Driver Education FAQ
How old do I have to be to be eligible for driver education?
You must at least 15 years of age in order to take driver education in the State of Maryland.
Do I need to have a learner's permit in order to be eligible for driver education?
No. A permit is not required in order to take the class, but you must obtain the learner's permit in order to complete the driving portion of the class. The new law became effective Oct. 1, 2008 by the State of Maryland.
Do I need to complete driver education in order to receive a learner's permit?
No. You can receive a learner's permit without any prior training. However, you must pass a written exam at the MVA. You must be at least 15 years old and 9 months in order to receive the permit.
I am over 18 years old. Do I still have to take driver education?
Yes. All new drivers must complete driver education regardless of their age.
What do the classes include?
Our MVA approved program includes 30 hours of classroom instruction coupled with 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
How are the behind-the-wheel sessions scheduled?
The 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training are broken down into three 2-hour segments. They are scheduled by appointment at the student's convenience. For example, the student would indicate to our staff when it is convenient for him or her to drive. Our staff would then mix and match times to accommodate that student.
Can you pick up students for driver education?
Our staff does not pick up for the classroom portion of the driver education course.
What do I need to bring to class?
Your payment (credit card payments are accepted over the phone), a copy of your birth certificate or learner's permit, and pen & paper.
What happens if I miss a class?
The MVA requires that you complete 30 hours of classroom instruction. If you miss a class, you must make it up at a later date. Please contact the instructor.
What happens if school unexpectedly closes on a day that classroom or in-car instruction is scheduled?
Typically, Allegany Driving School follows the school calendar. If school is canceled due to weather or a holiday, ADS will also close, and classes/in-car will be rescheduled. Be sure to contact your instructor if you have any questions about the status of your training sessions.
What happens if I miss more than one classroom session?
If you miss more than one classroom session, you will be required to withdraw from the current classroom session and re-enroll in the next available course. You can begin the subsequent course where you left off.
How much does it cost to obtain a learner's permit?
You will be charged $50 when you pass the permit test.
How do I obtain a driver's license in the state of Maryland?
1. Complete a driver education course from a certified provider such as Allegany Driving School. 2. Pass the MVA written law test and obtain a learner's permit. 3. Hold the learner's permit for at least 6 months and log in at least 60 hours of behind-the-wheel practice time with a mentor. 4. Pass the MVA skill exam given at one of the MVA branch offices. 5. Obtain your provisional driver's license.
Additional Questions?
Please contact our helpful office staff.
- 301-724-2224 Allegany County
- 301-766-0087 Washington County
- 301-473-4444 Frederick County