You pass the vision test wearing glasses. What does your license carry?
Restriction code B: you must wear them to drive If you pass the vision test wearing glasses or contact lenses, your license carries restriction code B, and you must wear them to drive. Code B stands for corrective lenses.
The RMV denies your learner’s permit application. How long do you have to appeal?
Ten days after the written denial If the RMV denies your permit, license or ID application, you can appeal within ten days after you receive the written denial. Asking for an informal review doesn’t give you more time.
Until when must a child ride in an approved child passenger restraint?
Until 8 years old or 57 inches tall Children ride in an approved child restraint until they’re at least 8 years old or at least 57 inches tall. After that, they wear a seat belt.
If you’re 18 or older, how may you use a phone while driving?
Hands-free only, with the phone mounted Drivers 18 and older may use a phone only in hands-free mode. It must be mounted, and you may touch it only to turn hands-free on.
How much following distance should you keep behind a motorcycle?
At least four seconds Follow at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions, and keep more space, at least four seconds, behind a motorcycle. Count more for added safety when traffic allows.
What happens after three surchargeable events within two years?
You must take a Driver Retraining course Three surchargeable events, such as at-fault crashes or moving violations, within two years mean a Driver Retraining course within 90 days. Seven within three years bring an automatic 60-day suspension.
You get a moving violation in another state. How does it affect your Massachusetts record?
It counts as if it happened in Massachusetts Out-of-state violations go on your Massachusetts record as if they happened in Massachusetts. If you don’t pay or appear for it there, the RMV will take action against you.
If you’re under 21, from what blood alcohol content (BAC) can a chemical test bring penalties?
0.02 Every driver fails a chemical test at a BAC of 0.08 or more. Drivers under 21 face penalties from 0.02.
Unless signs say otherwise, what is the speed limit in a thickly settled or business district?
30 mph Unless signs say otherwise, the limit is 30 mph in a thickly settled or business district. It’s 20 mph in a school zone, 40 mph outside a thickly settled or business district and 50 mph on a highway outside one.
At night, within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?
500 feet Switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet of a vehicle you’re following. Use high beams only in dark areas where you can’t see the road ahead.
On a highway, how far before a turn must you signal?
At least 500 feet Signal at least 100 feet before a turn, or at least 500 feet before a turn on a highway. It’s best to signal before you brake.
What does this sign mean?
You may not turn while the light is red This sign means you may not turn after stopping at a red light. Wait for the green.
What does this sign warn you about?
A circular intersection ahead This sign warns of a circular intersection ahead. Slow down, and be ready to yield to traffic already in it.
What should you do when you see this sign?
Look for children and crossing guards This sign marks a school zone. Look for children crossing and for crossing guards, and keep to the school zone limit.
What does this sign tell you?
Every driver here must come to a stop A 4-WAY or ALL WAY sign under a STOP sign means all traffic coming to the intersection must stop. The first vehicle in the intersection has the right-of-way.
How does traffic move in a Massachusetts rotary?
Counter-clockwise, yielding to traffic in the rotary Traffic in a rotary travels counter-clockwise. Yield to vehicles already in it and to pedestrians.
When you pass a pedestrian, a bicyclist or a roadside worker, how much space must you leave?
At least four feet When you pass a vulnerable road user, such as a pedestrian, a bicyclist or a roadside worker, leave at least four feet. If it’s safe, you may use part of the next lane to do it.
On a two-lane road, a school bus coming toward you stops with its red lights flashing and its stop sign out. What must you do?
Stop until the lights stop flashing Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and its stop sign out, whichever side of the road you’re on. Stay stopped until the lights stop flashing or the stop sign folds back.
Within how many feet of a fire is it illegal to drive by or park?
800 feet It’s illegal to drive by or park within 800 feet of a fire. Don’t drive over an unprotected fire hose unless a firefighter or public safety official tells you to.
What is the closest you may park to a fire hydrant?
10 feet Don’t park within ten feet of a fire hydrant or fire lane, or within 20 feet of an intersection. Parking on a sidewalk or facing the wrong way against traffic is also banned.
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