Massachusetts Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
Massachusetts permit-test facts: Questions: 25; To pass: 18 out of 25 correct (72%); Minimum age: 16 years old for a learner's permit; Fee: $30 learner's permit application fee; $30 exam fee; Re-takes: $30 exam fee is due each time the permit exam is taken; no ordinary wait interval or attempt cap is stated; Official handbook: Massachusetts Driver's Manual.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 25 | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | 18 out of 25 correct (72%) | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 16 years old for a learner's permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $30 learner's permit application fee; $30 exam fee | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | $30 exam fee is due each time the permit exam is taken; no ordinary wait interval or attempt cap is stated | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Massachusetts Driver's Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in Massachusetts means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.