1. Drivers Education in Maryland
Presented by
Chesapeake Driving School

2. Goals Teach Safe Driving Skills to Future Drivers
Guide Families Along the Path of the GLS
Evaluate Growth in Driving Students and Make Recommendations

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Step 2
Complete Drivers Education Course With 80% Exam Grade and 6 Hours of Drive Times
Hold Learners for at Least 9 Months In Good Standing
Pass a Skills Test at MVA Location (Full Service)
Turn in 60 Hour Log Book
Pay for Provisional License

9. 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

10. Provisional License
No Driving Between 12 midnight and 5 pm Unless for School or Work
Can be Revoked by Parental Letter
Stricter Penalties for Citations
No Driving with Friends first 5 Months

11. Step 3 Keep Provisional License in Good Standing
Receive Full License at Appropriate Time
Remain a Good Role Model and Safe Driver for Others

12. Any Questions? Please Stop By Our Table After Presentations