DRIVE SMART Maryland

10/08/2026

16 schools this fall? 🤯 Better get your requests in now for spring!

Thank you, Heritage / MileOne Autogroup , for making it all possible.

10/02/2026

BIG NEWS: We're growing and looking to hire a full-time Maryland Program Coordinator!

View the full job posting at https://drivesmartmd.org/careers-with-dsm/ or contact us for more info.

09/25/2026

They may not need a booster in the back anymore but that doesn't mean they are ready for all comes with riding in the front seat (think airbags, etc.).

09/24/2026

"I don't want to anymore," isn't listed in any of the manuals to incidicate a child has outgrown their booster seat.

09/23/2026

It seems like we're always telling them not to rush through childhood. Same thing applies to their seat in the car.

09/22/2026

Kids don't start learning to drive when they get their permit. They start as soon as they are forward facing in that back seat and can watch what you are doing in the drivers seat. Make sure they're seeing and learning the right habits.

09/21/2026

Check your individual seat to determine when your child is ready to switch as they grow. Basic height and weight limits can be found on a sticker on the side of the seat.

09/08/2026

We’ve returned to school, too, to cover this exact topic with Maryland teens with our Young Drivers Program funded by MileOne Autogroup.

The National Road Safety Foundation reminds parents of the role they play in making sure their teens are safe behind the wheel. FULL STORY⬇️

09/03/2026

See a school bus? Be prepared to stop. It's not hard.

08/29/2026

🌠 The More You Know: School Bus Stop Arms 🌠
From our friends at

School bus stop-​arm rules vary from state to state. However, drivers can use some basic common-​sense practices to ensure that they are driving safe when school buses are on the roads. First, slow down and be prepared for the school bus to stop. Above all, understand that the sole purpose of a...