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Indiana Graduated License Law

Learner's License

Age 15

Limited learner permit issued, at the age of 15, for the sole purpose of allowing a student driver to enroll in a BMV-approved driver education course.

  • provide proof of identity and date of birth;
  • show proof of enrollment in a BMV-approved driver education program by surrendering the certificate of driver education provided by the school;
  • be able to pass the standard vision screening test; and
  • if less than eighteen(18) years of age, have an appropriate family member or other adult sign the financial responsibility agreement portion of the application.

Extent of Driving Privileges: Operate a motor vehicle only while currently enrolled in driver education course and while participating in practice driving either (1) when accompanied by certified driving instructor in the front seat of a car equipped with dual foot controls, or (2) when accompanied by a parent or guardian in the front passenger seat who holds a valid license.

Once permit is accepted and completed by driver education instructor, may participate in practice driving if the seat beside the holder is occupied by a parent or guardian who holds a valid license.

Intermediate License

Age 16 - 17

Allows practice driving to qualify for an operator license. No driver education requirement.

Must Be:

  • be at least 16 years of age;
  • provide proof of identity and date of birth;
  • pass a written roadway knowledge test;
  • pass the standard vision screening test;
  • if less than 18 years of age, have an appropriate family member or other adult sign the financial responsibility agreement portion of the application.

Extent of Driving Privileges: Under 18, practice driving only while seat beside holder occupied by a parent, guardian or relative who holds a valid driver license; or 18 or over, seat beside holder occupied by any license driver.

Driver's License
  • Provide proof of identity and birth;
  • be able to pass the standard vision screening test;
  • successfully complete a written roadway knowledge test;
  • (under 18) have an appropriate family member or other adult sign the financial responsibility agreement portion of the application, and
  • unless applicant qualifies for a waiver, successfully pass a roadway skill test with a BMV driver examiner in a vehicle provided by the applicant.

16 & 30 days: has held a valid Driver Education Learner Permit for 60 days and has successfully completed a BMV-approved driver education course.

16 & 180 days (6 months): has held a valid Indiana learner permit for 60 days.