How to Get a Learner's Permit in Massachusetts

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Many kids dream of driving since the time they learned the word "car." In Massachusetts, you have to wait until you are sixteen until you can drive. Even then, to make your dream come true, you have to get a learner's permit first.

Things You Should Know

To get a learner's permit in Massachusetts, you need to be 16 and an MA resident.
Study the Driver's Manual and when you feel you've mastered the material, visit the RMV to take your test.
Pay your test fee, take the learner's test, and wait to hear whether or not you passed.

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 rules of the road and driving skills are common questions. Answer 18 out of 25 questions correctly in order to pass.