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What happens at driving school?

I live in Maryland. High schools don’t offer driver’s ed classes here, so I have to go to driving school instead. I don’t have a sibling or friend to ask about driving school, so I’m also at a loss of what to expect. What do students do at driving school?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Maryland
is one of the rare exceptions that doesn’t have driver’s ed courses. Attending a driving school provides classroom work and required driving lessons with a certified instructor.
So what happens at driving school is that you will receive:
  • 30 hours of classroom learning that teaches you the rules of the road and other helpful tips for driving.
  • Six one-hour driving lessons with a certified instructor.
Make sure that you shop around for a driving school. Some are more highly rated than others, plus, you can compare prices to find the best deal for your budget. Moreover, make sure that the driving school is certified by the Maryland DMV. All driving schools should have this accreditation, but it never hurts to double-check.
Maryland employs a graduated licensing system, so you can’t simply go from permit to license. Instead, you have to follow these steps:
  • Learner’s permit
  • Provisional license
  • Full driver’s license
If you can pass your coursework, you shouldn’t have any trouble obtaining a learner’s permit. And once you have that, you can get a provisional license, which has a few restrictions. Once you reach this level, you’ll need car insurance to legally get behind the wheel. That’s when
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