Road Lessons

Updated: Road Lesson Policies and Procedures as of April 27th, 2026: 

Please Remember: All students must have completed all of the MA RMV 15 Classroom Modules, paid our Wachusett Program Cost in full and proof of the estimated 10 hours of driving on the MA RMV Supervised Driving Log with Parent/Guardian. They may then contact the Director for instructions in order to sign up.
All Road Students will also receive additonal copies of our "Wachusett Driver Ed Program Road Sign Up Policy Reminder Handouts" that are explained and given at both of our Parent/Student Classrooms".

1. *** Only a clear copy of your MA RMV Learner's Permit is accepted. Per RMV, NO out of state RMV/DMV Permits are accepted and Student's will need to take any MA RMV Certified Driver Ed Program Classes if under 18 years of age.

2. All pickups and drop offs are at WRHS - out back between the Auto Shop and Drivers Ed cars. 

3. The MA RMV requires student drivers to complete 40 hours of supervised driving with a licensed driver at least 21 years of age outside of the Driver Ed program. Students need 10 hours with Parent/Guardian prior to their first road lesson then contact Director.

4.  Student drivers are required to complete 12 hours of on-road instruction with a licensed Drivers Ed program instructor and 6 hours observing another student driver(s). The first 3 road lessons need to be 3 weeks apart and Instructors/Director will advise students as students progress is assessed with road lessons thereafter as students head towards the MA RMV License Exam Goal.

5. Students must notify Instructor at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel a scheduled road lesson. 

6. Missed road lessons, canceled without 24 hour notice, or if a student is 10 or more minutes late for a scheduled road lesson without letting Instructor know, will be charged a $50.00 cancelation fee and will not be allowed next road lesson until the $50.00 fee is paid.

7. Students must bring their MA RMV Permit, MA RMV Supervised Driving Log Sheet and our Wachusett Progress Report to each lesson or be turned away and charged a cancellation fee of $50.00 and will not be allowed next road lesson until the $50.00 fee is paid.