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FAQs
At what age can I get a Learner's Permit in Massachusetts?
Do I need an appointment to take the Learner's Permit test?
What do I need to bring with me to the Registry of Motor Vehicles to get a learner's permit?
What is observation?
How does a student schedule driving lessons?
How long is a driving lesson?
How many students are in the car during a driving lesson?
Where are students picked up for driving lessons?
How long to I have to complete the drivers education program?
What if I miss a class? Can classes be made up?
Can a student use a NR Driving School vehicle for a road test?
I have an international driver’s license. Do I need to get a Massachusetts learners permit?
Do you have Registry of Motor Vehicles Driver's Manuals available for students?
At what age can I get a Learner's Permit in Massachusetts?
You must 16 years of age or older.
Do I need an appointment to take the Learner's Permit test?
Permit test are given at full service branches of the RMV on a walk in basis Monday through Friday.
What do I need to bring with me to the Registry of Motor Vehicles to get a learner’s permit?
You must bring your original birth certificate, social security card, completed learner’s permit application; signed by a parent or guardian if you are under 18, two proofs of residence and $30 for the written test fee.
What is observation?
Observation is when a student sits in the back seat of the car during a driving lesson and observes another student driving.
How does a student schedule driving lessons?
Driving lessons/hours are scheduled online at Schedule 2 Drive. Click here to Schedule Your Driving Hours. A link to online scheduling can be found on our Home page or in the main menu of each page of our website.
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How long is a driving lesson?
Each driving lesson runs for 1.5 to 2 hours, with the student driving for one hour
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How many students are in the car during a driving lesson
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There are typically 2 or 3 students in the vehicle during a driving lesson
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Where are students picked up for driving lessons?
Students are picked up by an instructor at home, school, work etc. Pick-up site should be designated at the time the lesson is booked.
How long to I have to complete the drivers education program?
The driver program must be completed within 2 years.
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What if I miss a class? Can classes be made up?
Any missed class must be made up. Students must make up the same class that was missed.
Can a student use a NR Driving School vehicle for a road test?
Yes, a student does have the option of using one of our vehicles (Monday through Friday) for a road test. However, there is an additional fee for this service. Please refer to our fees section.
I have an international driver’s license. Do I need to get a Massachusetts learners permit?
Yes.
Do you have Registry of Motor Vehicles Drivers Manuals available for students?
We do not provide drivers ed manuals. Students may obtain a manual at any Registry of Motor Vehicles.
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