Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Getting a perfect score on a driving test feels about as rare as seeing a unicorn! Each state has different thresholds for passing and failing, and some states make their thresholds known while others keep their lips sealed. It’s a big secret how many mistakes are allowed on the driving test in
The state of Massachusetts hasn’t released any documents about how it scores its driving tests or how many points a prospective driver is allowed to accumulate before failing. As such, Massachusetts has the nation’s most notoriously difficult driving test.
Here are a few things to practice in case they show up on your driving test:
Parallel parking
Parking on a hill (uphill and downhill)
Three-point turns
Turning
Hand signals
Using the parking brake appropriately
If you can successfully do the above in addition to not speeding or driving recklessly, you’ll probably pass your driving test. Another aspect of the driving test that’s not often considered is the vehicle you must provide for testing—if there are any safety concerns or if the vehicle is improperly insured, you’ll automatically fail.
Make sure your testing vehicle’s insurance is up to snuff with the
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