FAQ/Links
Official Resources
Massachusetts RMV (Registry of Motor Vehicles)
- This is the official site where students can find up-to-date information about getting a learner’s permit, driver's license, and scheduling road tests.
Massachusetts Driver’s Manual
Download the Massachusetts Driver's Manual
- This is the official site where students can find up-to-date information about getting a learner’s permit, driver's license, and scheduling road tests.
Road Test Preparation
Massachusetts RMV Road Test Preparation
A short video by the Massachusetts RMV explaining what to expect during the road test and how to prepare.
How to Pass a Driver’s License Road Test
How to Pass the Driver's License Road Test
A general tutorial video that covers useful tips on how to pass the road test, including parking, driving on different road types, and handling intersections.
Understanding Massachusetts Road Signs
Road Signs for Massachusetts Driving Test
A detailed video explaining important road signs and their meanings, crucial for passing the permit test.
Driver Education Programs
Massachusetts Junior Operator License Program
- Information on the Junior Operator License (JOL) for students under 18, including course requirements, driving restrictions, and penalties.
Other Useful Resources
Massachusetts DOT Road Safety Information
- Access to information about road safety and traffic rules from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT).
Apply for a professional driving school license
What you need
To get a driving school license, you need to:
- Review Professional Driving School Certification page for guidelines and requirements
- Applicants must send a request for information on this process to rmvdrivingschools@dot.state.ma.us
- Receive approval from the RMV's Professional Driving School Unit
- Complete a driving school license application.
- Pay all fees, see our schedule of fees for more details.
- Submit written proof of insurance.
- Provide a performance bond.
Renew your professional driving school license
If your professional driving school license has expired, you must renew it.
What you need
To renew your professional driving school license, you must log on to your eServices portal. Click here for instructions on how to renew.
Apply for a professional driving school instructor license
Learn how to become certified as a professional driving school instructor.
What you need
To be certified as a professional driving school instructor, you:
- Must complete an online application.
- Will be subject to a criminal record check.
- Will be subject to a driving record check.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and have at least 24 months operating experience (in the same license classification).
- Experienced gained under a learner's permit does not qualify toward the 24 months.
- If you were issued a standard Class D license after July 1, 2023, you will need to provide proof of lawful presence