[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"detail-sidebar-cat-0-en-105":3,"doc-seo-432529-105":59,"doc-detail-432529-en":130},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"success",[7,13,18,23,28,33,38,43,48,51,55],{"id":8,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":10,"show_sort_weight":11,"slug":12},1,"Document","Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":14,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":15,"show_sort_weight":16,"slug":17},2,"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":19,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":20,"show_sort_weight":21,"slug":22},4,"Exam",70,"exam",{"id":24,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":25,"show_sort_weight":26,"slug":27},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":29,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":30,"show_sort_weight":31,"slug":32},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":34,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":35,"show_sort_weight":36,"slug":37},7,"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":39,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":40,"show_sort_weight":41,"slug":42},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":44,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":45,"show_sort_weight":46,"slug":47},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":46,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":49,"show_sort_weight":46,"slug":50},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":52,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":53,"show_sort_weight":52,"slug":54},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":56,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":57,"show_sort_weight":24,"slug":58},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":60,"data":61},"ok",{"site_id":62,"language":63,"slug":64,"title":65,"keywords":66,"description":67,"schema_data":68,"social_meta":123,"head_meta":125,"extra_data":127,"updated_unix":129},105,"en","getting-a-massachusetts-drivers-license-step-by-step-guide","Getting a Massachusetts Driver’s License - Step-by-Step Guide","","Guide to obtaining a Massachusetts driver’s license for eligible residents, especially international students seeking a Class D passenger license. Covers age-related requirements, the Class D permit process and restrictions on driving alone, required original documents, application fees, and the eye and written tests (including language availability and passing criteria). Explains road-test scheduling, sponsor rules, required vehicle safety features, RMV locations and hours, options to reduce insurance via driving schools, and license conversion rules from other U.S. states or countries.",{"@graph":69,"@context":122},[70,84,105],{"@type":71,"itemListElement":72},"BreadcrumbList",[73,77,79,82],{"item":74,"name":75,"@type":76,"position":8},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":78,"name":9,"@type":76,"position":14},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/",{"item":80,"name":20,"@type":76,"position":81},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/exam/",3,{"item":83,"name":65,"@type":76,"position":19},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/getting-a-massachusetts-drivers-license-step-by-step-guide/432529/",{"url":83,"name":65,"@type":85,"image":86,"author":91,"headline":65,"publisher":94,"fileFormat":97,"inLanguage":63,"description":67,"dateModified":98,"datePublished":99,"encodingFormat":97,"isAccessibleForFree":100,"interactionStatistic":101},"DigitalDocument",{"url":87,"@type":88,"width":89,"height":90},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/getting-a-massachusetts-drivers-license-step-by-step-guide/432529.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":92,"@type":93},"Aria","Person",{"url":74,"name":95,"@type":96},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-22","2026-09-29",true,{"@type":102,"interactionType":103,"userInteractionCount":39},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":104},"ViewAction",{"@type":106,"mainEntity":107},"FAQPage",[108,114,118],{"name":109,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":111},"What are the first requirements to apply for a Massachusetts Class D (passenger) license?","Question",{"text":112,"@type":113},"Applicants must meet the age requirement and not have had their right to operate a vehicle taken away. International students typically pursue a Class D license, and those aged 16–18 face additional regulations for permits and licenses.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"What documents are needed to obtain a Class D permit at the RMV?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"You must bring four original documents: proof of date of birth, proof of signature, proof of Massachusetts residency, and a Social Security Number (or an acceptable SSA Denial Notice). If presenting a Denial Notice, additional proof of visa status, I-94, and a current non-U.S. passport are required.",{"name":119,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":120},"What rules apply for taking the road test for a Class D license?",{"text":121,"@type":113},"Schedule in advance and arrive at the designated location. Bring a sponsor who is at least 21, has at least one year of U.S. driving experience, and holds a valid U.S. driver’s license (foreign license holders cannot sponsor). The vehicle must meet equipment rules, including an emergency hand break between the driver and front passenger seats.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},432529,1790790571,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":19,"category_name":20,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":39,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":14,"language":139,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":140,"faqs":141,"seo_title":142,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":143,"read_time":24},2336464648322,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/avatar/2200025388227c56fec?