The State of Maine requires that you reach your fifteenth birthday by the first day of class for all in person classes OR if you choose the Blended Package - the student needs to be fifteen by the Parent Orientation Zoom class. No exceptions. There is no age maximum. Anybody of any age looking to learn how to drive is encouraged to enroll in Mullen's Driving School.

The State of Maine requires each student to drive ten hours with a certified instructor to qualify for their permit.

The State of Maine requires that you complete classes one, two, and three before being allowed behind the wheel of a car.

The State of Maine requires that you complete classes one, two, and three (a total of 9 hours of instruction) before being allowed behind the wheel of a car.

If you cannot keep your driving time, you must cancel the drive in the Student Portal at least twenty-four hours in advance. Please call the instructor you scheduled the time with. Their phone number is on that days drive schedule.It's critical to our business that students keep their appointments, so if no notice is given, there is a per hour missed-appointment fee. This fee is specified in your Student Contract. Please be very mindful when you schedule your driving time.

Don't worry, you won't be. Although your safety is our number one concern, we understand that if our students don't stay engaged, they will not retain all of the important knowledge we have to impart. So although driving is a serious subject, we are very skilled at creating an exciting and fun class atmosphere

If there is one thing you can be certain of, it's that there is no piece of information too small to be covered in class. The instructors don't expect you to know anything about driving or taking care of a car. You will learn driving from square one and no one student will have an advantageover another one. We are here to help you build and grow your confidence behind the wheel.

Respect your driving instructor

Respect your fellow classmates

Respect the knowledge & school property

We love it when you're prepared. For your first class, please bring a copy of your original birth certificate (passports are now accepted by the State of Maine in lieu of a birth certificate), plus a pen and a pad of paper to take notes. Please also bring glasses or contacts if needed. In addition, there is a basic dress code (for driving safety purposes only).

We provide the automobiles for the duration of the course. We provide only vehicles with the highest safety ratings for the year of their release.

As safety is our number one priority, we imagine that you can guess as to the reason. The fact is though, that we know your priority for taking the class is in order to be able to eventually obtain your driver's license, and to do that on your first exam. By providing you with a vehicle that will be most similar to what you will most likely drive during your high school years, we are setting you up for success early on. From the feedback we've received over the years, we know that you will attain a much greater feeling of success by parallel parking perfectly as opposed to driving around parking lots in a sports car.

This is something that is very unlikely to happen. Our school is insured for every driver and it is the responsibility of the driving instructor to keep each student safe. Driving is something that requires maturity and you will be put into increasingly challenging scenarios when the instructor feels you've developed the necessary skills.

This is not an uncommon occurrence. It is preferential if you register your teen for a class that they will have optimum availability for during the class. If however they have to miss a class, they will be able to book makeup classes in the Student Portal. Go to My Account, Appointments and there is a blue makeup button for the class. An important final note is that the State of Maine does not allow teens to start the driving portion of driver's education until they have completed both the first, second and third class in their entirety. All classes 1-9 must be attended prior to taking Class #10. Depending on the classes missed, the original Class #10 date may need to be changed and you can do so through the Student Portal.

Absolutely. Please talk to your child's instructor and let them know when you would like to come in. They will be happy to accommodate you. Please feel free to share any of your experiences that you feel the students would benefit from hearing. Comments and questions are also encouraged. The same applies if you would like to ride in the car with your child during one of their driving times.

We ask that a parent attend the final hour of the final class. We enjoy meeting the parents at this time and it is an excellent opportunity for us to pass the torch to you for the next stop in the graduated licensing program. The hour will go by quickly as we have much to share with you in regards to what you should be doing over the next year with your teen driver. Please prepare as many questions as you would like to. The State of Maine does require parental involvement in drivers education. That aspect that is fulfilled on the parent ride along. This hour can be scheduled with the in class instructor.

The State of Maine explicitly outlines that the students must be in attendance for the full 30 hours. If the student misses twenty minutes of any class, they will be marked absent. In addition, due to the nature of the information presented and the fact that we are teaching teens to keep themselves and others safe while driving, we discourage any distractions during class time that would take away from the importance of the material.

