Upcoming Driver Education Classes:

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This package includes 30 hours of classroom training, 12-hours behind-the-wheel instruction, 6-hours in-car observation, 2-hours parent class

Package Price: $915**

**Price excludes $145 Road Test sponsorship Fee

Price breakdown:
Classroom training: $315 (Online via Zoom Meeting)

Behind-The-Wheel Driving: $600

2-hrs Parent Class-$0 ($30 for students transferring in from a different school)

Transfer students:
Behind-the-Wheel Driving:$700
Parent Class:$30

*All prices all subject to change without notice

If you pay the entire package price at once you will receive a $50 discount. Your total cost will be $865

MA REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES
RULES & REGULATIONS

Driver’s Education Requirements

Currently, in Massachusetts, driver’s education is required for a new driver under the age of 18. This consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction, 12 hours of actual behind-the-wheel driving, and 6 hours of back seat observation. Parents are also required to attend a separate 2-hour parent class.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles regulations allows a student to start classroom instruction at the age of 15 years and 9 months. Actual behind-the-wheel instruction and in-car student observation both require a student to be at least 16 years old with a valid learner’s permit.

Facts About Your Permit

  1. Your permit is valid for two (2) years and allows you to practice your driving skills as you prepare for your road test.
  2. You must carry your permit whenever you drive until you earn a Junior Operator’s License or a full driver’s license.
  3. You must always be accompanied by a licensed operator who occupies the passenger seat next to you. This person must be at least 21 years old and have a valid license with at least 1 year’s driving experience.
  4. If you are under 18, you may not drive between 12:00 am and 5:00 am unless accompanied by a licensed parent or legal guardian.
  5. A class D learner’s permit allows you to operate a motor vehicle in another state as long as it does not violate the laws of that state.
  6. You may only operate a passenger car.
  7. The law requires that you be at least 16 1/2 to obtain a “Junior Operator’s License.” You would have to obtain your Learner’s Permit at age 16, complete a driver’s education course, and drive for six (6) months without any surchargeable incidents or motor vehicle offenses before you would be eligible to apply for a “Junior Operator’s License” at age 16 1/2.

Massachusetts Junior Operator License (JOL) Requirements

  1. Complete a Massachusetts-approved driver education class.
  2. Accumulate 12 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience and 6 hours of in-car observation.
  3. Hold a valid learner’s permit for a minimum of 6 months.
  4. Receive no moving traffic violations resulting in a conviction for the six months prior to the date of application for the JOL.
  5. Successfully pass a road test exam.
  6. Pay the required fees directly to the RMV.

If you have any other questions about Learner’s Permits or Junior Operator Licenses then check out the MA RMV’s FAQ’s page or visit the Massachusetts RMV website.