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Driver Education
This is the course all “new”
drivers must take in order to obtain a Maryland Driver’s license.
The Maryland Graduated Licensing System Law mandates new drivers,
regardless of age, must receive thirty (30) hours of classroom instruction
and six (6) hours of behind the wheel instruction.
Classroom: The thirty hours of classroom’s many instruction
topics include basic operational controls of vehicles, how to navigate
intersections, driving techniques, basic maneuvers, traffic control
devices, defensive driving, rules of the road, alcohol and driving
education, various driving environments, dealing with road rage,
bad weather conditions, how to deal with emergencies and many of
the aspects of teaching safe driving. To pass the class portion
of the driver education course, each student must attend all 30
hours of class, participate in class, respect the property of the
school and others attending the program, have a grade of 80 on each
test plus the final.
Behind the Wheel
There
are 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction. In-car skills that
we hope to cover are the basic maneuvers in a safe environment,
sharing the road with other types of vehicles, basic maneuvers in
more challenging environments, speed control, space management,
lane changing, expressway driving, city/country driving, parking
techniques, and test preparation. To pass the 6 hours of behind
the wheel driver education a student needs to complete all six hours
and pass the performance criteria for each lesson. We offer these
lessons in three (3), two (2) hour sessions. The student will drive
one-on-one with our highly qualified driving instructors.
Once the student has completed both the classroom and the behind
the wheel segments satisfactorily and in accordance with the standards
approved by the Maryland Driver Education Program, PERRY HALL DRIVING
SCHOOL, INC. will issue the student a DRIVER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE.
The certificate is needed before the student takes the driving test
at the MVA. Perry Hall Driving School has offered this course for
over 30 years.
Remember it is not possible to become an accomplished driver by just taking a drivers education course. You must, however, diligently and conscientiously practice what you have learned in our classes and behind the wheel, do the required 60 hours (or more) of personal training with a driving mentor, and we then feel you will be well on your way to becoming a safe, courteous driver. Our curriculum is designed to make you a safe driver, not just get a license. Studies have shown that it takes nearly five years for a “new driver” to have the skills of an “average” driver.
Student Orentation
The student must present their birth certificate or learner’s permit at orientation class. A deposit of 50% is required at that time. We now take Visa and Mastercard. Student accounts must be paid in full
on or before their final class session and before the behind –the-wheel-driving
time is to be scheduled. We now offer online registration for our Driver's Education course.
Click here to register.**A parent or driving mentor is “required”
to attend the first class session with each new driver.
Driver Improvement Program (DIP)
The Driver Improvement Program is an MVA required course for those drivers who have a total 8+ points on their driving record and, or those drivers with a Provisional License who are convicted of a moving violation. The MVA or the courts will notify drivers who must take the course by mail. Drivers must check their MVA or court letter to locate the due date for completing this course. Drivers, whose license has already been suspended or revoked, must complete the course before their license will be re-instated. Those attending must bring their referral letter if you have one. If you no longer have your letter or if you are taking this program as a preliminary strategy before your court date to show good intentions, you can still attend this course. Please check our website for scheduled dates with a lunch break. It is a four (4) hour program. Those attending must bring their MVA or court referral letter if they have one. During the DIP program the clients will review the legal and safety issues that may be the cause of violations or crashes. In class there are usually lively in depth discussions of the problems that are the cause for needing these programs. Perry Hall Driving School, Inc. will promptly notify the MVA of a client’s completion. This course is frequently accepted by other states. Call 410-256-2350 or check our schedule page for dates.
Point System Conference (PSC)
The Point System Conference is an MVA or courts required course for those drivers who have a total of 5-7 points on their driving record. The MVA or courts notifies drivers who must take this course by mail. Drivers have approximately 30 days from the date of their letter to complete this two- (2) hour course. Students attending the course are requested to bring the letter they received, the amount the course costs which can be found on our prices page, and a picture ID (license). If your conference due date has expired, you are not eligible to attend this program but must attend the six (6) hours Driver Improvement Program. Call 410-256-2350 or check our schedule page for dates.
There is also an option of taking DIP/PSC courses online. This option does not require in-class time, essentially an online course. You can access this page by clicking the Online DIP/PSC Course link on the left navigational bar.
3-Hour Alcohol & Drug Program
This 3-hour program is mandatory for licensed drivers from other countries who want to convert to a Maryland license. In order to be eligible for a Maryland license with only this program, you “must” have a country license. An international license is not a country license. Upon completing this three-hour course, you will be issued a certificate. The client must take this certificate along with their country license, be required to pass a vision screening, knowledge and driving skills test. Once you complete all satisfactory, you will be issued a Maryland driver’s license. If you have had a country license for less than 18 months, you will be given a provisional license. Call our office for dates at 410-256-2350 or check our schedule page.
National Safety Council's "Coaching the Mature Driver"
This course is offered to Baby Boomers who wish to take a refresher course and/or receive an insurance reduction if their insurance allows it. Call our office for dates at 410-256-2350 or check our schedule page.