Massachusetts RMV permit practice test 12
25 questions written from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D), covering licensing laws and penalties. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Massachusetts RMV test has 25 questions and you need 18 right.
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Question 1How many days do you have to pay or contest a civil motor vehicle infraction citation in Massachusetts?
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D: 20 days. You have 20 days to pay the fine or request a hearing; otherwise you're found responsible and charged a late fee. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Civil Motor Vehicle Infractions, page 56.
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Question 2What filing fee must you pay to request a hearing on a civil motor vehicle citation?
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D: $25. Requesting a hearing requires a $25 filing fee, refunded if you're found not responsible for all violations. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Civil Motor Vehicle Infractions, page 56.
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Question 3What is the lowest base fine for speeding in Massachusetts, before surcharges?
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A: $100. The lowest penalty for speeding is a $100 fine, plus a $5 public safety surcharge. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Speeding Violations, page 57.
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Question 4If you drive more than 10 mph over the limit in Massachusetts, how much extra is added to the fine?
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C: $10 for each mph above the first ten. You pay an extra $10 for each mph you were traveling above the first ten mph over the limit. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Speeding Violations, page 57.
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Question 5Using the manual's example, what is the fine for driving 73 mph where the limit is 55 mph?
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A: $185. 18 mph over: $105 for the first 10 mph plus $80 (8 x $10) for the next 8 mph, totaling $185. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Speeding Violations, page 57.
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Question 6What happens to a speeding fine in a posted Massachusetts work zone?
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D: It is doubled. If you are caught speeding in a posted work zone, the speeding fine is doubled. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Work Zones, page 57.
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Question 7An adult driver is found guilty of three speeding violations within 12 months. What happens?
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A: Automatic 30-day license suspension. Three speeding violations within a 12-month period bring an automatic 30-day suspension. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Surchargeable Events, page 59.
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Question 8How many surchargeable events within two years require you to complete the Driver Retraining course?
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D: Three. Three surchargeable events within two years require the Driver Retraining course within 90 days, or your license will be suspended. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Surchargeable Events, page 59.
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Question 9How many surchargeable events in three years cause an automatic 60-day suspension?
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D: Seven. Seven surchargeable events within a three-year period cause an automatic 60-day suspension. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Surchargeable Events, page 59.
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Question 10After being notified, within how many days must you complete the Driver Retraining course?
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A: 90 days. You must complete the retraining course within 90 days or your license will be suspended until you do. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Surchargeable Events, page 59.
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Question 11What makes a crash count as 'at fault' on your Massachusetts record?
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C: More than 50% fault under a Standard of Fault plus an insurer payment over $1,000. You are more than 50% at fault if your insurer finds fault under one of the 19 Standards of Fault and has paid more than $1,000. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): At-Fault Crashes, page 59.
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Question 12Which is one of the Massachusetts Standards of Fault for a crash?
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B: Rear-end collision. The 19 Standards of Fault include a rear-end collision, collision on the wrong side of the road, and collision while backing. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Standards of Fault, page 60.
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Question 13A Habitual Traffic Offender in Massachusetts loses their license for how long?
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B: Four years. Three major violations, or twelve major or minor moving violations, within five years makes you a Habitual Traffic Offender with a four-year suspension. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Mandatory License Suspensions (18 Years and Older), page 62.
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Question 14Do traffic violations you commit in another state count on your Massachusetts record?
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C: Yes, they are treated as if they happened in Massachusetts. Out-of-state violations affect your record just as if they occurred in Massachusetts, and Massachusetts suspension rules apply. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Out-of-State Violations, page 58.
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Question 15A Junior Operator is convicted of using a mobile electronic device while driving (first offense). What is the license suspension?
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B: 60 days. A JOL holder's first mobile device conviction brings a 60-day suspension plus a $100 fine, a new permit exam, attitudinal retraining and a new road test. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Mandatory LICENSE Suspensions, Junior Operators Only, page 64.
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Question 16For a license suspension of two years or more, what must you do to reinstate?
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B: Pass a learner's permit exam and road test. For suspensions of two years or more you must pass a learner's permit exam and a road test to reinstate. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): License Reinstatement, page 68.
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Question 17What is the license suspension for a first-offense OUI conviction in Massachusetts?
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A: One year. A first OUI conviction carries a one-year suspension, a $500-$5,000 fine and up to 2½ years in prison; an alcohol education program may reduce the suspension. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Penalties for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence, page 68.
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Question 18What is the fine range for a first OUI conviction in Massachusetts?
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D: $500-$5,000. A first offense brings a fine of $500 to $5,000. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Penalties for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence, page 68.
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Question 19What is the license suspension for a third OUI conviction (a felony) in Massachusetts?
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C: Eight years. A third OUI brings an eight-year suspension; fourth is ten years and fifth is lifetime. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Penalties for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence, page 68.
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Question 20A police officer signals you to pull over at night. What should you do?
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B: Pull to the right, turn off the engine, leave headlights on and turn on the interior light. Pull completely to the right, put the car in park, turn off the engine and radio; at night leave headlights on and turn on the interior light. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): General Guidelines if You Are Stopped by a Police Officer, page 122.
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Question 21What is the fine for a first offense of failing to produce your license or registration when asked by police?
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A: $35. There is a $35 fine for a first offense for failure to produce either document. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): General Guidelines if You Are Stopped by a Police Officer, page 122.
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Question 22Within how many days must you report a crash involving injury or $1,000+ damage to the RMV and police in Massachusetts?
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D: Within five days. Within five days you must file a crash report with the RMV and local police for any crash with injury, death or $1,000+ damage. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Reporting a Crash, page 131.
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Question 23What amount of property damage requires a Massachusetts crash report?
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D: $1,000 or more. You must report any crash causing death, injury or $1,000 or more in property damage. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Reporting a Crash, page 131.
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Question 24Is reporting a crash only to your insurance company enough in Massachusetts?
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C: No, you must also file reports with the RMV and local police when required. Just reporting a crash to your insurance company is not enough; file the required reports. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Reporting a Crash, page 131.
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Question 25After a property-damage-only crash with no injuries, what does the Driver Removal Law require?
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B: Move vehicles out of travel lanes to a safe location. If there are no injuries, the Driver Removal Law requires vehicles be moved out of travel lanes to a safe location. Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D): Property Damage Only, page 129.
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