Massachusetts Permit Practice Test 4
25 questions written from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
You and a car on your right stop at a four-way stop at the same time. Which driver should go first?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles) (Revised April 2026). 14 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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You and a car on your right stop at a four-way stop at the same time. Which driver should go first?
- A The driver on the left
- B The driver going straight
- C The driver on the right
- D The driver in the larger vehicle
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C. The driver on the right
At a four-way stop, vehicles go in the order they stopped. If you and a vehicle directly to your right stop at the same time, or you are unsure, give the right-of-way to the driver on your right. Eye contact helps avoid confusion.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 108
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On a two-lane road, a school bus coming toward you stops with red lights flashing and its stop sign out. What must you do?
- A Stop, then go once all the children are off the road
- B Stop until the lights stop and the sign folds back
- C Slow down and pass with care
- D Keep going, since the bus is in the other lane
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B. Stop until the lights stop and the sign folds back
If a school bus has red lights flashing and its stop sign extended, you must stop, from either direction. Stay stopped until the lights stop flashing or the sign folds back, then go slowly and watch for children.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 113
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Massachusetts?
- A No closer than 5 feet
- B No closer than 10 feet
- C No closer than 20 feet
- D No closer than 15 feet
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B. No closer than 10 feet
In Massachusetts you may not park within ten feet of a fire hydrant or fire lane. Firefighters need clear access to hook up hoses quickly.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 119
Who must be seated beside you when you drive on a Massachusetts Class D learner's permit?
- A A parent or guardian, regardless of their age or license status
- B Any licensed driver who is at least 18 years old
- C A licensed driver at least 21 with one year of driving experience
- D A licensed driver at least 25 with three years of driving experience
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C. A licensed driver at least 21 with one year of driving experience
Permit holders must be accompanied by a licensed driver who sits in the front passenger seat, is at least 21, holds a valid license from Massachusetts or another state, and has at least one year of driving experience. An experienced adult beside you can coach you and take over if needed.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 26
When may you turn left on a steady red light in Massachusetts?
- A From any street once traffic is clear
- B From a two-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping
- C Never; left turns on red are always illegal
- D From a one-way street onto another one-way street
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D. From a one-way street onto another one-way street
Massachusetts allows a left turn on red only from a one-way street onto another one-way street. You must stop first and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, just as for a right on red.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 106