Free Massachusetts DMV Practice Test (2026)

Massachusetts · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Massachusetts permit test with a learning path built around the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles rules: a Massachusetts-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Massachusetts permit test at a glance

Questions25

To pass18 correct (72%)

Min. permit age16

AgencyRMV

The Class D learner's permit exam has 25 multiple-choice questions and you must answer 18 correctly within 25 minutes. You can take it at an RMV Service Center during your permit appointment or online on a computer with a working camera (not a phone or tablet), and it is offered in 37 languages including Spanish. If you fail, you pay the $30 permit fee again to retake it.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Massachusetts laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Massachusetts, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Massachusetts traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Massachusetts rule	Source
Alcohol under 21	If you are under 21 and have a blood alcohol level of .02 or higher, the RMV suspends your license or permit for 180 days (1 year if you were under 18), on top of any court penalty.	malegislature.gov
Adult BAC limit and test refusal	Driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher is illegal. Refusing a breath or blood test means a 180-day license suspension, or 3 years if you are under 21.	malegislature.gov
Hands-free law	No driver may hold a phone or other electronic device; use is allowed only in hands-free mode, and a mounted map is the only screen you may view. Fines are $100, $250 and $500 for first, second and later offenses. Drivers under 18 may not use any device at all, even hands-free.	malegislature.gov
Seat belts	Everyone in a passenger vehicle must wear a seat belt or ride in a child restraint. The fine is $25, but it is a secondary law: you can only be fined for it when you are stopped for another traffic violation.	mass.gov
Child passenger restraints	Children under 8 must ride in a properly fastened child passenger restraint unless they are taller than 57 inches. Children under 13 who are out of a car seat must wear a properly adjusted seat belt.	malegislature.gov
Move Over law	When you approach a stopped emergency, highway maintenance or tow/recovery vehicle with flashing lights, slow down and, on a highway with at least 2 lanes in your direction, move to a lane not next to it if practical. The fine is up to $100.	malegislature.gov
Default speed limits	Where no other limit is posted: 30 mph in a thickly settled or business district, 20 mph in a designated school zone, 40 mph on other roads outside thickly settled areas, and 50 mph on divided highways outside thickly settled areas.	malegislature.gov
Headlights	Use your headlights from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise, whenever you cannot clearly see people or vehicles 500 feet ahead, and whenever your windshield wipers are on (daytime running lights do not count).	mass.gov

Massachusetts learner permit and teen license rules

You can get a learner's permit at 16. It is valid for 2 years, and you must drive with a licensed driver who is at least 21, has at least 1 year of driving experience and sits beside you.
Permit holders under 18 may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless a parent or legal guardian is with them.
To get a Junior Operator License (JOL) you must be at least 16 1/2 and have held your permit for 6 months in a row with a clean driving record.
Driver education is required under 18: 30 hours of classroom, 12 hours behind the wheel and 6 hours observing, plus a 2-hour class for your parent or guardian. You also need 40 hours of supervised driving (30 if you complete an approved driver skills development program).
For the first 6 months with a JOL, you may not carry passengers under 18 (other than immediate family) unless a licensed driver 21 or older with 1 year of experience sits beside you.
With a JOL you may not drive from 12:30 a.m. to 5 a.m. unless a parent or guardian is with you, and drivers under 18 may not use any mobile electronic device while driving, even hands-free.
Junior operator rules apply until you turn 18. A first JOL speeding conviction brings a 90-day suspension (1 year for a repeat).

How to get your Massachusetts learner's permit

Study the Massachusetts Driver's Manual and try the free practice exam in myRMV.
Start your Class D learner's permit application online through myRMV, then make an appointment at an RMV Service Center.
Bring the required identification documents (identity, Social Security number and Massachusetts residency). If you are under 18, you need written consent from a parent, legal guardian, DCF or boarding school headmaster.
At the appointment, pay the $30 learner's permit fee and pass a vision screening for field of vision and basic colors.
Pass the 25-question exam (18 correct) at the Service Center or online on a computer with a camera.
Once you pass, get your permit through your myRMV account, enroll in driver education and start logging supervised driving hours.

Sample Massachusetts-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Massachusetts module. Each one is based on the official Massachusetts Driver's Manual (revised April 2026) or Massachusetts law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. What is the minimum age to apply for a Class D learner's permit in Massachusetts?

15
15 1/2
16
16 1/2

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Correct answer: 16. You must be at least 16 to apply for a Class D or Class M learner's permit. 16 1/2 is the minimum age for a Junior Operator License. Source: mass.gov

2. How many of the 25 questions on the Massachusetts permit exam must you answer correctly to pass?

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Correct answer: 18. You must answer 18 of the 25 questions correctly within the 25-minute time limit. Source: mass.gov

3. Who may supervise you while you drive with a Massachusetts learner's permit?

Any licensed driver 18 or older
A licensed driver at least 21 with at least 1 year of driving experience, seated beside you
A licensed driver at least 25 with 3 years of experience, seated anywhere in the car
Only a parent or legal guardian

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Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 21 with at least 1 year of driving experience, seated beside you. Your supervisor must be licensed, at least 21, have at least 1 year of driving experience and sit in the seat beside you. Source: malegislature.gov

4. If you are under 18 with a learner's permit, during which hours are you not allowed to drive unless a parent or guardian is with you?

10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
12:30 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Midnight to 5 a.m.

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Correct answer: Midnight to 5 a.m.. Permit holders under 18 may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The 12:30 a.m. rule applies to JOL holders. Source: mass.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Massachusetts rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Massachusetts exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the Massachusetts permit test at home?

Yes. After starting your application, you can take the exam online on a computer with a working camera that stays on the whole time. Phones and tablets are not allowed, and your face cannot be covered by a hat, mask or sunglasses.

What if I fail the permit exam?

You can take it again, but you must pay the $30 learner's permit exam fee each time you retest.

Can I drive at night with my learner's permit?

If you are under 18, you may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless your parent or legal guardian is in the car. At other times you need a supervisor who is 21 or older with at least 1 year of experience.

When can I take my road test?

If you are under 18, you must be at least 16 1/2, have held your permit for 6 months with a clean record, finish driver education and log 40 supervised hours (30 with a skills program). The road test fee is $35.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles does not publish its exam. Our Massachusetts module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Massachusetts sources

Every Massachusetts fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles website or Massachusetts law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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