How to Get a Learner's Permit in Massachusetts
Figure out if you are eligible., Study the Driver's Manual., Go to your local Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) branch., Fill out a learner's permit application., Take your turn., Pass the learner's permit test., Return to your window.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Figure out if you are eligible.
In Massachusetts, you must be at least sixteen years old and a Massachusetts resident when you apply for a learner's permit. -
Step 2: Study the Driver's Manual.
A copy is available at most RMV branches for $5.
You must pass a written test to earn your permit.
It is based on the Driver's Manual, so make sure you study it.
You can also view the official Driver's Manual online. , Try to arrive at least half an hour to 45 minutes before the Registry stops permit testing.
Be patient and alert for your turn. , Be sure to check that you are applying for a learner's permit, and that you want either a class D or a class M permit. , Present the required documents for your application.
Pay the $30 test fee, take a vision test, and have your picture taken. , Most of the time, the test is taken on a touchscreen kiosk.
Basic rules of the road and driving skills are common questions.
Answer 18 out of 25 questions correctly in order to pass. , If you passed the test, you will receive your permit here. -
Step 3: Go to your local Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) branch.
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Step 4: Fill out a learner's permit application.
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Step 5: Take your turn.
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Step 6: Pass the learner's permit test.
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Step 7: Return to your window.
Detailed Guide
In Massachusetts, you must be at least sixteen years old and a Massachusetts resident when you apply for a learner's permit.
A copy is available at most RMV branches for $5.
You must pass a written test to earn your permit.
It is based on the Driver's Manual, so make sure you study it.
You can also view the official Driver's Manual online. , Try to arrive at least half an hour to 45 minutes before the Registry stops permit testing.
Be patient and alert for your turn. , Be sure to check that you are applying for a learner's permit, and that you want either a class D or a class M permit. , Present the required documents for your application.
Pay the $30 test fee, take a vision test, and have your picture taken. , Most of the time, the test is taken on a touchscreen kiosk.
Basic rules of the road and driving skills are common questions.
Answer 18 out of 25 questions correctly in order to pass. , If you passed the test, you will receive your permit here.
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