Ready to get your driver’s license? The library is here to help!
First, visit the MVA website and review the requirements for obtaining a learner’s permit. There you can also find this list of certified driving schools in Maryland.
To prepare for the written driving test, access Maryland’s Driver’s Manual for free. Test your skills by taking practice tests online.
Prepare for Driving in Snowy Weather, Top Ten Tips for Preventing Teen Accidents, watch this Consumer Reports video with Safety Tips for Teen Drivers.
These great resources and more are highlighted by safeteendriving.org. Check out their resource page here for more information.
Check out these books at your local CCPL branch!
The Driving Book by Karen Gravelle
This book has everything teen drivers need to navigate through tricky new territory—on the road and at home! Even after taking Driver’s Ed and passing that dreaded road test, there are so many things new drivers need to learn about the practical aspects of driving that will only come from experience. Handing over the keys is a traumatic rite of passage for parents, and they will sleep better knowing that The Driving Book is in their teens’ glove compartments. Covering virtually every scenario a new driver may face, from changing a tire to negotiating privileges with parents to handling a car in bad weather, Karen Gravelle helps teen drivers navigate through tricky new territory. This reissue features updated information for today’s tech-savvy teen drivers.
The Ultimate Driving Book by Emma Carlson Berne
“From changing a tire, to merging onto a highway, to checking and filling your own oil, THE ULTIMATE DRIVING BOOK is the new go-to manual for new and seasoned drivers alike. With 160 pages of full-color illustrations throughout, drivers will have all the step-by-steps they need to navigate life on the road.”
– Provided by Publisher
The Maryland Drivers Workbook by Connect Prep
“The driving exam features a variety of questions that will gauge your quick-thinking skills and require you to use common sense. The questions featured in this book will help you understand what to expect come test-time and increase your chances of earning your learner’s permit.”
– Amazon
