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Massachusetts Permit Test Practice

Your Massachusetts test at a glance

Car learner knowledge exam

Passenger Class D learner's permit exam

Questions
25
Correct to pass
18
Mistakes allowed
7

Important test rules

  • The online overview specifies automatic failure for exceeding 25 minutes, two minutes of inactivity, or leaving the browser.
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles sourceSources checked
Sources & exam details
  • Seven allowed mistakes is derived from the published 18-of-25 requirement. A separate passing percentage is not published in the reviewed source.
  • The agency overview reports 35 available languages, but an authoritative complete list was not verified; languages remains null.
  • No published score-based early-stop rule was verified.
  • Application page facts were accessible in the agency search index; direct retrieval returned 403.
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17
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Independent practice with answer explanations. Read it alongside the Massachusetts handbook.

Signals and intersection signs

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Question 1 of 10Signals and intersection signs
  1. 1. You want to turn right at a red light. There is no NO TURN ON RED sign. What must happen first?
  2. 2. In Massachusetts, a steady red arrow points right and no sign prohibits a turn on red. Which rule applies?
  3. 3. When may a left turn on red be permitted in Massachusetts, after stopping and yielding?
  4. 4. A signal is flashing red as you approach an intersection. How should you proceed?
  5. 5. The light changes to steady yellow while you approach, and you can stop safely. What should you do?
  6. 6. What does a flashing yellow circular signal require?
  7. 7. Your left-turn arrow is flashing yellow and an oncoming car is approaching. What should you do?
  8. 8. Your light is green, but traffic beyond the intersection leaves no space for your car. What should you do?
  9. 9. You are turning left on a circular green light without a protected arrow. Who must you yield to?
  10. 10. Both upper red lights on a pedestrian hybrid beacon are steady. What must a driver do?

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Use this Massachusetts permit practice guide to choose a starting point and compare the available study formats. Its leading topic groups are signs & signals; these describe this practice selection, not the agency’s published test weighting. Read each situation before choosing an answer, then use the explanation and source link to understand the rule behind it. When an answer surprises you, return to that part of the handbook rather than memorizing the position of the correct choice. Review your missed questions before starting another test. These independent exercises support handbook study; they are not the licensing examination or a guarantee of passing.

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Massachusetts RMV permit practice

272 explained questions for Class D learners, including 48 pictured signs. Start with a short test, then try a 25-question mock with answers revealed at the end.

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Test 1 · 16 questions

Signals and intersection signs

Immediate explanations and links to published study sources.

Test 2 · 16 questions

Right-of-way, turns and school buses

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Test 3 · 16 questions

Lanes, passing and parking

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Test 4 · 16 questions

Speed, space and weather

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Test 5 · 16 questions

Learner permits and junior operators

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Test 6 · 16 questions

Alcohol, drugs and driving consequences

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Test 7 · 16 questions

Pedestrians, bicycles and other road users

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Test 8 · 16 questions

Vehicle safety, emergencies and crashes

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Test 9 · 16 questions

Pictured regulatory signs and merging

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Test 10 · 16 questions

Pictured warnings and work zones

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Test 11 · 16 questions

Work zones, parking and sign colors

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Test 12 · 16 questions

Pedestrians and bicycle-road sharing

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Test 13 · 16 questions

Pictured crossings, curves and guide signs

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Test 14 · 16 questions

Markings, passing distances and parking

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Test 15 · 16 questions

Processions, traffic stops and emergencies

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Test 16 · 16 questions

Citations, driving records and suspension

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Test 17 · 16 questions

Junior-operator penalties and license restrictions

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Learn Massachusetts rules in context

Practice rotary entry, red-arrow turns, school-bus stops, parking, bicycle-road sharing junior-operator restrictions and license-suspension consequences. Local-rule answers draw on the April 2026 RMV manual; pictured sign questions use the RMV sign grids or FHWA national symbol references.

Use My mistakes to retry missed answers. This is selected Class D practice, not the complete handbook or the state exam question set. For Class M, try 132 motorcycle, trike and sidecar questions. 632 CDL study questions are also available, including seven specialist subjects. These include 80 questions on inspection and practical-test preparation, without replacing hands-on training. Another 32 cover bus qualifications and accessible passenger service.

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Before you apply

Massachusetts licensing essentials

From Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Check the requirements for your age and application.

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How old must I be for a Massachusetts passenger-car learner's permit?

You must be at least 16 to apply for a Massachusetts Class D learner's permit. If you are under 18, the RMV also requires written consent from a parent, legal guardian or another qualifying authorized signer. Younger applicants remain subject to junior-operator restrictions.

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How many answers do I need to pass the Massachusetts Class D permit exam?

Passenger Class D learner's permit exam

25 questions. 18 correct are needed to pass, subject to the separate requirements below. Published time limit for this format: 25 minutes.

  • The online overview specifies automatic failure for exceeding 25 minutes, two minutes of inactivity, or leaving the browser.
Sources & exam details
  • Seven allowed mistakes is derived from the published 18-of-25 requirement. A separate passing percentage is not published in the reviewed source.
  • The agency overview reports 35 available languages, but an authoritative complete list was not verified; languages remains null.
  • No published score-based early-stop rule was verified.
  • Application page facts were accessible in the agency search index; direct retrieval returned 403.

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Who can ride with a Massachusetts learner driver, and are there nighttime limits?

Your accompanying driver must be licensed, at least 21, have at least one year of driving experience, and sit beside you. If you are under 18, driving between midnight and 5 a.m. requires your licensed parent or legal guardian, with at least one year of experience and valid driving privileges.

Junior Operator License (JOL) requirements (opens in a new tab)

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Massachusetts permit test: frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Massachusetts permit test?

The Massachusetts knowledge test given by Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has 25 questions. To pass you need 18 of 25 correct (72%).

  • Source: mass.gov
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Massachusetts?

The minimum age for a Massachusetts learner's permit is 16, according to MA RMV.

  • Source: mass.gov
Who gives the Massachusetts permit knowledge test?

The knowledge test is given by Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Check its website for current locations, fees and appointment rules before you go.

  • Source: mass.gov
Who can ride with a Massachusetts learner driver, and are there nighttime limits?

Your accompanying driver must be licensed, at least 21, have at least one year of driving experience, and sit beside you. If you are under 18, driving between midnight and 5 a.m. requires your licensed parent or legal guardian, with at least one year of experience and valid driving privileges.

  • Source: mass.gov

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