I know that I must have a "clean driving record" for the 6 month period just before I take a road test. What would prevent me from having a "clean driving record?"

You would not have a "clean driving record," and you would not be allowed to take the road test if, within the 6 months immediately preceding the date of the test:

  • You had any surchargeable incident under Massachusetts law or the law of another state (at-fault accidents, moving violations, etc.);
  • You had your Learner's Permit suspended for drug or alcohol related motor vehicle violations; or
  • You had been convicted for the violation of any drug or alcohol related laws in Massachusetts or in another state ("convicted" includes charges that are "continued without a finding" or "placed on file").

For the purposes of this section, an alternative disposition of a violation, including, but not limited to, having such violation continued without a finding, placed on file or a "responsible" finding on a civil motor vehicle infraction, shall be deemed to be a conviction. You may not take a road test until six months from the date of the arrest or issuance of the citation.

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1. What restrictions am I subject to when operating on my Learner's Permit?
2. Will I have to be accompanied by a licensed driver over the age of 21 when I operate on my Learner's Permit?
3. I know that I must have a "clean driving record" for the 6 month period just before I take a road test. What would prevent me from having a "clean driving record?"
4. Will I be subject to the requirement that my driving record must be "clean" for the 6 month period immediately preceding the date of the road test?