Maryland Area Driving Schools
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE: Below is a list of Washington area driving schools as compiled by washingtonpost.com. Information was included as individual driving schools responded to our requests for information. Please contact the school directly with questions about its programs, or e-mail us to submit suggestions or additional information for this guide. washingtonpost.com does not endorse any specific school.
Anne Arundel | Calvert | Charles | Frederick | Howard | Montgomery | Prince George's | St. Mary's
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
| School | Address | Phone Number | Cost | Program Description | Years in Business | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo's Driving School | 2083 West St., Ste. 208, Annapolis, Md. | 410-266-8192 | $290 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday | 3 years | Instruction available in English and Spanish |
| Chesapeake Driving School & Academy | 914 Bay Ridge Rd., Annapolis, Md. | 410-267-6126 | $350 | 2.5 weeks; Monday-Thursday 6-9:15 p.m. year round; mornings during summer | 3 years | English only |
| Drive-Rite Driving School | 202 Bertram Circle, Glen Burnie, Md. | 410-766-8456 | $340 | 2.5 weeks (days, summer); 3.5 weeks (evenings, year round); 5.5 weeks (evenings, year round) | 48 years | English only |
| Suburban Driving School LLC | 2129 Baldwin Ave., Crofton, Md. | 301-261-0332 | $350 | 2.5 weeks; Monday-Thursday 6-9 p.m. | 30+ years | English only; teen drivers only |
| Top Driver | 2315 Bel Air Rd., B2, Fallston, Md. | 410-877-0281 | Varies | 3 week afternoons, 5 week Saturdays | N/A | English only |
CALVERT COUNTY
| School | Address | Phone Number | Cost | Program Description | Years in Business | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-Safe, Inc. | 4130 Old Town Rd., Huntingtown, Md. | 410-414-8044 | $275 | 10 days - 2.5 weeks | 4 years | English only; teen drivers |
CHARLES COUNTY
| School | Address | Phone Number | Cost | Program Description | Years in Business | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Driving Academy | 105 Paul Melon Ct., Suite 17, Waldorf Md. | 301-885-0077 | $275 | 2 weeks M-F 5:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.; 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (summer only) | 3 years | English only |
| Drive America Driving School | 21030 Pointlookout Rd., Callaway, Md. | 301-994-3202 | $250 | Monday-Friday 6-9 p.m. | 31 years | English only |
| Greg's Driving School | 210 Old Washington Rd., Ste. 109, Waldorf, Md. | 301-843-0446 | Call for prices | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; 3-6:15 p.m.; 6:30-9:45 p.m. | 10+ years | English only; teen and beginning drivers |
| Top Dawg Driving School | 11801 Park Waldorf, Suite 510, Waldorf, Md | 301-632-5557 | $250 | 2 weeks Monday-Friday, 6 p.m.-9:15 p.m. | Less than one year | English only |
FREDERICK COUNTY
| School | Address | Phone Number | Cost | Program Description | Years in Business | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg's Driving School | 1560 Opposumtown Pike, Frederick, Md. | 301-662-1055 | Call for prices | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; 3-6:15 p.m.; 6:30-9:45 p.m. | 10+ years | English only; teen and beginning drivers |
| Greg's Driving School | 1511 Ridgeside Dr., Mt. Airy, Md. | 301-829-7387 and 800-456-1255 | Call for prices | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; 3-6:15 p.m.; 6:30-9:45 p.m. | 10+ years | English only; teen and beginning drivers |
| Frederick Community College | 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Md. | 301-846-2426 | $295 | Monday-Friday 8-11a.m.; noon-3 p.m | 15 years | Instruction offered in English and sign language |
HOWARD COUNTY
| School | Address | Phone Number | Cost | Program Description | Years in Business | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Driving Academy, Inc | 4900 Waterloo St., Ellicott City, Md. | 410-730-3058 | $300 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday | 50+ years | English only |
| Easy Method Driving School | 8654 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, Md. | 410-461-9090 | $379.95 | Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | 72 years | English only |
| Mr. B's Drive With Ease | 9090 Frederick Rd., Ste. 3, Ellicott City, Md. | 410-465-3455 | $299 | 2 weeks during summer (mornings/evenings); 4 weeks during other seasons | N/A | English only, teen drivers |