A person under 18 years of age who has been issued a driver's license may not: operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.; carry passengers other than immediate family members or a foreign exchange student living with the family unless accompanied by a licensed operator who has held a valid license for 2 years, is at least 20 years of age, is occupying a seat beside the driver and is licensed to operate the class of vehicle operated by the driver. Immediate family member means grandparent, step grandparent, parent, stepparent, brother, stepbrother, sister, stepsister, child, stepchild or spouse. – This information has been provided by the State of Maine Motorist Handbook and Study Guide.

Firstly, we encourage parents to drive with their teen a minimum of 100 hours before allowing them to apply for their driver's license test. We stress that 100 hours be the bare minimum in a strong effort to continue to establish safe driving habits in each teen. We also encourage parents to drive with their teen during the winter for at least a few hours if they have already passed their driver's test by the time winter rolls around if you didn't get a chance to during the prior season. We also offer private lessons if your student took their class during warmer weather and you would rather have us use one of our cars (or your car with a professionally trained instructor) to teach your child to drive in the snow. Finally, it is very important to remember that laws in the State of Maine prohibit anyone under the age of 21 from touching alcohol. This means that they should not be grabbing a bottle of wine that you cannot reach if they are with you on a shopping trip. To be extra cautious, you should probably be the one that drives home from the store if there is any alcohol in the vehicle to avoid any complications.

If your child loses their permit they cannot drive until they have replaced the permit. They can download lost permit application to start the process of getting a new copy of their permit. Since we can only issue one permit per student, you will need to submit the lost permit application at the state level. The permit must be with them at all times while driving. The permit must not be laminated. It can be folded as long as the information on the permit remains legible. The driver that occupies the front passenger seat and meets the qualifications mentioned in the last answer must be sober and awake.

No. The students will be completing a 50 question multiple choice test in which they must score an 80 or higher to pass. If they are unable to pass they will be marked absent so they can book a makeup class #10 in their portal. The ten hours they spend driving completes the State of Maine requirements for the driving portion of driver's education.

In addition to the information and handouts that will be provided during the hour you attend class, we will continue to be a resource for you and your new teen driver for as long as you need us. Please email us with questions at any time - office@mullensdrivingschool.com. If you find that your driving techniques are clashing with your child's driving habits and this is causing friction, we find it is best that you remain calm, have them pull the car over and switch drivers. The two of you should then call us at the next available opportunity and discuss the difference of opinion with one of our instructors and we will help you to get to the bottom of the issue. Finally, the Secretary of State has provided a parent/teen contract that we have received positive feedback from. You can download it by clicking here.

The Maine Driving Dynamics course is a driver improvement course that is aimed to improve a student's defensive driving awareness and abilities. Parents are encouraged to take this course as it will update you as to the latest driving techniques and laws, which in turn will help you assist your son/daughter in being the safest driver that they can be. Anyone taking the Maine Driving Dynamics Course will receive a three-point credit on their driving record. We do not offer this course at this time but you can find more information by following this link.

Our drivers schedule their drives back to back so in order to efficiently be able to drive with as many students as possible, the pick up and drop off is from the school location.

Only a birth parent or legal guardian as appointed by a court can sign this form. Supplying false information on this form is a Class D crime. Please review the medical condition/medication question carefully.

That question cannot be answered in a couple of sentences which is why we look forward to meeting you on the final hour of the final class. See you there.

Please contact us in the manner that is most convenient for you. Please click here for contact details.

You must be at least 15 years old by the first day of class.

In order to ensure all students can complete drivers education in a timely manner we set class size limits and vary our price to be more responsive to seasonal demand. We endeavor to provide the best possible education to our students and create an environment where our instructors can be their best.

The answer to this question is No. The Maine law books are very clear on this point and we are unable to make any exceptions to this. You are welcome to ask anyway, but this is a common request and we follow the letter of the law explicitly at Mullen's Driving School.

$300 of the tuition is due in order to secure a seat at the time of registration. Payments can be made through the Student Portal and the tuition balance needs to be paid in order for the student to schedule their drive time.

All of our vehicles are the highest safety rated vehicles for their release year.

There are certain requirements from the state that need to be met before your child can drive. The three most common holdups are not having yet passed the eye exam, not having completed classes two & three yet and awaiting the approval of a CR-24 by a doctor.

