Massachusetts Permit Test (RMV Learner's Permit Exam) — All Questions
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In Massachusetts, a driver 21 or older is considered legally impaired at a blood alcohol concentration of:
- a.0.05 percent
- b.0.08 percent✓
- c.0.10 percent
- d.0.12 percent
The adult legal limit is 0.08 percent BAC; you can still be charged below that if impaired. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, operating under the influence)
Under the Junior Operator Law, a driver under 21 can lose their license at a BAC as low as:
- a.0.08 percent
- b.0.05 percent
- c.0.02 percent✓
- d.0.10 percent
Massachusetts applies a 0.02 percent BAC limit to drivers under 21 under the Junior Operator Law's zero-tolerance rule. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Junior Operator Law)
During the first months with a junior operator license, an under-18 driver generally may not:
- a.Drive alone late at night or carry young passengers, with limited exceptions✓
- b.Drive on any road
- c.Drive with a licensed parent
- d.Use the highway at any time
For the first months, junior operators may not drive between the late-night restricted hours or carry passengers under 18 (other than family), unless supervised. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Junior Operator Law)
A junior operator caught speeding faces penalties that are:
- a.The same as for adults
- b.Only a warning
- c.A small fine with no suspension
- d.Tougher, including license suspension and required retraining✓
The Junior Operator Law imposes stiffer penalties on drivers under 18, including license suspension and mandatory retraining and driver-education courses. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Junior Operator Law penalties)