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Massachusetts adult first license

Massachusetts first Class D license for adults

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

Adults 18 and older use the same Class D learner's permit exam and road-test process, but the RMV does not require the under-18 Driver Education Program.

  • 18+adult path
  • 25permit-exam questions
  • $35road-test fee

Get and use the Class D learner's permit

Complete the permit application, document verification, vision screening and exam, then practice with a qualified licensed driver under the permit rules.

Driver education is not required after 18

Massachusetts states that adults over 18 do not need to complete a Driver Education Program for a Class D license.

Schedule the road test when ready

The road test is the final driving examination before issuance of the Class D license. Pay all required road-test and license fees before the license can be issued.

Official sources

  1. Massachusetts RMV — Class D learner's permit
  2. Massachusetts RMV — Driver's manuals
  3. Massachusetts RMV — Identification requirements
  4. Massachusetts RMV — JOL requirements
  5. Massachusetts RMV — Class D road tests
  6. Massachusetts RMV — Fees
  7. Massachusetts RMV — Locations

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