Massachusetts Safe Driving Practices DMV Practice Test
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Questions
25
Passing Score
80%
Time Limit
Typically 30 minutes; varies by state
Prerequisites
Must be at least 15-16 years old (varies by state)
What is the Safe Driving Practices Practice Test?
The Safe Driving section covers defensive driving techniques, following distance, speed management, right-of-way rules, and handling emergency situations. This is the largest category on most state DMV written tests.
Covers the largest portion of most state permit tests
Topic Breakdown
Defensive Driving
~8 questions
- Following distance rules
- Scanning techniques
- Anticipating hazards
Speed Management
~6 questions
- Speed limits by zone
- Adjusting for conditions
- Speed and stopping distance
Right-of-Way
~6 questions
- Intersection right-of-way
- Pedestrian rules
- Emergency vehicle yielding
Emergency Situations
~5 questions
- Skid recovery
- Brake failure procedures
- Tire blowout response
Free Practice Questions
20 free of 1152+Question 1 of 20
A driver’s left arm extended downward signifies they plan to:
Study Tips for Massachusetts
- 1Always maintain a 3-4 second following distance — more in bad weather
- 2Know the stopping distances at different speeds
- 3Understand right-of-way rules at 4-way stops and uncontrolled intersections
- 4Study how to handle skids, brake failures, and tire blowouts
- 5Review your state's specific speed limits for school zones, residential areas, and highways
Massachusetts DMV Information
Permit Age
16+ years old
License Age
16.5+ years old
Written Test
25 questions — 72% to pass
Massachusetts RMV
Official DMV Portal →After You Pass
Frequently Asked Questions
The safe driving section covers defensive driving, following distance, speed management, right-of-way rules, and emergency situations. It's typically the largest section of the written test.
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