Massachusetts Driver's License
Classifications and Vehicle Operation
Regulations
1. What are the five operator license classifications in Massachusetts? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class M (motorcycle).
2. What is the most common operator license classification in Massachusetts? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Class D.
3. What endorsements are required to operate a full-sized school bus in Massachusetts? ---
---- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A CDL with a Passenger (P) endorsement and a School Bus
(S) endorsement.
4. What is required to operate a restricted school bus in Massachusetts? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓A Class D license and a 'Restricted School Bus Driver' certificate.
5. What additional test is required to operate a school bus with air brakes? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓An air brakes written exam and an air-brakes road test.
6. What is the minimum age to operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓At least 16 years of age.
7. What are the requirements for a person aged 16½ - 18 to operate a motor vehicle? -------
✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A valid permit for at least six months, completion of a driver's
education course, and 40 hours of supervised driving experience.
,8. What happens if a learner's permit is suspended? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The
six-month period for holding the permit restarts after the suspension is served.
9. Is it lawful to operate a motor vehicle on a public way without a valid operator's license?
------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓No, it is unlawful.
10. What are some violations that constitute operating without a license? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Never issued, expired license, improper classification, violations of
restrictions, and specific driving times for junior operators.
a. Class A Drivers license
11. Brake hoses and fittings ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓PMS, not worn, cracked, frayed
or leaking and can supply air
12. Brake chambers ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓PMS, BCD, not leaking, no loose or
missing clamps
13. Slack Adjusters and Pushrods ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓PMS, not broken, no LMP,
pushrod is adjusted to no more than 1 inch when pulled by hand with breaks released.
14. Brake linings and Drums ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓No CDH, no LMNB, linings are
not worn dangerously thin, no debris, oil, or grease
15. tread depth ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓at least 4/32" and EVENLY WORN with no
cuts or damage to the sidewalls
, 16. tire pressure ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Checked with air gauge at the valve stem
17. Valve stem and caps ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Not BLM
18. Rim inside and outside ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Not BBC, not damaged, no illegal
welds
19. Lugs nuts ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Not missing, no shiny spots or rust trails that
would indicate loose lug nuts, no cracks dents or distortions around the bolt holes
20. Hub seal ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Not leaking, SALOR checked by sight glass or
cap
21. Mirror and Brackets ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓PMS, no loose fittings
22. Door ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Not damaged, opens smoothly (demonstrate)
hinges are PMS, seal is intact, windows are clear and not damaged, door closes securely
(Demonstrate)
23. Fuel tank ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓PMS, not leaking at the tank, cap is tight and
not leaking.
24. What is driving considered in Louisiana? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Driving is a
privilege, not a right.
25. What must you do to keep your driver's license? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓You
must earn that privilege and work to keep it.
Classifications and Vehicle Operation
Regulations
1. What are the five operator license classifications in Massachusetts? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class M (motorcycle).
2. What is the most common operator license classification in Massachusetts? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Class D.
3. What endorsements are required to operate a full-sized school bus in Massachusetts? ---
---- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A CDL with a Passenger (P) endorsement and a School Bus
(S) endorsement.
4. What is required to operate a restricted school bus in Massachusetts? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓A Class D license and a 'Restricted School Bus Driver' certificate.
5. What additional test is required to operate a school bus with air brakes? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓An air brakes written exam and an air-brakes road test.
6. What is the minimum age to operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓At least 16 years of age.
7. What are the requirements for a person aged 16½ - 18 to operate a motor vehicle? -------
✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A valid permit for at least six months, completion of a driver's
education course, and 40 hours of supervised driving experience.
,8. What happens if a learner's permit is suspended? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The
six-month period for holding the permit restarts after the suspension is served.
9. Is it lawful to operate a motor vehicle on a public way without a valid operator's license?
------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓No, it is unlawful.
10. What are some violations that constitute operating without a license? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Never issued, expired license, improper classification, violations of
restrictions, and specific driving times for junior operators.
a. Class A Drivers license
11. Brake hoses and fittings ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓PMS, not worn, cracked, frayed
or leaking and can supply air
12. Brake chambers ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓PMS, BCD, not leaking, no loose or
missing clamps
13. Slack Adjusters and Pushrods ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓PMS, not broken, no LMP,
pushrod is adjusted to no more than 1 inch when pulled by hand with breaks released.
14. Brake linings and Drums ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓No CDH, no LMNB, linings are
not worn dangerously thin, no debris, oil, or grease
15. tread depth ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓at least 4/32" and EVENLY WORN with no
cuts or damage to the sidewalls
, 16. tire pressure ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Checked with air gauge at the valve stem
17. Valve stem and caps ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Not BLM
18. Rim inside and outside ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Not BBC, not damaged, no illegal
welds
19. Lugs nuts ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Not missing, no shiny spots or rust trails that
would indicate loose lug nuts, no cracks dents or distortions around the bolt holes
20. Hub seal ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Not leaking, SALOR checked by sight glass or
cap
21. Mirror and Brackets ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓PMS, no loose fittings
22. Door ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Not damaged, opens smoothly (demonstrate)
hinges are PMS, seal is intact, windows are clear and not damaged, door closes securely
(Demonstrate)
23. Fuel tank ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓PMS, not leaking at the tank, cap is tight and
not leaking.
24. What is driving considered in Louisiana? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Driving is a
privilege, not a right.
25. What must you do to keep your driver's license? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓You
must earn that privilege and work to keep it.
