Helping you teach your teen to drive safely.
Download on the App Store
Get It On Google Play
DRVN > Guide > Maryland

Maryland Teen Driving Guide

What parents need to know about the learn-to-drive process in Maryland

Get a teen driving guide
localized to your zip code.
6 steps for your teen to get their license in Maryland.
1
Enroll in a Driver's Ed Program
WHEN: Your teen can start classroom instruction as soon as they are 15 years 9 months old.
DURATION: Maryland law requires 30 hours of classroom instruction.
WHY: By knocking out some classroom hours beforehand, teens will be better prepared for the permit test.
WHERE: Classroom instruction can be done in person at a Maryland driving school or online.
ONLINE DRIVING PROGRAMS:
Maryland-approved online course that your Teen can complete at home on their computer
2
Pass the Maryland Learner's Permit Exam
WHEN: Your teen can take the learner's permit exam any time after they turn 15 years 9 months old.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring proof of identity, birth certificate, residency, social security card, and payment for the fee. A guardian must also be present to sign the documents.
WHY: This test covers knowledge of Maryland traffic laws, safe driving practices and road signs. Your teen must also pass a vision exam.
WHERE: Take the exam at a Maryland MVA full-service office. Make sure to schedule an appointment in advance.
3
Practice Driving on Maryland Roads with a Parent
WHEN: This takes place during the time when your teen has their permit, and must be competed before taking the driver's license exam.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should always carry their Maryland learner's permit each time they drive. A parent or guardian is required to be present. Use the DRVN app to guide development and track time.
DURATION: Maryland law requires 60 hours of supervised driving time.
WHERE: Practice driving on a range of roads, from residential to city to freeways. Focus especially on roads in and around the area you live in Maryland to build familiarity with local traffic.
MOBILE COACHING APP FOR PARENTS AND TEENS:
DRVN
This Mobile App makes it easy for parents to guide skills development and track practice driving time.
4
Practice Driving with an Instructor in Maryland
WHEN: This takes place while your teen has their Maryland learner's permit, and at the same time as classroom instruction.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should carry their learner's permit, and you'll need to acquire the services of a licensed Maryland Driving instructor.
DURATION: Maryland law requires 6 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with an instructor.
5
Take the Maryland Driver's License Exam
WHEN: After your teen has turned 16, held their permit for 9 months, completed driver's education and met the required amount of supervised driving time, schedule to take the driver's license test.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring your learner's permit, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, a completed and signed logbook and your driver's education certificate.
WHERE: Take the exam at a Maryland MVA full-service office. Make sure to schedule an appointment in advance.
6
Purchase Car Insurance Coverage in Maryland for Your Teen
WHEN: Your teen is automatically covered under your policy when they have their permit, at no additional cost. However, once they get their full license and start driving, they will need a separate insurance coverage. Be prepared, this can be costly.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: You'll need to provide your insurance agent with a copy of your teen's driver's license, plus information on the primary vehicle that they will be driving. If your teen is a good student with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, many insurers will offer discounts if you provide a copy of their grade card.
WHERE: Start with your insurance agent, but make sure to shop around!

We have even more detailed
driving information available
for specific Maryland Cities.

This information includes local places to assist you in completing each of the steps necessary to drive in Maryland.
Click/tap on the most popular Maryland cities below:

Aberdeen Abingdon Annapolis Arnold Baltimore Bel Air Beltsville Berlin Bethesda Bowie Brandywine Brooklyn Burtonsville California Cambridge Capitol Heights Catonsville Chevy Chase Clarksburg Clarksville Clinton Cockeysville College Park Columbia Crofton Cumberland Damascus Derwood District Heights Dundalk Easton Edgewater Edgewood Elkridge Elkton Ellicott City Essex Fallston Forest Hill Fort Washington Frederick Gaithersburg Gambrills Germantown Glen Burnie Greenbelt Gwynn Oak Hagerstown Halethorpe Hampstead Hanover Havre De Grace Huntingtown Hyattsville Joppa Kensington La Plata Lanham Laurel Leonardtown Lexington Park Lusby Lutherville Timonium Mechanicsville Middle River Millersville Montgomery Village Mount Airy New Market North East Nottingham Oakland Odenton Olney Owings Mills Oxon Hill Parkville Pasadena Perry Hall Pikesville Potomac Randallstown Reisterstown Riverdale Rockville Rosedale Salisbury Severn Severna Park Silver Spring Stevensville Suitland Sykesville Takoma Park Temple Hills Towson Upper Marlboro Waldorf Westminster Windsor Mill

To view the guides for other states, select a state below:

DRVN, LLC

Copyright © 2020 DRVN, LLC. All rights reserved.