Press Release  MA RMV Announces New Enhancements to Commercial and School Pupil Permit Exams

MA RMV Announces New Enhancements to Commercial and School Pupil Permit Exams

Updates strengthen human trafficking awareness and expand language access with new Portuguese and Haitian Creole exams

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) today announced enhancements to its Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) General Knowledge Exam and its School Pupil Transport (7D) Learner’s Permit Exam. The updates are designed to strengthen public awareness of human trafficking and expand language access for applicants across Massachusetts. 

“These enhancements reflect our continued commitment to both public safety and equitable access for Massachusetts’ residents,” said Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie. “By equipping commercial drivers with tools to identify human trafficking and expanding language access for school pupil transport applicants, we are ensuring that these drivers are better equipped to be both safe and responsible when on the road.”  

New Human Trafficking Awareness Content for Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) Applicants 

The RMV has introduced a new public service announcement (PSA) at the start of the Commercial Learner’s Permit General Knowledge Exam. The PSA is designed to help commercial drivers recognize and report signs of human trafficking, which is often hidden, affects and impacts individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and communities.  

Developed in partnership with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), the PSA provides guidance on: 

• Indicators of potential trafficking
• Questions to ask when encountering suspicious situations
• How to safely report concerns 

This content is now available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese to ensure broad accessibility for commercial permit applicants. 

Expanded Language Access for School Pupil Transport (7D) Applicants

The RMV has also expanded the School Pupil Transport (7D) Learner’s Permit Exam into Portuguese and Haitian Creole, which was previously only accessible in English and Spanish. These new translations will help ensure that more applicants responsible for transporting school-aged children can complete the exam in their primary language. 

In addition, the RMV is translating the 7D Driver’s Manual into Portuguese and Haitian Creole. Once complete, these versions will be posted on the RMV website. 

For more information, visit Mass.Gov/RMV. 

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