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Massachusetts
How old do I have to be to start driving school in Massachusetts?
New drivers in Massachusetts can start driver's ed at 15 years and 9 months.
New drivers in Massachusetts can start the classroom portion of driver's ed at 15 years and 9 months. New drivers cannot test for their learner's permit until their 16th birthday. Behind the wheel driving lessons cannot start until a new driver has their permit.