How Do You Get A Learners Permit In Massachusetts?
• 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. • 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. • Go to your local Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) branch. Try to arrive at least half an hour to 45 minutes before the Registry stops permit testing. Be patient and alert for your turn. • Fill out a learner’s permit application. 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. • Take your turn. Present the required documents for your application. Pay the $30 test fee, take a vision test, and have your picture taken. • Pass the learner’s permit test. Most of the time, the test is taken on a touchscreen kiosk. Basic rul
