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The Massachusetts permit test has 25 multiple-choice questions and you need 72% to pass: 18 correct answers, so you can miss up to 7.

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The Massachusetts permit test at a glance

Updated October 2026

Questions on the real test
25
Score needed to pass
72%18 of 25 correct
Massachusetts practice questions on GetMyPermit
400

What's on the Massachusetts permit test

Every question comes from the Massachusetts driver handbook. These are its topics, with how many of our Massachusetts practice questions cover each one.

  • Safety First109
  • Rules of the Road96
  • Obtaining Your License76
  • Keeping Your License60
  • Spacial Driving situations58
  • Keeping Your License.1

Massachusetts permit test sample questions and answers

  1. 1. What is the license suspension period for a second OUI conviction?

    • A. One year
    • B. Two years
    • C. Five years
    • D. Ten years

    Answer: Two years

    The table shows that a second offense results in a two-year license suspension.

  2. 2. If you become a resident of Massachusetts, how long is the grace period before you must obtain a Massachusetts driver’s license?

    • A. 30 days
    • B. 60 days
    • C. 90 days
    • D. There is no grace period

    Answer: There is no grace period

    The manual clearly states that if you become a resident, you must obtain a Massachusetts driver’s license and that there is no grace period.

  3. 3. When should you reach into the glove compartment for your license and registration during a traffic stop?

    • A. As soon as you pull over
    • B. While the officer is walking up
    • C. After the officer asks you for them
    • D. Only if the officer leaves

    Answer: After the officer asks you for them

    You should wait until the officer asks for your license and registration before reaching into the glove compartment.

  4. 4. What is true about bicycle lanes?

    • A. They are ten feet wide
    • B. Motor vehicles may use them freely
    • C. They are about five feet wide and motor vehicles may only drive in them when turning on or off the road
    • D. They are only for pedestrians

    Answer: They are about five feet wide and motor vehicles may only drive in them when turning on or off the road

    Bicycle lanes are portions of the roadway intended for bicyclists, typically five feet wide; motor vehicles may only drive in these lanes when turning on or off the road and must look carefully for bicyclists.

  5. 5. On what roads may you not drive a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV)?

    • A. Any city street
    • B. Only local residential roads
    • C. Limited-access or express highways or any road with a speed limit faster than 30 mph
    • D. Only dirt roads

    Answer: Limited-access or express highways or any road with a speed limit faster than 30 mph

    The manual says you cannot drive a low speed vehicle on a limited-access or express state highway or any road with a speed limit faster than 30 mph.

  6. 6. How do out-of-state suspensions affect your Massachusetts license?

    • A. They have no effect
    • B. Only insurance rates are affected
    • C. Your Massachusetts license is suspended until the out-of-state suspension or revocation is resolved
    • D. They only apply if you move to that state

    Answer: Your Massachusetts license is suspended until the out-of-state suspension or revocation is resolved

    Under “Out-of-State Suspensions,” your MA license will be suspended until any out-of-state suspension or revocation is resolved and you provide current proof of reinstatement.

  7. 7. What is the minimum age to apply for a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A, B, or C) in Massachusetts?

    • A. 16
    • B. 17
    • C. 18
    • D. 21

    Answer: 18

    The manual notes you must be at least 18 years old to apply for a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A, B, or C).

  8. 8. About what percentage of highway crashes involve drivers under 25 years old?

    • A. About 10%
    • B. About 20%
    • C. About 40%
    • D. About 60%

    Answer: About 40%

    The manual says about 40 percent of highway crashes involve drivers under 25 years old, and most of these are due to inexperience.

Massachusetts permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Massachusetts permit test?

The Massachusetts permit test (the DMV knowledge test) has 25 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the Massachusetts permit test?

You need 72% to pass: at least 18 of the 25 questions right, so you can miss up to 7.

What is on the Massachusetts permit test?

Questions come from the Massachusetts driver handbook. The main topics are safety first, rules of the road, obtaining your license, keeping your license and spacial driving situations.

How should I study for the Massachusetts permit test?

Read the Massachusetts driver handbook, then practice with questions written from it until you score well above the pass mark every time. GetMyPermit has 400 Massachusetts practice questions, explains every answer and shows which topics you still miss.

Is this Massachusetts permit practice test free?

Yes. The 10-question Massachusetts practice test on this page is free, with instant results and every answer explained. The GetMyPermit app has the full question bank and a study plan.

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