The Top MA Driving School for Teen & Adult Drivers
Ready to start your driver education course or learn behind the wheel? See our step-by-step MA driving school guide and enroll in a driving class today.
Why Choose The Next Street?
10 Convenient
MA Locations
17+ Years in
Business
20K+ New Drivers

Every Year
90% Driving Tests
Pass Rate
Our Driving Lessons & License Road Test Services
At The Next Street, we connect you with expert driving instructors who will help you learn essential safe driving practices and prepare for your driving license road test.
Our classroom lessons follow a clear and comprehensive curriculum. We teach you the most important aspects of driving knowledge, from right-of-way rules and proper braking to traffic laws and defensive driving. During in-car training, you’ll practice observing and driving behind the wheel.
Our certified instructors will personalize your driving lessons, so you progress through the driver learning process with confidence and safety.
Find a classroom, lesson, or road test that fits your schedule and needs.
Our Massachusetts Driving School Locations
Learn to drive from the Berkshires to New Bedford like a pro from one of our 10 locations across Massachusetts. Our multiple locations across the state of Massachusetts ensure students can fit time for instruction into their busy schedules.
At The Next Street, we aim to be a convenient and professional driving school. Discover a location near you and book a lesson, class, or road test available in your area.
Our MA Driving School Schedules
Life is busy. And we know how important it is to learn at your own pace. For this reason, The Next Street offers a range of classes, lesson times, and formats for those who require a flexible schedule.
With morning and evening instruction, plus weekdays and weekends, we have plenty of availability, ensuring our expert classes are accessible.
Please Note: License test appointments are scheduled according to the RMV on a monthly basis. You may purchase a license test during enrollment or after it in the student portal. After you’ve completed all driving education requirements, contact us to schedule your license test appointment with The Next Street.
Portal for Current Students
As one of the only driving schools in the area that uses technology to enhance your driver education, The Next Street gives you full control of your lessons and classes with our Student Portal.
With our online portal, you can sign up for courses, classes, and tests, add additional lessons, and make payments all in one secure place. It’s just one more way we simplify the driving school experience and make it easier for you to get on the road.
Choosing a Driving School in Massachusetts
Preparing for your driver’s test can feel daunting, but attending a reputable and reliable driving school is a great way to get all the instruction and training you need.
When looking for a school, find one that is designed to work with your schedule and your preferences.
Here’s what the right driving school in Massachusetts should have, and what The Next Street serves to our students:
- Affordable Driver Education – We make sure our top-quality driver education program is available to all students through flexible payment plans, excellent pricing, and insurance-based discounts (depending on the students’ insurer).
- Driving With Confidence – Whether at one of our locations across MA, or on the road through Old King’s Highway, we ensure you learn to drive in familiar and comfortable environments, using our reliable cars.
- Expert Instruction – Our certified instructors are trained and experienced in adjusting their lessons to fit the needs and preferences of each student. With their help, you’ll learn to drive at your own pace with as little stress and anxiety as possible. We can even be there for your road test, too.
- Local Knowledge & Passion – Our staff and instructors at our MA driving school are all locals and residents. They are dedicated to helping their communities stay safe, and assisting new drivers in learning to drive and start the next chapter of their lives.
- Better Experience Through Convenience – We know the driver education experience has always been seen as difficult, inconvenient, and even irritating. The Next Street works to reduce all that by making our courses and lessons easy to schedule online, while also providing flexible class times to fit your busy days and nights.
Choosing a driving school might be tough in other states, but for those looking to learn and get their license in Massachusetts, they can count on The Next Street. Learn more about our classroom learning courses in MA and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What requirements are there to get a driver's license in Massachusetts?
There are several requirements you have to clear before you can test for a driver’s license in MA. Here’s what you’ll need.
- You must pass your permit exam and obtain your learner’s permit.
- You must then complete a driver’s education course if you are under 18 years old. It should include 30 hours of classroom instruction, 12 hours of behind-the-wheel training, and 6 hours of in-car observations.
- You also need to complete 40 hours of supervised driving (or just 30 if you completed a driver education program, if you are under 18. Individuals over 18 require 40 hours, but no need for driver’s education).
- You must keep your driving record clean for 6 months after getting your permit before you can test for the license.
How can I schedule my MA driving school lessons and road tests?
You can easily schedule lessons, classes, and tests in MA through our student portal, on our enrollment page, or by phone. Choose the most convenient location or time for you. Contact us if you need help looking for the best availability.
How much does your MA driving school cost?
Our driving school is able to split into a variety of different costs for you to pick and choose from according to your needs:
- For our Full Driver’s Education Course:Â $799Â (plus additional add-ons for license road tests)
- Driving Lessons: $80 per hour (total price depends on bundle or quantity)
- License Testing at The Next Street’s location:Â $119Â (plus RMV fees)
- License Test at the RMV (With TNS Car & Sponsor):Â $150Â (plus RMV fees)
Do you offer online courses for your Massachusetts driving lessons?
Unfortunately, The Next Street cannot provide online courses for our driving school in Massachusetts as the state’s RMV requires that all driver’s education classes be in-person only.