Massachusetts Permit Practice Test 3
25 questions written from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
A driver 18 or older is found guilty of three speeding violations within 12 months. What happens to the license?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles) (Revised April 2026). 13 of the 20 Massachusetts questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Massachusetts or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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A driver 18 or older is found guilty of three speeding violations within 12 months. What happens to the license?
- A Nothing happens unless a crash was involved
- B The driver receives a written warning letter
- C It is suspended automatically for one year
- D It is suspended automatically for 30 days
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D. It is suspended automatically for 30 days
In Massachusetts, three speeding violations within a 12-month period bring an automatic 30-day suspension. The 12 months start when you pay or are found guilty on the first citation.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 67
Unless signs say otherwise, what is the reasonable speed limit in a thickly settled or business district?
- A 40 mph
- B 35 mph
- C 30 mph
- D 25 mph everywhere
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C. 30 mph
Unless posted otherwise, 30 mph is the most you should drive in a thickly settled or business district. Some cities and towns have adopted 25 mph and post signs at every entrance.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 87
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To pass by crossing a broken yellow line on a two-lane road, how far ahead must you be able to see clearly?
- A At least 400 feet
- B At least 200 feet
- C At least 100 feet
- D At least 1,000 feet
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A. At least 400 feet
Before you cross a broken yellow line to pass, you must be able to see clearly at least 400 feet ahead. Then signal left, pass, and return before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 111
What happens to a speeding fine in a posted work zone in Massachusetts?
- A It stays the same
- B It is tripled
- C It is doubled
- D It rises by $50
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C. It is doubled
Speeding fines are doubled in a posted work zone. Work zones have narrow lanes, sudden changes and people working near traffic.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 65
There is a painted stop line and a crosswalk at this sign. Where must you stop?
- A Before the stop line or crosswalk
- B At the edge of the cross street
- C Wherever you can first see cross traffic
- D With your front bumper inside the crosswalk
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A. Before the stop line or crosswalk
At a STOP sign you must come to a complete stop before any crosswalk or stop line painted on the pavement. Just slowing down is not enough.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 94