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Contact Information:
Transportation Safety Institute
Program Director
Marcy Jackson
240-567-2589

marcy.jackson@montgomerycollege.edu

Driver Education Program
Important Behind the Wheel (BTW) Guidelines

Driving sessions are scheduled in increments of 2 hours.  Students enrolled in the Driver Education course are randomly assigned three lessons; schedules are distributed during Orientation/first class. Additional Driving sessions beyond the 6 hour MVA requirement, can be arranged.  Minimum 2 hours at $50/hour =$100.

Listed below are some Important Behind the Wheel Guidelines. For additional information you might find answers to your questions on our Driver Ed FAQs page.

• Schedule Changes:    There is limited flexibility in modifying your schedule, please make Driver Education your priority.  If you have a serious conflict, call Program Assistant for assistance, 240-567-1895. Efforts can be made to meet special needs, such as Sabbath observances. Our objective is to have you complete your driving lessons by the course end date.

• Learner’s Permit: A learner’s permit is required. Having a learner’s permit allows the student to practice between lessons and usually indicates intent to apply for driver’s license within near future.  Familiarity with basic vehicle functions, knowledge of basic road rules and having basic car control are key fundamentals.

• Where to meet:  Meet your Instructor (and the Driver Education car) at the Gaithersburg Business Training Center rear entrance of 12 South Summit Ave. adjacent to the parking garage. Takoma Park/Silver Spring, students should meet at the Shuttle Bus Stop cutout along the New York Ave. side of the Student Services Center Building. Germantown, meet in front of the HS Building. Be on time for the start of your session.

• Lesson Protocol: Instructors are not required to accept late students; instructors wait for at least 15 minutes before designating a no-show.  Parents/Mentors should pick-up on time.  We build into our schedule a few minutes between sessions for parent-instructor-student discussion and a mid-day lunch break for Instructors.

• Lesson Apparel:  There are to be no sandals, clogs, flip-flops, open-toed, or heeled shoes, or any other types of footwear that could impede the student’s ability to “feel” the pedals and control the training vehicle. Hair must be worn away from the eyes. If corrective lenses (contacts or eye glasses) are required, they MUST be worn while you drive, or the instructional session will not be conducted. You must take all necessary prescribed medication (non-drowsy)

• Driver Safety Agreement The student and parent (if student is under 18) must agree to the terms and conditions of the Driver Safety Agreement by signing it prior to any Behind the Wheel Lessons.

• $50 Lost Session Fee: If you arrive at your driving session without the appropriate apparel / tools, your session will be cancelled and you will be charged $50. If you must cancel or reschedule your driving session, it must be done at least 24 hours in advance to avoid $50 fee. If you are late or do not show for your lesson, you will be charged $50. Illness and other emergencies with documentation can be submitted to the program office for fee waiver consideration. Student should make contact with both the Driving Instructor and Program Director within 24 hours of scheduled session. Driving Instructor contact information will be on the BTW schedule.

Documentation: Upon successful completion, you will receive the following:

• Driver Education course students: Class results are electronically transmitted to the MVA. Students will receive MVA Behind the Wheel and Classroom Completion forms, Completion Letter from Montgomery College.

• 6 hour BTW students:Class results are electronically transmitted to the MVA. Students receive MVA Behind The Wheel form and the MC completion letter.

• Driver Improvement Lessons (DIL): In-Car Lesson Progress Report/Scores, and DIL completion letter.

 

Page last updated January 20, 2012