How Many Hours Of Driving Lessons Does Indiana Require?

If you are in the process of getting your driver's license and live in Indiana, you know it can be a stressful time trying to get everything in place. You may be wondering how many hours of driving lessons does Indiana require. If you are, then we have the answer for you below!

First Step: Instruction Permit

If you are 15 years of age or older, then you are eligible for a learner's permit. To get your permit, you must enroll in a 30-hour Driver's Ed course. Once you are enrolled in the classroom course and signed up for behind-the-wheel driving lessons, you will receive a Certificate of Driver Education (CDE). You are not required to complete the classroom portion prior to receiving your CDE, but you must be enrolled in both the classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons. However, we do recommend completing the classroom course prior to taking the written test at the BMV office, as it would be great preparation for you.

Driving Hours Required

If you pass the written test, you will receive your learner's permit. This allows you to start your behind-the-wheel driving lessons, which Coastline Academy offers. For these lessons, you need six hours total and they are conducted in one-hour increments and you cannot do more than one lesson in a day. If you wish to obtain your probationary driver's license prior to being 16 years and 270 days of age, these driving lessons are required.

On top of the six hours of driving lessons, teens are also required to complete 50 hours of driving practice outside of the lessons with a licensed driving instructor, a certified driver rehabilitation specialist, or a licensed driver who is at least 25 years of age and who is related to you by marriage, blood, or legal status. If the licensed driver is your spouse, they have to be at least 21 years of age. Of those 50 hours, 10 of them have to be completed at night. The minimum amount of time these hours can be completed is in 30 days.

With the driving lessons and driving practice hours combined, that means you would need at least 56 hours of driving lessons before you can take the road test to get your probationary drivers license in Indiana. Of course, you are always welcome to take more than 56 hours, as practice makes perfect!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our friendly support staff. If you want to start your driver's license journey with Coastline Academy, make sure to sign up for Drivers Ed and book your driving lesson today.