Driving School
Driving Coach/Student
GLS
Changes in Driver Ed
Milestone Numbers
100
After how many manufacturing years are driving schools required to retire instruction vehicles?

7 years

100

Name two characteristics of a good driving coach?

Answers may vary

100

What does GLS stand for?

Graduated License System

100

What is the proper following distance in a vehicle?

3-4 seconds

100

36 Hours

Number of formal driver's education hours 

200

This program is offered when court ordered for traffic violations

Driver Improvement Program

200

Who certifies a students log of practice driving hours?

The parent, coach, mentor, or guardian 

200

Why was the GLS created?

To create safer drivers on the roadways

200

What is the proper hand position on a steering wheel?

9 & 3 or 8 & 4

200

60 Hours

Number of hours new drivers must complete w/10 hours taking place at night

300

How many classroom instruction hours are required in driver's education?

30 hours

300

True or False: Can a driving coach ride along on a behind the wheel session? 

True, they can ride along in the backseat and must refrain from interfering with the lesson

300
What is the minimum age you can obtain a driver's permit?

15 and 9 months

300

True or False: According to MD law, all MD vehicles must be covered by vehicle insurance or the vehicle owner will face suspension of registration and fines by the MVA. 

True

300

813,000 miles

Number of miles a person will drive in a lifetime

400

How many behind the wheel hours are required for driver's education? 

6 hours

400

Where can students obtain the New Driver and Coach Practice Guide?

MVA or download from MVA website

400

Between what hours are provisional license holders restricted to drive?

12am-5am

400

Your parent or guardian that signed for your license has the right to do what if you refuse to obey the laws and drive safely?

Withdraw consent for the provisional license until you turn 18

400

1,315,000

Total number of crashes caused by drivers 16-20

500

You must pass your final written and behind the wheel exam with a score of what?

80%

500

How many night time driving hours must a student under 25 complete?

10
500

What penalties may apply to a driver who commits a moving violation while on a provisional license?

Answers may vary?

500

What date does new motor vehicle laws go into effect?

October 1st

500

$27,000,000,000

Total cost of crashes and injuries caused by teen drivers