Motor Vehicle

Question 1

When can a child use only a seatbelt when riding in a motor vehicle in Massachusetts?

Answer 1

The child must be 8 years old (or older) OR more than 57 inches (MGL:C90 Sec7AA)

Question 2

When someone holding a Massachusetts driver’s license learner’s permit and/or a motor vehicle registration moves when must he notify the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)?

Answer 2

Within 30 days (MGL:C90 Sec26A)

Question 3

What are the criteria for a Junior Operator’s License?

Answer 3

1) under 18 years of age; and

2) within the first 6 months of receiving license

Question 4

What are the restrictions on a Junior Operator’s License?

Answer 4

No passenger under 18 (other than immediate family members) unless accompanied by:

1) a person who is 21 years old or older, and
2) has at least 1 year of driving experience, and
3) holds a valid driver’s license, and
4) is seated next to the driver

NOTE: Junior Operator cannot operate between the hours of 12:30am an 05:00am unless with parent/legal guardian

Question 5

The holder of a learner’s permit can operate only when accompanied by:

Answer 5

1) a person who is 21 years old or older, and
2) has at least 1 years of driving experience, and
3) holds a valid driver’s license, and
4) is seated next to the driver

NOTE: In order to operate between the hours of 12:00am an 05:00am, must be 18 years old or accompanied by a parent who fits the above criteria (except the age of 21 requirement)

Question 6

How long does a resident of another state who moves to Massachusetts have to register their foreign state registered vehicle in Massachusetts?

Answer 6

30 days (MGL: C90 Sec 3)

Question 7

The purchaser of a motor vehicle has 7 days to transfer the registration and insurance provided the following:

Answer 7

1) Must have the certificate of origin or certificate of title
2) Must be at least 18 years old
3) The vehicle must be the same type as the previous vehicle
4) Must lose possession of the previous vehicle
(MGL: C90-Sec2)

Question 8

IN regards to motor vehicle inspections, a motor vehicle which is not garaged or operated within the Commonwealth during its assigned inspection period may be operated for how many days after its return to the Commonwealth?

Answer 8

15 Days

(if such motor vehicle bears satisfactory proof of adequate safety and emissions inspection from another jurisdiction)
(MGL: C90 Sec7A)

Question 9

What is the per se Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level for the offense of OUI?

Answer 9

.08
Note: can still be charged with OUI if BAC reads greater that .05, however there is no presumption of intoxication, then police must prove impairment with other evidence. Under 21, .02 or higher faces administrator sanctions only.
(MGL C90 Sec24)

Question 10

At what age must a child wear a helmet when operating a bicycle, in-line skates, a scooter, or other manually propelled wheeled vehicle, or riding as a passenger on a manually propelled vehicle?

Answer 10

16 years old and under

MGL C85-Sec11B

Question 11

When must the operator of motor vehicle turn on the vehicle’s headlights and taillights?

Answer 11

During the period from one half an hour after sunset to one half an hour before sunrise.
(MGL C85 Sec15)

Question 12

Emergency vehicles responding to an emergency are permitted to operate contrary to traffic laws except:

Answer 12

Emergency vehicles must stop for a school bus which has stopped to allow passengers to board or alight.
(MGL C89 Sec7B)

Question 13

Under what conditions must a motor vehicle yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

Answer 13

1) the pedestrian is on that half of the traveled part of the way on which the vehicle is traveling; OR
2) if the pedestrian approaches from the opposite half of the traveled part of the way to WITHIN 10 FEET of that half of the traveled part of the way on which said vehicle is traveling.
(MGL C89 Sec9)

Question 14

No person shall travel on a way with a sleigh or sled drawn by a horse, unless:

Answer 14

There are at least THREE (3) BELLS attached to some part of the harness
(MGL C89 S3)

NOTE: you never know is this becoomes a question on a exam

Question 15

What is the definition of a motorized bicycle?

Answer 15

1) a pedal bicycle which has a helper motor, or
2) a non-pedal bicycle which has a motor, with: a. a cylinder capacity NOT EXCEEDING FIFTY CUBIC CENTIMETERS,
b. an automatic transmission, and
c. which is capable of a MAXIMUM SPEED OF NO MORE THAN THIRTY MILES PER HOUR.
(MGL C90 Sec1)

Question 16

What is the definition of a motor scooter?

Answer 16

Any 2 wheeled tandem or 3 wheeled device, that: a. has handlebars

    b. is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator,
    c. is powered by an electric or gas powered motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion.

NOTE: Th definition of “motorized scooter” shall not include a motorcycle or motorized bicycle or a 3 wheeled motorized wheelchair
(MGL C90 Sec1)

Question 17

What is the definition of “thickly settled or business district”?

