An overview of our Maryland program

We have everything you need to earn your Maryland license online!

Our online driver education courses are fun, interactive, and convenient. Upon completion of our permit course, you can begin driving with an instructor.

Other course features:

  • Automatic progress tracking so you when you log off the system will pick up exactly where you left off
  • Unlimited access to review course material
  • Unlimited chances to pass your online final exam
  • DMV certificate of completion mailed directly to you
  • Try before you buy - take the entire course up until the final exam without paying

Maryland

Maryland Online Driver Education and Maryland Licensing Procedures

So you've taken your first step towards becoming a new driver in Maryland? Congratulations!

As you probably already know, driving is a valuable skill, but can also be extremely dangerous. Therefore, to help new teen drivers develop safe driving habits during their first few years behind the wheel, the State of Maryland has implemented a graduated driver license program for Iowa drivers who are under the age of 18.

We’ve summarized a few things you’ll need to know as you begin the process of becoming a licensed driver in Maryland.

Maryland Instruction Permit (aka--Learners Permit)

  • You need to be at least 15 years and 9 months old to apply for an instruction permit in Maryland.
  • When you're ready to get your instruction permit, make an appointment at the local MVA office. Remember to take the following items with you when you go to take your test:
  • A completed School Attendance Certification Form (available on the Maryland MVA website) if you're under 16
  • Your parent/guardian must co-sign your instruction permit application
  • Valid forms of ID (for a complete list of acceptable ID's, please visit the Maryland MVA website)
  • Proof of Residence in Maryland

After you receive your instruction permit (which is valid for 2 years), you may begin to practice driving, however, there are some restrictions:

  • You must always have a licensed driver (who's been licensed for at least 3 years) sitting next to you in the front passenger seat actively supervising your driving.
  • You may not use a cell phone or any other electronic communication device while you drive with an instruction permit

Violations of these restrictions may result in your instruction permit being suspended.

Maryland Provisional License

In order to be eligible to apply for a provisional license in Maryland, you must first meet the following prerequisites:

  • Be at least 16 years and 6 months old
  • Have had your Maryland instruction permit in good standing for at least 9 months
  • Completed at least 60 hours of supervised driving practice (10 of which must have been done at night). Your parent/guardian will need to fill out and sign your practice skills log
  • Completed a state-approved drivers education course

When you're ready, head back down to the local Maryland MVA office. Be sure to take your instruction permit and all the documents you took when you went to get your instruction permit. You will need to pass a road test before being issued a provisional drivers license.

With a provisional license, some restrictions still apply until you turn 18:

  • During the first five (5) months, no passengers under 18 may ride with you (except family members), unless you have a licensed driver with at least three (3) years of driving experience supervising you in the front passenger seat
  • You may not drive from 12 midnight to 5am unless you are going to or from your job, a school-sponsored event, a volunteer program, or a sporting event you're participating in (sorry, a spectator is not a participant!)

Maryland Auto Insurance & Financial Responsibility Laws

State law requires that you have at least a certain amount of auto insurance/liability coverage on any vehicle you drive. The minimum amount of liability coverage required in Maryland is as follows:

  • $20,000--personal injury (1 person)
  • $40,000--personal injury (2 or more persons)
  • $25,000--property damage

Driving without auto insurance liability coverage is a crime. If you are found to be driving while uninsured, you risk losing your license and paying a hefty fine.

Maryland Drunk Driving Laws

Please know that Maryland has a Zero Tolerance Law regarding alcohol abuse. If you're under 21, and have a blood alcohol content of .02, you will face a heavy fine plus suspension of your driver's license (even though the a regular DUI limit is .08).

You probably have heard a lot already about the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol, so we'll get right to the consequences.

The FIRST time you get busted for DUI in Maryland, you will face the following penalties:

  • 1 year in prison (2 years if you were transporting a minor at the time)
  • $1,000 fine
  • Suspension of your license for at least 6 months

Further DUI violations will result in even more severe penalties, including extended jail time, fines, and the revocation of your driver's license.

Maryland Cell Phone & Text-Messaging Laws

Maryland currently prohibits teen-aged drivers from using cell phones or text-messaging devices while driving with an instruction permit or a provisional license.

Maryland Online Driver Education

For a list of approved drivers education courses offered in Maryland, please visit the Maryland MVA website.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I pay for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Maryland internet drivers ed course, and when do you need payment?
The CyberEdDriverEd.com Maryland online drivers ed course will accept payment in the form of credit card or online check, or you may mail a check or money order.  Payment must be received prior to taking the final examination.
Can I select the shipping method that I need when I register for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Maryland online drivers ed course, or do I need to wait until I complete the Maryland internet drivers education course?
At registration, you can select your shipping method!  CyberEdDriverEd.com offers several convenient options for shipping your Maryland certificate of completion, including regular US Mail and Federal Express.  If you select regular US Mail, your online Maryland traffic school certificate will be delivered in 7-10 business days.  If you select Federal Express, you have the option of selecting Priority Overnight delivery (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), Standard Overnight delivery (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day delivery (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express delivery (by or before 5PM on the third business day), or if you complete your online Maryland traffic school course on a Friday, we also offer Saturday Federal Express delivery (by or before 12PM on Saturday). 

