Massachusetts teen driver guide
Massachusetts teen permit and Junior Operator License
Massachusetts drivers under 18 follow Junior Operator License rules. The learner's permit can begin at 16, and a JOL cannot be issued until the age and training requirements are satisfied.
- 16minimum permit age
- 6 monthsclean permit holding period
- 40 hoursadditional supervised driving
Hold the permit and keep a clean record
The JOL rules require a valid learner's permit for at least six consecutive months and a clean driving record during the required period before the road test.
Complete approved driver education
The program includes 30 classroom hours, 12 hours of behind-the-wheel training and 6 hours observing other student drivers.
Complete supervised driving
The RMV requires at least 40 additional hours of supervised behind-the-wheel driving, with a reduced 30-hour option when the specified driver-skills program is completed.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Massachusetts RMV — Class D learner's permit
- Massachusetts RMV — Driver's manuals
- Massachusetts RMV — Identification requirements
- Massachusetts RMV — JOL requirements
- Massachusetts RMV — Class D road tests
- Massachusetts RMV — Fees
- Massachusetts RMV — Locations
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