Massachusetts RMV License Test & Permit Practice 2026
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#1. What does this sign mean?
This is a regulatory No Parking sign. It means that parking is not allowed at any time.
#2. If your gas pedal sticks, it is hazardous to:
If your gas pedal sticks:
- Put your car in neutral and press the brake pedal to slow down.
- Try to free the gas pedal with your foot.
- If the gas pedal does not release, reapply the brakes.
- Keep your eyes on the road.
- When safe, pull your vehicle to the side of the road and bring it to a stop.
Never turn your vehicle’s ignition to the lock position while it is still in motion. This will cause the steering to lock if you try to turn the steering wheel, and you will lose control of your vehicle.
#3. Operating a vehicle under the influence (OUI) is:
Criminal motor vehicle offenses include driving with a suspended license, operating under the influence (OUI), and leaving the scene of an accident.
#4. Which is true about driving 40 mph in a heavy rainstorm on a highway with a speed limit of 50 mph?
Remember, speed limits are posted for ideal conditions. You must lower your speed if there are poor driving conditions or hazards. It does not matter if the posted speed limit is higher. If you drive 40 mph in a heavy rainstorm on a highway with a speed limit of 50 mph, you can get a ticket for driving too fast.
#5. When you see this sign, you should:
There is a school ahead. Slow down and watch for children at all times.
#6. Which of the following freeze first when wet?
Because the earth does not insulate them, bridges and highway overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road and can be very slippery.
#7. Who must yield when several vehicles approach an uncontrolled throughway?
At throughways (T-intersections), you must yield the right-of-way to traffic on the throughway before you turn.
#8. We generally refer to the amount of alcohol in the blood as:
The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as Blood Alcohol Content or Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).
#9. Into which lane should you turn when turning left from a one-way street into a two-way street with multiple lanes?
Turn into the lane closest to the one you came from and going in your direction.
It is very important that you turn from and turn into the proper lane. Look for yellow or white pavement lines marking the road you are turning into. If you need to change lanes, do so after you turn.
#10. Right turns against a red arrow are:
You can make a right turn on a red light only after you come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians or other vehicles in your path. You may not turn on red if a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted.
A steady red arrow applies to vehicles going in the direction of the arrow and means the same as a steady red, circular signal.
#11. Areas around a large truck where other vehicles may disappear into blind spots are located:
It is easy for a car or a motorcycle to be hidden in a large vehicle’s blind spots. Therefore, do not follow closely behind a truck or a bus. When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver’s blind spots on the right, left, front, and behind. (See illustration in the driver manual.)
#12. A sign with a vertical rectangular shape is generally for:
Vertical signs, including square signs, are generally used for regulatory signs. They give instructions or tell you the rules of the road. Some warning signs may also have this shape.
In the horizontal position, the signs generally give directions or information.
#13. What does this sign mean?
Stop sign ahead. When you come to this sign, slow down to be ready to stop at the stop sign.
#14. If you have a Massachusetts driver's license and move, you must report your new address within:
If you hold a Massachusetts learner’s permit or driver’s license or ID, the law requires you to notify the RMV in writing of any address change within 30 days of the change.
#15. Massachusetts law requires that you turn on headlights:
In Massachusetts, headlights must be used from one half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise, at any other time when persons and vehicles are not clearly discernible at a distance of 500 feet, and when the vehicle’s windshield wipers are needed.
#16. If you are involved in a traffic crash, and someone is injured, your first course of action should be:
Check to see if anyone is injured. Give aid, if possible. Call the police and request an ambulance or EMTs, if necessary.
#17. Parking in a traffic lane next to a row of parked vehicles (double parking):
You may not park your vehicle in a traffic lane next to a row of parked vehicles (double parking).
#18. When you hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction on an undivided highway, you must:
Always yield the right-of-way to fire engines, ambulances, police cars, and other emergency vehicles that are using a siren and/or emergency flashing lights. If an emergency vehicle is coming from any direction, you must pull as close as possible to the right side of the road. Stop until the vehicle has passed.
#19. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing without signals or gates?
There is usually a round warning sign before a railroad crossing. When you see this sign, slow down and prepare to stop. Watch for trains. If you see or hear a train coming, do not speed up and try to beat the train to the crossing.
#20. What should you expect ahead when you see a warning sign with arrows in a circle pattern?
Circular intersection ahead. This sign indicates that you are approaching a roundabout or circular intersection.
