The Massachusetts knowledge test
Passing score 18 of 25 (72%)
Practice test 25 questions The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) sets this passing score .
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Road Signs What signs mean and what to do when you see them Right-of-Way Who goes first at intersections, crosswalks and roundabouts Traffic Signals Lights, arrows and pedestrian signals Lanes & Turns Lane markings, turns, passing and merging Speed Limits Limits and how to adjust your speed Parking Curb colors, hills and where you can't park Safe Driving Following distance, weather, night driving and sharing the road Alcohol & Drugs Blood alcohol limits, DUI rules and medication Emergencies Breakdowns, emergency vehicles and railroad crossings License Rules Permits, restrictions for new drivers and points Insurance & Collisions Required coverage and what to do after a crash Phones & Distraction Phone rules and other distractions Sample Massachusetts practice questions
A street is signed RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING ONLY. May you park there as a visitor with no placard?
No, you may not Yes, if you pay a meter Yes, for up to two hours Yes, on weekends Show the answer
No, you may not
Without a permit or a special visitor's placard, you may not park there.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 4, Parking Permits, p. 111
A Junior Operator is driving alone at 12:45 a.m. When can police enforce the night rule at that time?
Any time they see a young-looking driver Only after stopping the driver for another offense Never, because the rule starts at 1:00 a.m. Only if the driver is carrying passengers Show the answer
Only after stopping the driver for another offense
From 12:30 to 1:00 a.m. the rule has secondary enforcement. Driving then is still illegal.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 1, JOL License Restrictions, p. 11
A crosswalk's rectangular beacon has amber lights flashing in an irregular pattern. What must you do?
Proceed; it is for trains Yield only to bicycles Speed up to clear the crosswalk Stop for pedestrians Show the answer
Stop for pedestrians
Pedestrians activate these beacons, and you must stop while the beacon flashes.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 4, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon, p. 82
You are 19 and try to buy alcohol. What happens to your license?
It is suspended for three years Nothing, since you were not driving It is suspended for 30 days It is suspended for 180 days Show the answer
It is suspended for 180 days
Buying or trying to buy alcohol under 21 brings a 180-day suspension.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 3, Buying, Possessing, or Transporting Alcohol, p. 74
Besides a $250 fine, what does a second hand-held phone offense require?
A one-year suspension A new road test A distracted driving educational program A vision screening Show the answer
A distracted driving educational program
A second offense means $250 plus completing the program.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 2, Penalties for Violating the Law, p. 40
Where may an adult driver mount a phone used in hands-free mode?
On the passenger seat beside you On the lap, within easy reach On the windshield, dashboard or center console On the sun visor above your eyes Show the answer
On the windshield, dashboard or center console
It must be installed there and must not interfere with driving.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 2, Drivers 18 and Older, p. 39
How close to an intersection may you park in Massachusetts?
No closer than 20 feet No closer than 50 feet No closer than 5 feet No closer than 10 feet Show the answer
No closer than 20 feet
Parking within 20 feet of an intersection is not allowed.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 4, Parking Regulations, p. 110
Traffic stops you from moving over for a parked ambulance with flashing lights. What must you still do?
Stop in your lane until it leaves Nothing else, since you tried Reduce to a reasonable, safe speed Sound your horn as you pass Show the answer
Reduce to a reasonable, safe speed
If you can't change lanes, you must still go carefully at a speed that suits the conditions.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 5, Stationary Emergency and Maintenance Vehicles, p. 120
You are 30 and fail a chemical test. How long does the license suspension run before any court outcome?
30 days, or until the case ends if sooner Nothing until you are convicted 180 days, whatever the court decides One year, whatever the court decides Show the answer
30 days, or until the case ends if sooner
The suspension is 30 days or the length of the court case, whichever is shorter.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 3, License Suspension Periods for Failed Chemical Tests, p. 69
What is the usual speed in a Massachusetts roundabout?
30 to 35 mph 50 mph or less 40 to 45 mph 25 mph or less Show the answer
25 mph or less
Their small size requires slowing to 25 mph or less. Big rotaries handle up to 40 mph.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 4, Rotaries and Roundabouts, pp. 101-102
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026 (cover letter), English PDF, text read in the built-in browser on 2026-11-08 because mass.gov refuses plain downloads; page numbers in sections are the manual's printed numbers (PDF page = printed page + 8) edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.
