01 · Rules of the road
How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the 25-question Massachusetts learner's permit exam?
- A15
- B20
- C18
- D22
Answer: C. You need 18 correct answers out of 25, within the 25-minute time limit.
Practice test · Class D learner's permit
Massachusetts permit practice test
The real learner's permit exam is 25 questions, 18 correct to pass, 25 minutes. This one is the same shape, drawn from 227 questions written from the official Class D Driver's Manual. Answers are shown at the end, like the real thing.
25
Questions
18
To pass
25:00
Time limit
No account. Nothing is saved. Runs in your browser.
What the test covers
Mass.gov lists 5 topics. Every practice test draws from all 5.
Rules of the road104 questions
Road signs38 questions
Driving under the influence21 questions
Junior Operator Law21 questions
Sharing the road43 questions
5 sample questions
One from each topic, answers shown. The test itself hides them until you finish.
02 · Road signs
A traffic signal is completely blacked out and not working. How should you proceed?
- ADrive through at normal speed if you have the main road
- BTreat it as a flashing yellow light
- CTreat it as if there is a stop sign in all directions
- DWait until the signal is repaired
Answer: C. A dark signal means be cautious and act as if every direction has a stop sign, then go when safe.
03 · Driving under the influence
At what blood alcohol content (BAC) is any driver in Massachusetts considered over the legal limit?
- A0.05
- B0.08
- C0.10
- D0.02
Answer: B. For drivers of any age, a BAC of 0.08 or higher is over the legal limit.
04 · Junior Operator Law
How long must an applicant under 18 hold a valid learner's permit before taking the road test?
- AThree consecutive months
- BSix consecutive months
- CNine consecutive months
- DTwelve consecutive months
Answer: B. A Junior Operator applicant must have held a valid permit for at least six months in a row before the road test.
05 · Sharing the road
What does the White Cane Law require when a blind pedestrian is crossing the street?
- ASlow to 10 mph
- BHonk lightly to alert them
- CStop completely
- DWave them across
Answer: C. You must come to a complete stop for a blind pedestrian crossing, whether they use a white cane or a guide dog.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the real Massachusetts permit test?
No. It is a practice test in the same format: 25 questions, 18 to pass, 25 minutes. The real exam is given at an RMV Service Center and requires an appointment.
Where do the questions come from?
Every question is written from the official Class D Driver’s Manual on Mass.gov and checked against it. The wording is ours; the facts are the manual’s.
Are the questions the same each time?
No. Each test draws 25 at random from 227, with every topic represented. Retake it as many times as you like.
Why do I only see answers at the end?
Because the real exam works that way. When you finish, every missed question is shown with the correct answer, an explanation, and the manual section it comes from.
Does it save my results?
No. Nothing is stored and there is no account. Closing the tab clears the test.
How do I book the real permit exam?
In person at an RMV Service Center, by appointment. You apply on Mass.gov, get a booking link for 1 assigned center, and choose a time. Our learner’s permit guide walks through it.
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