I’d like to pay by check for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Maryland online drivers education course. Is the website very secure for payments?
Yes!  CyberEdDriverEd.com uses the very latest in SSL data encryption technology to make sure that your personal and payment information is 100% secure.   We also offer several other payment methods for our Maryland internet driver education course, including credit card and online check.
I’m looking to take an online driver education course in Maryland. What is the cost of your Maryland internet drivers education course?
The CyberEdDriverEd.com Maryland online drivers ed course or new drivers course is $24.99.  Discounts may be available if you have a "refer a friend" discount code.

Please be aware that while in some states CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling your state's driver education requirements, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is offered only as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV office.

Do I need to ask the Maryland DMV/DVS if I am eligible to take the Maryland online drivers ed course?
We do recommend that you check with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)--or whichever state agency that handles the issuance of drivers licenses in Maryland--to make sure that you are eligible to take Maryland driver education.

In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit.

Please be aware that although CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

May I start the Maryland internet drivers ed course as soon as I sign up?
Yes!  Once you sign-up for the CyberEdDriverEd.com online drivers ed class, you can start the Maryland learners permit course immediately or wait until later.  You can start-and-stop the Maryland drivers ed course as often as you like -- at CyberEdDriverEd.com you set the schedule! 
Do my parents qualify for any Maryland insurance discount after I successfully complete the CyberEdDriverEd.com Maryland drivers' education online course?
In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to families with teens who take a Maryland online drivers ed course.  If you are not sure if your Maryland insurance provider offers discounts for Maryland teen drivers, then your parents should ask before you enroll in this Maryland online drivers ed course.
If I want to take the Maryland online driver education course from multiple computers, is that possible?
Yes. Multiple computers can be used to take the Maryland online drivers ed course. If necessary, you can take part of the Maryland online drivers ed course at school and part of the Maryland learners permit course from home.  It’s totally up to you!
How often can I start and stop the CyberEdDriverEd.com Maryland internet drivers ed course?
You can take as many breaks as you need in the CyberEdDriverEd.com Maryland online drivers ed course.  CyberEdDriverEd.com is easy, fun and -- most importantly -- convenient!
I am taking the Maryland internet drivers ed course, but can I get the Maryland certificate of completion within 2 days?
It is possible.  We recommend that you select a preferred method of shipping at registration for your Maryland internet drivers ed course.  We do offer expedited shipping through Federal Express, so you can receive your Maryland certificate of completion in as little as 24 hours.
Will the Maryland online drivers ed course provide me with all the classroom hours that I need?
Please be aware that while in some states CyberEdDriverEd.com will be sufficient for fulfilling your state's driver education requirements, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is offered only as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV office.
Is it too late for me to request a refund on my Maryland online drivers ed course now that I am part of the way through the Maryland online drivers ed course?
Nope! As long as your Maryland certificate of completion has not been shipped, it is not too late to request a refund on your Maryland online drivers ed course. Compare this with our competitors, who will typically deny you the right to a refund after a certain point in the Maryland online learners permit course.
What if I am unable to read large amounts of online text? Does the Maryland online driver education course on CyberEdDriverEd.com offer any solutions that will make it easier?
Yes. We have made it easier for you by including a “Read Along” feature in all of our Maryland online learners permit courses. By reading the Maryland online driver education course text aloud as you follow along with the online text, it saves you from eye strain. All of the CyberEdDriverEd.com Maryland online drivers ed courses fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which means accessibility for all.
How can I be sure that the Maryland CyberEdDriverEd.com internet drivers education course meets all Maryland DMV/DVS approved class requirements?
The Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) will be able to tell you whether CyberEdDriverEd.com will fulfill your state's driver education requirements or whether CyberEdDriverEd.com may be taken as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school. 
I have my Maryland driver education certificate of completion. What else do I need in order to take the Maryland learners permit test?
It depends on the specific rules of Maryland.  We recommend that you call a Maryland DMV office near you to inquire exactly what paperwork you will be required to show when you go to apply for your Maryland learner's permit.
How many Maryland online drivers ed course quizzes are there in the CyberEdDriverEd.com Maryland online driver education course?
There will be a Maryland online drivers ed course quiz after each Maryland online drivers ed course chapter. 
Will taking the Maryland driver education course online instead of in a classroom lead to an inferior learning experience?
You should take our Maryland online drivers ed course if you find the idea of sitting in a classroom for hours listening to a teacher unappealing. With our Maryland online drivers ed course, you have the freedom to learn at your own pace. If online driver education is not approved by your state, then you may be required to attend a Maryland driver ed class. If that's the case, the Maryland driver ed course offered by CyberEdDriverEd.com can still be a valuable resource that will reinforce the things you learn in the classroom.
Will you ask me to provide proof of identity while I’m taking the CyberEdDriverEd.com online driver education course?
It depends on what your state's laws require.  Many states will not require ID verification when taking an online driver education course, although this can vary from state to state.  A few states may require us to verify your identity by, for example, asking you personal questios throughout the course.  The purpose of this is simply to verify that you are who you say you are.