MA PERMIT TEST 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
who is eligible for a MA license?
a MA resident, at least 16 years old, and has not had their license or right to operate
revoked
License Class A
any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds
License Class B
any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds
license class C
any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that does not meet the definition of class A
or class B, but is designed to transport 16 or more passengers(including the driver)
license class D
any vehicle or combination of vehicles that does not meet the definition of class A, class
B, Class C, or class M (typically passenger vehicles such as cars, SUVs, or family vans)
license class M
any motor vehicle defined as a motorcycle
The length of a valid MA driver's license
5 years, typically expires on your birthday
the soonest you can renew your license
one year before its expiration date
junior operator
any motor vehicle operator between ages 16 1/2 and 18
requirements to obtain JOL
- valid learner's permit for at least six consecutive months
- clean driving record before road test
- complete RMV approached driver education and training program
- complete at least 40 hours of supervised driving by parent
- parent or guardian must participate in two hours of instruction of the drivers education
curriculum
- pass a final exam
, how long a learners permit valid for
2 years
working safety equipment required for a vehicle
- safety belt for each passenger
- a mirror
- a horn
- a lock for the engine's ignition
- windshield wipers
- an exhaust muffler
- a foot brake or a parking brake
- driver's side window that moves up and down
fine for a driver not wearing a seatbelt
$25
child passenger restraints is until
8 years old or 57 inches tall
infant seat weight
up to 20 pounds
toddler convertible seat weight
20-40 pounds
booster seat weight
40-80 pounds
drivers 18+ and mobile electronic devices
they can only use mobile electronic devices in "hands free" mode while driving
penalty for 1st offense of a hand held mobile electronic device
$100
penalty for 2nd offense of a hand held mobile electronic device
$250 fine, plus mandatory completion of a distracted driving educational program
penalty for 3rd and subsequent offenses of a hand held mobile electronic device
$500 fine, plus insurance surcharge and mandatory completion of a distracted driving
program
How to drive defensively
who is eligible for a MA license?
a MA resident, at least 16 years old, and has not had their license or right to operate
revoked
License Class A
any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds
License Class B
any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds
license class C
any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that does not meet the definition of class A
or class B, but is designed to transport 16 or more passengers(including the driver)
license class D
any vehicle or combination of vehicles that does not meet the definition of class A, class
B, Class C, or class M (typically passenger vehicles such as cars, SUVs, or family vans)
license class M
any motor vehicle defined as a motorcycle
The length of a valid MA driver's license
5 years, typically expires on your birthday
the soonest you can renew your license
one year before its expiration date
junior operator
any motor vehicle operator between ages 16 1/2 and 18
requirements to obtain JOL
- valid learner's permit for at least six consecutive months
- clean driving record before road test
- complete RMV approached driver education and training program
- complete at least 40 hours of supervised driving by parent
- parent or guardian must participate in two hours of instruction of the drivers education
curriculum
- pass a final exam
, how long a learners permit valid for
2 years
working safety equipment required for a vehicle
- safety belt for each passenger
- a mirror
- a horn
- a lock for the engine's ignition
- windshield wipers
- an exhaust muffler
- a foot brake or a parking brake
- driver's side window that moves up and down
fine for a driver not wearing a seatbelt
$25
child passenger restraints is until
8 years old or 57 inches tall
infant seat weight
up to 20 pounds
toddler convertible seat weight
20-40 pounds
booster seat weight
40-80 pounds
drivers 18+ and mobile electronic devices
they can only use mobile electronic devices in "hands free" mode while driving
penalty for 1st offense of a hand held mobile electronic device
$100
penalty for 2nd offense of a hand held mobile electronic device
$250 fine, plus mandatory completion of a distracted driving educational program
penalty for 3rd and subsequent offenses of a hand held mobile electronic device
$500 fine, plus insurance surcharge and mandatory completion of a distracted driving
program
How to drive defensively
