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Rookie Driver Program

Rookie Driver

The Maryland Graduated Licensing System went into effect July 1, 1999.  The program requires new drivers to gain more driving experience with a supervising driver.

Attention:  Please note changes in Maryland law effective October 1, 2005 which affect all current Maryland Learner's Permit and Provisional License holders.  For more information on these laws...

Access the Maryland Online Driver Tutorial

Bill of Rights for Driver Education Students

Certified Driver Education Schools

arrowSchools Providing Accommodations to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
Driver Education Program Complaint Form

Everything You Need To Know About Graduated Licensing      (downloadable version)

Frequently Asked Questions on New Teen Driving Laws

Guidelines for Parents of New Drivers

bulletHow to Prepare for Your Driving Test (brochure)
A Message for Parents of Teen Drivers from the MVA Administrator 
Rookie Driver Skills Log and Practice Guide 

Selecting a Driver Education School

The Maryland Driver's Handbook

The Maryland Parent-Teen Driving Agreement

Teen Passenger Safety Brochure
What Young Drivers Need to Know about Driving, Drinking, and Drugs

The Rookie Driver applies to all applicants, regardless of age, who have never held a license in Maryland or any other state or country or who have held their out-of-state license for less than eighteen (18) months.

If you still have questions after viewing the above information, please contact driver education at driveredu@mdot.state.md.us.

Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration is working with drivers to make sharing the road safer for everyone!

Last updated: December 29, 2008