Massachusetts teen drivers

Massachusetts permit driving log: 40 hours

Teen drivers in Massachusetts need 40 hours of supervised driving, with no separate night-hour minimum, and must hold a learner's permit for at least 6 months. FirstGear keeps the log for you.

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Supervised hours40

Total required by the state

Night hoursNo minimum

No separate night requirement

Permit hold6 months

Minimum time on a learner's permit

What Massachusetts asks for

40 supervised hours required (30 with an approved driver skills development program); no separate night-hour minimum. Must hold permit for 6 months. Permit at 16.

Requirements last checked October 2026. Rules change and can differ by age or driver education, so confirm with Massachusetts RMV before you rely on them.

How FirstGear handles the Massachusetts log

  • Choose Massachusetts at setup and FirstGear sets your hour goals for you. You can adjust them in Settings.
  • Each drive is timed with GPS and split into day and night automatically from local sunset and sunrise.
  • A permit countdown tracks the 6-month hold period from your issue date.
  • Export a PDF of every drive, supervisor and total: a complete record to back up the form or certification Massachusetts RMV asks for.
Massachusetts questions

Good to know

How many supervised driving hours does Massachusetts require?

Massachusetts requires 40 hours of supervised driving, with no separate night-hour minimum.

How many night hours does Massachusetts require?

Massachusetts does not set a separate night-hour minimum within its 40 hours. FirstGear still splits every drive into day and night so you can see both.

How long do you have to hold a learner's permit in Massachusetts?

The learner's permit must be held for at least 6 months before moving to the next license stage. FirstGear counts this down from your permit issue date.

Does Massachusetts accept a driving log from an app?

Massachusetts RMV decides what paperwork it accepts, and many states use their own log or certification form signed by a parent or guardian. FirstGear gives you an accurate drive-by-drive record and running totals to complete that form from, plus a PDF you can print. Check with Massachusetts RMV for the exact form it wants.

How much does FirstGear cost?

A one-time $7.99 unlock. There is no subscription and no recurring charge.

Start your Massachusetts log

Record the next drive and let the totals add up.

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