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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.
Studying for the Massachusetts permit test — also called the driver's license written test, the learner's permit test, or simply the driving exam? You're in the right place. This page gives you free practice questions written to match the Massachusetts Driver's Manual, the same source the real DMV exam is built from.
No sign-up required. Try the 3 sample questions below, then pick up unlimited practice from your dashboard.
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)
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?
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?
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?
Correct answer: 0.08
0.08% BAC is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.
Your first full mock exam is free.
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No. The permit test — also called the driver's license written test or learner's permit test — is the written knowledge exam you take on a computer, and that's what this practice covers. The driving test (road test) is the separate behind-the-wheel exam you take later with an examiner. You must pass the written test first.
No — and any site claiming to give you the "real" questions is misleading you. Our questions are written to match the Massachusetts Driver's Manual in style, difficulty, and topic distribution, so studying with us prepares you for the actual exam without violating DMV testing rules.
25 multiple-choice questions. You need 18 out of 25 correct (72%) to pass.
$30 exam fee is due each time the permit exam is taken; no ordinary wait interval or attempt cap is stated. We strongly recommend taking 2–3 full mock exams (and reading the AI explanation for every wrong answer) before retesting.
Plan on 1–2 weeks at about 30 minutes a day. The reliable signal that you're ready isn't days studied — it's scoring 90%+ on three full-length mock exams in a row.
Yes. Toggle the language switch in the top-right of any page — every question, explanation, and the AI tutor work in both English and Spanish.
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