Who We Are

About Us

CENTRAL MASS SAFETY COUNCIL

Founded by Tim Cooney in 1987 with one car and two people, CMSC has grown to 45 cars and 10 veteran managers leading over 75 of New England’s best driving instructors.

CMSC has trained generations of drivers including 100,000 students and adults–and has one of only two Skidz School Programs in the state.

This means: Motorcycle, Fleet Training, Adaptive Driving and Evaluations and CMSC’s signature Student Driver’s Ed and Driving Instructor Manuals. CMSC Tractor Trailer coming soon!

Headquartered in West Boylston, we have satellite classrooms in towns such as Auburn, Westboro, and Shrewsbury and over a 100 pickup locations.

CMSC provides affordable adaptive training and independence to hundreds of other-abled drivers every year.

Helping those less fortunate remains at the core of CMSC. We also offer financial aid, discounts and scholarships and are wholly committed to serving everyone in the community who needs it including:

Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
Mass Rehab Council
The Hearing Impaired
Friendly House Inc.
Adopt-A-Student
Sisters of St. Joseph’s of Nazareth
Society of Jesus, New England Chapter
LUK Inc. Crisis Center
Worcester Public High Schools

Your Safety is Our Top Priority

CMSC has risen to the Covid-19 challenge. We've adapted all courses to include live online learning and have created CMSC's Team Prevent protocol, based on state and CDC guidelines.

At a Government Level

We have lobbed and collaborated with our state senators, representatives, officials and the MassDOT/RMV

Remote Learning

Including online classes, final exams and and electronic signatures to greatly reduce health risk.

Industry Leaders

CMSC was one of the first driving schools in the state to create an intensive Covid-19 prevention protocol

CMSC’s Got You Covered

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Parallel Park Boot Camp

Worried about Parallel Parking in the City or for your Road Test? Want to learn how to fix a parking job gone wrong? Book BOOT CAMP if you want to ace parallel parking on the road test.

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Tons of Lesson Options

Get your license ASAP with over 50 instructors teaching hundreds of lessons a week. CMSC also offers drop offs at over a hundred convenient locations.

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Our Top Quality Fleet

All our vehicles are late model, inspected for safety and insured by reputable insurance companies.

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Massachusetts Locals

CMSC Auto School is licensed by the State of Massachusetts through the Department of Transportation and Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Mike McAvoy

17:19 17 Oct 22

I had a great experience here. Very knowledgeable and patient professionals, who know how to train new drivers the right way. The student to instructor ratio really sets them apart from other driving schools. We had at least 4 instructors outside everyday and 7 students. Would highly recommend!

Jenna Souza

14:53 12 Sep 22

This was one of the best experiences of my life. Being an adult learning driver I was very nervous and anxious about not being prepared for my licensing road test exam. I went into this experience feeling ashamed and embarrassed of my age and not yet being licensed. But from the moment I got into the vehicle for my first lesson with Jen all of that changed. She instantly made me feel so comfortable and that I was doing a great job. I always had Jen & Jim for instructors and cannot thank them both enough for all their help, support & guidance. The entire staff at CMSC were amazing. From those I checked in with for my lessons on the weekends, Caitlin, etc. I would highly recommend CMSC to anyone looking for themselves or their child / family member. This is the only driving school worth attending in my opinion.

Fred Johnson

22:02 30 Jul 22

Truly, learned a lot today...Amie was very good and nice to learn from. She was always open for questions and always nice on how she made you feel about what you doing good and wrong. As a total novice...I felt good and with little more riding I'll definitely get better. Just need to ride more and more.The bikes were easy to ride and get comfortable with.

Harriet Synodinos

19:21 23 May 22

CMSC has taught both my kids and they passed first time! They have been awesome throughout Covid with lessons and always go out of their way to fit them in, even when they are very busy. Thank you Andrea, Jackie and all at CMSC.

David Romaniec

19:43 14 May 22

I honestly had a better time learning from CMSC than i thought. I went in today expecting a really grim and strict teacher but it wasn’t like that at all! I had my first driving lesson with Elias (sorry for the misspelling) and he was amazing. He made me feel really comfortable yet I was able to learn a lot from him which just adds into the lesson. Then I had my second lesson with Tina and she was also amazing. There were some difficult concepts for me to understand but she explained it beyond perfection. They are both wonderful people and even better instructors. Not to mention that the office workers are also extremely nice. I was talking with Cheyenne and she helped with my scheduling for future lessons and was so nice and understanding. All of these people should get a raise and a promotion without a doubt in my mind.

