Drivers Education - Transition to In-Person Format - Effective September 2025

• Per MA RMV requirements, all classroom instruction for driver's education will transition back to an in-person format effective September 2025.

• The remote/virtual option, which was introduced as an accommodation during the COVID-19 pandemic, will no longer be an option.​

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Benefits for Students & Parents

• Improved Learning Experience: In-person classes provide a more engaging and supportive setting. Students interact directly with instructors and peers, fostering a better learning and greater confidence behind the wheel.

• Higher Safety Standards: In-person education reduces distractions and ensures students receive focused, high-quality instruction, preparing them to be safer, more responsible drivers.

• Equitable Access: Returning to in-person learning levels the playing field for all driving schools, including smaller community-based schools, strengthening local connections and ensuring consistent standards for everyone. 

 

This change aligns with Massachusetts Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries. It is rooted in the RMV's commitment to road safety and to giving every young driver the best possible foundation for a lifetime of safe driving.