Emerald Driving AcademyFAQ's
Can you tell me if Emerald Driving Academy is a licensed driving school in Maryland?
Although Emerald Driving Academy is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently certified to teach behind-the-wheel training courses in Maryland. We recommend either calling Emerald Driving Academy directly or the Maryland DMV to find out whether or not Emerald Driving Academy offers behind-the-wheel training courses that are state-approved.
Do I have to take a behind-the-wheel training course? Can't my parents just give me my driver training?
There are some states that do allow parents or guardians to provide their teen-aged kids' required behind-the-wheel training in order to obtain a driver's license. However many states do not allow any type of substitution for taking a professionally-taught behind-the-wheel training course. We suggest you contact your state's DMV to find out what the laws are in your state regarding hands-on driving instruction.
Do I need to tell Emerald Driving Academy that I need to train with an automatic-shift car? I don't know how to operate a stick-shift vehicle.
Most new drivers don't know how to operate either a stick-shift OR and automatic-shift vehicle! We recommend that you ask Emerald Driving Academy if you can complete your driver training using an automatic-shift car before you sign up to take their driver training course.
What happens to those of us who live in a rural area? Will Emerald Driving Academy include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other rugged?
If you live in a remote location, there is a high probability that a local driver training school like Emerald Driving Academy will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular area.
Can 14-year-olds obtain learner's permits to drive in Maryland?
Most states have set the minimum age for applying for an instruction permit at 15 or 15 1/2. However, some states do allow 14-year-olds to get a learner's permit. You may want to contact the Maryland DMV or a Maryland-approved driver training school like Emerald Driving Academy to find out what the minimum age to drive is in Maryland.
Do I have to take both a defensive driving classroom course and a driver training course in Windsor Mill Maryland to get my Maryland driver's license?
The laws vary depending on which state you live in, but most states do require that pre-licensed drivers register for a drivers education classroom course and a driver training course. You may want to call a driving instruction company like Emerald Driving Academy and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
If I need to enroll in a Windsor Mill Maryland driver training program, can Emerald Driving Academy help?
Yes. Emerald Driving Academy offers behind-the-wheel training courses in Windsor Mill Maryland. For more information about the type of behind-the-wheel training Emerald Driving Academy offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in Windsor Mill Maryland before I can get my Maryland driver's license?
The prerequisites for getting a driver's licenses vary from state to state, however most states now require teen-agers who are looking to get their first driver's license to enroll in a drivers education classroom course as well as a driver training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Emerald Driving Academy and ask if they offer a Maryland-approved driver training course which would fulfill Maryland's driver's education requirements.
Is hands-on driver training required in Maryland in order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle?
Absolutely. All new drivers in Maryland must enroll in an approved driver training course before they can be issued a license to independently drive a motor vehicle.
Is it okay for me to sign up to take a driver training class in Maryland before I receive my Maryland learners permit to drive?
Probably not. Most states require first-time drivers to have their instruction permit before they are allowed to register for a behind-the-wheel training program. You should contact a driving instruction company like Emerald Driving Academy and request more information.