Massachusetts Permit Test: Licensing Practice Questions

Correct answer: 16

You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a Class D or Class M learner's permit in Massachusetts.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Getting a Learner's Permit

Correct answer: 16 1/2

You may not get a Class D license until you are at least 16 1/2, have held your permit in good standing for six consecutive months and have completed an approved driver education program.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Who is Eligible for a Massachusetts License?

Correct answer: Up to two years

A Massachusetts learner's permit is valid for up to two years. If it expires, you must retake the permit exam and pay the fee again.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Getting a Learner's Permit

Correct answer: 18

The permit exam has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you must answer at least 18 correctly within the 25-minute time limit.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Learner's Permit Exam Procedures

Correct answer: No license or permit for 60 days

Using a manual, notes or an electronic device during the exam is cheating; you fail and cannot hold any type of license or permit for 60 days.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Learner's Permit Exam Procedures

Correct answer: A licensed driver 21 or older with one year of experience

A permit holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver, at least 21, with at least one year of experience, sitting in the front passenger seat.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Driving With Your Permit

Correct answer: At least 14 days

If you fail a road test or do not show up, you must wait at least 14 days before taking another test, and all fees must be paid first.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Taking the Road Test

Correct answer: A 40-year-old holding only a foreign driver's license

A road test sponsor must be at least 21, have one year of driving experience and hold a valid license from their home state; holders of foreign licenses cannot be sponsors.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Taking the Road Test – Sponsor Requirements

Correct answer: More than 72 hours

There is no extra fee if you cancel or reschedule with more than 72 hours' notice; with less notice you are charged the road test fee.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Taking the Road Test – Policies on Cancellations and Fees

Correct answer: Six

For a Class D license, you may not attempt more than six road tests in any 12-month period.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Taking the Road Test

Correct answer: Up to 60 days

After you pass and have prepaid, the examiner validates your permit as a temporary license valid for up to 60 days, unless the permit expires sooner.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Receiving Your New License

Correct answer: Five years

A Massachusetts driver's license is valid for a maximum of five years and usually expires on your birthday. You may renew up to one year early.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – License Length

Correct answer: 20/40

You need at least 20/40 in your better eye (with correction) and at least 120 degrees of horizontal peripheral vision. Vision between 20/50 and 20/70 may qualify for a daylight-only license.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Vision Screening Requirements

Correct answer: Corrective lenses restriction; wear them to drive

If you pass the vision screening with glasses or contacts, your license carries a corrective lenses restriction (code B) and you must wear them whenever you drive.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Medical Restrictions

Correct answer: No grace period; get a Massachusetts license

Once you become a Massachusetts resident you must get a Massachusetts license to keep driving; the manual states there is no grace period.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining Your License – Who Needs a Massachusetts License?