- Certified Driver Education Program; Driver Improvement Program; 3 Hour Alcohol and Drug Education; Program only for the period of time a state of emergency is declared in Maryland Call us During Our Modified Business Hours 301-515-8729 ONLINE FINAL EXAM APPROVED BY M.V.A 1- Enroll 2- Payment fee ( Call 301-515-8729) for details.
- There is a waiting list for scheduling driving lessons. The waiting period varies depending on how busy we are. For specific details on the current wait period for scheduling, please contact our office at 410-686-1718. YOU’LL BE ON THE WAITING LIST WHEN YOU HAVE MET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 1) Finished all ten classes. 2) Passed the final exam.
Upon completion of the classroom portion of the driver education program you will need to pass the final exam with an 80% or higher. Please click the link below to log into the final exam application. You will receive your score when you have completed the test and a digital copy of the test will we forwarded automatically to our office. At the end of the course there will be a final exam. Don't worry though—you can take it as many times as you need in order to pass. Once you pass the test, we'll mail out your Certificate of Completion within 1 business day. However, this course does not satisfy the Maryland drivers education option for new drivers under 18 years old. P: 410.686.1718 Fax: 443.596.0075 Email: driveabc1@gmail.com Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 4pm Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 4pm.
During the Maryland State of Emergency, the College of Southern Maryland will continue to provide the very best in Driver Education via the MDOT/MVA approved online classes.
- Receive 30 hours of required classroom instruction virtually via ZOOM and My Learning in the safety of home.
- CSM has resumed behind the wheel training. We are contacting students to schedule their training in order of their original class date. Students who have been waiting the longest will be contacted first. Once we have delivered behind the wheel training to all students who are pending completion, we will open additional classes.
With comprehensive classes on safety and on-the-road driving instruction and practice, get confidence and training for the driver’s license exam.
CSM offers driver education programs, 'Alive at 25' defensive driving programs, and driver improvement programs.
Top 10 Reasons to Choose CSM for Drivers Education
- We have trained over 20,000 students in Southern Maryland since we opened our first location in 2002.
- Our Driver Education program is certified by the Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
- In our surprised audits conducted by the Motor Vehicle CSM has received 100% on every audit. This reflects the quality, value and proficiency of CSM's Driver Education Program.
- CSM is the largest public Driver Education Program in Maryland.
- CSM conducts parent /student orientations to help bridge the gap between the new driver, the parents and the Driver Ed school.
- CSM Driver Education Program ranks among the highest first time test pass rates in the state of Maryland for the provisional license.
- CSM has on staff one of 12 state certified master trainers of Driver Ed instructors. This helps CSM assure the highest quality of all our instructors.
- CSM conducts one-on-one training with students and instructors. This ensures a learning environment that is free of unwanted distractions.
- CSM instructors provide a pre-brief and a de-brief for each driving session.
- CSM has instructors that work with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration to effectively communicate changes in the curriculum as needed.
TRA-9250 Driver Education - 30 Hour Classroom ONLY (No BTW) $195
This course is offered in cooperation with the Motor Vehicle Administration and is intended for persons wishing to complete the classroom instructional requirement for becoming a licensed Maryland driver. Classroom meets the 30-hour classroom requirement portion of the Maryland Driver Education program. Classroom instruction includes student and parent/guardian orientation, discussion of speed and space management, basic maneuvering, reducing risk and personal factors influencing operator performance and collision avoidance. Each lecture is led by a certified Driver Education Instructor
STUDENT MUST BE 15 YEARS OLD BY THE ORIENTATION DATE OF THE CLASS
In the event of inclement weather, please call our emergency closing number 1-800-650-4023.
TRA-9200 6-Hours Behind the Wheel training $195
This course is offered in cooperation with the Motor Vehicle Administration and is intended for persons wishing to complete their behind-the-wheel instructional requirements for becoming a licensed Maryland driver. Students will practice various aspects of safety while operating an automobile with a certified driver education instructor.
NOTE: CSM has resumed behind the wheel training. This class is currently granted petition. Students who have completed TRA-9250 will be invited to register in the order by which they have completed with permission to register and a link to registration.
TRA-9400 Driver Improvement Program
The Driver Improvement Program (DIP) is required by Maryland Law for individuals who have a suspended or revoked driver’s license. DIP may also be required for certain violations cited under a provisional license. Individuals participate in the Driver Improvement program through referral by courts or an administrative law judge.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Pass the Driver Improvement program with a score of 80% or better
- Recognize the types of violations that could result in suspension of driving privileges and how to avoid them
- Practice safer driving habits and understand that it is their responsibility to take the initiative for learning and obeying all motor vehicle laws
Class participation requirements:
- Bring your MVA requirement letter with you to the class.
