Massachusetts: Alcohol and drugs — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Why should you not drive after drinking alcohol, according to the drowsy driving section?” · “What is the minimum prison term for a second OUI conviction?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Massachusetts Driver's Manual" (Revised April 2026), Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
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In which of these cases should you never drive?
- When it is a bright sunny day
- When you have been drinking alcohol
- When you have had your eyesight checked
- When you are driving a familiar route
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Correct answer: When you have been drinking alcohol
The manual says you should never drive when you have been drinking alcohol.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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In which of these cases should you never drive?
- When you have just eaten a regular meal at home
- When you are driving alone on a familiar road
- When you have recently cleaned your windshield
- After taking any medication that can cause drowsiness
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Correct answer: After taking any medication that can cause drowsiness
The manual says never to drive after taking any prescription drug or over-the-counter medication that can cause drowsiness.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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In which of these cases should you never drive?
- When you are wearing sunglasses
- When you have just filled the fuel tank
- When you are very tired
- When the roads are dry
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Correct answer: When you are very tired
The manual lists being very tired among the cases in which you should never drive.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Why should you not drive after drinking alcohol, according to the drowsy driving section?
- Alcohol can increase drowsiness
- Alcohol makes you drive too slowly
- Alcohol makes headlights hard to see
- Alcohol dries out your eyes
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Correct answer: Alcohol can increase drowsiness
The manual says not to drive after drinking alcohol, as alcohol can increase drowsiness.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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What should you always check on prescription and over-the-counter medication labels when you may drive?
- Whether they can be taken with food
- Whether they are about to expire
- Whether they require a refill
- Whether they can cause drowsiness
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Correct answer: Whether they can cause drowsiness
The manual says always check medication labels, prescription and over the counter, to see if they can cause drowsiness.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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If you were convicted of drunk driving, what else might you have to complete besides the Driver Retraining course?
- A defensive driving course at a driving school
- A vision and hearing screening at an RMV Service Center
- A second road test with a Registry examiner
- An alcohol treatment or education program
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Correct answer: An alcohol treatment or education program
The retraining course does not replace other requirements; after a drunk driving conviction you may also have to complete an alcohol treatment or education program.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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What is the license suspension for a first OUI conviction, before any reduction by an alcohol education course?
- 45 days
- One year
- Two years
- Eight years
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Correct answer: One year
A first OUI conviction carries a one year license suspension.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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What is the fine range for a first OUI conviction?
- $600–$10,000
- $500–$5,000
- $1,000–$15,000
- $100–$500
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Correct answer: $500–$5,000
A first offense carries a fine of $500 to $5,000.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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What is the maximum prison term for a first OUI conviction?
- One year
- Five years
- 30 days
- 2 1/2 years
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Correct answer: 2 1/2 years
A first offense carries a prison term of up to 2 1/2 years.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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For a first OUI offense, the court may allow an alcohol education course to reduce the suspension. For a driver over 21 who is allowed the course, what is the reduced suspension?
- 45–90 days
- One year
- 180 days
- 210 days
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Correct answer: 45–90 days
For a first offense, a driver over 21 who completes the alcohol education course faces a suspension of 45 to 90 days.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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For a first OUI offense, the court may allow an alcohol education course to reduce the suspension. For a driver under 21 who is allowed the course, what is the reduced suspension?
- 45–90 days
- One year
- 210 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 210 days
For a first offense, a driver under 21 faces a suspension of 210 days.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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What is the minimum prison term for a second OUI conviction?
- 30 days
- 150 days
- One year
- Two years
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Correct answer: 30 days
A second offense carries a minimum prison term of 30 days and a maximum of 2 1/2 years.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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What is the license suspension for a second OUI conviction?
- One year
- Eight years
- Two years
- Ten years
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Correct answer: Two years
A second offense carries a two year license suspension.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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Starting with which OUI offense is the conviction listed as a felony?
- The first offense
- The third offense
- The second offense
- The fourth offense
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Correct answer: The third offense
Third, fourth and fifth OUI offenses are felonies; first and second offenses are not.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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What is the license suspension for a third OUI conviction?
- Two years
- Ten years
- Lifetime
- Eight years
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Correct answer: Eight years
A third offense carries an eight year license suspension.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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What is the minimum prison term for a third OUI conviction?
- 30 days
- One year
- 150 days
- Two years
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Correct answer: 150 days
A third offense carries a minimum prison term of 150 days and a maximum of five years.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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What is the license suspension for a fourth OUI conviction?
- Ten years
- Two years
- Eight years
- Lifetime
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Correct answer: Ten years
A fourth offense carries a ten year license suspension.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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What is the license suspension for a fifth OUI conviction?
- Ten years
- Eight years
- Fifteen years
- Lifetime
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Correct answer: Lifetime
A fifth offense carries a lifetime license suspension.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)