Practice permits, restrictions for new drivers and points, with questions based on the Massachusetts Driver's Manual.
Up to two years
A permit lasts up to two years. If it expires, you take the exam and pay the fee again.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 1, Getting a Learner's Permit, p. 15
The first six months of the license
The restriction covers the first six months with the JOL, or ends when you reach 18 if that comes first.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 1, JOL License Restrictions, p. 10
$30
The fee is $30, and it is charged again if you fail or if your permit expires.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 1, License/ID Fees, pp. 31-32
Five years
The maximum is five years, and the expiration date usually falls on your birthday.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 1, License Length, pp. 7-8
Six consecutive months
An at-fault crash, moving violation or drug or alcohol event in those six months blocks the test.
16
Applicants must be at least 16, even with a permit from a place that allows younger drivers.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 1, Age Requirement, p. 3
25
The Class D permit exam has 25 multiple-choice questions.
30 hours
The program has 30 classroom hours, 12 hours behind the wheel and six hours of observation.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 1, Requirements to Obtain a JOL, p. 10
One year
A first drag racing offense costs one year and a later one costs three years.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 1, JOL License Restrictions, p. 11
60 days
A first violation brings 60 days, and that is on top of any other penalty.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), Chapter 1, JOL License Restrictions, p. 11
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.