Driver Education Due to our ongoing situation with COVID-19, the Boise School District Driver Education Program will be temporarily modified. All 30 of the required classroom hours will be presented virtually. Driver's Ed is a requirement to get a driver's license for teenagers and new adult drivers in many states. Driver Education for Teens course is currently available ONLINE. Limited IN-PERSON RI DMV permit testing is available. Permit Testing: Due to limited capacity for driver permit testing at the RI-DMV, CCRI is experiencing a significant increase in demand for driver permit testing. If no CCRI tests are currently available, check back regularly.

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.

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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!

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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).

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Maryland's Graduated Licensing Law requires that Driver Education consist of 30 hours of classroom

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