Massachusetts permit test practice
Mr. Driver’s Ed is a free study app for the written knowledge test you take for a learner’s permit in Massachusetts. It has no ads, and every question in it cites the page of the official handbook it was written from, so you can check any answer against the book. Here are ten of its Massachusetts questions, each with its answer, the reason, and its citation.
Ten Massachusetts practice questions
These are taken word for word from the app’s Massachusetts question bank. The handbook is Driver's Manual (Class D / Passenger Vehicles). Each citation gives the page number printed on the handbook’s own page.
Signs, Signals & Markings
1 of 10
If flashing lights begin at a railroad crossing, how far before the light post or gate must you stop?
- At least 65 feet
- At least 50 feet
- At least 30 feet
- At least 15 feetCorrect
Why: If the lights begin to flash, you must stop at least 15 feet before the light post or gate.
Signs, Signals & Markings
2 of 10
When approaching a work zone, what is the FIRST thing you must do?
- Slow down and look for guidance on safely traveling through the areaCorrect
- Turn on your hazard lights immediately
- Move to the far left lane regardless of signage
- Honk to alert workers of your presence
Why: When approaching a work zone, the first thing you must do is slow down and look for guidance on how to safely travel through the area.
Right-of-Way
3 of 10
How are roundabouts generally different from rotaries in Massachusetts?
- Roundabouts are always larger than rotaries
- Roundabouts are smaller with a smaller central barrier and lower speedsCorrect
- Roundabouts require a complete stop before entering, unlike rotaries
- Roundabouts have no yield requirement at all
Why: Roundabouts are generally much smaller than rotaries and have a smaller central barrier, requiring vehicles to reduce speed to 25 mph or less.
Right-of-Way
4 of 10
In a multiple-lane rotary, from which lane should you enter for a three-quarter-turn or U-turn?
- The right lane
- Either lane, it makes no difference
- The left laneCorrect
- The lane closest to the exit you want
Why: For a three-quarter-turn or U-turn, enter the rotary from the left lane, travel through the middle or inner lane, and exit onto the right lane.
Speed & Following Distance
5 of 10
What speed range do limited-access highways such as interstate routes typically post in Massachusetts?
- 30 to 40 mph
- 40 to 50 mph
- 50 to 65 mphCorrect
- 20 to 75 mph
Why: Limited-access highways, like interstate routes, have speed limits from 50 to 65 mph.
Turning & Parking
6 of 10
When parking uphill against a curb with a manual transmission, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Inward, toward the curb
- Outward, toward the travel laneCorrect
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter as long as the parking brake is set
Why: When parking uphill against a curb, turn your wheels outward, toward the travel lane, so the vehicle rolls into the curb if the brake fails.
Adverse Conditions
7 of 10
Between which hours does the manual recommend avoiding driving, when possible, due to drowsy driving risk?
- 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.
- Midnight and 6 a.m.Correct
- 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.
- 8 p.m. and midnight
Why: When possible, avoid driving between midnight and 6 a.m., since drowsy driving crashes most often occur then.
Sharing the Road
8 of 10
On a multiple-lane highway, in which lanes are trucks and buses restricted to driving?
- Any lane except the far right
- The two right-hand lanesCorrect
- The far left lane only
- No lane restriction applies to trucks and buses
Why: On a multiple-lane highway, trucks and buses can only drive in the two right-hand lanes.
Alcohol & Teen (GDL) Laws
9 of 10
What BAC level is considered operating above the legal limit for drivers age 21 and older in Massachusetts?
- 0.05 or higher
- 0.02 or higher
- 0.08 or higherCorrect
- 0.01 or higher
Why: You are operating above the legal limit if you have a BAC of 0.08 or higher.
License Rules
10 of 10
At what minimum age may a person apply for a Commercial Driver's License in Massachusetts?
- 31
- 21
- 18Correct
- 19
Why: You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a Commercial Driver's License (Class A, B, or C).
The Massachusetts practice exam
The app’s Massachusetts practice exam: 25 questions, 18 to pass, graded at the end — the same shape as the official test.
This is practice. The official test and its rules come from Massachusetts, not from this app.
The official handbook
- Handbook
- Driver's Manual (Class D / Passenger Vehicles)
- Edition the questions were written from
- MassDOT RMV, Rev. April 2026
- Published by
- Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) — MassDOT
- Official source
- www.mass.gov
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