Pre Test

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Never

Question 2

Second offense of the Commonwealths distracted driving law has a penalty of?

Answer 2

$250 fine and completion of an authorized distracted driving class

Question 3

In Massachusetts, persons aged between 16.5 and 18 are eligible for?

Answer 3

A restricted drivers license

Question 4

What is octagonal in shape?

Answer 4

Stop sign

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Never

Question 6

You should not _____________when driving on the highway.

Answer 6

Weave in and out of traffic

Question 7

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

Answer 7

60 days to 1 year

Question 8

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

Answer 8

A fine and license suspension

Question 9

Who is required to wear safety belts or child passenger restraints while driving in Massachusetts?

Answer 9

Every occupant of a private passenger vehicle

Question 10

Which statements are true about crashes in the United States?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Texting and driving is _______

Answer 11

Illegal

Question 12

Which of the following gets alcohol out of your system?

Answer 12

Giving your body time to process the alcohol

Question 13

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

Answer 13

From the lane farthest to the left

Question 14

Does a drug possession conviction from another state affect your Massachusetts drivers license?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

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

Answer 15

$500

Question 16

What does it mean if you have a corrective lens restriction on your license?

Answer 16

You must wear corrective lens while driving

Question 17

What should you do while on a highway?

Answer 17

Use your rearview mirror and directional signals when changing lanes

Question 18

First speeding offense for a JOL driver with a permit requires ______________

Answer 18

90 suspension of the permit, retaking and passing the License Knowledge Exam and a $100 reinstatement fee

Question 19

In Massachusetts, cell phone use is allowed for persons aged 18 or more when _________________

Answer 19

The cellphone is in hands-free mode

Question 20

What is a Junior Operators License (JOL)?

Answer 20

A license that restricts you from driving a motor vehicle between the hours of 12:30 am and 5:00 am unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Question 21

First offense of drags racing for a licensed driver under the age of 21 requires retraining courses, retaking the learners permit exam and ________

Answer 21

One year suspension and $500 reinstatement fee

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Pull as close to the right of the road and stop until vehicle has passed

Question 23

If you do not respond to a traffic citation within the required time, then _________________________

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What is the main cause of rear-end crashes?

Answer 24

Tailgating

Question 25

What does this sign mean?

Answer 25

No left turn

Question 26

What does this sign mean?

Answer 26

No parking allowed between posted hours

Question 27

A steady green light in a traffic signal means _____________________

Answer 27

Go, but only after yielding to other vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians in the road

Question 28

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

Answer 28

$25

Question 29

What do you do if another driver is tailgating you?

Answer 29

Reduce your speed and allow the other driver to pass

Question 30

Texting and driving is ___________

Answer 30

Illegal

Question 31

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

Answer 31

$500

Question 32

A flashing red traffic light is treated the same _____________

Answer 32

As a stop sign

Question 33

What is octagonal in shape?

Answer 33

Stop sign

Question 34

A pedestrian using a white cane is an indication that the person is _________

Answer 34

Vision impaired

Question 35

What is the blood alcohol content (BAC) legal limit for a driver under the age of twenty-one?

Answer 35

02

Question 36

Which statement is true about crashes in the United States?

Answer 36

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

Question 37

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

Answer 37

60 days to one year

Question 38

Left hand turns while stopped at a red light are only allowed when _________

Answer 38

Only if turning from a one way street onto another one way street

Question 39

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

Answer 39

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

Question 40

What is the shape of a stop sign?

Answer 40

An octagon (8 equal sides)

Question 41

Which statement is true concerning safety belts?

Answer 41

They keep you from being thrown outside the vehicle

Question 42

First speeding offense for a JOL driver with a permit requires ________________

Answer 42

a 90 day suspension of the permit, retaking and passing the License Knowledge Exam, and a $100 reinstatement fee

Question 43

In Massachusetts, persons aged between 16.5 and 18 are eligible for ________________

Answer 43

A restricted drivers license

Question 44

What does this sign mean?

Answer 44

Traffic signal ahead

Question 45

What does this sign mean?

Answer 45

No parking allowed between posted hours

Question 46

JOL drivers with permits must have a clean driving record from any moving violations, at fault crashes, in this or any other jurisdiction for at least ___________ before scheduling a road exam

Answer 46

6 months

Question 47

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) id affected by ___________________

Answer 47

The speed which your body processes alcohol

Question 48

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

Answer 48

365 days

Question 49

When can a motor vehicle be on a sidewalk?

Answer 49

Never

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Yes

Question 51

Which statement is true? -you have to be drunk or completely intoxicated to be a dangerous driver -only large amounts of alcohol or other drugs can decrease the mental and physical abilities you need to operate a motor vehicle safely -you have to mix alcohol and drugs to be a dangerous driver -your driving can greatly be impaired by consuming or using small amounts of alcohol or drugs

Answer 51

Your driving can greatly be impaired by consuming or using small amounts of alcohol or drugs

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Yes

Question 53

What does this sign mean?

Answer 53

Crossroad ahead

Question 54

When must you yield to a pedestrian in a roadway?

Answer 54

Always

Question 55

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

Answer 55

You need to have them repaired as soon as possible and use hand signals when turning, slowing down or stopping

Question 56

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

Answer 56

60 days to one year

Question 57

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

Answer 57

Only after paying the violation fee (s)

Question 58

Which statement is true about crashes in the United States?

Answer 58

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