MASS MA Laws and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Massachusetts, at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a driver age 21 or older considered legally impaired (OUI)?
- 0.05%
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
- 0.02%
Correct answer: 0.08%
Massachusetts sets the per se OUI limit at 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and older.
Question 2: What is the BAC limit for drivers under age 21 under Massachusetts' Junior Operator Law?
- 0.08%
- 0.05%
- 0.02% (Correct answer)
- 0.00%
Correct answer: 0.02%
Under-21 drivers face a 0.02% BAC limit under the state's zero-tolerance-style rules.
Question 3: Under Massachusetts' Move Over Law, what must a driver do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
- Stop completely until it leaves
- Move over a lane or slow down safely (Correct answer)
- Honk to alert the vehicle
- Maintain current speed
Correct answer: Move over a lane or slow down safely
Drivers must change lanes away from the vehicle when safe, or reduce speed if they cannot.
Question 4: How long must a Massachusetts learner's permit holder under 18 hold the permit before getting a junior license?
- 3 months
- 6 months (Correct answer)
- 1 month
- 12 months
Correct answer: 6 months
Applicants under 18 must hold the learner's permit for at least 6 months.
Question 5: What is the speed limit in a Massachusetts thickly settled or business district unless otherwise posted?
- 20 mph
- 25 mph
- 30 mph (Correct answer)
- 35 mph
Correct answer: 30 mph
The default limit in thickly settled or business districts is 30 mph unless posted otherwise.
Question 6: In Massachusetts, handheld cell phone use while driving is:
- Allowed at stoplights
- Allowed for adults only
- Prohibited for all drivers (Correct answer)
- Allowed on highways
Correct answer: Prohibited for all drivers
The hands-free law prohibits all drivers from holding or using a handheld device while operating.
Question 7: What does Massachusetts' implied consent law mean for licensed drivers?
- They consent to vehicle searches
- They consent to chemical BAC testing if arrested for OUI (Correct answer)
- They consent to insurance audits
- They waive court appearances
Correct answer: They consent to chemical BAC testing if arrested for OUI
By driving, you consent to chemical testing for alcohol if lawfully arrested for OUI.
MASS MA Laws and Regulations 2
In Massachusetts, at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a driver age 21 or older considered legally impaired (OUI)?