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Massachusetts RMV Permit practice test

This free Massachusetts permit practice test covers the written knowledge exam for a Massachusetts Class D learner permit or driver license (road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way, and JOL rules), with questions written from the official Massachusetts Driver's Manual.

  • 25 questions
  • 18 to pass (72%)
  • 25-minute limit
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Original practice questions written from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Revised April 2026) and checked against its text; not official RMV questions. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the Massachusetts RMV or MassDOT. The real Massachusetts RMV Permit test at a glance: 25 questions, 18 to pass (72%), 25-minute limit. Use these free Massachusetts RMV Permit practice questions to learn the format and read the explanation and source note behind every answer.

Published Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles threshold: 18 correct of 25 questions to pass (72%); 25-minute time limit.

  • Master Massachusetts Fundamental Speed Law and statutory speed limits: 20 mph in school zones when children are present or beacons flash, 25 mph in thickly settled or business districts (municipal opt-in limits), 30 mph on roadways outside thickly settled districts, 40 mph on undivided highways, and 50 mph on divided highways
  • Learn Massachusetts parking regulations and setback distances: parallel park within 12 inches of curb; downhill with curb turn wheels right; uphill with curb turn wheels left; hill without curb turn wheels right; 10 ft from fire hydrants; 20 ft from intersections; 15 ft from railroad crossings; 8 ft from trolley rails and bus stops
  • Understand Vulnerable Road Users Law, Move Over, and school bus rules: 4-foot minimum passing distance for bicyclists and pedestrians (crossing double yellow lines is permitted when safe); Move Over law requires vacating adjacent lanes or slowing down ($100 fine); stop in both directions for flashing red school bus lights ($250 fine up to $2,000)
  • Know signaling and right-of-way rules: signal at least 100 feet before turns on city streets and 500 feet before highway exit ramps; circulating vehicles inside a rotary have right-of-way over entering vehicles; treat dark/non-functioning signals as all-way stops; yield to blind pedestrians with white canes; pass on right only when vehicle ahead is turning left or on multi-lane one-way/divided roads
  • Master Junior Operator (JOL) laws, hands-free regulations, and OUI penalties: permit at age 16; JOL at age 16 1/2; 6-month passenger restriction (no non-family under 18 without licensed adult 21+ beside); nighttime curfew 12:30 am to 5:00 am; strict total ban on all mobile electronics for drivers under 18 ($100 fine, 60-day suspension); 0.08% BAC for 21+ / 0.02% Zero Tolerance under 21; 180-day chemical test refusal suspension (3 yrs + 1 yr under 18)
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Quick Summary: The official Massachusetts RMV Permit knowledge test requires a minimum passing score of 72%. Format: 25 questions. Sourced directly from official state testing blueprints.
  • 25 questions
  • 18 to pass (72%)
  • 25-minute limit

Published Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles threshold: 18 correct of 25 questions to pass (72%); 25-minute time limit.

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Original practice questions written from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Revised April 2026) and checked against its text; not official RMV questions. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the Massachusetts RMV or MassDOT.

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Road signs89Sharing the road35Traffic signals and markings33Alcohol and drugs32Intersections and turns28Speed and space25

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  1. Q1Road signs

    STOP

    What does an eight-sided octagonal traffic sign always indicate on Massachusetts roadways?

    1. AYou must come to a complete stop and yield right-of-way
    2. BSlow down and prepare to yield without stopping unless another vehicle is approaching
    3. CA sharp curve or other dangerous roadway hazard is located directly in your path
    4. DA designated school crossing zone where children are crossing the street
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    A. You must come to a complete stop and yield right-of-way An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means STOP under Massachusetts traffic law. Drivers must bring their vehicle to a complete halt before any painted stop line, crosswalk, or intersection boundary, yield the right-of-way to crossing pedestrians and approaching traffic, and proceed only when the way is completely clear.

  2. Q2Road signs

    YIELD

    What is the meaning of a triangular downward-pointing traffic sign?

