Massachusetts Learner's Permit Practice Test – 25-Question RMV Prep
Practice for your Massachusetts learner's permit with free RMV permit practice tests updated for 2026. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the Massachusetts Driver's Manual, with an instant explanation for every answer. Massachusetts licensing is handled by the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), so the "Massachusetts DMV test" is the exam these practice tests prepare you for.
Your Massachusetts Permit Test Study Plan
All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.
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Take the full practice tests
Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.
Practice Test 1
50 questions
Massachusetts Rotary Entry · Massachusetts Move Over Law · Junior Operator License
Practice Test 2
50 questions
Hand Signal Left Turn · Hand Signal Right Turn · Hand Signal Slowing/Stopping
Practice Test 3
50 questions
Junior Operator License Hours · Massachusetts Basic Speed Law · Rain Begins
Practice Test 4
50 questions
Pennant Sign · HOV/Diamond Lane · Fishtailing on Ice
Practice Test 5
50 questions
Tunnel Entry · Pedestrian Zone Sign · Braking Distance Factors
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Review with the Quick Test
25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.
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Drill with the Mini Tests
Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.
Mini Test 1
12 questions
Solid Yellow on Your Side · Stop Sign Approach · Rain/Drizzle Headlights
Mini Test 2
12 questions
Railroad Crossing Without Signals · Headlight Requirements · Broken Yellow Centerline
Mini Test 3
12 questions
Left Lane Multi-Lane · Emergency Vehicle Yield · Highway Merging
Mini Test 4
12 questions
Double Solid Yellow · Left Turn Yield · Dark Signal
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Read the Massachusetts Driver's Manual
The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.
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Take the real test
Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).
Massachusetts Permit Test Facts
The RMV learner's permit exam has 25 questions, and you must answer 18 correctly to pass. You have 25 minutes. It covers rules of the road, the consequences of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the Junior Operator Law, and sharing the road with the visually impaired, bicyclists and pedestrians. Questions are based on the Massachusetts Driver's Manual.
- Number of questions
- 25
- Passing score
- 18 correct (72%)
- Time limit
- 25 minutes
- Minimum age
- 16
- Permit test fee
- $30
- If you fail
- Retake after 1 day
- Where
- An RMV Service Center, or online after your documents are verified
- Online testing
- Yes, after your documents are verified in person
- Test languages
- Oral exams in 37 languages
- Hold your permit
- 6 months with a clean record before the road test, if you're under 18
- Driver education
- 30 hours of class, 12 hours behind the wheel, 6 hours observing
- Supervised driving
- 40 more hours, certified by a parent or guardian
Massachusetts Permit Test FAQ
How many questions are on the Massachusetts permit test?
25. You must answer 18 correctly to pass, and you have 25 minutes to finish.
How do you get a driver's license in Massachusetts?
Drivers aged 16½ to 18 get a Junior Operator License (JOL). Before the road test, you must hold your learner's permit for six months in a row with a clean record, finish RMV-approved driver education (30 hours of class, 12 hours behind the wheel and 6 hours observing other students), and complete 40 more hours of supervised driving certified by a parent or guardian (30 if you completed a driver skills development program). A parent or guardian must also attend two hours of driver education instruction.
Can you take the Massachusetts permit test online?
Yes. You start your application online and visit an RMV Service Center (or a AAA location if you're a member) to provide your documents. Once they're verified, you get login instructions to take the test online. You can also take it at the Service Center during your appointment. The American Sign Language version can only be taken at a Service Center. See the RMV's learner's permit page for details.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Massachusetts?
At least 16. You can't get a learner's permit at 15 in Massachusetts.
What's on the Massachusetts permit test?
Rules of the road, the consequences of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the Junior Operator Law, and sharing the road with the visually impaired, bicyclists and pedestrians.
Is there a vision test for a Massachusetts learner's permit?
Yes. When you apply, you must pass a vision screening for field vision and basic colors.
Can I take the Massachusetts permit test in another language?
Oral exams are available in 37 languages. Email RMV Interpreter Services at rtinterpreters@dot.state.ma.us to request one. If a disability would prevent you from taking the standard exam, you can request extended time, a paper exam or an oral exam.
When can you get your license in Massachusetts?
If you are under 18, you can take the road test once you have held your learner's permit for six consecutive months with a clean record, finished driver education (30 hours of class, 12 hours behind the wheel and 6 hours observing), and done 40 more hours of supervised driving certified by a parent or guardian (30 if you completed a driver skills development program). A parent or guardian must also attend 2 hours of driver education instruction, unless they have done so in the past five years. Because the earliest permit age is 16, the earliest license is about 16½.
How much is the permit test in Massachusetts?
Each learner's permit exam costs $30. If you fail, you pay another $30 through myRMV before you can retake it.
Is this the same as the Massachusetts DMV test?
Yes. In Massachusetts, licensing is handled by the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).
About These Tests
Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, RMV learner's permit page. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.