Pennsylvania Teen Driver Education (PennDOT-Approved Online Course)
Pennsylvania does not require driver education to get a learner's permit or junior license, but completing this PennDOT-approved online driver education course lets you earn a full, unrestricted license at 17½ instead of waiting until 18, and may qualify you for an insurance discount. Offered in partnership with Henry & Joe's Driving School, the course is 100% online and self-paced on any device.
Who Is This Course For?
Pennsylvania teens who want to earn a full, unrestricted license at 17½ instead of 18 by completing a PennDOT-approved driver education course. Driver education is not required for a learner's permit or junior license in Pennsylvania.
Course Overview
Pennsylvania does not require driver education to get a learner's permit or junior license. However, completing a PennDOT-approved driver education course allows you to receive a full, unrestricted license at 17½ instead of waiting until 18, and may qualify you for an insurance discount. This PennDOT-approved online course, presented in partnership with Henry & Joe's Driving School, lets you study 24/7 at your own pace and build the confidence you need to succeed.
Whether or not you take driver education, all drivers under 18 must complete 65 hours of adult-supervised driving — including 10 hours at night and 5 hours in bad weather — and hold the learner's permit for 6 months before the road test. A learner's permit is issued at 16, a junior license at 16½, and a full, unrestricted license at 17½ with driver education (or 18 without it).
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
Requirement
PennDOT-approved (not required)
Provider
DriversEd.com / Henry & Joe's
Reporting
Earn full license at 17½
What You'll Complete
- DOT-Approved Online Course
- Required for Teens Under 16
- Partnership with Henry & Joe's Driving School
- Up to 10% Insurance Discount
- 100% Online & Self-Paced
How It Works
- 1Register online for the Pennsylvania Teen Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the PennDOT-approved online course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Apply for your learner's permit at 16 (driver education is not required for a permit).
- 4Log 65 hours of supervised driving (10 at night, 5 in bad weather) and hold your permit for 6 months.
- 5Earn your junior license at 16½, then your full, unrestricted license at 17½ with driver education (or 18 without it).
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- Driver education is not required for a Pennsylvania learner's permit or junior license; completing a PennDOT-approved course lets you earn a full, unrestricted license at 17½ instead of 18.
- All drivers under 18 must complete 65 hours of supervised driving (10 at night, 5 in bad weather) and hold the learner's permit for 6 months before the road test.
- A learner's permit is issued at 16; a junior license at 16½; a full license at 17½ with driver education (or 18 without it).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is driver education required to get a Pennsylvania learner's permit?
No. Pennsylvania does not require driver education to get a learner's permit or junior license. The benefit of completing a PennDOT-approved course is that you can earn a full, unrestricted license at 17½ instead of waiting until 18.
Is this Pennsylvania teen driver education course PennDOT-approved?
Yes. This is a PennDOT-approved online driver education course, presented in partnership with Henry & Joe's Driving School.
How does driver education help me get a full license sooner in Pennsylvania?
Completing a PennDOT-approved course lets you receive a full, unrestricted license at 17½ instead of 18.
How many supervised driving hours are required in Pennsylvania?
All drivers under 18 must complete 65 hours of adult-supervised driving — including 10 hours at night and 5 hours in bad weather — and hold the learner's permit for 6 months before the road 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 Pennsylvania Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Pennsylvania 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.
Disclaimer
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