Get Started
We know the process of getting started to obtain your driver’s license can seem stressful and complicated. That is why here at Southern Indiana Driving School we have created a step-by -step process to make this process easy for you. Down below is the step by step process.
Step-by-step Process
Step 1
Enroll in Drivers Education at Southern Indiana Driving School
Step 2
Complete the Online Classroom Instruction
This is included in our packages. The State of Indiana requires students to spend at least 30-hours on this course and have it 100% complete. Students can still get their permit before they have completed the online portion of drivers education. The course will help students pass the written exam in order to obtain their learner’s permit. Students need to be at least 15 years old before you can start the online course.
Step 3
Take Written Exam at BMV to get Learner's Permit
In order to take the written exam at the BMV the student needs to be at least 15 years old. If the student is 15, you will also need the CDE Form (Certificate of Drivers Education Enrollment) that you can download and print from the (Account Info page) will be a link) of your online account. Students do not need to have online 100% completed in order to take written exam. Here are the requirements from the BMV in order to obtain your learner's permit.
Step 4
Practice Driving After Obtaining Permit
Students need to start logging their hours as they drive. Students are required to have a minimum of 50 hours of driving practice . Out of those 50 hours 10 of those hours need to be after sunset. To maximize student learning behind the wheel we recommend having at least 5 to 10 hours of practice before driving with an instructor.
Step 5
Drive with an Instructor
Contact Southern Indiana Driving School to start driving with an Indiana licensed instructor.
Step 6
Complete Behind-The-Wheel Training
Complete the minimum 6 hour behind-the-wheel training. Students are able to complete additional drives with an instructor but a minimum of 6 hours must be completed in order to obtain a driver's license at 16-years and 90-days-old.
Step 7
Complete 50 Hours of Supervised Driving
Students need to complete 50 hours of supervised driving practice, which 10 of those hours need to be nighttime driving practice.
Step 8
Take Driving Skills Test at Southern Indiana Driving School
Students will be able to take the driving skills test through Southern Indiana Driving School as long as the student completed the online course and the 6 hours behind-the-wheel training through Southern Indiana Driving School. Test cannot be given same day a student finishes the 6th drive. Student must have permit with them.
Take Driving Skills Test at BMV
Students that do not take driving skills test at Southern Indiana Driving School will be able to take the driving skills test at an Indiana BMV branch. Students will need a certificate of completion from Southern Indiana Driving School in order to take driving skills test. Please contact us for this form.
Infromation about Scheduling with BMV
Step 9
Get Driver's License at Indiana BMV
Completing a driver's education program allows students to get their driver's license at 16-years and 90-days old. Students will need to get their certificate of completion from both the online course and behind the wheel training. Students will need to complete the 50 hour supervised driving log.
Have a learner's permit and ready to start driving?
Please contact us for more information to get started with an instructor!
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