Drivers Education in Maryland Presented by Chesapeake Driving

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

Any Questions? Please Stop By Our Table After Presentations