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MA / PASSENGER-CAR KNOWLEDGE TEST

Build your road sense.

Massachusetts RMV’s Class D Driver’s Manual explains the passenger-car laws and safe-driving practices tested on the learner permit exam. Pair its study chapters with the application page and drill signs, vulnerable road users, and Junior Operator rules.

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YOUR FIRST SMALL WIN

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Practice questions

65 mixed questions with explanations and source links.

Exam-style practice

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THE LEARNING ROUTE

One topic at a time.

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01Road signs & signalsRecognize the message before you reach the sign.02Right of wayWork through intersections, turns, and shared spaces.03Safe drivingBuild space, awareness, and good decisions.04Parking & stoppingKnow where and how to leave your vehicle safely.05Rules of the roadUnderstand lane choices, passing, and road markings.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Prepare with the official source.

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A Massachusetts Class D learner-permit applicant must be at least 16 and meet the residency and credential conditions on the application page.

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The permit exam has 25 questions and requires 18 correct answers; topics include road rules, impaired driving consequences, Junior Operator Law, pedestrians, bicyclists, and visually impaired people.

03

Use the manual’s sharing-the-road sections to practice anticipating pedestrians, bicyclists, and visually impaired road users rather than memorizing isolated answers.

Requirements can depend on your age, license history, and permit type. Check Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles's permit information before making an appointment.

TRY THE MATERIAL

A few Massachusetts questions.

These original practice questions include explanations and source links. They are not official exam questions.

01How many correct answers pass the Massachusetts Class D learner-permit exam?
  • A. 20 of 25
  • B. 12 of 25
  • C. 25 only
  • D. 18 of 25

Answer: 18 of 25

The RMV application page states that the exam has 25 questions and requires 18 correct answers.

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02When a Massachusetts bicyclist is using the roadway, what should a driver do?
  • A. Use the horn to claim the lane
  • B. Treat the bicycle as a stationary object
  • C. Pass within the same lane regardless of space
  • D. Give the bicyclist space and pass only when safe and legal

Answer: Give the bicyclist space and pass only when safe and legal

The Class D manual’s sharing-the-road guidance calls for awareness and a safe passing decision around bicyclists.

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03What does a red and white triangular Massachusetts sign generally indicate?
  • A. School zone only
  • B. No parking
  • C. Yield
  • D. Railroad crossing

Answer: Yield

The inverted triangle is the standard yield shape; slow, scan, and give priority where required.

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04A Massachusetts driver sees a pedestrian using a white cane at a crossing. What should the driver do?
  • A. Yield, stop if needed, and allow the pedestrian to cross safely
  • B. Assume the cane user can hear the car
  • C. Honk to warn the pedestrian away
  • D. Pass before the pedestrian reaches the lane

Answer: Yield, stop if needed, and allow the pedestrian to cross safely

The Class D exam topics include sharing the road with visually impaired people; yielding and patience protect the crossing.

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05A Massachusetts driver approaches a yellow diamond sign showing a winding road. What response is best?
  • A. Stop in the travel lane without checking
  • B. Reduce speed before the curves and be ready for oncoming traffic
  • C. Treat the sign as a parking restriction
  • D. Accelerate through the first curve

Answer: Reduce speed before the curves and be ready for oncoming traffic

A yellow diamond warning sign calls for preparation; slowing before curves improves control and sight distance.

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What to expect from practice

Does this match the official Massachusetts test?

Our exam-style sessions use a mixed practice set with feedback held until the end. They do not reproduce the official test, its question pool, or every possible rule. Study the complete state handbook as well.

What does my progress score mean?

Your progress reflects answers submitted here, including the topics you have practiced and your latest answer to each question. It is a study aid, not a validated probability of passing.

Is this an official DMV service?

No. Ace the DMV is an independent study platform. Use the official agency links for applications, appointments, fees, and eligibility decisions.

FOCUSED STUDY ROUTES

Practice by topic.

Take one part of the handbook at a time, then read the official source.

Road signs & signalsRight of waySafe drivingParking & stoppingRules of the road
Open the Massachusetts driver handbook guide