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Do I have to take drivers ed to get a learner's permit?
The country is fairly split down the middle on this one; some states require applicants to have drivers ed before they can get permits; some don’t. Some even leave it up to the applicant, making it possible to get a drivers permit at a younger age with the completion of a driver education course.
Because drivers ed teaches new drivers the basic skills and road rules they need to begin driving, as well as gives them tools like a practice permit test to help them prepare for the real thing, taking a course before or soon after obtaining a drivers permit makes perfect sense.
Look at your state in the grid below, and remember that even if your state doesn’t require you to take drivers ed before you can get your learner’s permit, it might still insist you take – and pass – the course before you can obtain your full drivers license.
Because drivers ed teaches new drivers the basic skills and road rules they need to begin driving, as well as gives them tools like a practice permit test to help them prepare for the real thing, taking a course before or soon after obtaining a drivers permit makes perfect sense.
Look at your state in the grid below, and remember that even if your state doesn’t require you to take drivers ed before you can get your learner’s permit, it might still insist you take – and pass – the course before you can obtain your full drivers license.
| Yes | No | Depends | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | x | |||
| Alaska | x | |||
| Arizona | x | |||
| Arkansas | x | |||
| California | x | |||
| Colorado | x | |||
| Connecticut | x | |||
| Delaware | x | |||
| Florida | x | |||
| Georgia | x | |||
| Hawaii | x | |||
| Idaho | x | |||
| Illinois | x | |||
| Indiana | x | |||
| Iowa | x | |||
| Kansas | x | |||
| Kentucky | x | |||
| Louisiana | x | |||
| Maine | x | |||
| Maryland | x | |||
| Massachusetts | x | |||
| Michigan | x | |||
| Minnesota | x | |||
| Mississippi | x | |||
| Missouri | x | |||
| Montana | x | Yes, if you want your permit before you turn 16. | ||
| Nebraska | x | |||
| Nevada | x | |||
| New Hampshire | x | |||
| New Jersey | x | |||
| New Mexico | x | |||
| New York | x | |||
| North Carolina | x | |||
| North Dakota | x | |||
| Ohio | x | |||
| Oklahoma | x | You must take drivers ed if you want to apply for your permit at 15 years and 6 months old. | ||
| Oregon | x | |||
| Pennsylvania | x | |||
| Rhode Island | x | If you're younger than 18 and applying for the limited permit, you must have drivers ed; if you're 18 or older and want the regular permit, you don't have to take drivers ed. | ||
| South Carolina | x | |||
| South Dakota | x | |||
| Tennessee | x | |||
| Texas | x | |||
| Utah | x | |||
| Vermont | x | |||
| Virginia | x | |||
| Washington | x | |||
| West Virginia | x | |||
| Wisconsin | x | |||
| Wyoming | x | |||
| Washington DC | x |
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Yes you need to take drivers ed in order to get your Learners Permit.In Florida state it's mandatory to complete traffic law and substance abuse education course before getting driver's permit test.