Are there any extra materials I need?
- MVA New Driver Manual
- MVA Graduated Licensing System brochure
How do I get my license?
- Obtain a learner's permit
- Go to a MVA location for a vision and multiple choice knowledge test
- Must be 15 years and 9 months of age
- Must be held for a minimum of 9 months before eligible for Provisional License (18 and under)
- Complete a new Driver's Ed program with Chesapeake Driving School
- Register on this website
- Complete 30 hours of classroom driver's ed. instruction *
- Complete 6 hours Behind the Wheel instruction *
* Taken care of with our $330-$370 new driver education course
- Pass a Driving Skills Test
How much does the class cost?
How old do I need to be?
- You can:
- Sign up for Driver's Ed as soon as you turn 15
- Apply for a learner's permit at the age of 15 and 9 months
- Start a Driver's Ed class before you even get your Learner's Permit
- The Driver's Ed course consists of two parts:
- A classroom portion
- An in-car driving portion
- Complete 6 hours Behind the Wheel instruction
Students may take the classroom portion without a learner's permit, and then return for the on-the-road training after they have obtained their permit.
How long is the class?
Currently we are offering weekday classes after school.
- Weekday after school classes:
- The classroom portion of the course is 10 days. We offer classes Monday through Friday and Monday through Thursday.
- Each class day is 3 hours with a small break.
There are also 3 in-car driving lessons of 2 hours each (a total of 6 in-car hours). Students choose dates & times for the in-car lessons.
You must have a Learner's Permit to schedule these drives.
What are the class locations, dates, and times?
New driver education courses are held online after school and also in at our Duke Street location in Prince Frederick. We hope to bring back In-Person Classes to Calvert County Public Schools starting in 2022/2023 school year.
How do I register to pay for the class?
What do I need to bring to the class?
- On the first day of class, you'll need to bring the following items:
- A pen and notebook to take notes
How do I schedule the included in-car lessons?
You will be able to self schedule once the classroom portion is complete. You'll do this via your student portal
What happens if I miss a drive time?
There is a missed drive fee of $65.
What happens if I miss a day of class, or if I can't attend a day?
- MVA policy requires that all students attend the first day of class.
- You cannot miss more than 4 days of class.
- If you miss any other class, other than the first day, you need to make up that class at a future date.
- You can always view the curriculum here.
Where do I meet my driving instructor when it is time to do Behind the Wheel instruction?
Except in very rare circumstances, our instructors will pick you up at home or the location you request and drop you off at the location you request, if you live in Calvert county. Students outside of Calvert county should make arrangements with the school accordingly.
When is the best time to sign my student up for drivers education?
The state of Maryland allows students to take driver's education anytime they wish, before testing for a provisional license. However, we strongly recommend students start the process 30 days before going for their learner's permit. The classroom portion will help prepare them for the permit knowledge test and give them basic driving information before getting out on the road. Once the student gets their learner's permit, there is now a full window to complete drive time lessons with a certified instructor in a way that benefits all parties.
How long will it take for my drivetimes to be completed once I finish the classroom portion?
All Driving Schools in Maryland are given a 16 week buffer to complete drive times once the classroom finishes (if the student has a learner's permit). If a student waited until the end of their learner's permit holding period to take driver's education, that is fine, but PLEASE do not rush the school to complete drive times. If the student has had their permit for 5 months or longer (under 18) we will complete the drives well within the 16 week period.
