We had a wonderful experience with Beltway driving academy! The scheduling with Annette was fast and easy. And Gregg did a great job with the driving!
Heather Rightnour
MVA licensed since 2014
The driving school in MD that gets your teen road ready.
Classroom and behind the wheel instruction in Bowie and Hanover, taught by MVA certified instructors. In person or fully online.
Next classesSee all dates
Mon 28 SepDriver Education Online
Mon 12 OctDriver Education Online
Mon 26 OctDriver Education Online
- MVA licensed, bonded and insured
- Campuses in Bowie and Hanover
- In person or fully online
Programs
Programs for every stage of your license.
Driver education, the courses Maryland requires for specific licenses, and the use of our vehicle for your road test.
Driver Education Online
30 classroom hours taken online, plus 6 hours behind the wheel. The full MVA approved program.
See dates and register3 Hour Drug and Alcohol Program
$75Three classroom hours. Required before Maryland will license a foreign or Armed Forces license holder.
Call for datesDetailsDriver Improvement Program
$100Defensive driving for court ordered drivers, and for anyone carrying five or more points.
Call for datesDetailsMVA Skills Test
$175Take your road test in our vehicle at Annapolis or Largo. Book at least seven days ahead.
Call for datesDetails
Class schedule
Upcoming classes.
Every scheduled start date. A $200 deposit secures your spot.
Driver Education Online
- Mon 31 Aug to 11 Sep 20263:45 pm to 7:00 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
- Mon 31 Aug to 11 Sep 20265:45 pm to 9:00 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
- Mon 14 Sep to 25 Sep 20265:45 pm to 9:00 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
- Mon 28 Sep to 9 Oct 20265:45 pm to 9:00 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
- Mon 12 Oct to 23 Oct 20265:45 pm to 9:00 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
- Mon 26 Oct to 6 Nov 20265:45 pm to 9:00 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
- Mon 9 Nov to 20 Nov 20265:45 pm to 9:00 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
- Mon 30 Nov to 11 Dec 20265:45 pm to 9:00 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
- Mon 14 Dec to 29 Dec 20269:00 am to 12:15 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
- Mon 14 Dec to 29 Dec 20265:45 pm to 9:00 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
- Mon 4 Jan to 15 Jan 20279:00 am to 12:15 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
- Mon 4 Jan to 15 Jan 20275:45 pm to 9:00 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
- Mon 18 Jan to 29 Jan 20275:45 pm to 9:00 pmOnline Course (Bowie Branch)Register
How it works
How you get your license.
The Maryland MVA sets these steps. This is the order they happen in, and what each one asks of you.
- Step one
Get your learner's permit
You can apply from 15 years and 9 months. You may enrol in the class from 15, before the permit arrives.
- Step two
Take the 36 hour course
30 classroom hours and 6 behind the wheel. Classes run 3 hours a day, Monday to Friday, across two weeks.
- Step three
Practise with a supervisor
60 supervised hours if you are under 25, with a driver over 21 who has held a license three years. 14 hours if you are 25 or over.
- Step four
Hold the permit
Nine months violation free if you are under 25. Forty five days if you are 25 or over.
- Step five
Sit the road test
We file your completion with the MVA electronically. Allow two business days before you book the test.
Why Beltway
Licensed by the state, taught by professionals.
Beltway Driving Academy has trained Maryland drivers since 2014, from two campuses serving Prince George's and Anne Arundel County.
- Licensed since January 2014
- Licensed and certified by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, and bonded and insured to operate in Maryland.
- Instructors who have done the job
- Every instructor combines formal training with a background in education, law enforcement, or commercial driving.
- The full 36 hour program
- The MVA approved curriculum in full, classroom hours plus behind the wheel training, taken in person or online.
- Two campuses, two counties
- Bowie on Mitchellville Road for Prince George's County, and Hanover on Candlewood Road for Anne Arundel County.
What families say
Rated five stars by the people we taught.
My teacher, Ed Bentley, was amazing and fun. I learned a lot from his teaching and passed my online driving test with ease.
Zaria Phillips
Mr. Holt is an amazing instructor and really helped me progress my driving skills. I'll be there when they build his statue
summer appling
Locations
Find us in Bowie and Hanover.
Classroom sessions run from two locations. Online courses are administered from the Bowie branch.
Bowie campus
3012 Mitchellville Road, Suite 203, Bowie, MD 20716Serving Prince George's County
Get directions to BowieHanover campus
7459 Candlewood Road, Suite A, Hanover, MD 21076Serving Anne Arundel County, at Arundel Christian School
Get directions to HanoverPhone
301-960-5835Office hours
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 to 11:30 am
Call center
Monday to Thursday, 12:00 to 5:00 pm
Schools we serve
Students come to us from across both counties.
Teens from these schools train with Beltway. Yours does not need to be on the list to enrol.
Prince George's County
Closest to the Bowie campus on Mitchellville Road.
- Bowie High School
- DeMatha Catholic
- Elizabeth Seton High School
- Charles H. Flowers
- Frederick Douglass
- Largo High School
- Riverdale Baptist
- Wise High School
Anne Arundel County
Closest to the Hanover campus on Candlewood Road.
- Arundel High School
- Archbishop Spalding
- Indian Creek School
- Old Mill High School
- Severna Park High School
Questions
Questions parents ask.
The six we get asked most. Practice hours, waiting periods and what happens in the car are all on the full FAQ page.
How old do I have to be to obtain a learner's permit?
You must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to receive a learner's permit from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
When can I take driving school?
Students must be at least 15 years old to attend driver education classes.
Do I need a learner's permit to enroll in class?
No. A permit is not required to attend classes at Beltway Driving Academy. However, the behind the wheel portion cannot begin until you receive your learner's permit.
How long is the driver education class?
The course is 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours of behind the wheel training. Classes run 3 hours a day, Monday through Friday, for 2 weeks, and the driving is done in three 2 hour lessons.
How many hours of driving practice do I need?
Students under 25 must complete at least 60 hours of practice with a parent or adult coach who is over 21 and has held a license for at least 3 years. Students over 25 must complete a minimum of 14 hours with an adult who meets the same requirements.
How long must I carry my learner's permit?
Students under 25 must carry a valid learner's permit for at least 9 months violation free before they are eligible for the MVA road test. Students over 25 must carry one for at least 45 days violation free.
Driving tips
Learn before you get behind the wheel.
Videos and guides from our instructors on the Maryland road test, practice hours and what to expect on the day.
VideoBasic Car Maintenance Every Beginner Must Know
ArticleHow many practice hours does Maryland actually require?
VideoPre-Drive Checklist (Pass Your Maryland Road Test FIRST Try!)
Get started
Ready to book a class?
Starts Mon 28 Sep. A $200 deposit secures the spot.