Massachusetts RMV Permit Test: 2026 Guide

The Massachusetts Learner's Permit Exam has 25 questions, and you need 18 correct answers (72%) to pass. The test fee is $30. The questions are based on the Massachusetts Driver's Manual. Try 10 free sample questions below, or take the full 30-question Massachusetts practice test.

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Massachusetts RMV Permit Test at a glance

Official name	Massachusetts Learner's Permit Exam
Questions	25
Pass mark	18 of 25 correct (72%)
Test fee	$30
Time	25 minutes
Official handbook	Massachusetts Driver's Manual
Official page	Massachusetts licensing office
Free practice test	30 questions with answers

Getting Your Learner's Permit in Massachusetts: Your 4-Step Checklist

Step 1: Are You Eligible for a Permit?
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- You must pass a vision screening.
Step 2: What ID Do I Need?

You need to provide documents that prove your signature, date of birth, and Massachusetts residency. It's best to start your application online before visiting an RMV office.
Step 3: How Much Does the Test Cost?

The fee for the learner's permit exam is $30.
Step 4: Understanding the Test Format

The knowledge test has 25 questions, and you have 25 minutes to complete it. To pass, you must answer at least 18 questions correctly (72%).
Step 5: Learner's Permit Rules & Restrictions
As a permit holder under 18, you must follow these rules:
- Must be accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older with at least 1 year of experience in the front passenger seat.
- You may not drive between 12:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless with a parent or guardian.

Free Massachusetts practice questions

The first 10 questions of Massachusetts Practice Test 1. The full practice test has 30 questions.

1. Is there a cost to the donor's family for organ and tissue donation?
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Answer: a) No, donation is completely free.

Organ and tissue donation is completely free; the donor's family is never charged.
2. How long can a military member use their expired Massachusetts license after honorable discharge?
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Answer: a) 60 days.

Active military personnel can use their expired Massachusetts license for up to 60 days after honorable discharge.
3. Which of the following is true about air bags?
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Answer: c) They are designed to work with safety belts.

An air-bag is made to work with safety belts, not instead of them. You still need to wear a safety belt when you drive.
4. Where must a television be located if installed in a vehicle?
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Answer: b) Behind the front seat and not visible to the driver.

Any television installed in a vehicle must be behind the front seat and not visible to the driver.
5. What is the recommended following distance behind a motorcycle?
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Answer: c) 4 seconds.

Keep more space (at least four seconds) behind a motorcycle than you would for another vehicle.
6. How should you use antilock brakes in an emergency?
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Answer: c) Apply steady pressure and never pump.

If your vehicle has antilock brakes, never pump the brakes.
7. When approaching a curve, what should you do?
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Answer: d) Slow down near the curve.

Always slow down near a curve or an area where you cannot see clearly ahead.
8. Headlights must be used when visibility is reduced to less than:
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Answer: b) 500 feet.

You must use your headlights when you cannot clearly see people or vehicles 500 feet ahead.
9. Where should you look if an oncoming vehicle has high beams on?
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Answer: c) To the lower right side of your lane.

Do not look straight at headlights. Look to the lower right side of your lane.
10. Do Massachusetts suspension rules apply to out-of-state violations even if the other state didn't suspend the license?
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Answer: a) Yes, the RMV must apply Massachusetts suspension rules.

The RMV must apply Massachusetts suspension rules to out-of-state violations, even if the offense did not cause a suspension in the other state.

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Massachusetts RMV Permit Test: common questions

How many questions are on the Massachusetts RMV Permit Test?

The Massachusetts Learner's Permit Exam has 25 questions.

How many questions can you miss on the Massachusetts RMV Permit Test?

You need 18 of 25 correct (72%), so you can miss up to 7 questions.

How much does the Massachusetts RMV Permit Test cost?

The Massachusetts test fee is $30. Fees change, so confirm the amount with the licensing office before you go.

How long does the Massachusetts RMV Permit Test take?

25 minutes.

What should I study for the Massachusetts RMV Permit Test?

Study the Massachusetts Driver's Manual; the test questions are based on it. Then check yourself with a practice test: FlashPath's free Massachusetts Practice Test 1 has 30 questions with answers and explanations.

Is the FlashPath Massachusetts practice test free?

Yes. Practice Test 1 (30 questions) is free on this site and in the app, with no sign-up. The app has 266 more Massachusetts practice questions across Practice Tests 2 to 10; full access is a subscription.

What is the FlashPath Pass Guarantee?

If you have a paid FlashPath subscription and don't pass the Massachusetts RMV Permit Test, your next month is free. Email us within 30 days of the test with your store order ID and your result.

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