Massachusetts Permit Test

If an emergency vehicle approaches from any direction what should you do?

A. stop immediately

B. pull to the center of the road and stop until the vehicle passed

C. pull as close to the right side of the road until the vehicle has passed

D. speed up so you do not impede them

pull as close to the right side of the road until the vehicle has passed

What do you do if another driver is tailgating you?

A. put on your brakes quickly to teach them a lesson

B. speed up to avoid them hitting you

C. record their registration number, call 911 immediately

D. reduce your speed and allow the other driver to pass

reduce your speed and allow the other driver to pass

What is the penalty for a driver not wearing a safety belt in Mass?

A. no penalty

B. a $25 fine

C. a $50 fine

D. a $15 fine

$25 fine

Do inhalants such as glue or solvents have a negative impact on the ability to drive?

A. the use of inhalants does not have a negative impact on the ability to drive

B. there are health consequences to inhalants, but none that impact driving

C. we do not know enough about inhalants and the ability to drive

D. inhalants pose serious health hazards as well as impairing your ability to drive safely

inhalants pose serious health hazards as well as impairing your ability to drive safely

Texting and driving is ___

A. allowed as long as the recipient is in your "contacts"

B. allowed when the vehicle is at a red light

C. illegal

D. allowed for drivers 18 and older

illegal

Which statement is true about drugs and alcohol?

A. you have to be drunk or completely intoxicated to be a dangerous driver

B. only large amounts of alcohol or drugs can decrease the mental and physical abilities you need to operate a vehicle safely

C. you have to mix alcohol and drugs to be a dangerous driver

D. your driving can be greatly impaired by consuming small amounts of alcohol and drugs

your driving can be greatly impaired by consuming small amounts of alcohol and drugs

JOL drivers with permits must have a clean driving record from moving violations, at-fault crashes, or any jurisdiction for at least ___ before scheduling a road exam.

A. 3 months

B. 6 months

C. 9 months

D. 12 months

6 months

If you owe a fee for parking violation(s) when can you renew your license?

A. beginning 1 year before license expiration dare

B. only if violation(s) fee is less than $500

C. only if you can prove the violation was issued to another person driving your vehicle

D. only after paying violation fee(s)

only after paying violation fee(s)

In MA, cell phone use while driving is allowed for drivers 18 or older when ___

A. speed limit is 25 mph or less

B. there are no passengers in the car

C. cell phone is in hands-free mode

D. not driving on the highway

cell phone is in hands-free mode

What does this sign mean?

A. road ends at junction

B. crossroad ahead

C. roundabout ahead

D. pedestrian crossing ahead

crossroad ahead

What does this sign mean?

A. traffic signal ahead

B. stop

C. traffic signal is not working

D. school zone ahead

traffic signal ahead

When making a left turn, which lane do you turn from?

A. the lane furthest to the left

B. from the far right lane

C. from which ever lane you choose

D. only when there is a sign directing you to make a left turn

from the lane furthest to the left

What do you do if your directional signals or brake lights stop working?

A. you must have them fixed prior to your next vehicle inspection

B. you need to have them repaired ASAP and use hand signals when turning, stopping, or slowing down

C. you must have them repaired within 30 days

D. if you use hand signals you are ok

you need to have them repaired ASAP and use hand signals

A conviction of using a false or altered license will result in a license suspension of ___

A. 60 days

B. 90 days

C. 180 days

D. 365 days

365 days

When must you yield to a pedestrian in the roadway?

A. only when in a crosswalk

B. only in an intersection

C. always

D. it is a roadway and vehicles have the right of way

always

When can a motor vehicle be on the sidewalk?

A. when traffic is heavy

B. in case of an emergency

C. after midnight in rural areas

D. never

never

Is everyone's ability to operate a motor vehicle affected by drinking alcohol?

A. no, it depends if you had more than 1 drink

B. no, it depends on your weight and whether you've eaten recently

C. yes

D. it depends on the vehicle being driven

yes

Which statement is true about crashes in the U.S.?

A. they seldom happen

B. they result in a few deaths

C. they result in a few deaths among children and young adults

D. they are the leading cause of death among children and young adults

they are the leading cause of death among children and young adults

What should you do while driving on the highway?

A. turn on headlights

B. change lanes back and forth to keep traffic flowing

C. drive in the middle lane keeping the passing lane and slow lane on each side of you

D. use rearview mirror and directional signals when changing lanes

use rearview mirror and directional signals when changing lanes

1st offense drag racing for a licensed driver under 21 requires retraining courses, retaking learner's permit exam, and ___

A. 1-year license suspension and $500 reinstatement fee

B. 1-year license suspension, 1-year prison sentence, and $500 reinstatement fee

C. 2-year license suspension and $1000 reinstatement fee

D. 2-year license suspension, 2-year prison sentence, $1000 reinstatement fee

1-year license suspension and $500 reinstatement fee

A JOL cited for drag racing for the first time will face a ___ reinstatement fee.

A. $50

B. $100

C. $200

D. $500

$500 reinstatement fee

What are the consequences for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

A. a fine and license suspension

B. a fine

C. a license suspension

D. it depends on the penalties served by a judgge

a fine and license suspension

First speeding offense for a JOL driver with permit requires ___

A. 90 day suspension of permit, retaking & passing the license knowledge exam, and $100 reinstatement fee

B. 1-year permit suspension, retaking & passing the license knowledge exam, and $500 reinstatement fee

C. payment of speeding violation

D. suspension of permit until person turns 18

90 day suspension of permit, retaking & passing the license knowledge exam, and $100 reinstatement fee

Left-hand turns while stopped at a red light are allowed when ___

A. it is the hours of 12 midnight and 5 am

B. only if turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street

C. it is safe to do so

D. only if a police officer instructs you to do so

only if turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street

What is a Junior Operators License (JOL)?

A. a license to drive a moped only

B. a license that restricts you from driving a motor vehicle from 12:30 am to 5:00 am unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

C. a license that restricts operation unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

D. a license that allows unaccompanied driving only for emergency

a license that restricts you from driving a motor vehicle from 12:30 am to 5:00 am unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

What is the main cause of rear-end crashes?

A. people driving too slow

B. heavy traffic

C. defective brake lights

D. tailgating

tailgating

When does the law allow a GPS device to be held in your hand while operating a motor vehicle?

A. only at a stop light or stop sign

B. never

C. only if you are 18 or older

D. only when lost

never

Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage has a license revocation period of ___

A. no revocation period for this offense

B. 10 to 15 days

C. 15 to 60 days

D. 60 days to 1 year

60 days to 1 year

What is the blood alcohol content (BAC) legal limit for a driver under the age of 21

A. .02

B. .04

C. .06

D. .08

.02

Can the RMV suspend your license for a bad check written to the RMV?

A. no

B. yes

C. only for checks over $50

D. only for checks over $100

yes

2nd offense of the Common's Distracted Driving Law has a penalty of ___

A. a $250 fine

B. a $250 fine and completion of an authorized distracted driving class

C. a $1000 fine

D. an insurance surcharge

a $250 fine and completion of an authorized distracted driving class

Does a drug possession conviction from another state affect your MA driver's license?

A. no

B. yes

C. only for those under 21

D. only if you have had 3 or more offenses

yes

If you do not respond to traffic citation within required time, then ___

A. you will be charged a late fee and your license will be suspended

B. you'll be called with a reminder

C. you will receive a written warning

D. nothing will happen

you will be charged a late fee and your license will be suspended

A flashing red traffic light is treated the same as ___

A. a two-way stop

B. a four-way stop

C. a yield sign

D. a stop sign

a stop sign