Free Massachusetts permit practice tests with 134 exam-style questions, a timed mock exam sized to the real test, flashcards, a road-sign quiz, and an on-device AI tutor grounded in the official Massachusetts driver handbook. The official Massachusetts written knowledge test has 25 questions and requires 72% to pass (25-minute limit).
About the Massachusetts written test
Knowledge (learner's permit) exam: 25 questions, 18 correct (72%) to pass, 25-minute time limit. Questions cover rules of the road, DUI consequences, the Junior Operator Law, sharing the road with the visually impaired, and sharing the road with bicyclists and pedestrians. It is offered in 37 languages and can be taken at an RMV Service Center or online with a webcam (not on a phone/tablet). Extended-time, paper, and person-to-person oral versions are available for documented disabilities.
Vision screening: Required at application — field-of-vision and basic-color screening (must meet Class D/M medical standards).
Road (skills) test: A Class D road test scored against the RMV road-test checklist — vehicle control, starting/stopping, turns, intersections, lane use/changes, backing, and required maneuvers, with observation of mirrors/blind spots and traffic law. A dangerous action or too many errors is an automatic fail. Under-18 applicants must meet all JOL requirements (permit held 6 months, driver ed, 40 hrs) before testing. After passing (and if fees are paid), the permit is stamped as a temporary license and the permanent card is mailed within 7–10 days.
Getting licensed in Massachusetts
May drive only when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21, has at least 1 year of driving experience, and is seated beside the permit holder.
A permit holder under 18 may not drive between midnight (12:00 a.m.) and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (licensed, ≥1 yr experience, license not suspended/revoked).
Must carry the permit while driving; a Class M (motorcycle) permit holder may not carry passengers and may not ride after sunset or before sunrise.
30 hours of classroom instruction (Massachusetts motor-vehicle law + safe/proper operation).
Massachusetts written-test FAQ
At what age can you apply for a Massachusetts learner's permit?
16.
How many questions are on the knowledge exam and how many must you answer correctly?
25 questions; 18 correct (72%).
How long is a Massachusetts learner's permit valid?
2 years (or the length of a lawful U.S. stay).
Who must accompany a learner-permit holder while driving?
A licensed driver at least 21 years old with at least 1 year of experience, seated beside them.
When may a permit holder under 18 NOT drive even with a supervisor other than a parent/guardian?
Between midnight and 5:00 a.m. (only a parent/guardian may supervise during those hours).
What are the classroom and in-car hour requirements for driver education?