Maryland Drivers Education Requirements
The state of Maryland recognizes the need for driver’s education for inexperienced drivers. Many of these teenage drivers lack the experience and dependability needed to make positive decisions where driving is concerned, due to peer pressure, road conditions, or inclement weather. While most states have in place similar laws regarding the necessity of driver’s education, many more should also adopt similar laws. Additionally, teens should be required to pass courses that show the dangers of drinking and driving and driving under the influence of drugs.
You must be at least 15 years and 9 months before you can receive your learner’s permit. Maryland uses the graduated licensing program, and this first step of obtaining a learner’s permit is often the most difficult. Before you can make the next step, you must complete a state approved driver’s education course. This includes 30 hours of classroom training and at least six of behind-the-wheel instruction. This is in addition to the 60 hours of driving time that a parent or legal guardian must help you log, completing at least 10 at night.
Your front seat passenger must be a licensed adult with at least three years of driving experience. They need to be at least 21 years old. It is against the law to talk on a cell phone while driving if you are under the age of 21, so push the “end” button while you are driving and practice safe driving habits from the start.
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