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If you live on campus, the Office of Residential Life can issue you a letter stating your address.  \nObtaining a Massachusetts Driver’s License will give you the ability to drive a car in the United States. As an international student, you would most likely be interested in getting a Class D (passenger) license. In order tobe eligible for a standard driver’s license or REAL ID card, you need to provide valid, verifiable immigration documents as well as proof that you have been granted a legal stay in the United States for a total of at least 12 months. If eligible, the validity of your driver’s license or ID card will be the same as your remaining length of stay in the United States.  \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 U.S. in](the U.S. in) the passenger seat with you. It is illegal to drive alone if you only have a permit. To get your permit, fill out the online form and see a list of required documents to bring to the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) .  \nRegistry of Motor Vehicles – Watertown, MA  \nWatertown Mall  \n550 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA  \n(857) 368-8000 or (800) 858-3926 M-F 9am-5pm  \nUpon arrival at the RMV, you will 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.  \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. The road test costs $35. 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 U.S., 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.  \nImportant: The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) will issue licenses to those who have been granted a legal stay in the United States for at least 12 months and have at least 30 days remaining in their stay in the United States. They will use the SAVE system to verify lawful presence and duration of status, and licenses will be valid from the date of issue until the date that SAVE brings back showing the end of their approved stay in the United States. For F-1 students, this should be the expiration date of the I-20. For J-1 Exchange Visitors, this will be the expiration date of the DS-2019. Licenses cost $10 per year with a maximum validity of 5 years ($50) .  \nDriving Schools  \nWhile you are not required by law to take driver education classes through a certified driving school, it can help you to learn U.S. driving rules and expectations. Additionally, it can help to reduce your insuranc","cbCainVCYyhUyjpF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainVCYyhUyjpF","pdf",221282,"English","# How to Obtain a Driver’s License\n## What You Will Need\n## Applying for a Class D Permit\n## Applying for a Class D License\n## Important License Eligibility and Validity\n## Driving Schools and Online Test Prep\n## Converting Licenses (Other States and Other Countries)\n## Driving with a Foreign License\n## Fees and Social Security Proof","[{\"question\":\"What documents are required to obtain a Massachusetts driver’s license?\",\"answer\":\"You need a valid passport, I-94 print-out, I-20, a valid Social Security card or a denial letter, and proof of residence address (or a letter from Residential Life if you live on campus).\"},{\"question\":\"What are the steps to apply for a Class D permit and pass the tests?\",\"answer\":\"Submit the online form, bring required documents to the RMV, pay the application fee, complete an eye exam, then take the written test. 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