Why I Got Drive Driving School?

I Got Drive Driving School is a state-licensed driving school that teaches the psychology of driving. Using a trauma-informed approach, we help new drivers manage the stress, distraction, and habits that lead to crashes, and we meet every student where they are.

A license is more than a card. In Baltimore, not having a car is tied to an $82,000 wage gap, and in Sandtown, 56.8% of households don't have a vehicle, compared with 6.8% in Roland Park. We close that gap with a full pathway: a driving school, a nonprofit foundation, and a Rent-to-Own app that helps drivers save toward a car of their own. License, to Car, to Career.

More than 100 aspiring drivers are on our waitlist right now, and mentors help us say yes to every one of them.

Mentoring the I Got Drive way

We teach the psychology of driving, and many of our students carry stress or past trauma. We meet each person where they are, with patience over pressure, respect for their goals, and the consistency that builds trust.

You don't need to be an expert. Every mentor meets with our team and completes an orientation before being matched.

Find your role

Drive Coach: Ride along for supervised practice hours and help new drivers feel confident before the road test.

Vital Records Navigator: Help students gather their birth certificate, Social Security card, and proof of address for the MVA.

Career Navigator: Help licensed graduates with résumés, job leads, and connections to employers who need drivers.

Storyteller: Help students share their journey through writing, photos, or social media.

Become a Mentor

Licensed and trusted

I Got Drive Driving School is licensed by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) to teach Maryland's required 30-hour classroom and 6-hour behind-the-wheel driver education program.

Become a Driver Today

Looking for ways to partner?

  • Coach practice hours, help with documents, or guide someone toward a career.

    Become a Mentor

  • A car for practice or ownership changes everything.

    Donors & Trusted Owners

  • Case managers, schools, and community groups can send us a student.

    Refer a Student

  • Sponsor seats, hire our graduates, or bring a class to your organization.

    Partner With Us

  • Follow and share our students' wins on Instagram. Every share helps the next driver find us.