How to get an Indiana Learners Permit

Are you a first time driver? Then getting that learners permit can be exciting and daunting at the same time. This article will take you through the steps to get your Indiana learners permit online with an extra emphasis on safe teen driving.

Indiana Learners Permit Rules

Under Indiana guidelines, you must wait until your 16th birthday before you can apply for a Learners Permit.

You may obtain a learner's permit if you are at least 15 years and 180 days old (approximately 15 years and six months) by showing proof of your enrollment in an approved driver education program by presenting a valid Certificate of Driver Education Enrollment from the program.

All applicants are required pass a written exam and a vision test in order to obtain the permit. Prior to applying for a driver's license, you must hold your learner's permit until:

• you are at least 16 years and 180 days old (approximately 16 years and six months), if you have successfully completed an approved driver education program.
• you are at least 16 years and 270 days old (approximately 16 years and nine months) if you have not successfully completed an approved driver education program.

Prepare for the Written Exam

The Indiana DMV requires that all applicants must pass an approved driver training program covering traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques.

If you fail the exam of your driver education course, you may be required to re-take the course before you can get your license.

All new drivers are encouraged to study for this written test so you don't miss the opportunity to get your permit the first time. Online practice tests are available that provide real sample questions from the DMV Exam - Take the Indiana practice permit test now and test your driving knowledge.

Paperwork

Before you head to the Indiana DMV Office, make sure you have all of the following required documents to get your learners permit:

• Proof of Indiana Residency
• Proof of Age and Identity
• Social Security Number
• Proof of completion of a driver education course
• Proof of at least 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving practice
• Signature of parent on application

On the Road

When you first receive your Indiana learners permit, you are allowed to practice when accompanied by a parent, guardian, stepparent or other relative with a valid driver license in his or her possession.

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