MASS MA Laws and Regulations 3

Question 1

Under Massachusetts' Junior Operator Law, when may a 17-year-old with a junior license carry passengers under 18 (non-family)?

Accepted Answer

After 6 months of licensed driving

Answer

Immediately upon licensing

Answer

After 1 year of licensed driving

Answer

Never until age 18

Question 2

What is the nighttime driving restriction for Massachusetts junior operators (under 18)?

Accepted Answer

No driving 12:30 AM to 5 AM unless supervised

Answer

No driving 9 PM to 5 AM unless supervised

Answer

No driving after 10 PM

Answer

No restriction

Question 3

In Massachusetts, what is the penalty consequence of refusing a breathalyzer test for a first-offense driver age 21+?

Accepted Answer

180-day license suspension

Answer

No penalty

Answer

30-day suspension

Answer

Immediate license revocation for life

Question 4

When must headlights be turned on in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

From dusk to dawn, in poor visibility, and when using wipers

Answer

Only at night

Answer

Only in rain

Answer

Only on highways

Question 5

What is required of all front-seat occupants in a Massachusetts vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Seat belts for all occupants

Answer

Seat belts only for the driver

Answer

No requirement

Answer

Helmets

Question 6

In Massachusetts, children must use a child safety seat until they reach what age or size threshold?

Accepted Answer

Age 8 or 57 inches tall

Answer

Age 5 or 40 lbs

Answer

Age 10 or 80 lbs

Answer

Age 6 or 50 lbs

Question 7

What is the maximum SR (surchargeable) consequence for accumulating too many points/violations in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory driver retraining program and possible suspension

Answer

License upgrade

Answer

Free insurance

Answer

Nothing