The State of Maine requires a student pass an eye exam before being allowed to drive. Failing simply means that you need to make sure to bring any corrective lenses you may have in order to retake the test. If you don't have corrective lenses and you fail the eye exam you may need to schedule an appointment with your eye doctor. Please bring in the MVE-103 form with you when you see your doctor. You may continue in class but you may not drive until the eye exam is passed or you bring in the signed form.

If the medication may interfere with the student's ability to drive, they will need to have their family physician fill out a CR-24 to grant them permission to drive on their current medication.This will be at the discretion of the doctor. Please contact the State Medical department with questions - (207) 624-9000 ext. 52124

If a student finishes the course, and for whatever reason feels the need to revisit the classroom, they can take the entire classroom portion of the course again, at no cost to them.

Everything about the way the classes are delivered and the driving is scheduled is the same. The only differences are that they will have the advantage of learning how to drive in the snow and they may experience the inconvenience of a cancellation or two due to severe weather.

Our main office is in Windham - 104 Tandberg Trail. Office hours are 9am-3pm. Please call ahead if you plan to visit so we can make sure someone is there to meet you.

During the summer months a morning class can vary in start times depending on locations from 8am-9am to 11am-12pm. This replaces our regularly scheduled afternoon classes that commence directly after school.

Since our driving schools are scattered throughout Southern Maine, we determine whether to cancel class on a town-by-town basis. While there may be snow coming down in Windham, it may be just rain in Scarborough. If we do cancel class, we will send a text and email to all phone numbers and email addresses in your student profile.

Each instructor decides whether to cancel scheduled driving hours. If an instructor determines it is unsafe to drive, he or she will notify the students affected. But we think it's important for students to learn how to handle light weather conditions. After all, we live in Maine so we tend to drive through light snow. Students will not drive on ice or in sleet.

To register, $300 of the tuition balance is due to secure a seat in a class. You can then make payments in the Student Portal. The student can schedule drive once the tuition balance is paid and they've attended classes 1, 2 and 3.

You can easily make payments through the Student Portal. We also accept cash, check, money order, and all major credit cards. You can mail a check/MO to our main office: 104 Tandberg Trail, Windham. We do not accept check, money order or cash payments at our Augusta location.

Our tuition pricing is available to view on our website - choose the location to see the options. You may also send our office an email requesting this information: office@mullensdrivingschool.com

Absolutely. In addition, we meet every state requirement and comply with all state suggestions.

If a permit expires, the person must take an exam for a new permit but will not be required to wait before applying for a road test.

You can download and print up a new one here.

The State of Maine requires 70 logged hours. 10 of those must be at night. Mullen's Driving School feels strongly that the number of hours driven should exceed 100.

A permit is valid for 24 months.

This will depend on the severity of the crime. However, violations of the conditions of the permit's restrictions will result in a 180 day extension of the restrictions which may extend beyond the 18th birthday.

Our instructors have years of experience with automobiles and they are a wealth of information. As they are local to your communities they will be able to point you in the right direction for any repairs or maintenance you need for your car. Feel free to contact us at any time for recommendations.

Your vehicle must have a title. It must be registered and inspected each year and it must have a minimum of liability insurance.

Applicants must be 16 years of age, pass the motorcycle knowledge test, a sign test and a vision screening. Completion of basic driver education is required if under age 18. Mullen's Driving School does not offer the Basic Rider Course for motorcycle licensing at this time.

The state of Maine averages the cost of getting caught operating under the influence at over $7,000. This is probably a low number as it estimates the loss of work value at only $300. Of course this number will be much higher if you lose your job or are unable to get to your job as a result of your OUI.

Communicating effectively is key. Please download this parent/teen contract as a tool to help negotiate your driving privileges.

This is something only your doctor would be able to answer for your. The state makes no difference in the categorization of operating under the influence whether it's illegal drugs, prescription drugs or alcohol. Make sure to check with your physician to see if you will be able to drive while taking your medication.

When you operate a motor vehicle in Maine you automatically consent to a test at any time the authorities wish to administer it. You will not be forced to take such a test, but your driver's license will be immediately suspended if you refuse.

