This bundle is designed for students who have completed the classroom portion of their Massachusetts RMV Driver Education Program and now need to fulfill the behind-the-wheel and observation requirements. With this package, you’ll complete the state-mandated 12 hours of driving lessons and 6 hours of in-car observation with The Next Street’s certified instructors in dual-controlled vehicles. Once you complete the program, we’ll submit your driving hours to the Massachusetts RMV so you can receive your official Driver Education Certificate. Meets Massachusetts RMV requirements for new teen driver in-car instruction.
Program Length
Approx. 6–8 weeks to complete, depending on schedule
What’s Included
This bundle includes 12 hours of behind-the-wheel driving lessons and 6 hours of observation. Every lesson focuses on safety, confidence, and the practical driving skills needed for everyday driving and your eventual Road Test.
All scheduling and progress tracking are managed online through your Student Portal. Driving lessons and observation sessions are booked in 2-hour blocks. They are available 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM at any Next Street location. To get the most value from your instruction, we recommend taking at least 2 weeks and practicing for 10 hours at home between lessons.
Students must have a valid learner’s permit to schedule behind-the-wheel lessons. If your permit has a “B” restriction, you must wear your glasses or contacts during driving lessons.
Massachusetts has different requirements for getting a driver’s license depending on the student’s age.
Teens (16½–17)
- Be at least 16½ on test day
- Hold a learner’s permit for at least 6 months
- Complete a driver education program, including:
- 30 hours of classroom instruction, plus a 2-hour Parent Class
- 12 hours behind-the-wheel driving instruction
- 6 hours in-car observation
- Complete 40 hours of supervised driving with a parent/guardian
- Earn RMV Driver Education Certificate
Adults (18+)
- No waiting period required—you can test at any time after getting a learner’s permit
- Completing a driver education program is not required, but strongly recommended
- We recommend at least 40 hours of supervised driving practice before testing to ensure road readiness
Wait times are based on your permit issue date, not when you begin class.
Once the required 30-hour driver education program, driving lessons, and observation time have been completed, The Next Street will electronically submit your results to the Massachusetts RMV for processing. The RMV will then issue your Driver Education Certificate, which is required before scheduling a Road Test for students under 18. We recommend completing all components at least 5 days before your planned test date to allow for RMV processing time. Complete all classroom sessions, driving lessons, and observation time at least 5 days before your scheduled test date to ensure eligibility.
Bundle purchases are non-refundable once any service in the bundle has been started.
Safety is at the center of everything we teach. Each lesson is led by state-certified instructors who emphasize defensive driving, hazard awareness, and responsible decision-making. Whether in the classroom or behind the wheel, we create a calm, supportive environment at every turn.
