Massachusetts Permit Practice Test 2026

Massachusetts permit practice test: 501 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class D/M: 25 Q, pass 18. Updated

Official test facts (verified)

FactValueSourceChecked
Test formatClass D/M: 25 Q, pass 18mass.gov
Pass mark18 / 25 (72%)mass.gov
Test languages (35 languages (+ASL))mass.gov
Official handbookmass.govmass.gov
Practice questions501 questionsmass.gov

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Official format: Class D/M: 25 Q, pass 18 · 501 practice questions

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Units

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    Traffic Signs & Signals156 questions
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    General Driving Knowledge63 questions
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    Sharing the Road56 questions
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    Highway & Freeway Driving45 questions
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    Impaired Driving & Penalties39 questions
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    Bad Weather & Night Driving37 questions
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    Speed Limits & Following Distance36 questions
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    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation32 questions
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    Right of Way & Intersections25 questions
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    Parking & Stopping Rules11 questions
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    Licensing, Demerits & Penalties1 questions
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  1. Full mock examOfficial format: Class D/M: 25 Q, pass 18
25questions on the test
18 (72%)correct to pass
501practice questions

Full mock exam: All questions: 25 Q · overall pass 18

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Practice question bank

501questions
11topics
64with a picture
156in Traffic Signs & Signals
Traffic Signs & Signals156General Driving Knowledge63Sharing the Road56Highway & Freeway Driving45Impaired Driving & Penalties39Bad Weather & Night Driving37Speed Limits & Following Distan…36Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operat…32Right of Way & Intersections25Parking & Stopping Rules11Licensing, Demerits & Penalties1license-test.com
Traffic Signs & Signals is the largest topic (31% of the bank) · Questions per topic · Source: License Test question bank

Sample questions

  1. What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

    • Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so. ✓
    • Both lanes travel in the same direction.
    • Drivers may not pass.
    • Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.

    Traffic Signs & Signals · Answer: A · Official handbook: mass.gov

  2. You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

    • Pull completely off the road and stop.
    • Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road. ✓
    • Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.
    • Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.

    General Driving Knowledge · Answer: B · Official handbook: mass.gov

  3. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:

    • Do not proceed until the children wave to you.
    • Watch for children walking along the side of the road. ✓
    • Accelerate quickly.
    • Turn on your emergency flashers.

    Sharing the Road · Answer: B · Official handbook: mass.gov

  4. If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

    • Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you. ✓
    • Keep a steady pace.
    • Stay in the driver's blind spot.
    • Honk to let them know you are there.

    Highway & Freeway Driving · Answer: A · Official handbook: mass.gov

Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states

StateQuestions on testPass markPractice questions
Massachusetts2518 (72%)501
Connecticut2520 (80%)467
New Hampshire4032 (80%)558
New York2014 (70%)488
Rhode Islandnot verified yetnot verified yet612
Vermont2016 (80%)380
Rhode Island612New Hampshire558Massachusetts501New York488Connecticut467Vermont380license-test.com
Massachusetts ranks 3 of 6 by practice questions · Practice questions per jurisdiction · Source: License Test question bank

FAQ

How many questions are on the official Massachusetts permit test?

25 questions; you need 18 correct (72%) to pass, according to the official source checked on 2026-10-17.

What is the format of the Massachusetts Car learner's permit test (Class D)?

Class D/M: 25 Q, pass 18

How many practice questions does this Massachusetts permit practice test have?

501 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (156), General Driving Knowledge (63), Sharing the Road (56). 64 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).

How does the Massachusetts test compare with nearby states?

Connecticut: 25 questions, pass 20; New Hampshire: 40 questions, pass 32; New York: 20 questions, pass 14; Vermont: 20 questions, pass 16 (official formats; Massachusetts: 25 questions, pass 18).

Where do these practice questions come from?

Questions are based on the official Massachusetts driver handbook (mass.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Massachusetts.

Is the Massachusetts permit practice test free?

Yes. All 501 questions, topic practice, the timed mock exam and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.

Which languages is the Massachusetts Car learner's permit test (Class D) offered in?

(35 languages (+ASL))

Where is the official handbook?

https://www.mass.gov/doc/english-drivers-manual/download

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook