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💻 Online Course + 6 hours behind-the-wheel

You can start right away. Total with us: $395 (plus the cost of the online course, paid to DriversEd.com). Minimum age 15.

Every driver's ed student, online or in-class, must complete the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving with us and pay the $200 deposit.

  1. 1Enroll and pay the $200 deposit
  2. 2We mail you the CDE form
  3. 3Study and pass the permit test
  4. 4Call or text to schedule drives
  5. 5Complete 4 drives (6 hours)
  6. 6We give you the BMV paperwork for the license
  1. Step 1

    Sign up for the online course

    Open the Online Course ↗

    What happens next: You create an account at DriversEd.com (our approved partner) and pay them for the online course. Use this button so they know you're with us.

  2. Step 2

    Fill out our sign-up form

    Open Sign-Up Form

    What happens next: Fill out our short sign-up form right here on our site. When you submit it, you'll see the deposit payment link.

  3. Step 3

    Pay the $200 deposit

    Pay $200 Deposit ↗

    What happens next: Pay online by Visa or MasterCard (5% online handling fee), or mail a check/money order. The deposit is non-refundable. The remaining $195 is paid as $39 for each of driving hours 2–6.

  4. Step 4

    Watch your mailbox for the CDE form

    What happens next: Once registration is complete, we mail the CDE form (Indiana BMV Certification of Driver Education Enrollment) within 48 hours. You need it to get the permit.

  5. Step 5

    Study and pass the permit test

    Open the Driver's Manual

    What happens next: Study the Indiana Driver's Manual (PDF), then visit the Indiana BMV to take the vision screening and written permit test. Bring your CDE form and ID documents (permit info PDF).

  6. Step 6

    Call or text us to schedule drives

    What happens next: Once you have your permit, call or text us. We schedule every drive by phone or text — there is no online booking.

  7. Step 7

    Complete 4 drives (6 hours)

    What happens next: Your instructor picks you up for each drive as scheduled.

    Drive 1Session 1 · 1 hour
    Drive 2Session 2 · 1 hour
    Drive 3Sessions 3 & 4 · 2 hours
    Drive 4Sessions 5 & 6 · 2 hours

    Drives are usually about 3–4 weeks apart. Bring your physical permit (a photo is not accepted), closed-toe shoes, and glasses/contacts if needed.

  8. Step 8

    Get your paperwork and license

    What happens next: Once your student finishes the six hours of behind-the-wheel driving with one of our licensed instructors, we provide the proper paperwork to take to the Indiana BMV to get their license. Final driving exam with us: $35.

📞 Call💬 Text260-503-8686