    1. ACome to an absolute halt in all circumstances
    2. BSlow down and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians
    3. CPassing is strictly prohibited in this zone
    4. DA divided highway begins ahead
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    B. Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians A downward-pointing equilateral triangular sign always indicates YIELD in Massachusetts. Drivers must slow down to a reasonable speed, be prepared to stop if traffic conditions require, and grant the right-of-way to any oncoming vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians crossing your intended path. The handbook says that when you see a yield sign you should slow down and be prepared to stop.

  3. Q3Intersections and turns

    At an all-way stop intersection in Massachusetts, if two vehicles arrive at the exact same moment, who has the right-of-way?

    1. AThe vehicle traveling on the wider street proceeds first
    2. BThe larger vehicle always has priority
    3. CThe driver on the right has the right-of-way
    4. DThe driver on the left proceeds first
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    C. The driver on the right has the right-of-way Under Massachusetts right-of-way rules, at an all-way stop where two vehicles arrive and stop simultaneously, the driver on the right has the right-of-way. If vehicles arrive at different times, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop has priority to proceed across the intersection.

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  1. 1

    Master Massachusetts Fundamental Speed Law and statutory speed limits: 20 mph in school zones when children are present or beacons flash, 25 mph in thickly settled or business districts (municipal opt-in limits), 30 mph on roadways outside thickly settled districts, 40 mph on undivided highways, and 50 mph on divided highways

  2. 2

    Learn Massachusetts parking regulations and setback distances: parallel park within 12 inches of curb; downhill with curb turn wheels right; uphill with curb turn wheels left; hill without curb turn wheels right; 10 ft from fire hydrants; 20 ft from intersections; 15 ft from railroad crossings; 8 ft from trolley rails and bus stops

  3. 3

    Understand Vulnerable Road Users Law, Move Over, and school bus rules: 4-foot minimum passing distance for bicyclists and pedestrians (crossing double yellow lines is permitted when safe); Move Over law requires vacating adjacent lanes or slowing down ($100 fine); stop in both directions for flashing red school bus lights ($250 fine up to $2,000)

  4. 4

    Know signaling and right-of-way rules: signal at least 100 feet before turns on city streets and 500 feet before highway exit ramps; circulating vehicles inside a rotary have right-of-way over entering vehicles; treat dark/non-functioning signals as all-way stops; yield to blind pedestrians with white canes; pass on right only when vehicle ahead is turning left or on multi-lane one-way/divided roads

  5. 5

    Master Junior Operator (JOL) laws, hands-free regulations, and OUI penalties: permit at age 16; JOL at age 16 1/2; 6-month passenger restriction (no non-family under 18 without licensed adult 21+ beside); nighttime curfew 12:30 am to 5:00 am; strict total ban on all mobile electronics for drivers under 18 ($100 fine, 60-day suspension); 0.08% BAC for 21+ / 0.02% Zero Tolerance under 21; 180-day chemical test refusal suspension (3 yrs + 1 yr under 18)

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Written by QuizCram from the official source and verified against its text — never copied from a real exam. Original practice questions written from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Revised April 2026) and checked against its text; not official RMV questions. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the Massachusetts RMV or MassDOT.

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Massachusetts RMV Permit FAQ

The official Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Class D learner's permit exam consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 18 questions correctly to pass, which equals a 72 percent passing score. You are given a time limit of 25 minutes to complete the exam (approximately one minute per question).

Under Massachusetts law, you must be at least 16 years old to apply for a Class D learner's permit. Applicants under age 18 must have parental or legal guardian consent and are subject to Junior Operator Law restrictions.

If you do not pass the learner's permit exam, you may repay the $30 exam fee and schedule another attempt through the RMV or take it online via myRMV. Cheating or attempting to cheat results in an immediate failure and bars the applicant from applying for any permit or license for 60 days.

No. These are original practice questions written from the official Massachusetts Driver's Manual published by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles and verified against its text, with manual chapters and page numbers cited on every answer. QuizCram is not affiliated with the Massachusetts RMV or MassDOT.

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