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Real exam-style questions
Written from your state’s official driver handbook — the same material the real exam is based on.
Explanations after every answer
Learn why each answer is right — not just whether you got it.
The test at a glance
- Questions
- 25
- To pass
- 72% (18/25 correct)
- Minimum age
- 16 for a learner's permit
- Fee
- $30 learner's permit fee
- Re-takes
- Retakes allowed; a fee applies for each additional attempt
- Official handbook
- Massachusetts Driver's Manual (2026)
What the Massachusetts permit test covers
Every question in our Massachusetts practice bank is written from the official Massachusetts Driver's Manual (2026). These are the core topics you’ll be tested on:
- Right of way, rotaries, and intersections
- Massachusetts speed limits and school zones
- Winter and wet-weather driving
- OUI / alcohol and drug laws (zero tolerance under 21)
- Road signs, signals, and pavement markings
Sample questions for Massachusetts
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Traffic signals
In Massachusetts, what does a steady red traffic light mean?
- Prepare to stop
- Stop; a right turn is allowed after a complete stop unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted
- Proceed with caution
- Yield only
See the explanation
Correct answer: Stop; a right turn is allowed after a complete stop unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted
Red means stop — right turn on red is OK after stopping unless a sign forbids it.
Question 2 · Safe driving distance
The Massachusetts manual recommends a following distance of at least how long?
- 3 seconds
- 1 second
- 10 seconds
- 6 seconds
See the explanation
Correct answer: 3 seconds
Keep at least a 3-second gap behind the car ahead.
Question 3 · Alcohol and drugs
What is the illegal BAC limit for Massachusetts drivers 21 and older?
- 0.15
- 0.10
- 0.05
- 0.08
See the explanation
Correct answer: 0.08
0.08% BAC is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.
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Are these real DMV questions?
They’re exam-style questions written from each state’s official driver handbook. They’re for study only and aren’t the actual DMV test.