Drivers Improvement Program
The Driver Improvement Program is for drivers aged 18 and older. You may be required to complete a Maryland defensive driving/driver improvement program (DIP) by the court or MVA Adminstration:
Programs Available
- Drivers Education Course (Online/Classroom Instruction Only)
- Behind the Wheel Lessons Only
- Complete Drivers Education Course (Online/Classroom + Behind the Wheel Lessons)
- List ItemAdditional Practice Hours (Behind the Wheel Lessons)
- Drivers Improvement Program (Online Only)
Program Overview
To finish the Online Driver Improvement Program, bring your completion certificate to a Drive Smart office where you will take the final exam. The cost of this course is $60, payable in cash when you come in to take the exam.
You must pass the final exam with a score of at least 80%. If you do not pass the final exam, you can re-take the exam the next day. There is a $10 re-test fee if you need to take the exam again.
Eligibility Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Ordered by your traffic court.
- Ordered by the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).
- Have accumulated at least 5 points on your Maryland MVA driving record.
- Received a traffic conviction or probation before judgment (PBJ) while on your provisional driver’s license.