Driver's Ed
Fall Driver Education Registration is now open.
Classes will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm to 4:30 pm September 17th - November 12th
Classes:
- Classes are held in person. Please see the accompanying calendar for the dates/times of the course.
- Students must complete the 30 hour classroom course.
- Any missed classes have to be made up during a subsequent Driver Education session.
Driving Hours:
- Students must complete: 12 hours driving - 6 hours minimum observation and 40 hours parental supervised driving.
- All Students are responsible for arranging road and observation time with their instructor.
- Proper eyewear and dress required - No open toe shoes or sandals allowed while driving.
- Students must make arrangements to practice at home in addition to what they will do with the Driver Ed program in order to progress through the program.
Parent Course:
- A parent or Guardian of students who receive a learner's permit under the age of 18 MUST complete a 2 hour parent class.
- If a parent has attended in the last 5 years for another family member, submit proof to their Drivers Ed secretary.
- Students are not allowed to drive with an instructor unless a parent attends the parent class.
Registration and Cost:
- Students MUST be 15 years, 9 months to apply for Drivers Education.
- The cost of the course is $700. A payment of $400 must accompany student registration. The balance ($300) is due prior to the last Driver's Ed class. Please make checks payable to: SLRHS (Silver Lake Regional High School)
- Instructors are available for extra road practice @ $50/hr. and Driver License Road Tests at additional cost of $125/hr. Payment is due at or before lesson/test.
- During registration period, applications can be found on the Registration tab above and completed forms can be dropped off at the CTE Office (Room 1614) by due date.
- Should the program receive more applications than there are seats for the session - seats will be filled based on the Date of Birth.
- Refunds: Refunds will only be issued before the start of the first class. Refunds CANNOT be issued one the class has started.
Step by Step Requirements to Get Your License:
- Hold a Learners Permit for at least 6 months.
- Complete Drivers Education classes, drive time and GET certificate.
- Complete 40 hours of parental/guardian supervised driving.
- Have your parent/guardian complete 2 hours of instruction.
- Instructor will submit completion of drive time to Drivers Ed secretary so she can enter/pay RMV certificate fee.
- Schedule your Road Test online.
- Bring your required documentation to the Road Test.
- Pass the Road Test.
For more Massachusetts RMV information on the steps to getting a driver's license: Steps Getting a Driver's License
Helpful Links
For more Massachusetts RMV information on the steps to getting a driver's license: Steps Getting a Driver's License
Massachusetts Permit Handbook: Massachusetts Drivers Manual
Permit study test: Practice Test
Prepare for your Road Test video: Road Test Video
Parent Information: Parent of Teen Drivers in Massachusetts
Schedule Road Test: Schedule Road Test
Road Test Application: (Must fill out and bring to test): Road Test Application
Documentation needed to obtain license: (Very important to have the required documents!) Acceptable Forms of ID for license
Registration forms are online only. Please complete the google registration and print/sign permission slip.
For more information please email questions to:
Leslie Kalinowski
lkalinowski@slrsd.org
781-585-3844 X2005
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Drivers Ed $700 fee include?
The fee includes 30 hours classroom instruction, 12 hours of driving time and 6 hours observation in SL Drivers Ed car with instructor, 2 hour parent course and $15 Drivers Ed certificate fee. - Can my student receive extra road time practice?
Yes they can! Cost is $50/hour for instruction time and car. Payment is due prior to lesson. - Can my driving instructor take me to the registry for my road test?
Yes. This must be scheduled in advance with the instructor to check availability. Cost is $125/hour for use of car, instructor's time and lesson prior to test. Plymouth Registry only. - What happens if a student misses a lesson?
Students must make up the same lesson that was missed. They will have to wait until the missed module is taught again at the next Drivers Ed session. Example: student misses modules 7 & 8 in the Winter session, they will have to wait until the date modules 7 & 8 are being taught in the Spring session. - What age can my student take Drivers Ed?
All students MUST be 15 years, 9 months on the the first day of classes.