Massachusetts RMV Permit Test
Questions & Answers
Hands-Free Electronics While Driving - ANSWERSCan'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 - ANSWERSTreated the same as if in MA, so don't ignore.
Move Over Law - ANSWERSIf 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 - ANSWERSAfter 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 - ANSWERSMinimum 3 seconds distance in GOOD conditions,
minimum 4 seconds POORER conditions, highway and behind motorcycle.
HOV - ANSWERSHigh Occupancy Vehicle
Age of JOL - ANSWERS16 1/2 to 18 years old.
6 month rule - ANSWERSWithin 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 - ANSWERSWith JOL you can't use vehicle between 12:30AM and
5:30 AM without parents or legal guardian.
JOL Night restriction violation - ANSWERS1st 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? - ANSWERS1 year suspension
for a MINOR; 18+ 180 days
JOL drag racing offenses - ANSWERS1st offense one year suspension; 2+ offenses 3
year suspension
, Class D learner's permit minimum age - ANSWERS16 years old
How long is learner's permit valid? - ANSWERS2 years maximum
Class D Learner's Permit limitations - ANSWERSMust 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 - ANSWERSUnder 18 can't drive 12AM -
5AM without licensed parent/legal guardian.
Class M Learner's Permit limitations - ANSWERSNo passengers allowed. Daylight
hours only. US DOT standard helmet. Protective eye gear.
Do you have to do Driver's Ed if over 18? - ANSWERSUnder 18 YES, over 18 NO.
How to get license as a minor - ANSWERS16 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? - ANSWERSMaximum 6 tests in 12
month period.
What if you fail a road test? - ANSWERSYou have to wait at least 2 weeks before taking
another one.
MREP - ANSWERSMassachusetts 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? - ANSWERSIF 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... - ANSWERSPrivilege, not a right.
What are CMVIs? - ANSWERSCIVIL 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? - ANSWERSYou're found
responsible, charged late fee; if you don't pay this, license will be SUSPENDED.
Parking violations - ANSWERSThese are not civil/criminal infractions, they're managed
by city or town. Can't RENEW driver's license if not paid.
Questions & Answers
Hands-Free Electronics While Driving - ANSWERSCan'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 - ANSWERSTreated the same as if in MA, so don't ignore.
Move Over Law - ANSWERSIf 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 - ANSWERSAfter 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 - ANSWERSMinimum 3 seconds distance in GOOD conditions,
minimum 4 seconds POORER conditions, highway and behind motorcycle.
HOV - ANSWERSHigh Occupancy Vehicle
Age of JOL - ANSWERS16 1/2 to 18 years old.
6 month rule - ANSWERSWithin 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 - ANSWERSWith JOL you can't use vehicle between 12:30AM and
5:30 AM without parents or legal guardian.
JOL Night restriction violation - ANSWERS1st 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? - ANSWERS1 year suspension
for a MINOR; 18+ 180 days
JOL drag racing offenses - ANSWERS1st offense one year suspension; 2+ offenses 3
year suspension
, Class D learner's permit minimum age - ANSWERS16 years old
How long is learner's permit valid? - ANSWERS2 years maximum
Class D Learner's Permit limitations - ANSWERSMust 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 - ANSWERSUnder 18 can't drive 12AM -
5AM without licensed parent/legal guardian.
Class M Learner's Permit limitations - ANSWERSNo passengers allowed. Daylight
hours only. US DOT standard helmet. Protective eye gear.
Do you have to do Driver's Ed if over 18? - ANSWERSUnder 18 YES, over 18 NO.
How to get license as a minor - ANSWERS16 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? - ANSWERSMaximum 6 tests in 12
month period.
What if you fail a road test? - ANSWERSYou have to wait at least 2 weeks before taking
another one.
MREP - ANSWERSMassachusetts 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? - ANSWERSIF 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... - ANSWERSPrivilege, not a right.
What are CMVIs? - ANSWERSCIVIL 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? - ANSWERSYou're found
responsible, charged late fee; if you don't pay this, license will be SUSPENDED.
Parking violations - ANSWERSThese are not civil/criminal infractions, they're managed
by city or town. Can't RENEW driver's license if not paid.
