MASSACHUSETTS RMV PERMIT TEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
Hands-Free Electronics While Driving - ANS Can't use any electronic devices while driving
unless hands-free mode. Teens can't use ANY at all.
1st offense $100 fine
2nd offense $250 fine + educational program
3rd+ $500 fine, insurance surcharge and educational program
Out-of-State Violations - ANS Treated the same as if in MA, so don't ignore.
Move Over Law - ANS If an emergency or maintenance vehicle is stationary in one lane, move
to the next lane and slow down if safe. On 4 lane+ highway leave an open lane.
Turning at Red Traffic Light - ANS After coming to full stop you can turn right unless there is a
"no turn on red" sign. Can turn left from one-way street to another one-way. Yield first.
Three Second Rule - ANS Minimum 3 seconds distance in GOOD conditions, minimum 4
seconds POORER conditions, highway and behind motorcycle.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,HOV - ANS High Occupancy Vehicle
Age of JOL - ANS 16 1/2 to 18 years old.
6 month rule - ANS Within first 6 months of JOL you can't have any passenger below 18 years
old unless there's another person in the car who is at least 21 years old, sitting next to you,
licensed and at least 1 year driving experience.
JOL Night restriction - ANS With JOL you can't use vehicle between 12:30AM and 5:30 AM
without parents or legal guardian.
JOL Night restriction violation - ANS 1st offense 60 days suspended; 2nd offense 180 days
suspended; 3rd+ offense 1 year. 2+ offenses you have to take course.
JOL if you have offenses with alcohol + drugs involved? - ANS 1 year suspension for a MINOR;
18+ 180 days
JOL drag racing offenses - ANS 1st offense one year suspension; 2+ offenses 3 year
suspension
Class D learner's permit minimum age - ANS 16 years old
How long is learner's permit valid? - ANS 2 years maximum
Class D Learner's Permit limitations - ANS Must be with licensed passenger next to you. At
least 21 years old. At least ONE year of driving experience.
Class D Learner's Permit Night restriction - ANS Under 18 can't drive 12AM - 5AM without
licensed parent/legal guardian.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Class M Learner's Permit limitations - ANS No passengers allowed. Daylight hours only. US
DOT standard helmet. Protective eye gear.
Do you have to do Driver's Ed if over 18? - ANS Under 18 YES, over 18 NO.
How to get license as a minor - ANS 16 1/2 to 18 years old NEED Driver's Ed, pass final exam,
and have Driver's Ed certificate approved by RMV.
ALSO: 40 hours supervised driving, 30 if through Driver's Ed. Parent at least 2 hours with you in
Driver's Ed.
Class D license maximum amount of road tests? - ANS Maximum 6 tests in 12 month period.
What if you fail a road test? - ANS You have to wait at least 2 weeks before taking another
one.
MREP - ANS Massachusetts Rider Education Program is for class M license. If you take one of
these you don't have to take a class M road test. If you're under 18 you have to take this.
When are you charged the road test fee? - ANS IF you FAIL the test, if you are UNPREPARED,
if your VEHICLE FAILS inspection, if you don't have QUALIFIED SPONSOR, if you DON'T COME or
are late, if you CANCEL or reschedule less than 3 days notice.
Driving in MA is a... - ANS Privilege, not a right.
What are CMVIs? - ANS CIVIL MOTOR VEHICLE INFRACTIONS. Noncriminal violations usually
settled by paying FINES. Ex. traffic signal, speeding, etc.
What happens if you don't respond to citation within 20 days? - ANS You're found
responsible, charged late fee; if you don't pay this, license will be SUSPENDED.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
Hands-Free Electronics While Driving - ANS Can't use any electronic devices while driving
unless hands-free mode. Teens can't use ANY at all.
1st offense $100 fine
2nd offense $250 fine + educational program
3rd+ $500 fine, insurance surcharge and educational program
Out-of-State Violations - ANS Treated the same as if in MA, so don't ignore.
Move Over Law - ANS If an emergency or maintenance vehicle is stationary in one lane, move
to the next lane and slow down if safe. On 4 lane+ highway leave an open lane.
Turning at Red Traffic Light - ANS After coming to full stop you can turn right unless there is a
"no turn on red" sign. Can turn left from one-way street to another one-way. Yield first.
Three Second Rule - ANS Minimum 3 seconds distance in GOOD conditions, minimum 4
seconds POORER conditions, highway and behind motorcycle.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,HOV - ANS High Occupancy Vehicle
Age of JOL - ANS 16 1/2 to 18 years old.
6 month rule - ANS Within first 6 months of JOL you can't have any passenger below 18 years
old unless there's another person in the car who is at least 21 years old, sitting next to you,
licensed and at least 1 year driving experience.
JOL Night restriction - ANS With JOL you can't use vehicle between 12:30AM and 5:30 AM
without parents or legal guardian.
JOL Night restriction violation - ANS 1st offense 60 days suspended; 2nd offense 180 days
suspended; 3rd+ offense 1 year. 2+ offenses you have to take course.
JOL if you have offenses with alcohol + drugs involved? - ANS 1 year suspension for a MINOR;
18+ 180 days
JOL drag racing offenses - ANS 1st offense one year suspension; 2+ offenses 3 year
suspension
Class D learner's permit minimum age - ANS 16 years old
How long is learner's permit valid? - ANS 2 years maximum
Class D Learner's Permit limitations - ANS Must be with licensed passenger next to you. At
least 21 years old. At least ONE year of driving experience.
Class D Learner's Permit Night restriction - ANS Under 18 can't drive 12AM - 5AM without
licensed parent/legal guardian.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Class M Learner's Permit limitations - ANS No passengers allowed. Daylight hours only. US
DOT standard helmet. Protective eye gear.
Do you have to do Driver's Ed if over 18? - ANS Under 18 YES, over 18 NO.
How to get license as a minor - ANS 16 1/2 to 18 years old NEED Driver's Ed, pass final exam,
and have Driver's Ed certificate approved by RMV.
ALSO: 40 hours supervised driving, 30 if through Driver's Ed. Parent at least 2 hours with you in
Driver's Ed.
Class D license maximum amount of road tests? - ANS Maximum 6 tests in 12 month period.
What if you fail a road test? - ANS You have to wait at least 2 weeks before taking another
one.
MREP - ANS Massachusetts Rider Education Program is for class M license. If you take one of
these you don't have to take a class M road test. If you're under 18 you have to take this.
When are you charged the road test fee? - ANS IF you FAIL the test, if you are UNPREPARED,
if your VEHICLE FAILS inspection, if you don't have QUALIFIED SPONSOR, if you DON'T COME or
are late, if you CANCEL or reschedule less than 3 days notice.
Driving in MA is a... - ANS Privilege, not a right.
What are CMVIs? - ANS CIVIL MOTOR VEHICLE INFRACTIONS. Noncriminal violations usually
settled by paying FINES. Ex. traffic signal, speeding, etc.
What happens if you don't respond to citation within 20 days? - ANS You're found
responsible, charged late fee; if you don't pay this, license will be SUSPENDED.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
