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:
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.
