you)

What does the I in SIPDE stand for?

Identify (traffic and potential hazards)

What does the P in SIPDE stand for?

Predict (what may happen)

What does the D in SIPDE stand for?

Decide (what you will do)

What does the E in SIPDE stand for?

Execute (your maneuver)

What is the total stopping distance for a car going 40 mph?

126-156 ft

What does a solid line mean?

You cannot cross the lane

What does a dotted line mean?

Marks different lanes, can cross

What does a yellow line mean?

Cars go opposite directions

What does a white line mean?

Cars go in the same direction

What does no center line mean?

Residential area

Where should you place your hands on the steering wheel?

At the top while touching your thumbs

Right turns should be…

tight

Left turns should be…

wide

How fast should you ideally go?

5 mph below the speed limit

What class license allows you to operate a tractor-tailor with a GWVR of 10,000 lb?

Class A

Trucks require how much more stopping distance compared to a passenger vehicle?

2 times

How do you know if you are tailgating a truck

If you can’t see its rearview mirrors

Where are the blindspots of a large vehicle?

Front, behind, left, and right of a truck?

What is considered the safe following distance of a motorcycle?

4 seconds

What class license is needed to operate a motorcycle?

Class M

Where can mopeds be operated?

all public ways in the Commonwealth, except limited access or express state highways where signs prohibiting bicycles have been posted

What is defined as a thickly settled district?

house or businesses that are 200 ft apart for a quarter mile or more

What is the speed limit of a thickly settled district?

A new opt-in law makes it 25 mph, but it is 30 mph if the area hasn’t adopted it yet

How many points are there in the SMITH system

5

What is the first point in the SMITH system?

Aim high in steering: look far ahead, scanning the road at least 12-15 seconds into the future

What is the second point in the SMITH system?

Get the Big Picture: be aware of your surroundings, including other vehicles, pedestrians, and potential obstacles. Regularly check mirrors and be aware of the overall traffic environment. 

What is the third point in the SMITH system?

Keep Your Eyes Moving: Constant, active scanning of the road and surroundings, do NOT fixate on one area

What is the fourth point in the SMITH system?

Leave Yourself an Out: maintain a safe following distance and avoid being boxed in by other vehicles

What is the fifth point in the SMITH system?

Make Sure They See You: This key emphasizes clear communication with other drivers through the use of turn signals, brake lights, and other signals. It also involves making eye contact with other drivers to ensure they are aware of your presence and intentions.

When are roads considered the slickest?

During the first half hour of rain

Define Hydroplaning

a thin layer of water between your tire and the surface of the road

At what speeds does hydroplaning occur?

ANY SPEED

What is the best way to prevent hydroplaning?

keep speeds down

What should you do if hydroplaning occurs

Remove your foot from the gas pedal, and cover (but not apply) the brake and do not do any quick sudden movements with the steering wheel

At least how many feet before a turn must you signal?

100 ft (make sure there are no other streets before the turn, otherwise signal after the street)

Should you pull out in front a vehicle that has its signal on?

Never

What does a yellow light mean?

Slow down and proceed with caution

What does each of these lights mean?

Red: Do not turn in this direction

Yellow: light is about to change

Green: Turn in this direction

Can you turn on a red light?

Turning right:

• come to a complete stop

• look for no turn on red sign

Turn left:

• come to a complete stop

• only allowed if it is a one-way to one-way street

Where do you stop if there is no line?

At the stop sign

What are the fines for not stopping at the stop sign/line?

1st Offense: $100

2nd Offense: $150

Drivers Test: automatic fail

What should you do if an emergency vehicle is passing?

PULL OVER, stop and stay clear until it passes

Who has the right of way in a four-way intersection?

The person who arrived first

When must you turn on your headlights?

½ an hour after and before sunset/sunrise respectively

Headlights should be turned during weather conditions that make it harder to see, or if windshield wipers are on. After how many feet of reduced visibility should they be on?

500 ft

Low-beam headlines allow you to see how many feet ahead of your vehicle?

100 ft

High-beam headlines allow you to see how many feet ahead of your vehicle?

350 ft