Massachusetts RMV Permit Practice Test: 30 Free Questions

1. Is there a cost to the donor's family for organ and tissue donation?

1. a) No, donation is completely free.
2. b) Yes, unless they have insurance.
3. c) Yes, a small administrative fee.
4. d) Yes, they pay for the surgery.

2. How long can a military member use their expired Massachusetts license after honorable discharge?

1. a) 60 days.
2. b) 45 days.
3. c) 90 days.
4. d) 30 days.

3. Which of the following is true about air bags?

1. a) They protect you in side-impact crashes.
2. b) They replace the need for safety belts.
3. c) They are designed to work with safety belts.
4. d) You do not need a safety belt if you have air bags.

4. Where must a television be located if installed in a vehicle?

1. a) In the center console visible to everyone.
2. b) Behind the front seat and not visible to the driver.
3. c) On the dashboard.
4. d) Attached to the windshield.

5. What is the recommended following distance behind a motorcycle?

1. a) 2 seconds.
2. b) 5 seconds.
3. c) 4 seconds.
4. d) 3 seconds.

6. How should you use antilock brakes in an emergency?

1. a) Press the brake pedal lightly.
2. b) Pump the brakes rapidly.
3. c) Apply steady pressure and never pump.
4. d) Pump the brakes slowly.

7. When approaching a curve, what should you do?

1. a) Maintain the same speed.
2. b) Brake hard in the middle of the curve.
3. c) Speed up to maintain traction.
4. d) Slow down near the curve.

8. Headlights must be used when visibility is reduced to less than:

1. a) 200 feet.
2. b) 500 feet.
3. c) 300 feet.
4. d) 1000 feet.

9. Where should you look if an oncoming vehicle has high beams on?

1. a) At your rearview mirror.
2. b) To the left side of the road.
3. c) To the lower right side of your lane.
4. d) Straight at the headlights.

10. Do Massachusetts suspension rules apply to out-of-state violations even if the other state didn't suspend the license?

1. a) Yes, the RMV must apply Massachusetts suspension rules.
2. b) Only if it was a criminal offense.
3. c) Only if you are under 21.
4. d) No, the other state's rules apply.

11. Is it legal to drive in Massachusetts without a valid license?

1. a) Yes, in an emergency.
2. b) No, it is illegal.
3. c) Yes, if you are over 21.
4. d) Yes, if you have insurance.

12. What happens to the speeding fine if you are caught speeding in a posted work zone?

1. a) The fine is doubled.
2. b) The fine is reduced by half.
3. c) The fine remains the same.
4. d) The fine is waived.

13. How are civil motor vehicle infractions (CMVI) usually settled?

1. a) By serving jail time.
2. b) By attending traffic school.
3. c) By surrendering your vehicle.
4. d) By paying fines.

14. How many days do you have to pay a fine or request a hearing after receiving a citation for a civil motor vehicle infraction?

1. a) 30 days.
2. b) 10 days.
3. c) 60 days.
4. d) 20 days.

15. At what blood alcohol content will a driver over 21 fail a chemical test?

1. a) 0.10 or greater.
2. b) 0.08 or greater.
3. c) 0.02 or greater.
4. d) 0.05 or greater.

16. How can a first-time OUI offender under 18 reduce their one-year suspension?

1. a) By entering a DPH-approved alcohol education program.
2. b) By paying a higher fine.
3. c) By waiting for court approval.
4. d) By doing community service.

17. What should you do if you want to turn right after passing a bicyclist?

1. a) Speed up to cut them off.
2. b) Turn immediately in front of them.
3. c) Honk to make them stop.
4. d) Wait until you are at a safe distance before turning.

18. What must a driver do at an intersection with a bicycle box?

1. a) Stop inside the box.
2. b) Stop behind the bicycle box, even if empty.
3. c) Ignore the box.
4. d) Turn right on red through the box.

19. At a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, what must you do when the top two red lights are flashing?

1. a) Stop, then proceed with caution if the way is clear.
2. b) Slow down and pass.
3. c) Stop and remain stopped.
4. d) Proceed without stopping.

20. What is the correct sequence of steps when changing lanes?

1. a) Signal, Move, Look.
2. b) Move, Signal, Look.
3. c) Signal, Look, Brake.
4. d) Look, Signal, Move.

21. What is the minimum speed allowed on the Massachusetts Turnpike?

1. a) 50 mph.
2. b) 30 mph.
3. c) 20 mph.
4. d) 40 mph.

22. What is "highway hypnosis" and what should you do if you experience it?

1. a) A state of alertness; keep driving.
2. b) A tired state from driving for a long time; get off the highway and rest.
3. c) A mechanical failure; stop immediately.
4. d) A glare from headlights; wear sunglasses.

23. At an uncontrolled intersection, to whom must you yield the right-of-way?

1. a) Vehicle on your left.
2. b) Vehicle on your right.
3. c) Vehicle that is larger.
4. d) Vehicle that is moving faster.

24. What is the minimum speed in the Boston Harbor tunnels (Callahan, Sumner, and Ted Williams)?

1. a) 40 mph.
2. b) 20 mph.
3. c) 30 mph.
4. d) 10 mph.

25. Why should you not pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

1. a) It is illegal to pass stopped vehicles.
2. b) It slows down traffic.
3. c) They may be stopped for a pedestrian you cannot see.
4. d) They may be waiting for a parking spot.

26. Who has the right of way when a funeral procession enters an intersection?

1. a) Any emergency vehicle.
2. b) Cross traffic on green.
3. c) The funeral procession, if the lead vehicle entered legally.
4. d) Pedestrians only.

27. When parking, how much clear roadway width must you leave for traffic?

1. a) 12 feet.
2. b) 10 feet.
3. c) 8 feet.
4. d) 15 feet.

28. What is the minimum fine for wrongful use of a disabled person plate or placard?

1. a) $250.
2. b) $500.
3. c) $1000.
4. d) $100.

29. If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming, in which direction should you run?

1. a) Across the tracks to the other side.
2. b) Parallel to the tracks away from the train.
3. c) Away from the train at a 45-degree angle.
4. d) Toward the train at a 45-degree angle.

30. During a vehicle breakdown, what color cloth should you tie to your antenna or door handle if it is snowing?

1. a) Yellow.
2. b) Red.
3. c) White.
4. d) Blue.