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Learner’s permits are issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Here’s how you can get started:

1. Resources for Studying:
   • Visit our Resources page  for helpful tools like permit test apps and the RMV Driving Manual.
   • Focus on Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of the manuals to prepare for the test.
2. Scheduling Your Appointment:
   • You can make an appointment online using myRMV page
   • In Person at your local RMV branch. Be sure to arrive before 4:00 PM to ensure your application is processed.
3. REAL ID Documentation Requirement:
   • Beginning March 26, 2018, obtaining a driver’s license in Massachusetts requires additional documents to prove U.S. Citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S.
   • For details on acceptable documents, visit www.mass.gov/REALID or call the RMV at (857) 368-8000.
   • Important: After this date, everyone applying for a license in Massachusetts must provide these documents, or their application will be denied.

No, but it can easily be downloaded in PDF format for free from RMV website,  download Massachusetts Driver’s Manual or you can purchase a copy for $5 at any RMV branch.

Additionally, when you sign up for CMSC Driver’s Education, you’ll have access to all the necessary classroom materials.

If a student misses any classroom time, they cannot attend the final class or take the classroom test. They must first make up for the missed hours, and then they can attend the last day of class. The lost time should be made up during the appropriate session of the next available course. Please call us at 508-835-2333 to find out when this can be arranged.

Yes, at least one parent must complete the state-required 2-hour Parent Class before students can begin on-road driving lessons. This class is valid for five years. All classroom and driving lessons must be completed before the expiration date. With proof of attendance, a parent class taken for a sibling can be applied to other teens within the 5-year period.

For CMSC students, log into your Student Portal   to book your Parent Class. For non-CMSC students, schedule here Non-CMSC Parent Class.

Once you’ve completed the classroom portion, obtained your learner’s permit, and a parent has attended the Parent Class ,you can log into your Student Portal  to easily schedule your road lessons from any smartphone, tablet, or desktop

Please note: Students have 2 years to complete all requirements, including classroom and road lessons.

Road lessons can be easily canceled through your online student account. Driving or observation times may be canceled at any time; however, a cancellation fee will apply for cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled date and time. Please note, this fee is subject to change.

About six months considering begin your classroom session when you are at least 15 years and 9 months old. Obtain your permit on your 16th birthday, and then spread out your road lessons over the next 4-5 months.

We add lessons to the portal regularly to ensure at least one lesson per week or every other week. If no availability is shown, it may be fully booked, but new spots will open once you complete a lesson.

Spacing out your lessons helps you practice skills and meet the state’s 6-month supervised driving requirement. To reach the 40-hour total, we recommend 4 hours per week with a parent or guardian

Online using your  Student Portal  or by calling CMSC at 508-835-2333

In the unlikely event you need to make up observation time, contact us at 774-450-1007. Most students will receive sufficient observation time while completing the 12 hours of driving.

The instructor is able to  make this decision on the day of the lesson, and it cannot be guaranteed in advance. We recommend arranging a ride home from the pickup location after your lesson. While CMSC also offers ‘Home Pick Up’ services for convenience, please contact us for more details.

Certificates are issued by the RMV,  and will became visible on myRMV  “profile” within  3 to 5 business days after completion of you Driver’s Ed Program.

By the end of your Road Test Assessment (lesson 12), the instructor will provide you with all the necessary information to obtain your Driver’s Education Certificate. If you have not received this information, please contact us at skant@cmscautoschool.com

Once you’ve completed all the requirements, email skant@cmscautoschool.com to order your Driver’s Ed Certificate and schedule your Road Test at CMSC. The CMSC road test includes a local route, RMV Examiner, professional sponsor, and a certified test car with examiner brakes. CMSC road test fees are separate from RMV fees.

You can also schedule your Road Test at Worcester or Leominster RMV locations through the myRMV  website. If you need a car and sponsor for your Road Test, contact Andrea at amanzi@cmscautoschool.com. Please schedule at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure availability.

To get a driver’s license in Massachusetts, drivers under 18 must complete a licensed driver’s education program and a parent or guardian supervised driving:

• Classroom instruction: 30 hours of classroom instruction
• Behind-the-wheel driving: 12 hours of driving
• Back seat observation: 6 hours of observation at a state-approved driving school
• Parent class: 2-hour parent class
• 40 Hours supervised driving practice with Parent or Guardian

Once you’ve completed your Driver’s Education requirements, CMSC will request your Driver’s Ed Certificate from the RMV to schedule your Road Test. After passing the Road Test and paying all RMV fees, you will receive your Driver’s License within 7-10 days.

The Driver’s Ed program is not required for drivers over 18.

CMSC also offer flexible adult driving lessons tailored to fit your busy schedule. Our programs are designed to help you achieve your driving goals, no matter your learning preferences. Please refer to our website CMSC Adult Driver’s Ed for more information or call office at (508)  835-2333

If you are under 18:

• Register for Driver’s Education (must be at least 15 years, 9 months old): CMSC Driver’s Ed
  • 30 hours of classroom training
  • 2-hour Parent Class (Free! Must be completed before starting road lessons)
  • 12 hours of road lessons
  • 6 hours of Driver Observation
• Obtain your Learner’s Permit (test available any time after turning 16, either before or after completing Driver’s Ed). RMV Appointments
• Pass your Road Test
• Pay all RMV fees

After passing the Road Test and paying all RMV fees, you will receive your Driver’s License by mail within 2 weeks.

If there are any delays, you can check RMV My Profile for updates or any actions you may need to take. 

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The duration varies depending on individual experience and learning pace. Beginners may need 10–20 lessons, while those with some driving experience might require fewer sessions. Feel free to check our website for more information.

Yes, The RMV requires a valid learner’s permit before beginning behind-the-wheel lessons. Check RMV for schedule and required documents.

A road test package typically includes a pre-test driving lesson, the use of the driving school’s vehicle for the test, and transportation to and from the testing site if needed. Click here to see our Road Test Packages.

Absolutely! Many schools offer refresher lessons to help improve skills like parallel parking, highway driving, and defensive driving techniques.

If you fail, your instructor will review the areas that need improvement and schedule additional lessons if necessary. They’ll also assist in rescheduling your road test. Here is the RMV page link for Road Test schedule.

Yes, most schools offer flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate busy adults.

You’ll typically use a dual-control vehicle equipped with safety features, allowing the instructor to assist if needed. Discover more on our website.