Indiana Teen Driver Education (BMV-Approved Online Course)
Indiana teens can receive a learner's permit at 15 by enrolling in a BMV-approved driver education course. This state-approved online course (BMV Lic. No. 49-9580) lets teens 15 and older study 24/7 at their own pace, complete the classroom driver education Indiana requires to permit at 15, and prepare for the BMV permit test with free practice tests. Completing the course may also qualify you for up to a 10% auto insurance discount with eligible insurers.
Who Is This Course For?
Indiana teens 15 and older who want to receive a learner's permit at 15 by enrolling in a BMV-approved driver education course. Without driver education, you must wait until 16 to apply for a learner's permit.
Course Overview
Indiana allows teens to receive a learner's permit at 15 only if they are enrolled in a BMV-approved driver education course that includes classroom instruction plus behind-the-wheel driving. This state-approved online course (BMV Lic. No. 49-9580) satisfies the classroom portion of that requirement. You study anytime with a convenient 24/7 online course, learn at your own pace, and build the confidence you need to succeed.
Without driver education, you must wait until 16 to apply for a learner's permit. All drivers under 18 must log 50 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — and hold the permit for 6 months before the driving skills test. The probationary license at 16 restricts nighttime driving (10 p.m.–5 a.m. for the first 6 months) and limits passengers; your full Indiana driver license is issued at 18 after 6 months licensed.
Prepare for the BMV permit test with free practice permit tests included with the course. You may also qualify for up to a 10% auto insurance discount with eligible insurers — ask your insurance agent for details.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Teens (Ages 15+)
Requirement
BMV-approved (permit at 15)
Provider
DriversEd.com
Reporting
State Approved (Lic. No. 49-9580)
What You'll Complete
- BMV-Required Driver's Education
- State Approved (Lic. No. 49-9580)
- 24/7 Online & Self-Paced
- Free Practice Permit Tests
- Up to 10% Insurance Discount
How It Works
- 1Register online for the Indiana Teen Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the BMV-approved online course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Take the BMV knowledge exam (road signs + traffic law sections) and vision test to receive your learner's permit at 15.
- 4Complete behind-the-wheel instruction and obtain your certificate of completion.
- 5Log 50 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) and hold your permit for 6 months.
- 6Pass the BMV driving skills test to receive your probationary license at 16.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- Indiana teens must be enrolled in a BMV-approved driver education course to receive a learner's permit at 15; without it, you must wait until 16 to apply.
- All drivers under 18 must log 50 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) and hold the permit 6 months before the driving skills test.
- The probationary license at 16 restricts nighttime driving (10 p.m.–5 a.m. for the first 6 months) and limits passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Indiana teen driver education course BMV-approved?
Yes. This is a state-approved online course (BMV Lic. No. 49-9580) that satisfies the classroom driver education requirement for Indiana teens to receive a learner's permit at 15.
Do I have to take driver education to get an Indiana permit?
Only to get a permit at 15. Indiana requires teens to be enrolled in a BMV-approved driver education course to receive a learner's permit at 15. Without driver education, you must wait until 16 to apply for a learner's permit.
Does this course include behind-the-wheel training?
The online course covers the classroom portion of Indiana's driver education requirement. You must also complete behind-the-wheel instruction as part of the BMV-approved program.
What is on the Indiana BMV knowledge exam?
The BMV knowledge exam is divided into two sections covering road signs and traffic laws. You must pass both sections and a vision test to receive your learner's permit.
How many supervised driving hours are required in Indiana?
All drivers under 18 must log 50 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — with a licensed adult who is at least 25 years old (or a spouse 21 or older), and hold the permit 6 months before the driving skills test.
Can I get an insurance discount?
You may qualify for up to a 10% auto insurance discount with eligible insurers — ask your insurance agent for details.
Related Indiana Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Indiana Teen Driver Education online with DriversEd.com. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by DriversEd.com, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
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