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Free learning aid · Based on the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Apr 2026)
Massachusetts Permit Practice Test
A free study aid for the Massachusetts (MA) RMV knowledge test: practice in the real test format, with every answer explained and the guide page to study. Not the official test. Always verify with the official guide.
- 25questions
- 18to pass (72%)
- $0full exam here
Practice by topic
- The answer and why, right after each question
- 10 questions a round, a new mix every time
- Every answer shows the guide page to read
Road sign test
Know every sign on sight
Learn the signs from pictures one at a time, then test yourself on 20 signs.
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Massachusetts permit test topics
The answer and explanation after every question. Each round is a new random mix, so practice as often as you like.
- Signs, signals & markingsSpeed limits, lights, sign colors, work zones and lane lines.
- Lanes, turns & right-of-waySignals, highways, turns, rotaries, passing and who goes first.
- Sharing the road & parkingSchool buses, trucks, trolleys, bicycles, horses and parking.
- Defensive driving & emergenciesFollowing distance, weather, night, police stops and crashes.
- Alcohol, drugs & penaltiesOUI, zero tolerance under 21, surcharges and suspensions.
- Your license & your vehiclePermits, the junior operator license, seat belts and phones.
- Practice my weak spotsA round from the topics you miss most.Fills in automatically as you practice on this device
About the Massachusetts permit test
The basics, in plain English, from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual.
Permit at 16
You can apply for a Class D learner's permit at 16. The permit exam has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need 18 right within 25 minutes. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, p. 15–16)
A licensed adult beside you
On a permit, drive only with a licensed driver who is 21 or older, has at least a year of driving experience and sits in the seat next to you. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, p. 18)
Junior operator license at 16½
Under 18, you need six months on your permit with a clean record, driver education and 40 hours of supervised driving before the road test. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, p. 9–10)
Junior operator limits
For the first six months, no passengers under 18 except family unless a qualified adult rides beside you, and no driving from 12:30 to 5 a.m. without a parent. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, p. 10–11)
No phones under 18
Drivers under 18 may not use any mobile electronic device while driving, except to report an emergency. Adults must stay hands-free. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, p. 39–40)
Four feet for vulnerable road users
When passing pedestrians, bicyclists, roadside workers or riders on horseback, leave at least four feet and keep to the speed limit. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, p. 49)
Massachusetts permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Massachusetts permit test?
25 multiple-choice questions. You need 18 correct, and you have 25 minutes. Topics include alcohol, suspensions, junior operator rules, rules of the road and road signs. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, p. 16)
How old do I have to be for a learner's permit?
At least 16 for a Class D or Class M learner's permit. The permit is valid for up to two years. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, p. 15)
Who has to ride with me while I drive on a permit?
A licensed driver who is at least 21, has at least one year of driving experience and sits in the passenger seat next to you. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, p. 18)
What do I need before my road test if I'm under 18?
Six months on your permit with a clean record, an RMV-approved driver education course, 40 hours of supervised driving (30 with a skills program) and two hours of parent instruction. (Massachusetts Driver's Manual, p. 9–10)
Read the official Massachusetts Driver's Manual
Our questions are written from the guide (revised April 2026). Always study the official handbook from the state. Page numbers are the ones printed on the handbook pages; tap one to open the official PDF at that page. A PDF viewer counts the cover too, so its page numbers run 8 higher.
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