#21. If many vehicles are passing you in the right lane of a divided highway, you should:
Stay to the right and only use the left lane for passing. On an expressway with three or more lanes in your direction, use the far-right lane for slower driving, the middle lane for faster driving, and the far-left lane for passing.
#22. What are the offset stop line and the green pavement at this intersection used for?
A green pavement (also known as a bike box) is used in areas where there could be road sharing conflicts between motor vehicles and bicycles. You should pay close attention and look for bicyclists before crossing green pavement. At a red light, you should not stop on green pavement.
#23. Your blind spot is the area directly in front of the vehicle.
Blind spots are the areas near the right and left rear corners of the vehicle which cannot be seen through rear-view mirrors. You must turn your head and look over your shoulder to view these areas.
Avoid driving in other drivers’ blind spots by placing your vehicle where you can be seen.
#24. In Massachusetts, safety belts must be used by:
Massachusetts law requires every occupant of a private passenger motor vehicle to wear a safety belt (or ride in a child passenger restraint).
#25. Which is true about signaling?
Signal as early as you can. It gives other drivers time to react to your moves.
| This Practice Test | |
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| Number of questions on each practice test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 1,000+ |
| This is a randomized practice test only for Massachusetts The practice test is not timed. |
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Facts about Your Massachusetts RMV Knowledge Test
| DMV Knowledge Test for Learner’s Permit and Driver’s License | |
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| Number of questions on exam: | 25 questions |
| Passing score: | 72 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 18 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | 25 minutes |
| Wait time before retest: | None (new fee required) |
This Massachusetts (MA) Practice Test
Each practice test for the Massachusetts driver’s license or instruction permit on this website has 25 random questions from an extensive database.
The database has more than 1,000 questions, and answers are available for you – at no cost! You don’t need an account or sign up to get all the test answers.
Our unlimited tests will help you cover all essential areas in the RMV Driver’s Manual and learn much faster. It is a proven way of passing the MA RMV knowledge exam with a small effort.
Before you do anything else, you should get the latest version of the Massachusetts Driver’s Manual . Everything you need to know for your written test is in this manual. Make sure you read it.
Keeping the driver’s manual handy when you take these practice tests is also a good idea. Look up more facts as you go along.
Take Practice Tests after Studying the Manual
Start with the practice tests only after studying all chapters in the manual.
After each practice question, you will see the correct answer. If you miss a question, there will also be a short explanation. Use this information to learn more or look up the corresponding information in the manual.
When you need more clarification about an answer, you should always use the manual as a cross-reference.
You can take as many practice tests as you want and need to prepare. There is no limit, and each set of questions will differ from the previous one.
You can find some more tips on how to study here: Study Tactics .
Aim for a High Score on the Practice Tests
The passing score in Massachusetts is 72 percent, which is lower than many other states . But it doesn’t mean that the test is easy.
You’ll need to answer 18 questions correctly within the allotted 25 minutes. The allotted time is usually more than enough to pass the examination.
If you have a cognitive or physical disability that prevents you from finishing a test within 25 minutes, you may request an alternative test with extended time.
There may also be an opportunity to ask for a paper or person-to-person oral exam.
When you practice with these sample tests, it is a good idea to aim higher than 18 correct answers, and it is best if you stay at it until you reach a score of 100 percent on each test.
That way, you can feel confident that you will pass the examination.
What is on the Massachusetts RMV Test?
Topics covered on the real permit exam include effects of alcohol and drugs, license suspensions, and JOL restrictions and violations .
You must also know common rules of the roads, traffic lights , pavement markings , and road signs. Make sure you fully understand these topics.
Who Must Take the MA Written Knowledge Test?
All first-time applicants.
When you apply for your first license, you must always start with a MA learner’s permit, regardless of age.
If you have a license that has been suspended/revoked for more than two years.
If your suspension period is two years or more, you must take a complete exam (learner’s permit exam and road test) to reinstate your suspended/revoked learner’s permit or driver’s license.
If you have a license that has been suspended/revoked for less than two years.
Even if your suspension period is less than two years, an RMV hearings officer may decide that you must take both the knowledge exam and the road test again.
If you have an expired license from Massachusetts or another state.
If you let your license expire for more than a year, the RMV will ask you to retake all tests.
If you have an expired license from Canada, Mexico, or the US Territories.
You must take all tests if you hold an expired license from Canada, Mexico, or the US Territories and that license expired more than a year ago.