Answer 17

1) The territory contiguous to any way which built up with structures devoted to business, or
2) The territory contiguous to any way where the dwelling houses are situated at such distances as will average LESS THAT 200 FEET BETWEEN THEM FOR A DISTANCE OF A QUARTER OF A MILE OR OVER.
(MGL C90 SEC1)

Question 18

What is the definition of an antique car?

Answer 18

Any motor vehicle OVER 25 YEARS OLD which:
1) Is maintained solely for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, and other functions of public interest: AND
2) Is not used primarily for the transportation of passengers or goods over any way
(MGL C90 Sec1)

Question 19

What is the definition of a “way” according to Chapter 90 Sec 1?

Answer 19

1) any public highway
2) private way laid out under authority of statute,
3) way dedicated to public use, or
4) way under the control of park commissioners or body having like powers.
(MGL C90 Sec 1)

Question 20

Every person operating a SCHOOL BUS, or ANY MOTOR VEHICLE CARRYING EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS as a cargo, or part of a cargo, upon approaching a railroad crossing at grade, shall bring his vehicle to a full stop not less than:

Answer 20

(Not less than) 15 FEET and NOT MORE THAN 50 FEET from the nearest track of said railroad, and shall not proceed to cross until it is safe to do so.
(MGL C90 Sec15)

Question 21

Every person operating any motor vehicle, upon approaching at grade a railroad crossing protected by red lights which flash as a warning, shall bring his vehicle to a full stop:

Answer 21

NOT LESS THAN 15 FEET and NOT MORE THAN 50 FEET from the nearest track of said railroad and shall not proceed to cross until said lights stop flashing
(MGL C90 Sec15)

Question 22

What is the license suspension period for someone who litters?

Answer 22

Not more than 7 days

MGL C90 Sec 22G

Question 23

Whoever, upon any way or in any place to which the public has a right of access, or upon any way or in any place to which members of the public have access as invitees or licensees possess an open container of alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of any motor vehicle shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500. THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO:

Answer 23

1) The passengers of a motor vehicle designed, maintained and used for the transportation of persons for compensation, or
2) The living quarters of a house coach or house trailer.

NOTE: Notwithstanding this section, THE DRIVER of any motor vehicle, including but not limited to a house coach or house trailer, shall not possess an open container of alcoholic beverage
(MGL C90 Sec 24i)

Question 24

Knowingly Empoyed an Unlicensed Operator to Operate a Motor Vehicle:

Answer 24

FIRST OFFENSE: $500.00 Fine

SECOND OFFENSE: 1 year in a house of correction: and/or a fine of up to $1,000.00
Ch90 Sec12

Question 25

How long will the police impound a defendant’s motor vehicle following an OUI arrest when the defendant REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST?

Answer 25

12-Hours

Ch90-Sec24

Question 26

When is a defendant’s license suspended after being arrested for OUI?

Answer 26

Immediately
(CH90-Sec24)

NOTE: This statue eliminates the 15 day temporary license.

Question 27

Driving without an ignition device when required by law:

Answer 27

Not less than 180 days to 2 1/2 years in a house of correction
or
2 1/2 years to 5 years in a state prison, including a 150 minimum mandatory sentence
and
$1,000.00 to $15,000.00 fine
(Ch90-Sec24S)

Question 28

• Whoever interferes with or tampers with
• A certified ignition interlock device,
• With the intent to disable such device,

Answer 28

Shall be punished by imprisonment in the house or correction for not less than 6 months nor more than 2 1/2 years or by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than 3 years nor more than 5 years (Felony)
(C90-sec 24T)

Question 29

• Whoever knowlingly
• breathes into a certified ignition interlock device or
• starts a motor vehicle equipped with such device
• for the purpose of proving an operable motor vehicle to a person whose license or right to operate a vehicle is restricted to the operation of vehicles equipped with a certified ignition interlock device

Answer 29

Shall be punished by a fine not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 or imprisonment in a house of correction for not less than 6 months nor more than 2 1/2 years in the house of correction and, for a second or subsequent conviction, by imprisonment in a state prison for not less than 3 nor more than 5 years. (Felony)
(Ch90-Sec 24U)

Question 30

Penalties for any individual charged with an alcohol related driving offense while a CHILD 14 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER was in the motor vehicle:

Answer 30

FIRST OFFENSE: 90 days to 2 1/2 years in a house of correction and a $1,000.00 to $5,000.00 fine

SECOND OFFENSE or SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE: 6 months to 2 1/2 years in a house of correction or 3 to 5 years in state prison and a 3 year loss of license (Felony)
(CH90-Sec24V)

Question 31

What is the restriction designation on a Massachusetts Driver’s License for an operator required to utilize an Ignition Interlock Device:

Answer 31

Z

Question 32

Melanie’s Law allows the Registry to cancel the registration plates of anyone convicted of _____________alcohol-related driving offense for the duration of the suspension period.

