Massachusetts DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Which agency handles driver licensing and permits in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)

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Massachusetts DMV

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Massachusetts DOT

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Massachusetts Secretary of State

Question 2

Massachusetts's real RMV knowledge test has 25 questions. How many must you get right to pass — and what makes this threshold unusual?

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18 correct (72%) — lower than most states

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22 correct (88%) — higher than most states

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20 correct (80%) — same as most states

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15 correct (60%) — much lower than most states

Question 3

How many questions can you miss on Massachusetts's RMV knowledge test and still pass?

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7 questions (72% threshold)

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3 questions (88% threshold)

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5 questions (80% threshold)

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10 questions (60% threshold)

Question 4

What is the minimum age to apply for a Massachusetts learner's permit?

Accepted Answer

16

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15

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15 and a half

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14

Question 5

What is the legal BAC limit for a Massachusetts driver age 21 or older?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.04%

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0.06%

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0.10%

Question 6

Massachusetts uses the term 'OUI' for drunk driving. What does OUI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Operating Under Influence

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Operating Under Intoxication

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Offense Under Impairment

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Operating Unfit Impaired

Question 7

What BAC triggers Massachusetts's zero tolerance law for drivers under 21?

Accepted Answer

0.02%

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0.00%

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0.04%

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0.08%

Question 8

Under Massachusetts's GDL program, how many hours of supervised driving must a permit holder log?

Accepted Answer

40 hours (10 at night)

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30 hours (no night requirement)

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40 hours (no specific night requirement)

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50 hours (10 at night)

Question 9

What is the default speed limit on Massachusetts urban streets when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

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25 mph

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35 mph

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45 mph

Question 10

What is Massachusetts's default speed limit on rural roads — and how does it differ from most states?

Accepted Answer

50 mph — slightly lower than most states' 55 mph

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55 mph — same as most states

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65 mph — higher than most states

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45 mph — significantly lower than most states

Question 11

Massachusetts's Move Over law requires what when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

Accepted Answer

Move one lane away if safe, or reduce speed if a lane change is not possible

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Slow to 25 mph only

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Stop completely behind the vehicle

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Only applies to police vehicles

Question 12

When must Massachusetts drivers use their headlights?

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From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and when visibility is under 500 feet

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Only from sunset to sunrise

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Only in rain and fog

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Only after 9 PM

Question 13

You approach a school bus stopped on an undivided road with red flashing lights. What must you do?

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Stop in both directions at least 100 feet from the bus

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Stop only if you are behind the bus

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Slow to 15 mph and proceed carefully

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Stop only if children are visible

Question 14

What is the minimum recommended following distance in Massachusetts under normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

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1 second

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2 seconds

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4 seconds

Question 15

A flashing red traffic signal requires you to:

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop, yield, and proceed when safe

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Slow down and proceed with caution

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Yield to cross traffic and proceed

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Continue at the posted speed

Question 16

On a two-lane road in Massachusetts, when may you cross a solid yellow center line to pass?

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You may never cross a solid yellow line on your side to pass

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When the road ahead is visible for at least 500 feet

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When the vehicle ahead is traveling below the speed limit

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When you signal for at least 200 feet first

Question 17

Massachusetts seatbelt law requires which occupants to wear a seatbelt?

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All occupants

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Driver and front-seat passengers only

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Only those under 16

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Driver only

Question 18

When an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches, you must:

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right edge and stop

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Speed up and move out of the way quickly

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Slow to 15 mph in your lane

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Move to the center lane

Question 19

Can you make a right turn on a red light in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after a complete stop, yielding to traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits it

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No, right turns on red are prohibited statewide

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Yes, without stopping if the turn is clear

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Only on one-way streets

Question 20

You arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time as a vehicle to your right. Who goes first?

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The vehicle on your right goes first

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You go first

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Whoever is going straight has priority

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The larger vehicle goes first

Question 1 of 20

Which agency handles driver licensing and permits in Massachusetts?