About Us

All About Good Start Driving School

Driving is a serious activity that requires responsibility.


We are the top driving school serving Montgomery County community. We offer behind-the-wheel and Online classroom education for teens and adults.


Options to Meet Your Needs

Good Start Driving School is one of the most affordable choices for caring, friendly, and patient driving instruction in Montgomery County. Our staff of MVA-certified instructors offers in-class instruction, in-car sessions, and safe and sober classes. We have reasonably priced packages to help you get a good start!

Adult and Teen Driver's Education Courses

Good Start Driving School offers driver's education courses for teens and adults. Our instructors review the rules, regulations, and proper skills for safe driving. We have experienced MVA-certified instructors. Classes are held twice each day, and we offer the following:

  • Clean Classrooms and Vehicles
  • Relevant Course Materials
  • Gift Cards and Special Promotions
  • Extra driving practice is available at an hourly rate.

We are determined to keep all our students, instructors, and families, and we will carefully clean and disinfect our cars regularly and thoroughly – including before and after each lesson.

Why Choose Us?

"For a potential driver who wants to hit the road as a good, safe driver, choosing Good Start Driving School is one of the best decisions you could make. Being a driver's education teacher is so important to me. It is my anointing for this time in my life. I love teaching people to do what is essential to their everyday lives. It is not just a job but a service that has a happy ending.


I meet great people whose lives inspire me to do great work. Students gain independence, and I get the satisfaction of helping them learn safety skills that will transport them and their loved ones to work, school, vacations, or to visit family and friends for the rest of their driving life. How great that is for me!


Good Start makes a special connection in the minds of students. Being a driving instructor is one of the most fulfilling jobs you can have."



  Betty Terry, Owner

Woman Beside Car — Germantown, MD — Good Start Driving School

Our Staff

Betty Terry — Germantown, MD — Good Start Driving School

Betty Terry

Instructor (owner)


Ms. Betty is a licensed classroom- and behind-the-wheel instructor. She worked at various driving schools in Maryland before realizing her dream of owning a school. With more than 15 years of driving instruction experience, Betty enjoys teaching people to do what is crucial to their everyday lives. She gets satisfaction from helping students learn safety skills that will transport them and their loved ones to work, school, and more for the rest of their driving lives. In her spare time, she loves working in the ministry at There's Hope Christian Church and spending time with her granddaughter.

Need more information? Call us at 301-869-9654 to speak with one of our driving school experts.

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