How many correct answers pass the Massachusetts Class D learner-permit exam?
Answer: 18 of 25
The RMV application page states that the exam has 25 questions and requires 18 correct answers.
Massachusetts official sourceMA / FOCUSED PRACTICERules of the road
Rules of the road
for Massachusetts drivers.
Understand lane choices, passing, and road markings. Learn the general road principle, then check how your state handbook frames the decision.
Practice all rules of the road questions MAKE EACH LANE CHANGE DELIBERATE
Road markings organize traffic. Good decisions combine those markings with signs, visibility, available space, and state rules.
Read the markings in context
White markings generally separate traffic traveling in the same direction; yellow markings generally separate opposing directions. Solid and broken lines have different meanings. Check the line on your side, posted signs, and your state’s rules before crossing.
Prepare before moving sideways
Signal, check mirrors, and check the blind spot before changing lanes. A signal communicates an intention; it does not reserve the space. Wait for a gap that lets you move without forcing another road user to react abruptly.
Keep a safe alternative
If you miss an exit, continue to the next safe route. Do not stop in a travel lane or reverse on a highway. If a passing maneuver cannot be finished with a clear view and adequate space, stay behind and wait.
Remember: A painted permission to move is only one condition. You also need visibility, space, and a safe path.
Federal Highway Administration referenceTry questions from your route.
State-focused questions appear first when available; general road-rule questions are labeled separately and do not replace Massachusetts law.
At a red signal, traffic is backed up beyond the intersection. What should you avoid?
Answer: Entering the intersection unless you can clear it and the movement is permitted
Blocking an intersection traps cross traffic and can block emergency or pedestrian movement. Wait behind the stopping point until there is room to complete the movement.
Check the Massachusetts driver handbookWhen should you normally signal for a turn or lane change?
Answer: Early enough to communicate your intention before you begin the movement
A timely signal gives other road users information, but it does not grant priority or replace a blind-spot check. Signal, observe, and move only when the roadway is clear and the movement is allowed.
Check the Massachusetts driver handbookYou realize you entered a one-way street in the wrong direction. What should you do?
Answer: Stop making further progress when safe, warn others, and get assistance or turn around only where permitted
Wrong-way travel creates a severe conflict with approaching traffic. Do not improvise a dangerous reversal; stop in a safe position and follow signs or seek help to correct the route legally.
Check the Massachusetts driver handbookWhy should you never stop on railroad tracks while waiting for traffic?
Answer: A vehicle on the tracks can be trapped in the train's path and may not clear in time
Rail crossings require a complete escape path before entry. If traffic beyond the crossing is stopped, wait before the tracks rather than entering a space you cannot clear.
Federal Highway Administration referenceCheck the details in Massachusetts.
Permit preparation context: A Massachusetts Class D learner-permit applicant must be at least 16 and meet the residency and credential conditions on the application page.
Permit preparation context: 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.
Use the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles driver handbook for the complete rule, exceptions, and current wording.