Renewal Cycle
5-year renewal cycle (in-person)
Tests
Vision screening required at renewal.
Vision Tests
20/40 better eye for unrestricted; 20/70 better eye for restricted; 20/40 through telescope, 20/100 through carrier.
Special Requirements
No special requirements for older drivers (Massachusetts law prohibits discrimination by reason of age for licensing issues.)
Accelerated Renewal
none
OtherProvisions
none that are safety related.
DMV Website
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/Senior Website
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/seniors/index.htm
AARP Driver Safety Courses: as car features and driving laws change, this is an effective way to polish up on defensive driving techniques. Visit AARP's website to find a senior driver safety course near you.
If you are having difficulty addressing safe driving with your parents or grandparents or senior loved one, know that you are not the first to have this challenge. We share the humor of South Park with you from this television show's episode, called "Grey Dawn".
Geriatric Care Managers: you may want a third-party senior care professional to assist you with addressing the issue of driving with your senior loved one. Geriatric Care Managers (GCM's) are trained in how to manage issues around aging with seniors and their family members to achieve a positive outcome.
