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Learn about drivers education in Maryland, including requirements, schools, and steps to obtain a learner's permit and license. Get insights on safe driving skills, GLS system, and more.
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Drivers Education in Maryland Presented by Chesapeake Driving School
Goals • Teach Safe Driving Skills to Future Drivers • Guide Families Along the Path of the GLS • Evaluate Growth in Driving Students and Make Recommendations
Driving Schools Must… • Be Certified and Inspected by the MVA • Follow COMAR Regulations as Law • Have MVA Certified Instructors Who Have Passed Background Checks • Have MVA Certified Vehicles • Inform Parents of Student and Driving Coach Responsibilities • Complete Drivers Education Within 18 Weeks
Step 1 • Model Good Driving Habits with your Student • Introduce Them to the Car and Talk with them About Driving • Start Examining the MVA Website for All the Useful Resources • Start Researching Possible Driving Schools • Enroll in Driving School/Obtain Learner’s Permit
Differences in Driving Schools • Price • Class Availabilities • Drive Time Philosophy • Parent Mandated Classes • Location (schools/private classrooms) • Learner’s Permit Need • Age of Enrollment • Personal Preferences
What do Driving Schools Offer? • 30 Hours Mandatory Classroom Time • MVA Mandated Curriculum • 6 Hours Behind the Wheel Instruction With Experienced Patient Instructor • Guide to the GLS System • Resource to All New MVA Information and Driving Regulations • Drivers Ed Completion Reporting to MVA • Paperwork Repository for 3 Years • Private Lessons • Car Rental • Driver Improvement Classes
Learner’s Permit • Can Obtain at Age 15 ¾ • Must Drive 60 Hours With Parent/Driving Coach and Log in Book • Need Proper Paperwork • Walk In Appointments • Computer Based Knowledge Test • Can Only Drive With Someone 21 or Older/License 3 years • No Tickets Or Start Over • Good for 2 Years Before Expiration • Vision Screening
Step 2 • Complete Drivers Education Course With 80% Exam Grade and 6 Hours of Drive Times • Hold Learners Permit for at Least 9 Months In Good Standing if 18 or under • 19 – 25 Years Old Must Hold Learners Permit for 3 Months • 26 and Over Must Hold Learners Permit for 45 Days • Pass a Skills Test at MVA Location (Full Service) • Turn in 60 Hour Log Book • Pay for Provisional License
Skills Test • Must Schedule an Appointment with MVA • 30 Minutes Early Arrival • Car in Good Working Order • Insurance and Registration Info • Closed Course • Two Point Turn and Stop Sign • Road Test
Provisional License • No Driving Between 12 midnight and 5 am Unless for School or Work • Can be Revoked by Parental Letter if Under 18 • Stricter Penalties for Citations • No Driving with Friends first 5 Months
Step 3 • Keep Provisional License in Good Standing • Receive Full License at Appropriate Time • Remain a Good Role Model and Safe Driver for Others