Class C is the standard license classification issued to most motor vehicle operators. A Class C license covers any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that does not meet the definition of Class A or B.

Never! Next question.

Yes, not wearing your seat belt at any age is a ticket able offense.

Yes. We have gift certificates available by mail. You can purchase them for any amount you would like. Please email the office: office@mullensdrivingschool.com if you would like the latest tuition fee information or check out the classes on our website.

Being in business for over 46 years has enabled us to open many locations throughout Southern Maine. Select locations have been purchased from other schools with excellent reputations and as they were recognizable in the community as such, we have kept those locations names. Those select locations are listed in that manner on our websites.

In keeping with the answer to the last question, we want to be represented correctly in every community we are in. If you are located in a town and you are familiar with one of our schools that goes by a name other than Mullen's Driving School or The Driving School, we want you to be able to recognize those schools as being affiliated with all of our other locations. We also wanted to make it as easy for people to locate us online.

If there is a public/private school without a driver's education program and you would like one in your town, please e-mail us.

Emphatically the answer is yes for many of our locations. If you have a class you would like to conduct or a location for your next meeting, please e-mail us.

Please check out the Private Lesson tab on our website.

Please feel free to email the office. Let us know which of our locations you'd like to drive out of, confirm that you have a valid permit/license and any other information you'd like to provide ex. What you're looking to focus on. The office will share your information with our drivers in that specified area who will reach out to schedule with you directly. Private lessons are subject to availability.

There are three main ways in which most people discover our schools. As we have been in business for over 44 years, we are fortunate that our reputation for excellence and developing safe drivers enables us to enroll many students through simple word of mouth. In addition to the visibility of our locations, our orange cars can be seen on an ongoing basis all over Southern Maine. Thirdly, our online presence have been an important piece in allowing people to discover us and what we have to offer.

A senior driving evaluation is an opportunity for your elderly loved ones to drive their own vehicle with one of our licensed instructors. We can also provide one of our cars if needed.

If the son or daughter of an elderly parent contacts the Secretary of State because they fear that their parent is no longer fit to drive, there is a possibility that the elderly individual's driver's license will be revoked permanently. By having us evaluate their driving as an initial step, we are able to assess their driving, give them some tips and educate them on any new laws they may not be familiar with. This means that the next decision that you make can be made with the results of an evaluation performed by a professional.

We have been in business in Southern Maine for over 46 years.

All are welcome to visit our schools. Please call our main office at 1.800.595.9070 first to find out what the schedule is for the location you are looking to visit.

Please call 800.595.9070 to speak with our office managers about any meetings you would like to set up.

Exchanging links are reviewed on an individual basis. Please call our office manager at 800.595.9070 to discuss this further.

The Zoom button can be found in your Student Portal on the Home Page - Upcoming Schedule widget. Once you've accessed and joined the meeting, do not invite or share the link to anyone outside of the attendees of this class. If the link is shared to anyone outside of the class, there will be consequences.

This is not an uncommon occurrence. It is preferential if you register your teen for a class that they will have optimum availability for during the class. If however they have to miss a class, they will be able to book makeup classes in the Student Portal. Go to My Account, Appointments and there is a blue makeup button for the class. An important final note is that the State of Maine does not allow teens to start the driving portion of driver's education until they have completed both the first, second and third class in their entirety. All classes 1-9 must be attended prior to taking Class #10. Depending on the classes missed, the original Class #10 date may need to be changed and you can do so through the Student Portal.

Yes. Driving can only start after you have completed classes 1,2 and 3. If you miss any of these classes you will need to make them up before you can be allowed to drive. If you miss a different class you be required to finish that specific class before you are allowed to take the permit test. Both of these requirements are state regulations.

At registration, you chose a location and this location can be found on the schedule in your Student Portal. There is a location field on each scheduled class that will let you know what location to report.

You'll be relying on the Zoom button in the Student Portal so you do not have to remember any links.

It is highly suggested that you download the current version of Zoom in order to have the best educational experience. Using a computer and having access to headphones will create the best experience. The instructor often shares a screen for presentations and images projected to cell phones are difficult for students to read and pay close attention to.