Massachusetts DMV Practice Test
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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on the public roads in Massachusetts must have a valid driver's license or driving permit. An RMV clerk will screen your vision when you apply for a learner's permit or driver's license. A learner's permit gives you permission to drive while you practice your driving skills and prepare for your road test. The MA RMV written knowledge test measures your understanding of Massachusetts road signs, road rules and safe driving practices. Everything you need to know is covered in the Massachusetts Driver's Manual. The MA RMV knowledge test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need 18 correct answers to pass (72%).
Updated for 2026 RMV rules.
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If another driver is following you too closely on a two-lane road, you should:
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Apply your brakes firmly while turning left.
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Reduce your speed gradually to encourage the tailgater to pass.
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Try to increase the distance from the car behind.
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All of the above.
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2.
When driving behind a motorcycle:
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Allow a following distance of at least 2 car lengths.
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Allow at least 2 seconds of following distance.
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Allow at least 4 seconds of following distance.
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Allow a following distance of at least 4 motorcycle lengths.
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3.
What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?
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Crosswalk Lines.
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Edge line.
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Diamond.
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Arrows.
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4.
This road sign means:
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Steep downgrade.
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No right turn.
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Narrow bridge.
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No left turn.
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Drivers are required to stop:
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Where there is a red light.
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At a stop sign.
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At an intersection where a police officer orders them to stop.
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All of the above.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.