Directions: Each learner’s permit exam has 25 multiple-choice questions. Topics covered on the exam include alcohol misuse, suspensions, and JOL violations, as well as rules of the road and identifying road signs.To pass the exam, you must answer 18 questions correctly within the allotted time of 25 minutes.

Full-service RMV Branches have automated testing stations (ATS), which are easy-to-use videoscreen kiosks that use a computer program to deliver learner’s permit exam questions visually. The ATS lets you practice with sample questions before beginning the actual exam. You must study the contents of this manual to be able to pass the learner’s permit exam.

The learner’s permit exam fee of $30 covers the cost of processing your application and administering your learner’s permit exam. If you fail the exam or your permit expires, you will be charged this fee again for another examination.

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	25
Passing score:	18

At the wheels of the approaching vehicle.
Toward the right side of the road.
Toward the left side of the road.
Straight down the middle of the road.

Roundabout ahead.
No passing zone.
Left turn yield on green.
Traffic signal ahead.

Decreases blood alcohol concentration.
Cancels the effect of the alcohol.
Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration.
Increases blood alcohol concentration.

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

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Massachusetts driver's examination

An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

This road sign means:

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.
Steep grade ahead.
Winding road.
Merging traffic.

High speeds
Slow speeds
Night drives
Uphill inclines