Classroom and behind-the-wheel training
Maryland’s required Driver’s Education program includes 30 hours of classroom instruction covering road signs, traffic rules, and safe decision-making. It also includes 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, according to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. The Maryland required program combines knowledge-based learning with supervised in-car practice.
Students under 25 must also complete 60 hours of supervised driving practice, including at least 10 hours at night. Students over 25 must complete 14 hours, including 3 hours during dark or evening conditions.
- Use classroom topics to prepare for specific driving skills.
- Practice with a qualified supervising adult between instructor-led lessons.
- Include daytime and nighttime practice in the family’s plan.
An instructor can observe each task and offer guidance as skills develop. Practice can then expand to different settings, including residential streets and busier routes around Colesville.
10A Driving School Silver Spring: Driver’s Education
10A Driving School Silver Spring provides MVA-certified Driver’s Education for learners who need structured classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. Extra Practice/Personal Practice can help learners work on specific skills, while the Driver Improvement Program and 3-Hour Roadway Safety provide other focused training options.
For instruction serving Colesville, Silver Spring, and Montgomery County, visit 10A Driving School Silver Spring to learn more.
Set a clear direction for your next lesson
We make each lesson specific to the learner’s goals. Together, we identify the skill to strengthen, the driving situations that feel challenging, and the progress to target during practice.
Before getting on the road, we interview the learner and assess their experience, goals, and preferred practice area. This creates a clear starting point and helps determine the next useful skill to develop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which private driving instructors to be used
10A Driving School serves Silver Spring and surrounding areas in Maryland and provides MVA-certified driver education. Its location at 109 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD 20901, offers a local point of reference for families considering instruction.
What services and lesson packages we provide
10A Driving School Silver Spring offers Driver’s Education, the Driver Improvement Program, Extra Practice/Personal Practice, the 3-Hour Roadway Safety Education Program (RSEP), and MVA Escort. Driver’s Education includes online or in-person classroom learning, while in-car training takes place over 3 days with 2-hour appointments.
What do customers say about our programs?
Customers highlight our communication, punctuality, teaching style, and the clarity of our instructors’ explanations.
