News Driver Education Course To Be Offered In Oakland - Garrett College

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July 24, 2018

Driver education course to be offered in Oakland

Garrett College, in collaboration with Widmyer Driving School, LLC, will be offering Maryland Driver Education, Monday through Friday, August 6 - 17, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Southern Outreach Center (old Oakland Armory). Widmyer Driving School is licensed by the Maryland Vehicle Administration (MVA) and has driving schools throughout the state of Maryland.

The driver education course fulfills the requirement for all new drivers in Maryland. This class consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours behind the wheel.

Widmyer also offers a driver improvement course for individuals that have been referred by the MVA or by the court to attend the driver improvement program. This course can be taken online or at Garrett College (drivers younger than 18 must take this course at Garrett College).

To register for the above course, persons may call 301-791-7676 or visit www.widmyer.com. For additional information, persons may contact Terry Beachy at 301-895-4700 or terry.beachy@garrettcollege.edu.