| Ryden Driving Institute | 9470 Annapolis Rd., Ste. 102, Lanham, Md. | 301-459-9626 | $299 for comprehensive driver�s education; $50 for a 6-hour driver improvement course | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; 6-9:15 p.m. | 22 years | English only, interpreters encouraged |
| Safety First Driving School | 5820 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, Md. | 410-379-1505 | $249 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday | 25 years | English only, teen drivers |
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
| School | Address | Phone Number | Cost | Program Description | Years in Business | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA Driving School | 2446 Reedie Dr., Ste. 7, Wheaton, Md. | 301-933-9110 | $275 | 2 weeks: Monday- Friday 3-6 p.m.; 6-9 p.m. | N/A | English, but accommodation available for French and Spanish |
| AB Discount Driving School | 11212 Grand View Ave. Ste. 111, Wheaton Md. | 301-962-4700 | $280 | 2 weeks; Monday- Friday: 9 a.m.-noon; 3-6 p.m.; 6-9 p.m.; weekends: 5 days 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. | 20 years | Instruction available in English, French, Creole and Spanish |
| AB Discount Driving School | 644 University Blvd., Silver Spring, Md. | 301-439-2917 | $280 | 2 weeks; Monday- Friday: 9 a.m.-noon; 3-6 p.m.; 6-9 p.m.; weekends: 5 days 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. | 20 years | Instruction available in English, French, Creole and Spanish |
| Advanced Driving School | 2277 Belpre Rd., Ste. 205, Silver Spring, Md. | 301-460-8100 | $285 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday3-6 p.m.; 6-9 p.m. | N/A | Instruction available in English and French |
| All Star Driving School | 7676 New Hampshire Ave., Ste. 305B, Takoma Park, Md. | 301-434-0640 | $275 | 2 weeks: Monday- Friday, 10 a.m.-1:15p.m., 6:15-9:30p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | N/A | Instruction available in English and Spanish |
| Alpha Driving Academy, LLC | 15733 Crabsbranch Way, Derwood, Md. | 301-309-1211 | $300 | 2 weeks; Monday- Friday 10 a.m. -1 p.m. 5-8 p.m.; summer: Saturday, Sunday 9 a.m.-noon for 5 weekends | 9 years | English only |
| APM Driving School | 8545 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring, Md, | 301-495-9007 | $275 for 36 hrs. | 2 weeks; Monday- Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | 5 years | Instruction available in Spanish, French and Creole |
| Astick Driving School, Inc. | 504 E. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg, Md. | 301-704-8974 | $250 | 2 weeks; Monday- Friday 6-9:15 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Spanish only) | 4 years | Instruction available in English |
| Ed's Driving School | 3311 Toledo Ter., Rm. 85 Hyattsville, Md. | 301-853-3010 | $270 | 2 weeks; Monday- Friday 5:35-9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. | 10 years | Instruction available in English and Spanish |
| ELS Driving School | 6475 New Hampshire Ave., Ste. 400, Hyattsville, Md. | 301-270-0019 | $240 | 2 weeks Monday- Friday 6-9:20 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1 year | Instruction available in English and Spanish |
| Greg's Driving School | 19326 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, Md. | 301-990-0229 | Call for prices | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; 3-6:15 p.m.; 6:30-9:45 p.m. | 10+ years | English only; teen and beginning drivers |
| Greg's Driving School | 8730 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Md. | 301-589-0033 | Call for prices | 2 weeks: Monday- Friday 5:30-8:45 p.m. | N/A | Instruction in English only |
| I Drive Smart http://www.idrivesmart.com | 4938 Hampden Ln., No. 195, Bethesda, Md. | 240-464-4046 | $499 | 10 3-hour sessions | 1 year | English only; beginners, corporate and elderly |
| Montgomery College | 12 S. Summit Ave., fourth floor, Gaithersburg, Md. and 7977 Georgia Ave., Takoma Park, Md. | 240-567-5188 | $315 | 10 3-hour sessions in-class; 3 2-hour sessions in-car; call for details | 4 years | English only; BTW also in Spanish and Vietnamese |
| Potomac Driving School | 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md. | 301-984-6062 | $350 auto; $400 manual | 2 weeks; Monday- Friday 6-9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | 33 years | Instruction available in English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, French and Tagalog |
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
