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Transportation and Public Safety

Driver Education, Motorcycle Safety and Commercial Driver License

Montgomery College offers a range of programs designed with safety at the forefront. Whether you are looking for a state vehicle license or have an interest in public safety, we are local leaders in providing the best training.

All students are required to wear a mask in the vehicles. No exceptions.

Our Programs

Driver's Education/Driver's Education with Additional Support

Montgomery College's 36 hour Driver Education Course available for all students

Get more Driver’s Education and Driver’s Ed with Additional Support Information.

MC's 36 hour Driver Education Course is approved by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and consists of the required 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours Behind the Wheel.  Behind the Wheel is one-on-one instruction with a certified driving Instructor. Successful completion of this driver education course is one of the requirements for obtaining a Maryland driver's license. 

We also offer Driver’s Education with additional support to accommodate all students. 

Motorcycle Safety

Beginner and Advanced courses available for 'M' license endorsement

Get more Motorcycle Safety Course Information.

MC offers motorcycle safety courses for students looking to add the ‘M’ endorsement to a driver’s license with beginner courses (BRC) and advanced courses (BRC2-LW). All motorcycle courses are developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and recognized and approved by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). 

Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Get more information about CDL Licenses.

A "CDL" is a Commercial Driver’s License. It meets standards that are the same for every state. It differs from the Maryland "operator's" or "chauffeur's" licenses. It is required if you drive combination vehicles (Class A), heavy straight vehicles (Class B) or small vehicles (Class C).

Safety Training

To Register for Montgomery College Safety Training Classes, visit: Chesapeake Region Safety Council (CRSC)new window

911 Dispatch Academy
Updates will be posted when available.
Aviation – Introduction

Updates will be posted when available.

Basic Special Police Officer (SPO) Academy

Serve and protect your community. This program has two parts – classroom and hands on. Students will complete both parts to receive a certificate of completion.

Learn more about the Basic Special Police Officer Academynew window.

More Information

Customized Contract Training

Some of the Transportation Safety Courses are also available as Customized Contract Training. Contact Program Director, Sharon Maxwell, for further information at  sharon.maxwell@montgomerycollege.edu or phone 240-567-2589. 

Resources 

Below you will find a listing of helpful Transportation Safety resources.