License Testing – Information & Policies
License Testing at The Next Street
License Testing is not included in our full driver education course bundle but can be purchased at any time. Avoid going to the RMV on test day and book your license test at The Next Street. The RMV agent will come to one of our testing locations and test you in our car. Our Testing Host is on hand to answer any last-minute test day questions.
Scheduling
License test appointments at our select locations are released to us by the RMV on a month-by-month basis. You may purchase a license test during enrollment or anytime after in the student portal. Once you have completed all of your requirements and are eligible to test, you may contact us to schedule a license test appointment.
- Per RMV policy, students MUST complete one 2 hour driving lesson with us to be eligible for a test with The Next Street.
- Students must complete all required classroom and driving lessons before we are able to schedule a test for you. Your lesson must be completed at least 5 days prior to your test date.
- The MA RMV requires new teen drivers applying for a license that they have a MA permit, completed a driver’s ed classroom program at a driving school, completed all purchased driving lessons and logged 40 hours of driving practice between lessons and at home practice at least 5 days before attending their license test appointment.
Students are responsible for verifying their eligibility, which includes completing all required classes, lessons, observations, final exam, and completing necessary signatures.
Teens – Under 18 Years Old
- Must hold a learner’s permit for 6 months from the date of issue.
- Complete the Full Driver’s Education Program.
- Be at least 16 ½ years old.
Adults – Over 18 Years Old
- Must hold a valid learner’s permit.
- Complete at least a 2-hour driving lesson.
Required Items
As outlined in Driving Lesson PolicyÂ
Retest Fees
Stated testing fees apply plus any RMV fees.
Cancellations
The RMV does not allow changes to the road test list once it is confirmed. Road tests are scheduled by the RMV. Once you confirm your road test date, changes or cancellations are not allowed. Canceling your test will result in the forfeiture of your purchased test, and a new test must be purchased to reschedule.
What to Expect on Test Day
- Arrive 15 minutes in advance and check in with our Testing Host.
- If under 18, the student must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
- The Testing Host will be able to answer any last-minute questions you may have
- Remember, the test is an evaluation of your skills as a driver. The test will evaluate:
- Parking maneuvers: pull in, back in, and possibly parallel parking
- 3-point turn/k-turn
- Speed management
- Navigating intersections
- Use of parking brake
- Spatial awareness/reaction time
- Knowledge of road signs and traffic signals
The Next Street provides the use of its vehicle and designated test locations for student license testing; however, all license exams are administered exclusively by state-appointed agents of the RMV.
- The Next Street does not control or influence test outcomes.
- All licensing decisions are made solely at the discretion of the state testing agent.
- Any disputes or inquiries related to test scoring, examiner conduct, or exam eligibility must be directed to the applicable state licensing agency.