_k=1778556882303663488","Getting a Massachusetts Driver’s License  \nObtaining a Massachusetts Driver’s License will give you the ability to drive a car in the United States. If you are at least 18 years of age and have not had your right to operate a vehicle taken away, you can apply for a license to drive a passenger vehicle. As an international student, you would most likely be interested in getting a Class D (passenger) license. If you are between the ages of 16 and 18, there are additional regulations for obtaining a permit and license.  \nApplying for a Class D Permit  \nA Class D Permit is the first step required to earn a license. A permit gives you the ability to practice your driving skills as long as you have a licensed driver age 21 or older, with at least 1 year of driving experience in the United States, in the passenger seat with you. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE ALONE IF YOU ONLY HAVE A PERMIT. To get your permit, you must bring the following four original documents to the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV):  \n􀁸 Document proving date of birth (such as a Certificate of Attendance with DOB from the International House)  \n􀁸 Document proving signature (such as a passport with visa, I-94, and I-20 OR DS-2019)  \n􀁸 Document proving Massachusetts residency (such as a lease or a printed bank statement with your address)  \n􀁸 A Social Security Number (SSN) OR an acceptable Denial Notice form the Social Security Administration. If presenting a Denial Notice, you must also bring:  \no Proof of visa status  \no I-94  \no Current non-U.S. Passport  \nUpon arrival at the RMV, you will fill out a Class D, M, or D/M License and ID Card Application (available at the RMV) and pay the $30 application fee (cash, check, or credit card) . You will also be required to take an eye exam. From there, you will be required to take the written test. The test is available in 27 different languages if you do not wish to take the test in English. To pass, you must answer at least 18 of the 25 questions correctly. It is recommended you read and fully understand the Massachusetts Driver’s Manual before taking the test. You can find the manual here:  \n[http://www.massrmv.com/rmv/dmanual/](http://www.massrmv.com/rmv/dmanual/)  \nApplying for a Class D License  \nYou can apply for a license at any time as long as you are over 18 and have a Class D permit. To take the road test, you must schedule by phone or online ahead of time and show up at the designated location for your appointment. More information can be found here: [http://www.massrmv.com/rmv/roadtests/](http://www.massrmv.com/rmv/roadtests/ . For)[ . For](http://www.massrmv.com/rmv/roadtests/ . For) the road test, you must have a sponsor with you who is at least 21 years old, has at least one year of driving experience in the United States, and possesses a valid U.S. driver’s license. Foreign license holders are not eligible to be sponsors. Additionally, you must bring:  \n􀁸 A completed Class D Road Test Application  \n􀁸 Your valid Class D Permit  \n􀁸 A Vehicle  \nOnce you pass the road test, your permit will be stamped and signed by the examiner. You must bring the signed permit, a completed Class D, M, or D/M License and ID Card Application, and the appropriate fee to the RMV to get your license. As of July 1st, 2014, the fee for a road test is $35 and the fee for a Class D License is $50.  \nNOTE: You MUST use a vehicle that has an emergency hand break between the driver and front passenger seats. If you bring a vehicle with an emergency foot break, you will not be allowed to take the test and will be required to reschedule. The vehicle must also have a valid inspection sticker and be legally registered and insured.  \nRMV Location and Hours  \n\n| The Registry of Motor Vehicles branch in Worcester is located at 611 Main Street. Hours are Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Thursday from 10:00am to 6:00pm.\u003Cbr>Driving Schools | Monday, Tuesday, |\n| --- | --- |\n\nWhile you are not required by law to take driver education class","cbCaiit9mqf7NhjP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiit9mqf7NhjP","pdf",609939,"English","# Applying for a Class D Permit\n## Documents, fees, eye exam, and written test\n# Applying for a Class D License\n## Road test scheduling, sponsor requirements, and vehicle rules\n# RMV Location and Hours\n# Driving Schools\n# Converting a U.S. License\n## From another U.S. state\n## From another country\n# Driving with a Foreign License","[{\"question\":\"What are the first requirements to apply for a Massachusetts Class D (passenger) license?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must meet the age requirement and not have had their right to operate a vehicle taken away. International students typically pursue a Class D license, and those aged 16–18 face additional regulations for permits and licenses.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents are needed to obtain a Class D permit at the RMV?\",\"answer\":\"You must bring four original documents: proof of date of birth, proof of signature, proof of Massachusetts residency, and a Social Security Number (or an acceptable SSA Denial Notice). If presenting a Denial Notice, additional proof of visa status, I-94, and a current non-U.S. passport are required.\"},{\"question\":\"What rules apply for taking the road test for a Class D license?\",\"answer\":\"Schedule in advance and arrive at the designated location. Bring a sponsor who is at least 21, has at least one year of U.S. driving experience, and holds a valid U.S. driver’s license (foreign license holders cannot sponsor). The vehicle must meet equipment rules, including an emergency hand break between the driver and front passenger seats.\"}]","Getting a Massachusetts Driver’s License - Step-by-Step Guide | PDF",1790660065]