Indiana Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info
  • Learner's Permit 16 years without driver’s education 15 years with driver education
  • Driver's Education Minimum starting age of 15 years180 days (as of July 1, 2010)
  • Permit Holding Period 180 days Minimum Amount of Supervised Driving
  • Probationary License 16 years 180 days with Driver's Education; 16 years 270 days without Driver's Education
  • Passenger Restrictions No passengers for the first 180 days unless there is another licensed driver at least 25 years old, a certified driving instructor or parent/guardian over the age of 21 in the front seat, with exceptions for child, sibling or spouse
  • Nighttime Driving Restrictions 10 p.m. –5:00 a.m. every day for the first 180 days of holding a license; Sunday-Thursday 11:00 pm- 5:00 am; Friday-Saturday 1:00 am-5:00 am until age 18, with exceptions for school, work and church- related functions
  • Certified Driving Hours 50 hours of supervised driving practice, 10 of which must be at night, with a certified driving instructor or licensed driver that is at least 25 years old or the individual's spouse that is at least 21 years of age. The Log of Supervised Driving Practice (documenting the 50 hours of practice driving completed) must be submitted at the time of application for driver's license.
  • Telecommunications Devices Drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using telecommunications devices (cell phones, texting, etc.) while operating a motor vehicle. The only exception is placing an emergency call to 9-1-1.
  • Minimum Age With No Restrictions 18 years old

How to get your Indiana Driver License step-by-step:

  • Obtain driver education certificate
  • Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests
  • Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)
  • Take the Learner Permit Written Exam
  • Practice driving with your learner permit
  • Take the Driving Exam

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