- Must bring photo I.D.
- Be on time. Class starts promptly at 9:00am.
Please register at least 2 days before the class starts.
For more information, contact 301-934-7870 or 301-884-8131, ext 7870.
TRA-9500 'Alive at 25' Defensive Driving
ATTENTION DRIVERS AGES 25 OR LESS
(AND THEIR PARENTS)
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for young adults ages 16-24. Out of 60,000 Colorado students who completed the Alive at 25 program, the program reduced deaths from crashes by 97%! Alive at 25 is a highly interactive behavior modification program delivered by law enforcement personnel. Through interaction and role play, students are persuaded to take responsibility for their actions, adopt safe practices, and focus on healthy decision making and to form their own conclusions about the consequences of risky driving behaviors. Alcohol, distractions, peer pressure, speed factor and more are discussed.Students MUST be ON-TIME!
TRA-9700 National Safety Council Certified Defensive Driving Program
The National Safety Council Defensive Driving Program is an interactive instructor-led program that provides drivers with knowledge and safe driving techniques to prevent collisions and violations. The program focuses on collision prevention through hazard recognition and the application of collision-avoidance techniques. In addition, the course addresses common driving violations that result in collisions and how to change driving habits to eliminate moving violations. The emphasis is on identifying and choosing safe and legal behind-the-wheel behaviors and actions.
Driver Education Instructor
CSM offers the required training necessary to become a licensed Driver Education Instructor in Maryland through the Motor Vehicle Administration as well as classes for those already licensed.
TRA-9000 Driver Education (Classroom and Behind the Wheel) $359
The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) requires this course for those wishing to obtain a Maryland Driver’s License for the first time, regardless of age. The College of Southern Maryland requires that the student attend an orientation accompanied by a parent/guardian or mentor if student is a minor. The three hour orientation will be held during the first classroom date of the class and the student must bring their Maryland learners permit to the orientation. This orientation class will acquaint the student and the parent/guardian or mentor with the 1) college requirements; 2) components of the Maryland’s Graduated Licensing Law; 3) parent/guardian or mentor obligations (60 hours in car practice).
Maryland's Graduated Licensing Law requires that Driver Education consist of 30 hours of classroom instruction in operator and vehicle control, space management, basic maneuvering, reducing risk and personal factors influencing operator performance, environmental conditions and collision avoidance. The law also requires 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction by a licensed / certified Driver Education Instructor. (CSM offers four - 1½ hr sessions.)
NOTE: We have temporarily stopped offering this class that includes the behind the wheel training, however, we ARE still teaching Driver Education under TRA-9250. Please see the course listed above for current class information.
STUDENT MUST BE 15 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS OLD AND HAVE A LEARNERS PERMIT BY THE ORIENTATION DATE OF THE CLASS
In the event of inclement weather, please call our emergency closing number 1-800-650-4023.
Maryland driver improvement courses are designed to correct risky driving behaviors in traffic offenders. Residents must complete a state approved defensive driving program under certain circumstances to avoid the suspension of their driving licenses. For more information regarding Maryland defensive driving, click here.
Drivers education in Maryland is mandated by law for all first-time driving license applicants. The MD drivers ed requirement must be fulfilled by attending an MVA approved driving school. Additionally, learner drivers must complete a Practice Skills Log, to show proof of their behind-the-wheel practice. For more information regarding Maryland drivers ed courses, click here.
Drivers Ed Final Answers
Maryland Drivers Education
Driver education in Maryland is required for all initial applicants of a driving license, regardless of their age. First time driving school attendees will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel training. In addition to attending a certified driving school, learner’s permit holders must also submit a completed and signed Practice Skills Log, detaining their 60 hours of driving practice.
To learn more about drivers ed in MD, click here.
Maryland Driver Improvement Program
The MD Driver Improvement Program (DIP) is a driver remedial course offered by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration to drivers who are at risk of a driver’s license suspension for one of the following reasons:
- District court judge order.
- Administrative law judge order.
- Accumulation of five, six or seven points on your driving record.
- Convicted of moving violation while holding a provisional license.
Drivers Ed Final Exam Quizlet
Maryland defensive driving courses may also be taken for drivers interested in their own personal, on-the-road education or to qualify for a discount on their auto insurance.
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Traffic school programs are offered all across the country, in each and every state. To find out what courses your state offers, click here.