Getting a Maryland License (23 Year's Old) (Baltimore, Glen Burnie: find a job, schools, college)

[TicToc101]

Okay,

So, in high-school I never had an opportunity to get my license. My mom was a single mom and always working, and my school didn't offer any type of Driver's Ed program.

I'm currently a senior in college, and while ideally I will get one of the jobs I've been applying for NYC, and will have no use for a car. I could wind up not getting one of those jobs and need to find a job in the Baltimore/DC areas. I would kinda need a car for that.

I am just curious what is the process of getting a license when you are at my age, 23?

I know I should have got it taken care of sooner, but I've either been in classes or working the past 4 years, and I don't have time to take Driver's Ed classes.... I'm actually pretty stressed about this right now, as it really limits by future after college.

[marlinfshr]

Go to the MVA and get a guidebook and it goes over everything.

Basically you'll need a learners for a bit which will let you drive with someone (above 21) and they'll document time.
That is a 20 or 25 question test at the MVA.

You'll need a drivers ed course with a few hours driving time with the instructor so you'll want your learners before signing up for drivers ed as you'll need that to actually drive.

Then when you have the hours required and the certificate stating you passed drivers ed and have the time with an instructor you can make an appointment for a drivers test in which you actually drive your car around a course.

Then you'll get your provisional which may limit some hours you can drive.

After a period without any tickets then you can change for a regular unrestricted license.

All the info is in the guidebook and the MVA has a practice study test on line that changes a few of the questions each time you take it so the more you take the practice test the more of a chance you'll remember the actual questions/answers.

[Arianator]

One other thing to note: There is a 9 month period you must hold your license before you take your test. So, the sooner you get your permit the sooner you can take the road test.

Also, make sure you schedule your test a few months before you take it. The Glen Burnie MVA was so booked when I took my test about two and a half years ago I couldn't get a road test scheduled for two months.

[bande1102]

Here's a link Maryland Teen Drivers Guide - Getting your license, driving schools, requirements, & more at DMV.org: The DMV Made Simple
(the page says "teen" drivers but it applies to anyone under 25). This link has everything you'll need to know, but pay special attention to the documentation requirements.

Since you're under 25, you'll still have to take driver's ed.

Arianator is right about scheduling your driver test at DMV. Schedule it as soon as you can as there can a wait. If you're able to, look at several DMVs as wait times vary widely. We've had good luck at the Easton DMV.
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[bufflove]

Originally Posted by bande1102

Since you're under 25, you'll still have to take driver's ed.

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So does everyone, including new drivers over 25 - just fyi for the OP in case they'd consider waiting until turning 25.

[bande1102]

Originally Posted by bufflove

So does everyone, including new drivers over 25 - just fyi for the OP in case they'd consider waiting until turning 25.

Thanks for the correction, bufflove.

[TicToc101]

Originally Posted by bande1102

Here's a link Maryland Teen Drivers Guide - Getting your license, driving schools, requirements, & more at DMV.org: The DMV Made Simple
(the page says "teen" drivers but it applies to anyone under 25). This link has everything you'll need to know, but pay special attention to the documentation requirements.

Since you're under 25, you'll still have to take driver's ed.

Arianator is right about scheduling your driver test at DMV. Schedule it as soon as you can as there can a wait. If you're able to, look at several DMVs as wait times vary widely. We've had good luck at the Easton DMV.
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I guess I will have to wait till I turn 25 then. I don't have time to do the classes with going to school full-time and working... Hopefully I get a job in a city where I can easily commute then...

Thanks for your reply everyone.

Edit:

Just saw the post above, ah well I guess I'm basically out of luck then.