Maryland Adult Driver Education (Recommended, Does NOT Replace the Required 30+6 Program)
Maryland requires new drivers — regardless of age — to complete a state-approved driver education program of 30 hours of classroom instruction plus 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving before a provisional license. This recommended DriversEd.com online course is a supplemental study tool; it is NOT the state-approved 30+6 program and does NOT satisfy Maryland's required driver-education program, even for adults. It helps you build essential driving skills and confidence, and may earn an insurance discount, but you must still complete the state-approved 30+6 program to get licensed.
Who Is This Course For?
Maryland adults preparing to get licensed who want a supplemental, recommended online driver education course. This course does NOT satisfy Maryland's required 30+6 state-approved driver education program (30 classroom hours + 6 behind-the-wheel hours), which all new drivers — including adults — must complete before a provisional license.
Course Overview
Maryland requires new drivers of any age to complete a state-approved driver education course of 30 hours of classroom instruction plus 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving before a provisional license. Permit holders must also log 60 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — and hold the learner's permit for at least 9 months before the road test. This recommended DriversEd.com course is a supplemental study tool — it is NOT the state-approved 30+6 program and does NOT satisfy Maryland's required driver-education program.
This supplemental course helps you build the skills and knowledge to pass the MVA knowledge test (25 questions, 88% to pass — 22 correct) and the road test. It features clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations and is 100% online and self-paced on any device. Completing it does not satisfy the state-required 30 classroom hours or the 6 behind-the-wheel hours Maryland requires — you must complete a state-approved 30+6 program for that.
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount with eligible auto insurance companies. The discount is not guaranteed — ask your insurance agent for details. This is a recommended supplemental course, not a state-approved Maryland driver education program.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Adults
Requirement
Recommended (does not replace 30+6)
Provider
DriversEd.com
Reporting
Supplemental — not the state-required program
What You'll Complete
- Essential Driving Skills
- Build Confidence Behind the Wheel
- Insurance Discount Eligible
- 100% Online & Self-Paced
- Not State Required — Recommended
How It Works
- 1Register online for the recommended Maryland Adult Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the online supplemental course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Enroll in a state-approved Maryland 30+6 driver education program (30 classroom + 6 behind-the-wheel) to satisfy the state requirement — this supplemental course is not that program.
- 4Pass the MVA knowledge test (25 questions, 88% to pass) and vision test for your learner's permit.
- 5Log 60 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) and hold your permit for 9 months before your provisional license.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- This course is a supplemental educational program and does NOT satisfy Maryland's required state-approved 30+6 driver-education program (30 classroom hours + 6 behind-the-wheel hours) — required for new drivers of any age, including adults.
- Maryland requires all new drivers to complete the 30+6 program before a provisional license; this supplemental course is not that program and does not reduce the 60-hour supervised-driving requirement or the 9-month permit holding period.
- An insurance discount is not guaranteed and depends on your insurer — ask your insurance agent for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course satisfy Maryland's required driver education program?
No. Maryland requires new drivers of any age — including adults — to complete a state-approved 30+6 program (30 classroom hours + 6 behind-the-wheel hours). This recommended DriversEd.com course is supplemental and does NOT satisfy that requirement.
Is this Maryland adult driver education course state-approved?
No. This is a recommended supplemental online course, not the state-approved Maryland 30+6 driver education program that all new drivers must complete.
Do adults have to take the 30+6 program in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland requires all new drivers — regardless of age — to complete the state-approved 30+6 driver education program before a provisional license. This supplemental course does not replace it.
Can I get an insurance discount?
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount with eligible auto insurance companies. The discount is not guaranteed — ask your insurance agent for details.
Related Maryland Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Maryland Adult Driver Education online with DriversEd.com. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by DriversEd.com, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
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