| School | Address | Phone Number | Cost | Program Description | Years in Business | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123-ABC Linnel Driver Training | 1811 Brightseat Rd., Landover Md. | 301-341-1700 | $265 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-noon and 6-9 p.m. | 19 years | English Only |
| Advanced Driving School | 7255 Hanover Pkwy., Greenbelt, Md. | 301-982-0061 | $256 | 2 Weeks; Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. | N/A | Instruction available in English and French |
| All Star Driving School | 7676 New Hampshire Ave., Ste. 305 B and C, Takoma Park, Md. | 301-434-0640 | $275 ($50 downpayment) | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1:15 p.m., 6:15-9:30 p.m. | N/A | Instruction available in English and Spanish |
| Arrive Alive Driving School | 110 Old Largo Rd., Largo, Md. | 301-350-9575 | $275 auto, $315 manual | 3 weeks; Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | 18 years | English only |
| Begin New Driving School | 5020 Sunnyside Ave., Ste. 111, Beltsville, Md. | 301-313-0070 | $250 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 6-9:15 p.m. | 4 years | English only |
| Blue Bird Driving School | 6215 Greenbelt Rd, Ste. 101, College Park, Md. | 301-441-8100 | Call for prices | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 6-9:15 p.m. (year round); 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (June through August) | 58 years | English only |
| Dependable Driving School | 5208 Silver Hill Rd., District Heights, Md. | 301-420-7005 | $270 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 8:30-11:15 a.m., 4:30-7:45 p.m. | 4 years | English only |
| Easy Teach Driving School | 3415 Hamilton St., Ste. 3, Hyattsville, Md. | 301-887-1788 | $270 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 6-9:15 p.m. | 5 years | Instruction available in English and Spanish |
| Great Commission Driving School | 5623 Allentown Rd., Ste. 203, Suitland, Md. | 301-702-1818 | $275 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. | 5 years | English only |
| Marlboro Driving School | 5731A Crane Highway on Route 301, Upper Marlboro, Md. | 301-952-8884 | $310 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday, 5:45-9 p.m. | 6 years | English only |
| Maryland Driving Academy | 1522 Pointer Ridge Pl., Bowie, Md. | 301-218-1400 | $300 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 6-9:15 p.m.; Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (June-August only) | N/A | English only |
| Nu-Way Driving School | 7111 Allentown Rd., Ste. 104, Fort Washington, Md. | 301-449-1800 | $280 | 2 weeks; Monday- Friday 6-9 p.m. (year round); 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (June 20- Aug. 15) | 8 years | English only |
| Riteway Driving School | 5033 Garrett Ave., Beltsville, Md. | 301-408-1100 | $285 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 6-9 p.m.; no weekends | 9 years | Instruction available in English and French |
| Ryden Driving Institute | 9470 Annapolis Rd., Ste. 102, Lanham, Md. | 301-459-9626 | Call for prices | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (summer and "as needed" in winter); 6-9:15 p.m. (year round) | 23 years | English only |
| S&S Driving School | 3321 Toledo Terr., West Hyattsville, Md. | 301-559-9700 | $265 | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., 6-9:15 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for 5 weekends | 7 years | Instruction available in English and Spanish |
| Safeway Driving School | 3847 Branch Ave., Ste. 101, Temple Hills, Md. | 301-423-3339 | Call for prices | 2 weeks; Monday-Friday 6-9:15 p.m., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June-August | 8 years | English only |
| Statewide Driving School | 4730 Clifton Rd., Temple Hills, Md. | 301-702-2020 | $275; register w/ $100 and pay balance at the end of class | All training completed in 2 weeks (in-class and behind-the-wheel); Monday-Friday 6-9 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays available for in-car scheduling | 4 years | English only |
ST MARY'S COUNTY
| School | Address | Phone Number | Cost | Program Description | Years in Business | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Safe | 22607 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park Md. | 410-414-8044 | $265 | 10 days Monday-Friday | 4 years | English Only |
| Moore's Driving Academy | 21305 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park Md. | 301-472-1702 | $230 base; call for spring/summer discounts | 2 weeks, Monday-Friday 6-9 p.m. | 5 years | English only |
research compiled by Kamille Whittaker, Meredith Fineman, David Greenhouse, Robert Garner and Michael Corones, washingtonpost.com
