Massachusetts: Losing your license — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How long is a JOL suspended for a second offense of violating the passenger restriction or the night restriction?” · “What happens if you do not respond to a civil citation within 20 days?”
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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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How long is a JOL suspended for a second offense of violating the passenger restriction or the night restriction?
- 30 days
- 180 days
- 90 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 180 days
The suspension is 60 days for a first offense, 180 days for a second offense, and one year for subsequent offenses.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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How long is a JOL suspended for a subsequent offense, after a second one, of violating the passenger restriction or the night restriction?
- 90 days
- Two years
- Three years
- One year
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Correct answer: One year
The suspension is 60 days for a first offense, 180 days for a second offense, and one year for subsequent offenses.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Besides the suspension, what must you complete after a second or subsequent offense of violating the JOL passenger or night restriction?
- A motorcycle rider safety course
- A defensive driving refresher course
- A driver skills development program
- A Driver Attitudinal Retraining course
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Correct answer: A Driver Attitudinal Retraining course
For a second or subsequent offense you must also complete a Driver Attitudinal Retraining course.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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How does the RMV's suspension for violating the passenger or night restriction relate to other penalties?
- It replaces any fine the court imposes for the same event
- It is added to any other penalty or suspension that applies
- It is cancelled if the court also suspends the license
- It is waived for the first offense
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Correct answer: It is added to any other penalty or suspension that applies
The RMV’s suspension for violating the JOL passenger or night restriction is imposed in addition to any other penalty, fine, suspension, revocation or requirement.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What happens to a bicyclist’s driving record if the bicyclist is fined for a traffic violation?
- It receives surchargeable event points
- It is not affected
- It is suspended automatically
- It is reviewed by the Registrar
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Correct answer: It is not affected
A bicyclist can be fined for a traffic violation, but it will not affect their driving record.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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A motor vehicle crash can cost you your driving privileges when you are found to be more than what share at fault?
- 25 percent
- 50 percent
- 75 percent
- 100 percent
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Correct answer: 50 percent
The RMV lists crashes in which you are found to be more than 50 percent at fault as one of the three types of events that can cause you to lose your driving privileges.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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Which of these is one of the three types of events on your driving record that can cause you to lose your driving privileges?
- Vehicle registration renewals
- Insurance premium changes
- Learner’s permit exam attempts
- Criminal violations
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Correct answer: Criminal violations
Your driving record lists civil motor vehicle infractions, criminal violations, and crashes in which you are more than 50 percent at fault.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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How long can a license suspension or revocation last?
- Always exactly one year
- Never longer than 90 days
- A specific amount of time or indefinitely
- Only until the next license renewal
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Correct answer: A specific amount of time or indefinitely
A suspension or revocation takes your driving privileges away, and it can be for a specific amount of time or it can be indefinite.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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What kind of offenses are major traffic law violations, such as leaving the scene of a crash?
- Civil motor vehicle infractions
- Parking violations
- Administrative notices
- Criminal offenses
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Correct answer: Criminal offenses
The manual says major traffic law violations are criminal offenses and carry strong penalties that could cost you your license.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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For many violations, the penalties may be stronger in which of these situations?
- You have a clean driving record
- You are a repeat offender
- You have held your license for over ten years
- You are driving a rented vehicle
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Correct answer: You are a repeat offender
The manual says penalties may be stronger if you have a Junior Operator’s License, are under 21, are a repeat offender, or drive with a Commercial Driver’s License.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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How can civil motor vehicle violations, such as speeding, usually be settled?
- By paying fines
- By serving a short jail term
- By completing a Driver Retraining course
- By appearing before a grand jury
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Correct answer: By paying fines
Civil violations are noncriminal, and they can usually be settled by paying fines.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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After a police officer gives you a citation for a civil motor vehicle infraction (CMVI), how long do you have to pay the fine or request a hearing?
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 20 days
- 60 days
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Correct answer: 20 days
You must pay the required fine or request a hearing to dispute the citation within 20 days.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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What happens if you do not respond to a civil citation within 20 days?
- The citation is dismissed without a record
- You are found responsible and charged a large late fee
- A hearing is scheduled and the fine is waived
- You are found not responsible and nothing is charged
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Correct answer: You are found responsible and charged a large late fee
If you do not respond within 20 days, you will be found responsible and charged a large late fee.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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What happens to your license if you fail to pay a citation and its late fee?
- It is converted to a Junior Operator’s License
- It stays valid until it is due for renewal
- It is limited to daytime driving
- It is suspended
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Correct answer: It is suspended
Failure to pay the citation and the late fee will cause your license to be suspended.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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When you pay a fine for a citation, what are you doing?
- Asking the court for a hearing on the citation
- Asking for the fine to be reduced by the RMV
- Accepting responsibility for that violation
- Disputing the citation before a judge
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Correct answer: Accepting responsibility for that violation
The manual says that when you pay a fine, you accept responsibility for that violation, and your driving record will show it.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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Who handles parking violations?
- The Merit Rating Board
- The State Police barracks nearest you
- The Registry’s Court Records Department
- The city or town that issued the citation
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Correct answer: The city or town that issued the citation
Parking violations are not CMVIs; they are handled by the city or town that issued the citations or tickets.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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If you drive more than ten mph over the speed limit, how much extra must you pay for each mph above the first ten?
- $15
- $20
- $10
- $25
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Correct answer: $10
Driving more than ten mph over the limit means paying an extra $10 for each mph above the first ten.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What may happen right away if you commit a criminal motor vehicle violation?
- You must first complete a Driver Retraining course
- You will be given 20 days to pay a fine
- You will receive a citation by mail only
- You may be arrested immediately
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Correct answer: You may be arrested immediately
For a criminal violation you may be arrested immediately, your vehicle may be towed, and your license may be taken away.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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If you are convicted of a criminal motor vehicle offense, who sets any fine or prison term?
- The Registrar of Motor Vehicles
- The arresting police officer
- The court
- The Merit Rating Board
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Correct answer: The court
For a criminal motor vehicle offense, the court sets any fine or prison term.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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Which of these is a criminal motor vehicle offense?
- Driving with a suspended license
- Speeding
- Not obeying a traffic signal
- Receiving a parking ticket
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Correct answer: Driving with a suspended license
Criminal motor vehicle offenses include driving with a suspended license, operating under the influence (OUI), and leaving the scene of a crash.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)