MA Permit Test 2025
Who is eligible for a MA license? - answer a MA resident, at least 16 years old, and has
not had their license or right to operate revoked
License Class A - answer any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more
pounds
License Class B - answer any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds
license class C - answer 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 - answer 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 - answerany motor vehicle defined as a motorcycle
The length of a valid MA driver's license - answer5 years, typically expires on your
birthday
the soonest you can renew your license - answerone year before its expiration date
junior operator - answerany motor vehicle operator between ages 16 1/2 and 18
requirements to obtain JOL - answer- 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 - answer2 years
working safety equipment required for a vehicle - answer- 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 - answer$25
child passenger restraints is until - answer8 years old or 57 inches tall
infant seat weight - answerup to 20 pounds
toddler convertible seat weight - answer20-40 pounds
booster seat weight - answer40-80 pounds
drivers 18+ and mobile electronic devices - answerthey can only use mobile electronic
devices in "hands free" mode while driving
penalty for 1st offense of a hand held mobile electronic device - answer$100
penalty for 2nd offense of a hand held mobile electronic device - answer$250 fine, plus
mandatory completion of a distracted driving educational program
penalty for 3rd and subsequent offenses of a hand held mobile electronic device -
answer$500 fine, plus insurance surcharge and mandatory completion of a distracted
driving program
How to drive defensively - answer- have good vision in front and around vehicle
- stay alert
- keep eyes on the road
- maintain space around other vehicles
- drive at the right speed
- no driving if on substances or very tired
- keep vehicle in good shape
- obey rules of the road
When NOT to drive - answer- after drinking alcohol
- being on drugs
- when tired
- when you are very angry or depressed
how to know if brakes need adjustment or repair - answeryou feel the vehicle pull to one
side when you brake
Who is eligible for a MA license? - answer a MA resident, at least 16 years old, and has
not had their license or right to operate revoked
License Class A - answer any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more
pounds
License Class B - answer any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds
license class C - answer 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 - answer 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 - answerany motor vehicle defined as a motorcycle
The length of a valid MA driver's license - answer5 years, typically expires on your
birthday
the soonest you can renew your license - answerone year before its expiration date
junior operator - answerany motor vehicle operator between ages 16 1/2 and 18
requirements to obtain JOL - answer- 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 - answer2 years
working safety equipment required for a vehicle - answer- 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 - answer$25
child passenger restraints is until - answer8 years old or 57 inches tall
infant seat weight - answerup to 20 pounds
toddler convertible seat weight - answer20-40 pounds
booster seat weight - answer40-80 pounds
drivers 18+ and mobile electronic devices - answerthey can only use mobile electronic
devices in "hands free" mode while driving
penalty for 1st offense of a hand held mobile electronic device - answer$100
penalty for 2nd offense of a hand held mobile electronic device - answer$250 fine, plus
mandatory completion of a distracted driving educational program
penalty for 3rd and subsequent offenses of a hand held mobile electronic device -
answer$500 fine, plus insurance surcharge and mandatory completion of a distracted
driving program
How to drive defensively - answer- have good vision in front and around vehicle
- stay alert
- keep eyes on the road
- maintain space around other vehicles
- drive at the right speed
- no driving if on substances or very tired
- keep vehicle in good shape
- obey rules of the road
When NOT to drive - answer- after drinking alcohol
- being on drugs
- when tired
- when you are very angry or depressed
how to know if brakes need adjustment or repair - answeryou feel the vehicle pull to one
side when you brake
