Massachusetts Driver
Retraining Program

Motorists who have received notification from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles that their driving privileges are or will be suspended due to accumulated surchargeable events must complete the eight-hour Defensive Driving Course - Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving, to avoid the suspension or to have their license reinstated. Motorists may also be required to attend due to other circumstances.

For a listing of class schedules, answers to frequently asked questions, or to register online, visit us at drive.nsc.org.

For more information, contact the National Safety Council at (800) 215-1581 or via email at mass_driver@nsc.org. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. EST & Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Important:

  • Class must be completed at least one week prior to suspension date.
  • NSC can make arrangements for the hearing impaired. If you need assistance, please contact us at (800) 215-1581 or at (866) 268-0503 for the TTY line or via e-mail at mass_driver@nsc.org.



Massachusetts Driver Attitudinal Retraining Course

In 2007, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts implemented stricter penalties for drivers under the age of 18 who hold a learner’s permit or a Junior Operator License. These penalties include mandatory attendance at a Driver Attitudinal Retraining Course. Motorists who are required to attend this course will receive a notice from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). The RMV may also require such motorists to attend other training programs.

The National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course – Alive at 25 program has been approved by the RMV to meet the Driver Attitudinal Retraining Course requirements. Classes are available statewide.

For a listing of class schedules, answers to frequently asked questions, or to register online, visit us at drive.nsc.org.

For more information, contact the National Safety Council at (866) 398-0864 or via email at mass_driver@nsc.org. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. EST & Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Important:

  • Class must be completed in order for your license to be reinstated or for you to take a new permit test.
  • NSC can make arrangements for the hearing impaired. If you need assistance, please contact us at (866) 398-0864 or at (866) 268-0503 for the TTY line or via e-mail at mass_driver@nsc.org.

 

Locate a Training Center

To select a training center please click here, select the "DEFENSIVE DRIVING" radio button and click "Submit Selection"

Contact Information

For more information about theses programs, or to enroll in a class, please contact the program staff at:
MA Driver Retraining Program at (800) 215-1581
MADriver Attitudinal Retraining Course (Alive @25) at (866) 398-0864

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