How It Works!
Safe and Sober Program (formerly known as 3-Hour Alcohol and Drug Education Program):
By satisfactorily completing this "Safe and Sober" program, you will receive a "3-Hour Alcohol and Drug Education Program Certificate". This certificate is required in order to receive a Maryland driver's license and only applies to those holding a valid driver's license from a foreign country.
Instructions - How to Complete this Internet Program and take the Final Test:
Please read the following instructions COMPLETELY before beginning your course.
To begin, return to our home page and click the menu link or the button that says, "Sign Up".
You may complete the online program at your own pace (all in one day or return as many times as you choose). When returning to complete your sessions, you will need to log in with your name and date of birth.
In this online classroom, there are 4 sessions.
There will be a review at the end of each session. When you complete the review at the end of the 4th session, you will have finished the "online" classroom requirements.
This online classroom is FREE. However, in order to receive a completion certificate, you must pass a short final test (average time = 10 to 15 minutes) either from home by using online video conferencing (virtual testing) or in-person at one of our testing locations and pay the fee of . Be aware that a final test is required whether you take an online program or a classroom program.
There are NO re-test fees. You only pay if you pass (Don't worry, you will pass - the test is not difficult!)
Virtual Testing:
We are now doing virtual testing so everything is completed from the comfort of your home.
We use Zoom online video conferencing to do the virtual testing - it is easy (the Zoom app downloads to your device in seconds) and anybody can do it! All you need is a device with a webcam (desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone) to do the virtual testing.
You can access our virtual testing schedule by clicking the "Test Areas" link in our menu section above.
Please schedule your appointment only AFTER you have completed the online course!
After you schedule your appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to attend your online video conference appointment (using Zoom).
You will be required to email us a copy of your photo identification BEFORE your scheduled online video conference - please follow the instructions in the confirmation email.
In-Person Testing:
In-person testing locations are posted in the schedule on our appointment calendar, and are updated on a regular basis.
You can access the testing schedule by clicking the "Test Areas" link in our menu section above.
Please schedule your appointment only AFTER you have completed the online course!
Classroom:
If you would like to attend an in-person classroom program, please email us at or call us at for a schedule.
PLEASE NOTE: We will not disclose client information for any purpose other than allowed by 10-616 (p) of the State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.