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Massachusetts DMV Permit Full Practice Exam (25 Questions)

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Where these questions come from

Each question is built from the official Massachusetts driver manual. The real test asks the same topics with different wording.

Passing score on the real Massachusetts permit test: 72% (18 of 25 correct here).

Sample Massachusetts permit-test questions

Below are 4 sample questions from the Massachusetts question bank. The interactive practice test above randomizes from the same pool.

What does this flashing arrow panel mean?

  1. The lane ahead is open to traffic
  2. The left lane is winding ahead
  3. The lane ahead is closed
  4. Flag Persons (flaggers) are ahead

Correct answer: C

Explanation: Sequential arrow panels may be used in work zones around the clock.This one indicates that the lane is closed ahead and you should move into the lane to your left.

If a driver is charged with selling false licenses but not convicted, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles may suspend his or her license for

  1. 90 days
  2. 30 days
  3. 6months
  4. 1 year

Correct answer: C

Explanation: If a driver is charged with selling fall licenses,the Registrar of Motor Vehicles can suspend that person's license for six months,even if the person is not actually convicted.If the driver is convicted ,the Registrar can suspend his or her license for one year.

A Junior Operator (i.e., younger than 18) who holds a learner's permit is not allowed to drive unsupervised between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. If he or she is convicted of driving unsupervised between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., his or her permit will be suspended for

  1. 90 days
  2. 60 days
  3. 180 days
  4. 30 days

Correct answer: B

Explanation: If a junior Operator who holds a learner's permit is convicted of driving unsupervised between 12.00 a.m. and 5.00 a.m,his or her permit will be suspended for 60 days.

Which of the following is true about No Parking zones?

  1. You can only stop temporarily to load or unload passengers or merchandise
  2. You can stop here at any time
  3. You can only stop here to obey another rule of the road
  4. You can only stop temporarily to load or unload passengers

Correct answer: A

Explanation: In a No Parking zone,you may stop to temporarily load or unload passengers or merchandise