The 36-hour course includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel evaluations. Any new driver in Maryland is required to take the driver education program in order to take their road test and receive their provisional license.

The course includes:

• Understanding the GLS.
• Important statistical information.
• Any new laws or changes in the laws.
• Vehicle information.
• Traffic control devices and roadway signs.
• Basic vehicle maneuvering.
• Pavement markings.
• Knowledge of evaluating risk.
• Rules for following distance.
• Dangers of distracted driving.
• Expressway driving.
• Hazardous driving conditions (fog, snow, rain, glare, etc.)
• Alcohol and the dangers it creates for drivers and much more.

Silver Start Driving School trains students on State of Maryland MVA approved curriculum; laying emphasis on safe driving habits and adherence to traffic laws. We hold classes all year round. We have morning, evening and weekend classes in-person or online. We provide a life time of safe driving techniques to our students by showing them how to avoid collision, citations and develop safe driving habits. The 30 hours classes are taken in 3 hours per session for 10 days and the 6 hours behind the wheel are taken in 2 hours per session for 3 practice sessions.

In addition to passing the Driver Education Program, a new driver will have to practice additional 60 hours documented in Rookie Driver book log to be eligible to test for the Provisional License. 10 of the 60 hours must driven at night. A new driver 25 or more are required to log 14 hours in the Rookie Driver book log to be eligible for Provisional License if experienced. REMEMBER IF NEW DRIVER IT IS RECOMMENDED TO COMPLETE THE 60 HOURS REQUIREMENT.