Which of these is a warning sign that you are too drowsy to drive safely?

You cannot remember driving the last few miles

You feel hungry and want to stop for a snack

Your passengers start talking more loudly

You notice more traffic signs than usual

Aggressive driving behaviors such as tailgating, weaving, and excessive speeding:

Raise crash risk and can lead to reckless charges

Are only illegal when they cause a crash

Are safe for skilled drivers in light traffic

Save enough time to make up for the added risk

What should you do before opening your car door after parking on a street?

Check mirrors and look for traffic and cyclists

Check only the side mirror, then open

Open it fully so passing drivers will steer around

Open it slowly so others can see it move

Free Massachusetts RMV Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 4 2026

25 questions72% to passExplanations includedFree

25Real test questions

72%Pass score

This Practice Test 4 is modeled on the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) written knowledge exam, which has 25 questions; to pass you need 18 of 25 correct (72%). These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the RMV tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.

Question 1 of 25

A warning sign showing a truck on a downgrade indicates:

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Inside this test

What's on the Massachusetts Practice Test 4

The real Massachusetts knowledge test has 25 questions, and to pass you need 18 of 25 correct (72%). Practice Test 4 is a 25-question set drawn from 42 questions, scored against a practice target of 72%.

Topics in this test's question pool

Road signs 15
Safe driving 10
Traffic laws 7
Right of way 4
Vehicle equipment 2
Emergencies 2
Alcohol & drugs 1
Parking 1

42 questions in the pool, 1 of them written specifically for Massachusetts. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.

Sample questions from this test, with answers

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1. A Massachusetts permit holder under 18 may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by:
- A. A parent or guardian licensed at least one year (correct)
- B. Any licensed adult who is at least 21 years old
- C. A licensed friend who is over 18
- D. An older sibling with a driver license
Why: Massachusetts permit holders under 18 may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless a parent or legal guardian with at least one year of driving experience is in the vehicle.
Source: official Massachusetts driver handbook, Manual PDF p.25, Class D learner's permit limitations
2. Which of these will sober up a person who has been drinking?
- A. Drinking strong coffee
- B. Eating a big meal
- C. Taking a cold shower
- D. Only time (correct)
Why: Only time removes alcohol from the body. Coffee, food and a cold shower do not lower blood alcohol, so the person is still impaired.
Source: official Massachusetts driver handbook
3. A solid white line between lanes of traffic going the same direction means:
- A. Lane changes are allowed when safe
- B. Lane changes are discouraged (correct)
- C. The road is one-way
- D. Traffic moves in opposite directions
Why: A solid white line discourages or prohibits lane changes. A broken (dashed) white line means lane changes are permitted when safe. White lines separate traffic moving in the same direction.
Source: official Massachusetts driver handbook
4. This yellow diamond sign with a curved arrow warns of:
- A. A U-turn area ahead
- B. A curve in the road ahead (correct)
- C. A side road ahead
- D. Traffic merging from the right
Why: A yellow diamond warning sign with a curved arrow warns of a curve ahead. Reduce speed before the curve; an advisory speed may be posted below the sign.
Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2C.07 Paragraph 02
5. The fog becomes so thick that you can barely see beyond your hood. What is the safest choice?
- A. Pull off the road as far as you can and stop (correct)
- B. Stop in your lane and wait for it to clear
- C. Switch to high beams so you can see farther
- D. Follow the taillights ahead of you closely
Why: When visibility drops to near zero, get completely off the road and wait for the fog to lift. Stopping in a travel lane invites a rear-end crash.
Source: official Massachusetts driver handbook
6. What color background is used for most warning signs?
- A. Red
- B. White
- C. Yellow (correct)
- D. Purple
Why: Most warning signs have a yellow background with black symbols or letters. Yellow signals caution - slow down and watch for the hazard described.
Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2C.02

More Massachusetts facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Massachusetts permit practice test page.

Massachusetts RMV Test Info

Questions on real test: 25
Passing score: 72%
Correct needed: 18 of 25 correct (72%)
Minimum age: 16 years old
Testing agency: Registry of Motor Vehicles

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Study Tip

Don't just aim to pass this Massachusetts Practice Test 4 once - keep taking it until you score 72% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your RMV exam.