Answer 32

A third or subsequent offense

Question 33

Melanie’s Law allows a District Attorney to seek forfeiture of a motor vehicle for any defendant convicted of:

Answer 33

A 4th or subsequent alcohol-related driving offense

NOTE:”may be forfeited to the commonwealth if such person has been so assigned or so convicted PREVIOUSLY at least 3 times”.
(Ch90-Sec 24W)

Question 34

A driver with a hardship license must use the device for:

Answer 34

The entire life of the hardship license AND for an additional two years after the license has been reinstated.
(Ch90-Sec 24 1/2)

Question 35

No vehicle which with its load weighs more than 4 tons shall, when equipped with metallic tires, travel upon any public way at a speed greater than:

Answer 35

4 miles an hour

Ch85-Sec31

Question 36

FLASHING RED LIGHTS/STOP SIGN

Except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign or a flashing red signal light shall stop at this location:

Answer 36

• At a clearly marked stop line, but if none
• Before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection,or, if none,
• At the point nearest the interescting roadway where the driver has a view of aproaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it.
  (Ch89-Sec9)

Question 37

RED LIGHT/LIGHT FOR EXTENDED LOAD

Every motor vehicle or trailer operated on a way which carries a load or object extending 4 FEET OR MORE beyond the cab or body shall display at the extreme rear end of such load or object:

Answer 37

** A RED LIGHT plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 FEET to the sides and rear,
or

** During the period when motor vehicles are not required todisplay lights a red flag or cloth not less than 12” SQUARE
(Ch90-Sec7)

Question 38

EXCEPTIONS TO CHILD SAFETY AND SEAT BELT LAW

What are the exceptions to the child safety seat law?

Answer 38

1) Riding as a passenger in a school bus:
2) Riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle made before July 1st. 19966, that is not equipped with safety belts;
3) Physically unable to use either a conventional child passenger restraint or a child restraint specifically designed for children with special needs (must be duly certified in writing by a physician);
Ch90-Sec7AA

Question 39

(WINDOW TINT) nontransparent or sunscreen material, window application, reflective film or nonreflective film used in any way so as to make such windshield and window glass areas in any way nontransparent or obscured from either the interior or exterior.
THIS APPLIES TO THE FOLOWING AREAS:

Answer 39

1) Front windshield,
2) The side window’s immediately adjacent to the right and left of the operator’s seat,
3) The side windows immediately to the rear of the operator’s seat and the front passenger seat and the rear window
CH90-Sec 9D

Question 40

CHILDREN IN BED OF PICK-UP TRUCK

No person shall operate a motor vehicle,commonly known as a pick-up truck, nor shall the pwner permit it to be operate, for a distance MORE THAN 5 MILES or in EXCESS OF 5 MPH with persons UNDER 12 years of age in the body of such truck. What is the exception(s) to this rule?

Answer 40

EXCEPTION: unless such truck:

• Is part of an official parade,or
• Has affixed to it a legal “owner repair” or “farm” license plate or
• Is a pick-up truck engaged infarming activities
  CH90-Sec13

Question 41

All persons must wear seatbelts while operating or riding in a motor vehicle. What are the exceptions to this rule according to CH90-Sec13A?

Answer 41

• Any person riding in a motor vehicle manufactured BEFORE JULY 1ST, 1966 that is not equipped with the belts
• The side facing seat on which the factory did not install a seat belt in any car owned for the purpose of antique collection.
• Any person who is PHYSICALLY UNABLE touse safety belts (condition must be certified by a physician)
• Any RURAL CARRIER OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE operating a motor vehicle while inthe performance of his duties (however, the mail carrier shall be subject to department regulations regarding the use of safety belts or occupant crash protection devices)
• Anyone involved in the operation ot TAXIS, LIVERIES, TRACTORS, TRUCKS WITH GROSS WEIGHT OF 18,000 OR OVER, BUSES, and PASENGERS OF AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES.

Question 42

TRAVELING BEHIND A SCHOOL BUS:

No person shall operate a motor vehicle within a distance of:

Answer 42

100 feet behind a school bus

Question 43

SPOT LIGHT; No persn shall use on or in connection with any motor vehicle a spot light,so called the rays from which shine more than TWO FEET ABOVE THE ROAD AT A DISTANCE OT THIRTY FEET from the vehicle. WHAT ARE THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE SPOT LIGHT RESTRICTIONS?

