Free Massachusetts DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
Prepare for the Massachusetts DMV permit test with 602 practice questions drawn from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual. Each one explains why the answer is right, so you learn the rules instead of memorizing them, and your weak spots come back until they stick.
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How we help you prepare
602 practice questions to help you master the Massachusetts DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation
Massachusetts requirement to pass
25 questions on the real test, 72% passing score (18 of 25), 25 minutes
Verified November 2026 by our editorial team from Massachusetts Driver's Manual. Rules change, so always confirm with the current official materials from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) before your test.
Study by Category
Master each topic before your Massachusetts written test. 4 categories are free to start.
Shape and color carry the meaning before you can read the words: an octagon is always stop, a yellow diamond always warns. Covers regulatory, warning, guide and work-zone signs, including the ones with no text at all.
Speed limits, parking and the everyday rules that carry points when broken. Covers the basic speed law, why a posted limit is a maximum rather than a target, and where you may never stop or park.
Signals, flashing lights, and the arrows that override them. Covers what a yellow light actually requires of you, when a red arrow forbids a turn a red ball would allow, and who has control when the lights go dark.
The paperwork side of driving legally. Covers licensing and insurance requirements, what to carry in the vehicle, and the steps to take after a collision.
Practice Runs
Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.
Massachusetts Test 1: All Topics, Set A
Includes regulatory signs, light truck towing, and bicycles, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Massachusetts Test 2: All Topics, Set B
Includes graduated license, regulatory signs, and headlights in mirror, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Massachusetts Test 3: All Topics, Set C
ProIncludes lane position, speed limits, and regulatory signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Massachusetts Test 4: All Topics, Set D
ProIncludes regulatory signs, separated bike lanes, and escape routes, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
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ProAbout the Massachusetts DMV Test
Massachusetts's written knowledge test is administered by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) and is required for anyone applying for a learner's permit or first driver's license. The test has 25 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual, and you need at least 18 correct answers (72%) to pass.
Where and How to Take It
In-person at any Massachusetts RMV service center, or online through Mass.Gov/RMV for eligible applicants. Walk-ins are generally accepted, though booking ahead can shorten your wait. The written test is available in 37 languages, including Albanian, American Sign Language, Arabic, Armenian. Massachusetts offers online permit testing through Mass.Gov/RMV after an initial visit to a service center.
What to Bring
Plan to bring the documents the RMV requires: Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport); Social Security card; Proof of Massachusetts residency; Parental consent (if under 18); Certificate of completion of driver education (if under 18). The knowledge test is part of a permit fee of about $30.
On Test Day
You have 25 minutes to complete it. It is also offered online. Your results are shown immediately on screen.
If You Don't Pass
Each learner's permit knowledge exam attempt costs $30, paid again through the Retake Knowledge Exam transaction in myRMV. The RMV does not publish a waiting period between failed knowledge attempts, or a cap on attempts. A failed road test is different: you must wait 2 weeks, and you may attempt no more than 6 Class D road tests or 6 CDL skills tests in a 12-month period.
Minimum Age and Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to take the Massachusetts knowledge test. Applicants under 18 must have parental consent and complete a state-approved driver education program.
After You Pass
A Class D learner's permit allows supervised driving with a licensed driver 21+ in the front seat. You must hold permit for 6 months and complete driver education before taking the road test.
Try It Yourself
Get a taste of the study experience. Answer a real question or preview the timed exam simulator.
Sample Flash Card
Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum reasonable and proper speed outside a thickly settled or business district in Massachusetts?
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Start PracticingWhen approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Massachusetts is:
Exam Simulator
25-question test that mirrors the real Massachusetts DMV exam. 72% to pass.
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