Indiana adult first driver
Indiana first driver license for adults
An adult who is learning to drive in Indiana still starts with a learner's permit, knowledge and vision testing and supervised practice before the driving skills exam.
- 16+permit without driver education
- 50 hourssupervised practice
- 10 hoursnight practice within total
Get the permit first
At age 16 or older, Indiana does not require driver education to obtain a learner permit, but identity documents, vision screening and the knowledge exam still apply.
Complete supervised driving
Indiana's driver-license page requires at least 50 hours of supervised practice, with 10 nighttime hours unless a daylight-only restriction applies.
Schedule the driving skills exam
BMV branch skills tests require an appointment. BMV-licensed driver training schools can also administer skills tests to eligible permit holders.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Indiana BMV — Learner's Permit
- Indiana BMV — Knowledge Exam
- Indiana BMV — Driver's Manual
- Indiana BMV — Driver's License
- Indiana BMV — Driving Skills Test
- Indiana BMV — Branch Appointments
- Indiana BMV — Fee Chart
- Indiana BMV — Branch Map
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