Answer 43

• A spot light maybe used for the purpose of reading signs
• As an auxillary light in cases of necessity when the other lights required by law fail to operate
  CH90-Sec16

Question 44

According to Ch90-Sec 16A,no person shall cause, allow, or permit the unnecessary operation of the engine of a motor vehicle while said vehicle is stopped for a forseeable period of time in excess of 5 MINUTES.

THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO: 3

Answer 44

a) vehicles BEING SERVICED, provided that operation of the engine is essential to the proper repair
b) vehicles ENGAGED IN THE DELIVERY OR ACCEPTANCE OF GOODS, wares or merchandise for which engine assited POWER IS NECESSARY and substitute alternate means cannot be made available,or
c) vehicles in an operation for which the engine power is necessary for an associate power need other than movement and substitute alternate power means cannot be made available provided that SUCH OPERATION DOES NOT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO A CONDITION OF AIR POLLUTION,

Question 45

MAXIMUM WIDTH AND LENGTH OF MOTOR VEHICLES:

No motor vehicle or trailer shall have (without a permit) an outside WIDTH OF WHICH IS MORE THAN 102” or an extremem OVERALL LENGTH OF MORE THAN 33 FEET.

The 102” width restriction DOES NOT INCLUDE (6):

Answer 45

1) load-induced tire bulge
2) rearview morrors
3) turn signal lamps
4) shade awnings on auto homes and house trailers
5) hand-holds for cab entry and egress and
6) splash and spray supressant devices

NOTE: Provided, however, that such mirrors and other devices are mounted so as NOT TO CAUSE A HAZARD TO PEDESTRIANS onor adjacent to any way.
CH90-Sec19

Question 46

MAXIMUM VEHICLE HEIGHT

No vehicle shall exceed a height of _______ unless granted a special permit.

Answer 46

13 Feet 6 inches (13’6”)

CH90-Sec16

Question 47

TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS

No person shall transport an animal in the back of a motor vehicle in a space intended for a load on the vehicle on a public way unless: (5)

Answer 47

1) Such space is enclosed
2) Has side and tail racks to a height of at least 46 inches extending vertically from the floor,
3) The animal is crossed tethered to the vehicle
4) The animal is protected by a secure container or cage
5) The animal is otherwise protected in a manner which will prevent the animal from being thrown, falling, or jumping out
Ch90-Sec22H

Question 48

MOTOR VEHICLES are all vehicles constructed and designed for propulsion by power other than muscular power including such vehicles when pulled or towed by another motor vehicle, EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Answer 48

• Railroad and railway cars,
• Vehicles operated by the system known as trolley motor or trackless trolley
• Vehicles running only upon rails or tracks,
• Vehicles used for other purposes than the transportaion of property and INCAPABLE OF BEING DRIVEN AT A SPEED EXCEEDING 12 MPH and which are used exclusively for the building, repair,and maintenance of highways or designed especially for use elsewhere than on the travelled part of ways,
• Wheelchairs owned and operated by invalids
• Vehicles which are operated or guided by a person on foot
• Motorized bicycles
  CH90-Sec1

Question 49

Every person operating a motor vehicle which is involved in an accident in which any person is killed or injured in which the damage in excess of $1,000 dollars to any one vehicle or other property shall, within ________ DAYS after such accident, complete an RMV crash report and send a copy of the report to the police department having jurisdiction on the way where such accident occurred:

Answer 49

5 Days

Ch90-Sec26

Question 50

FAILURE TO GIVE A COPY OF CITATION TO VIOLATOR:

A FAILURE TO A GIVE A COPY of the citation to the violator at the time and place of the violation SHALL CONSTITUTE A DEFENSE IN ANY COURT PROCEEDING FOR SUCH VIOLATION, except (4):

Answer 50

1) Where the violator COULD NOT HAVE BEEN STOPPED or
2) Where additional time was reasonably necessary to DETERMINE THE NATURE OF THE VIOLATION, or
3) Where additional time was reasonably necessary for the IDENTITY OF THE VIOLATOR,or
4) Where the court finds that a circumstance justifies the failure
Ch90-Sec2

Question 51

TEXTING WHILE DRIVING:

No operator of a motor vehicle shall use A MOBILE TELEPHONE, or ANY HANDHELD DEVICE capable of accessing the internent, TO MANUALLY COMPOSE, SEND, OR READ AND ELCTRONIC MESSAGE while operating a motor vehicle. For the purpose of this section, an operator shall not be considered to be operating a motor vehicle if:

Answer 51

The vehicle is stationary and not located in a part of the public way intended for travel
Ch 90-Sec13B

Question 52

No person under ______ years of age shall use a mobile telephone, hands-free telephone or mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle on any public way.

Answer 52

18

NOTE: For the purpose of this section, a junior operator shall not be considered to be operating a motor vehicle if the vehicle is stationary and not located in a part of the public way intended for travel.
Ch90-Sec8M