Suppose the license is valid or expired less than a year ago. In that case, you must provide a certified driving record (30 days old or less) from the country or territory. You must also have a valid immigration status for at least 12 months. In such a case, the RMV waives the knowledge and road tests.
If you have a license from another foreign country.
If you have a valid license from another country, the RMV will require you to take all tests.
Exceptions exist for licenses from France, Germany, South Korea, and Taiwan. Read more: Information for converting certain foreign driver’s licenses
When is the Knowledge Test Waived?
Applicants with a valid license from any other state, District of Columbia, U.S. territory, Canada, or Mexico can transfer their driver’s license to a Massachusetts license without taking the test.
Their license must be valid or expired less than a year ago.
More about the MA Knowledge Test
All RMV branches offer computer-based testing stations.
Learner’s permit exams can also be taken online at Mass.Gov/RMV after visiting a service center.
The tests are available in the following languages:
| Available Languages |
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Albanian
Arabic
Armenian
Burmese
Cape Verdean Creole
English
Farsi
French
German
Greek
Gujarati
Hindi
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Khmer / Cambodian
Kiswahili
Korean
Laotian
Mandarin (Simplified)
Mandarin (Traditional)
Nepali
Portuguese
Russian
Serbo-Croatian
Somali
Spanish
Tagalog / Filipino
Thai
Turkish
Urdu
Vietnamese
Yiddish
Audio support is also available.
You change your language setting when you start the test.
You can skip questions during the test if unsure about the answer. You can skip up to 7 questions. If you don’t reach the passing score (18 correct answers), the skipped questions will return at the end of the test. If you already have a passing score, the skipped questions will not return.
Suppose you have any disability that may prevent you from taking the exam through an automated testing station or from your home. In that case, you may request an alternative extended time, paper, or person-to-person oral exam. Person-to-person oral exams are currently only available in English and may only be available at some centers.
Test questions usually have four choices; read all of them carefully.
Unlike the actual test, these practice tests typically have three options.
How to Apply for the MA Learner’s Permit
When applying for your first permit, you must start the application online .
The RMV will then inform you to bring required documents and completed application to a RMV Service Center .
If you aren’t a US citizen, you must show proof of your legal presence with a green card or VISA documents.
Please ensure you have all the necessary documents to avoid additional hassle at the service center.
What Happens if You Fail the Test?
If you fail the online test at home, you will get instructions on paying for it and taking a new test online at the end of the exam.
If you fail the test at a service center, you can also re-test the same day, but these tests may be subject to availability.
If you want to visit the service center, you should make an appointment. You can make it online if you like.
Is the MA Knowledge Exam Timed?
As mentioned, online tests and tests at a service center have a time limit. You have 25 minutes to complete the test. If you feel that 25 minutes isn’t enough, you can rest assured that 25 minutes is usually more than enough. Most test takers finish the test in less than 15 minutes.
WARNING: Don’t Cheat on Your Exam
Remember, if an examiner catches you cheating on an exam, you must wait for 60 days before you can take a re-test. In severe cases of cheating, you may be subject to further investigation and denied a driver’s license or learner’s permit.
Manuals or other reference materials are not allowed in the testing area at a service center or when taking the test at home.
Focus on learning everything you need to pass the exam. It is easy; you will feel better and be a safer driver.
Even if the passing score on the MA test is among the lowest in the country, the test is challenging, so you must prepare well.
What should I do to pass my permit test in Massachusetts?
Let’s start by reading the MA Driver’s Manual. You will find everything you need to learn in this manual.
An active learning strategy with practice tests, driver education classes, and sharing experiences with others will also help you.
After Passing the Knowledge Test
If you pass the knowledge test, your score is valid for six months, and you must complete your road test within these six months.
With the learner’s permit, you can start practicing driving. When you practice driving, you must always carry your learner’s permit.
You must always be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 when you are behind the wheel. Your supervising driver must also have at least one year of driving experience and sit beside you.
If you are under 18, you may only drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. if the supervising driver is your parent or legal guardian.
After six months and at least 40 hours of supervised driving (30 hours if you completed a driver skills development program), you are ready for your intermediate license, the Massachusetts Junior Operator License (JOL)
I recently failed the MA test on site. Do I have to take the full test again, or just the questions I missed?
You take the full test again and should not expect the same test questions. Prepare well before you retake the exam.
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