Prince Nanakobi Jr

20:12 25 Apr 22

Jason Nutting is one of the best instructors. Super chill dude. Clear instructions. I felt like I came away from the lesson knowing more. If you call to schedule a lesson, you can request for him to be your instructor. Definitely recommend it.

Nicole Sakhat

16:44 25 Apr 22

Excellent driving program! The best in the area! Very convenient and easy to book lessons and driving test. Andrea was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. Thank you CMSC

ANA CARLA DE CASTRO PENTEADO

18:11 11 Apr 22

Loved all the process. For me as an adult from another country, it was smooth. The instructors had all the patience in the world. Thank you guys.

Pranav Ramaswamy

18:18 02 Apr 22

My driving instructor Kevin Bell was amazing. He made it fun and exciting. He used props during class to make important points. I have only had a couple classes with him but I would love to continue working with him as I progress through driving. I highly recommend him for a driving instructor at CMSC.

Jibberish Bibberish

18:15 02 Apr 22

Kevin Bell has displayed countless acts of kindness and he made learning about driving fun. I would highly suggest him as a driving teacher and think other people should have the same opportunity that I had to learn everything to do with driving.

GH Mixes

Kevin was an excellent teacher who managed to engage the entire class while properly teaching the fundamentals of the road. I was so happy with the class I am also planning on requesting my further lessons with Kevin and will be specifically recommending him whenever asked. Kevin managed to give the entire class a memorable experience which I will look back fondly on.

Zipporah Maingi

19:28 01 Apr 22

I am a student at CMSC and my experience so far has been great. I would highly recommend my driving instructor Jahile Rivera. He is very professional, extremely knowledgeable, he builds confidence in me and always encourages me. He communicates very clearly. He has different teaching techniques. Above all being a senior learner he is extremely patient with me and is sensitive and culturally aware. He is all rounded and I would highly recommend Jahile at CMSC.

Jennifer Carlson

22:36 30 Mar 22

Angela G. Did something I thought could never happen.. she helped my son get over his anxiety towards driving. He really enjoys his time with her and most importantly, she gets him! Thank you for taking my son under your wing!! Total Awesomeness 👌

Pooja Thakuri

15:24 26 Mar 22

My instructor Elda was very patient, taught me thoroughly, had flexible schedule and prepared me well for the road test. Probably the best one in the CMSC.

Itati Medrano

16:48 18 Mar 22

If I knew from the start, I would of come to this building! My instructor is William Kant. So far he is a nice guy willing to teach everyone that is taking a driving lesson. I was struggling at my previous school and when I put my foot here I didn't regret it !

Steve O'Day

00:56 22 Feb 22

Provided important information to help me pass the road test. Much appreciated.

Fran Ziperstein

01:25 27 Jan 22

My husband had an excellent experience with CMSC DRIVING SCHOOL. The driving instructor, Jillian, was outstanding….knowledgeable, experienced, patient and supportive. The full team including the owner, Jake, the OT, Kristen, and the instructor are top notch…thorough, responsive, professional and extremely supportive.

Marina Valentine

03:23 21 Dec 21

My three children went through CMSC. They were accommodating with getting other district kids in the same classes for drivers Ed. We didn’t have any problems getting drive times. My kids would check themselves if any openings popped up. All the three had their driving test moved up due to availability & that was communicated to us. My last child had instructor Raza & said he was the best. He was very helpful & went above to ensure all went well with the test.

Erika Mond

16:32 20 Dec 21

I recommend this school to all my friends! They are the best! And I know because I had a horrible experience at Donaghue school in Hudson. I transferred to CMSC and my only regret is that I didn’t work with them from the start! All the CMSC drivers are experienced and kind. My twins truly enjoyed the experience and have become fabulous drivers. They just passed their test and I am confident with them on the road!

Aaron Blatt

00:27 27 Oct 21

CMSC is the best driving school. They have helped so much to help me prepare for my road test. If you needed to work on anything, they would ensure you knew exactly how to do it by the end of a lesson. They are all very experienced and easy to talk to. I appreciate everyone there. They helped me become a great driver.

Sheila Toro

01:47 20 Oct 21

Let me say, I had Mike as my Motorcycle instructor. And as hard as he was, I learned the skills required to ride. I have NEVER rode a motorcycle. I didn't know the controls on one EITHER. And today I am officially LICENSED. He makes sure you understand the safety and rules when riding, and what to expect as a rider.Thank you Mike and Matt , I will definitely be recommending my friends and family.Mike and Matt were the Instructors for this class. Thank you for all that you both do.