Massachusetts teen permit rules
Minimum permit age
16
Official source · PDF page 11
Requirements under 18
Applicants under age 18 need a parent or guardian to sign their learner permit application.
Official source · PDF page 23
Driver’s education
For a Class D or M license between ages 16½ and 18, complete an approved education program and its final exam, with the certificate recorded by RMV. This is a license-stage requirement after the learner permit.
Official source · PDF page 27
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Handbook and related study
Massachusetts Driver’s Manual · Revised April 2026 · Official handbook
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