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What type of license is required for operating passenger vehicles, vans, and small trucks?
Class D
What is the minimum age to be eligible for a Massachusetts license?
16
What must you do to obtain a Junior Operator License (JOL)?
be 16.5; had your permit for 6 months; completed driver's ed
How long is a Massachusetts license valid?
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When can you renew your Massachusetts license?
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What times of day is a Junior Operator License (JOL) valid?
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What do you need to bring to apply for your permit?
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What is the penalty for loaning your permit, license, or ID?
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What is the penalty for falsely making, stealing, altering, forging, or counterfeiting a license, permit, or ID?
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What is the license issue/renewal fee for a Class D license?
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What is the age range for a Junior Operator?
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What is the time period for passenger restrictions on a Junior Operator License (JOL)?
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What is the penalty for violating passenger or time restrictions on a JOL?
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What is the penalty for drag racing on a JOL?
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What is the penalty for speeding on a JOL?
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What is an exception to the 'NO MOBILE DEVICE' rule?
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What is the length of time for the passenger restriction on a JOL?
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What is the requirement for a person accompanying a learner's permit driver?
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What are the driving hours for a learner's permit?
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How many hours of supervised driving are required in addition to Driver's Ed?
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How many road test attempts are allowed in a 12-month period?
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For how long must you have a clean driving record before taking the road test?
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What are three types of events that can cause a loss of driving privileges?
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What is the speeding fine in Massachusetts?
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What is the fine for speeding in a work zone?
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What happens if you have 3 or more speeding violations in 12 months?
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What is the consequence of 3 surchargable events within a 2-year period?
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What is the ratio of Americans killed or injured in motor vehicle crashes?
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What must all passenger cars have?
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If directional signals or brake lights stop working, what must you do?
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What is the fine for not wearing a seatbelt?
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Children who are ___ must be in a child seat.
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What is the headphone policy for drivers?
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What is the mobile phone use policy for drivers under 18?
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What is the mobile use policy for drivers aged 18 and over?
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What is the minimum safe distance rule for good conditions and moderate traffic?
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What is the fine for tailgating?
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What is it called when you let your foot rest on the brake pedal while driving?
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If your car has antilock brakes, what shouldn't you do?
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What should you use your horn for?
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What should you NOT use your horn for?
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When should you use headlights?
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Where should you look while driving at night?
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Study Notes
Driver's License Types and Eligibility
- Class D license is required for operating passenger vehicles, vans, and small trucks.
- Minimum age to be eligible for a Massachusetts license is 16 years old.
- To obtain a Junior Operator License (JOL), applicants must be at least 16.5, hold a learner’s permit for 6 months, and have completed driver's education.
License Validity and Renewal
- A Massachusetts driver's license is valid for 5 years and expires on the holder's birthday.
- Renewal can be done up to 1 year before the license expiration date.
Junior Operator License Restrictions
- JOL is valid from 5:00 AM to 12:30 AM, except when accompanied by a parent.
- Passenger restrictions apply for 6 months after obtaining the JOL.
- Violating passenger or time restrictions results in a 60-day suspension.
Penalties and Fees
- Loaning a permit or license incurs a fine ranging from $20 to $200 or up to 2 years in jail.
- Falsely making or altering a license can lead to a fine of $500 or a jail term of 2 to 5 years.
- Class D license issue or renewal fee is $50.
- Speeding fines are $10 for each mph over the limit with a minimum fine of $100; in work zones, fines are doubled.
Driving Restrictions and Responsibilities
- Underage individuals (under age 8 or under 57 inches) must be secured in a child seat.
- Drivers under 18 are prohibited from mobile device use, while those 18 and older can use mobile devices only for calls.
- Headphone use is restricted for drivers under 18, permitting only one headphone for hands-free calls for those 18+.
Safe Driving Practices
- Maintain a two-second rule to ensure safe following distance under good conditions.
- Tailgating incurs a fine of $100.
- Do not allow the foot to rest on the brake pedal while driving; this is referred to as riding the brakes.
- When using vehicles with antilock brakes, avoid pumping the brakes.
Emergency Procedures and Notifications
- Use the vehicle horn to warn pedestrians and other drivers, but not to express anger or rush others in traffic.
- Activate headlights 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise, during precipitation, or in low visibility conditions.
- In the event that directional signals or brake lights fail, hand signals should be used until repaired.
Additional Requirements and Tests
- Learner's permit requires a supervising driver who is at least 21 years old and holds a valid license with at least one year of driving experience.
- An additional 40 hours of supervised driving is required beyond Driver's Ed before obtaining a full license.
- A clean driving record for at least 6 months is necessary before taking the road test, which allows up to 6 attempts within a 12-month period.
Accidents and Legal Consequences
- Loss of driving privileges can occur from civil motor vehicle infractions, criminal violations, or being over 50% at fault in a vehicle accident.
- Three surchargable events within a two-year period result in license suspension until a retraining course is completed.
- If three or more speeding violations occur within 12 months, a 3-month suspension will follow.
Important Statistics
- Approximately 1 in 3 Americans are killed or injured in motor vehicle crashes.
- All passenger vehicles must be equipped with seat belts, mirrors, horns, ignition locks, windshield wipers, mufflers, foot brakes, parking brakes, and lights for safe operation.
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