Expert Instruction
Quality Driver Education is operated by licensed instructors committed to giving students the best experience possible. Our staff consists of veteran teachers and coaches who understand the time demands of today’s high school students. We offer small monthly classes with flexible drive times to best accommodate the busy teen. Our goal is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and skills to become safe, responsible, and courteous drivers.
Driver Education Program
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Students may enroll in driver education beginning at age 15.
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An approved Indiana driver education program consists of 36 hours total:
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30 hours of classroom or approved online instruction
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6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
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Driver education must be completed through a BMV approved driver training school.
Probationary Driver's License
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With approved driver education, a student may qualify for a probationary driver's license at age 16, provided all other requirements are met.
Students generally must:
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Hold their learner's permit for at least 180 days.
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Complete the required 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 nighttime hours.
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Complete the required driver education program.
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Pass the required driving skills examination.
Without driver education, the minimum age is generally 16 years and 270 days, subject to the other BMV requirements.
Parent Responsibility
Once your child has enrolled in Driver Education, it is imperative that you model responsible driving as well as allow your child the opportunity to further hone their skills through practice and your patient guidance.
Driver Education Permit Restrictions
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Teen drivers holding a driver education permit are not allowed to drive alone.
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Once the teen has started their BMV approved driver education program they may drive with a licensed parent, guardian or certified driving instructor that must be seated in the front passenger seat next to the teen driver.
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After the teen has finished the driver education course the instructor will validate the driver education permit. At this point the permit holder is allowed to practice driving with at licensed parent or guardian as long as they occupy the front passenger seat directly next to the teen driver.
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If the driver education permit holder does not complete an approved BMV driver education course the driver education permit becomes invalid.
In the event you are unable to provide your child with adequate practice time, QDE does make additional practice sessions available to purchase.
Shuffle Steering
Learn the benefits of using a shuffle steering method to improve vehicle control and safety during your driving practice.
Serving Wayne and surrounding counties
