Massachusetts RMV permit practice test 2026
The Massachusetts RMV knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need 18 right to pass (72%). Our 300 practice questions are written from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D) (April 2026), and every answer tells you where to find the rule in the handbook. Free, with no sign-up.
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The Massachusetts RMV knowledge test
The learner's permit exam is multiple choice. Take it on touch-screen automated testing station (ATS) kiosks at RMV Full Service Centers, or online after your application appointment (computer with a camera; not a phone or tablet). It covers rules of the road, road signs, alcohol misuse, suspensions and Junior Operator License violations. Allow about one minute per question.
Source: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (MassDOT), checked 2026-10-27.
What the test covers
Our questions follow the handbook's chapters. The number of practice questions on each topic:
| Topic | Practice questions |
|---|---|
| Licensing laws and penalties | 75 |
| Sharing the road | 36 |
| Safe and defensive driving | 26 |
| Alcohol and drugs | 24 |
| Signals and pavement markings | 22 |
| Hazards, weather and night driving | 18 |
| Emergencies | 17 |
| Turns and intersections | 16 |
| Road signs | 14 |
| Parking | 12 |
| Following and passing | 11 |
| Speed limits | 10 |
| Right of way | 10 |
| Lanes, highways and freeways | 9 |
Massachusetts learner's permit rules
- Minimum age: 16
- Hold the permit for at least 6 consecutive months (under 18) with a clean record before the road test before the road test
- 40 hours of supervised driving
- Must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 with at least one year of driving experience, sitting in the seat beside you
- Under 18: no driving 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed parent or legal guardian with at least one year of experience
- Under 18: no use of any mobile electronic device while driving except to report an emergency
- Carry the permit whenever you drive; permit valid up to 2 years
- Under 18: RMV-approved driver education (30 hours classroom, 12 hours behind the wheel, 6 hours observation) plus 40 supervised hours (30 with a driver skills development program); parent attends 2-hour session
Fees: Learner's permit exam fee $30; Road test fee $35; Class D license (issue/renew, 5 years) $50.
The official handbook
Everything on the test comes from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Passenger Vehicles, Class D), also available in Spanish, pt, ht, zh-Hans, zh-Hant, vi, ru, ar, kea, fr, hi, km, ko, ps, tl. Read it alongside the practice tests. Our chapter-by-chapter guide.
Renewing your license
Drivers 75 or older must renew in person (by appointment at an RMV Service Center or AAA) and pass a vision test, or present a completed Vision Screening Certificate. No age-based knowledge or road test. Licenses are valid up to 5 years.
Questions
How many questions are on the Massachusetts permit test?
The Massachusetts RMV knowledge test has 25 questions and you need 18 correct to pass (72%).
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Massachusetts?
16. You then hold the permit for at least 6 consecutive months (under 18) with a clean record before the road test before the road test and 40 hours of supervised driving.
What happens if I fail the Massachusetts permit test?
If you fail, you pay the $30 exam fee again for another exam. If your permit expires, you must retake the exam.
Can I take the Massachusetts permit test in Spanish or another language?
Class D/M exams: Albanian, American Sign Language (service center only), Arabic, Armenian, Burmese, Cambodian (Khmer), Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese (simplified and traditional), English, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Kiswahili, Korean, Laotian, Nepali, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese. CDL exams English only.
What do I need to bring for the Massachusetts permit test?
Completed application (start online) and an appointment at an RMV Service Center or AAA (members); Identification: REAL ID needs 1 lawful presence document, 2 Massachusetts residency documents and proof of SSN. A Standard license needs 1-2 identity and date-of-birth documents, 1 residency document and the SSN requirement; Originals only (no photocopies or laminated documents); Parent or guardian signature on the application if under 18; $30 exam fee.
What is the vision requirement in Massachusetts?
At least 20/40 in the better eye (corrected) and at least 120 degrees horizontal peripheral vision (both eyes) for a full license; 20/50 to 20/70 in the better eye may qualify for a daylight-only license. Screening covers acuity, color and peripheral vision; a Vision Screening Certificate from an eye doctor may be accepted instead.
Independent practice tests, not affiliated with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (MassDOT). Questions written by us from the official handbook and checked against it.