Potomac Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is Potomac Driving School licensed by the Maryland DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
Although we include Potomac Driving School in our directory of driving schools for Rockville Maryland, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not Potomac Driving School is certified by the Maryland DMV. You should contact Potomac Driving School directly and ask them if you are thinking about enrolling in their Rockville Maryland driver training class.
Do you know if I can complete my driver training with my mother or father instead of attending a driving school like Potomac Driving School?
Some states allow teen-agers to do their behind-the-wheel training with their parents instead of attending a professional driving school. We recommend that you contact the Maryland DMV or Potomac Driving School directly to find out if Maryland allows parent-taught driver training.
What if I don't know how to operate a vehicle with a stick-shift? Does Potomac Driving School have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll allow me train with?
Since you're just learning how to drive, you probably don't know how to operate either a stick-shift or an automatic-shift vehicle! However, if you have a preference as to a manual or an automatic, you probably should call Potomac Driving School to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads everywhere. Will Potomac Driving School train me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain community, chances are that a local driving school like Potomac Driving School will include behind-the-wheel driver training specifically tailored to that terrain.
If I'm 14, can I get a driver's permit to drive in Maryland?
Possibly. However, you should be aware that most states require you to be at least 15½ years old before you can get an instruction permit. We recommend that you contact the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driving school such as Potomac Driving School to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in Maryland.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Rockville Maryland or do I also have to successfully complete a driver training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the Maryland's laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to successfully complete a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
I'm required to take a behind-the-wheel training course in Rockville Maryland. Do you know if Potomac Driving School offers defensive driving classes in Rockville Maryland?
Yes, Potomac Driving School does offer behind-the-wheel training courses in Rockville Maryland. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to enroll in one of their driver training courses, please contact Potomac Driving School directly.
Exactly what type of driver education do I need in Rockville 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 register for a safe driving classroom course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Potomac Driving School and ask if they offer a Maryland-approved behind-the-wheel training course which would fulfill Maryland's driver's education requirements.
Is a behind-the-wheel training course required in Rockville Maryland for me to get a drivers license?
The law in Maryland requires that all drivers complete a behind-the-wheel training program as part of their driver education. You should contact Potomac Driving School directly to find out about the types of courses they offer.
Will Maryland allow me to sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course before I actually get my instruction permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you obtain your instruction permit before you sign up with a behind-the-wheel training course.