Driving lessons in Silver Spring, MD combine classroom learning with behind-the-wheel training. New Maryland drivers should complete at least 30 hours of driver’s education and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed instructor before obtaining a license. Classroom study builds knowledge, while in-car training develops driving skills.
New drivers must also complete 60 hours of supervised practice if they are under 25 and 14 hours if they are over 25. The MVA curriculum, Rookie Drivers Guide, and Maryland Driver’s Manual explain classroom and in-car training, local instruction, private practice, and supervised driving. These resources also show how structured lessons and extra practice support steady skill development.
Classroom and behind-the-wheel training
Maryland driver education combines classroom instruction with supervised vehicle practice. White Oak students under 25 should complete at least 30 hours of driver’s education, according to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
Classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction can help students prepare for the provisional licensing process
Students must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to obtain a Learner’s Instructional Permit.
Supervised practice and road test preparation
According to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, drivers under 25 must complete 60 hours of supervised practice, including at least 10 hours at night. Drivers over 25 should complete 14 hours, including 3 hours in the evening. Families can make practice more useful by recording completed drives and using varied conditions, such as daytime traffic and nighttime routes.
After obtaining a learner’s permit, the next step is a provisional license. Learners must pass the Maryland road test to move to the provisional license. Before the test, they must present the required 36 hours of education and practice at the MVA test center. The MVA also checks the waiting period for each age group: applicants under 18 must wait 9 months, those aged 18–19 must wait 3 months, and those 25 and over must wait 45 days after receiving a Learner’s Permit before taking the road test. For information about instruction, contact 10A Driving School Silver Spring. Our 36-hour required Driver’s Education program is available for $365.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do Silver Spring driving lesson packages include?
At 10A Driving School Silver Spring, Driver’s Education includes classroom instruction online or in person and behind-the-wheel training. The classroom course has 10 units of 3 hours each and covers traffic laws, vehicle knowledge, and road conditions. In-car training includes 6 hours over 3 days, based on student availability. Our website also provides details about Driver Improvement, Extra Practice/Personal Practice, 3-hour Roadway Safety, and MVA test escort services.
