Safe Roads Driving Academy Inc.
19 Prichard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
978-345-6200
Frequently Asked Questions
How old do I have to be to start taking classes at Safe Roads Driving
Academy?
You have to be at least 15 years, 9 months and 1 day old. This is a Registry of Motor
Vehicles requirement.
Do I need my permit to start driver education classes?
You do not need a permit to attend classroom instructions. HOWEVER, you do need
your permit for driving lessons. In order to schedule driving lessons, Safe Roads Driving
Academy needs to have a copy of your permit.
What are the driver education requirements?
30 hours of classroom instruction (15 classroom lessons)
6 hours of observation of other student drivers
12 hours of behind the wheel driving instruction
2 hours of parental/guardian classroom instruction
40 hours of driving with parents/guardians
Where can I find the schedule of classes?
Please go to our website: http://www.saferoadsdrivingacademy.com or call the office
978-345- 6200 for availability.
Can I Pre-register?
Pre-registration is required! You can pre-register for classroom instruction by coming to
our office, or go on line at http://www.saferoadsdrivingacademy.com to download the
application.
Can I just show up?
You can just show up, but there is no guarantee that there will be a spot available for
class. The students who have pre-registered have priority.
“Your keys to successful driving”
Safe Roads Driving Academy Inc.
19 Prichard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
978-345-6200
What should I bring to class?
Please always bring your blue appointment card with you. DO NOT LOSE IT, this is
your record card and it is required for your driver’s education certificate.
Safe Roads Driving Academy will provide a copy of the Massachusetts Registry of
Motor Vehicles Drivers Manual, a pen, highlighter, student driving card, parent driving
log and class folder for the material.
Class starts promptly, please do not be late; any student arriving ten (10) or more minutes
late will be allowed to reschedule the class at no additional cost.
For how many hours a day can I take classes?
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles sets the following guidelines:
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Driver Education Students may NOT take more than six (6) hours of classroom
lessons daily.
Driver Education Students may not observe or drive behind the wheel more than 2
hours daily.
Driver education Students must take a minimum of twenty-four hours between
driving school lessons.
Due to these restrictions, if you are enrolled in the intensive course, you may not drive or
observe during the week long accelerated classroom course.
How do I schedule my driving lessons?
Once you have finished all of your classroom hours you should call the school 978-3456200 to arrange behind the wheel and observation time.
How soon can I get driving?
Safe Roads Driving Academy has lessons seven days a week. Availability depends on
your schedule. Remember that the sooner you call the office the sooner your lessons are
scheduled. Usually it takes about two weeks from completion of the classroom
instruction before appointments are scheduled.
“Your keys to successful driving”
Safe Roads Driving Academy Inc.
19 Prichard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
978-345-6200
Can I drive without a permit?
ABSOLUTELY NOT! You must have your permit with you during every
driving lesson, no exceptions!
Is my permit required?
You must have your original driving permit with you at the time of your lesson. The
driving instructor will ask for the permit prior to you being allowed to begin the behind
the wheel or observation portion of the Drivers Education program. If you fail to have
your permit with you it is considered a no show appointment!
A no show appointment fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) is assessed and no additional
appointments will be scheduled until the fee is paid, should this happen please contact
the office immediately..
If I have to cancel a lesson, what is the requirement?
Safe Roads Driving Academy has a 24 hour cancellation policy, which means if you need
to cancel a behind the wheel or observation lesson notice must be given to the office a
minimum of twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Failure to properly cancel a behind the
wheel or observation lesson will result in a fifty dollar ($50.00) assessment. No
additional behind the wheel driving or observation time will be scheduled until the fee is
paid.
Where is the pick-up and drop- off for driving lessons?
When scheduling a lesson please arrange the location of pick-up and drop off. Remember
when scheduling behind the wheel and observation time you may be picked-up or
dropped off at school, home or work but plan accordingly. Allow time for unexpected
delays.
How much is a private lesson?
A private driving lesson is fifty-five dollars ($55.00) per hour.
“Your keys to successful driving”
Safe Roads Driving Academy Inc.
19 Prichard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
978-345-6200
Do I need to have driven with my parents before starting driving lessons
with the instructor?
It is highly recommended!
Prior to starting behind the wheel hours with the instructor you should attempt to have
approximately fifteen (15) to twenty (20) hours of behind the wheel driving experience.
Remember to record all your driving hours on the parent driving log.
How do I find obtain my Drivers Education Certificate?
Once you have completed all the course requirements, you should hand in your
appointment card at the Safe Roads Driving Academy Office. After your course
appointment card requirements are verified, the Safe Roads Driving Academy staff will
notify the Registry of Motor Vehicles. If a problem arises the office staff will contact
you. Approximately ten (10) days after your information has been processed you can
verify your Drivers Education certificate on line at:
https://secure.rmv.state.ma.us/DriverEdLookup/driverlookup.aspx
How Can I schedule a road test? .
There are two paths a person can take to schedule a Class D road test to become licensed
in Massachusetts:
To Take Your Road Test On Your Own:
1. You may book a road test as an individual through the RMV online service,
through the RMV automated telephone service, or by calling the RMV Phone
Center. These tests cost $20 and are offered Monday through Friday between 9:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Call the RMV’s automated service phone number 866-MASSRMV (866-627-7768) to
schedule your test. This number and additional information regarding road tests is in your
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Driver’s Manual or on the RMV website:
http://www.massrmv.com/rmv/dmanual/index.htm
“Your keys to successful driving”
Safe Roads Driving Academy Inc.
19 Prichard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
978-345-6200
To Take Your Road Test using a Safe Roads Driving Academy Car
• Send in a completed Safe Roads Driving Academy Road Test Sponsorship Form with
$70.00. Once received we will book your road test for you using the information you
supplied, as soon as it is booked, you will be notified as to time, date and location.
IMPORTANT: Whether you take a road test with Safe Roads or on your own:
1) Bring your permit
2) Bring a completed RMV Road Test Application.
3) If possible prepay your RMV fees in person at the RMV or on the phone 857368-8000 as they do not currently accept these fees online. The current fees are;
Road Test Fee: $20.00
Permit to License Conversion Fee: $50.00
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