Which States Allow Online Drivers Education?

State-by-State Drivers Ed Requirements

Not sure what category your state falls into? Use this reference guide to find out whether online drivers ed is accepted, required, or not yet available where you live.

Drivers Ed Required — Online Accepted

These states require drivers education and allow you to complete it online.

• California — Drivers ed is required for anyone under 18, and you can complete the whole course online. Aceable is California DMV-approved — see your options.California Drivers Ed
• Colorado — Drivers ed is required for teens between 15 and 15½ under the Graduated License Program. Online options are available through approved providers.
• Florida — First-time drivers under 18 must complete the DETS course before applying for a learner's permit. It's fully online and Aceable is state authorized. Get started with Aceable today.Florida Drivers Ed
• Georgia — Under Joshua's Law, 16- and 17-year-olds must complete a 30-hour drivers ed course to get a Class D license. Online counts — and so do the 40 hours of required supervised driving. Aceable is DDS-licensed and ready when you are.Georgia Drivers Ed
• Idaho — Drivers ed is required for anyone under 17 applying for their first license. Online and classroom options are both accepted.
• Illinois — Drivers ed is required for teens under 18, but online is only available for adults 18 and older. Teens must complete an in-person program.
• Indiana — Teens can take drivers ed online and get their permit as early as 15.
• Iowa — Drivers under 18 must complete a state-approved course. Online is an accepted format — including parent-taught optionsHow To Get Your Iowa Driver License Blog.
• Kentucky — Drivers ed is required to get an unrestricted license before turning 18. You can take the online course while logging your required driving hours.
• Nebraska — 16-year-olds pursuing a Provisional Operator's License must complete an approved drivers ed course — online counts.
• Nevada — Drivers ed is required for anyone under 18, and online courses are approved. You can enroll at 15 and apply for your learner's permit at 15½. Aceable has you covered — take a look.Nevada Drivers Ed
• Ohio — Drivers under 18 must complete an approved drivers ed course before getting a probationary license. Online is fully accepted. See what Aceable's Ohio course includes.Ohio Drivers Ed
• Oklahoma — Drivers ed is required for teens under 16, and the state's Parent-Taught program lets you complete the classroom portion online. Aceable is SOK-approved — start your course here.Oklahoma Drivers Ed
• Pennsylvania — Drivers ed isn't required to get your learner's permit, but you'll need a completed course to upgrade from a junior license to an unrestricted license before you turn 18. Online courses from state-approved providers are accepted.
• Tennessee — Drivers ed is only required under specific circumstances. Some approved providers allow the classroom portion to be completed online.
• Texas — Online drivers ed is required if you're 24 or younger and getting your first license. Aceable is TDLR-approved and offers teenTexas Drivers Ed, parent-taughtTexas Parent Taught Drivers Ed, and adultTexas Adult Drivers Ed course options — find the one that fits.
• Utah — Drivers ed is required for anyone under 18, and online courses from approved providers are accepted. You'll need your learner's permit before you can start the course.
• Virginia — Anyone under 18 is required to take drivers ed — online or in person. Adult first-time drivers aren't required, but taking a course can shorten the learner's permit period.
• Wisconsin — All new drivers under 18 must complete an approved course — online or in person — to get an instruction probationary license.

Drivers Ed Not Required — But Online Is Available

These states don't require a drivers ed course to get your permit or license, but taking one online can still help you pass your permit testPermit Test Prep Courses and feel more confident on the road.

• Alabama — Drivers ed isn't required here, but an online course can help you feel ready for the permit test and road test.
• Alaska — Drivers ed isn't required here, but an online course can help you feel ready for the permit test and road test.
• Arizona — Drivers ed isn't required in Arizona, but teens must either complete a course or log supervised driving hours before getting a license — and a course is usually the faster path.
• Arkansas — Drivers ed isn't required here, but an online course can help you feel ready for the permit test and road test.
• Mississippi — Drivers ed isn't required here, but an online course can help you feel ready for the permit test and road test.
• Missouri — Drivers ed isn't required here, but an online course can help you feel ready for the permit test and road test.
• New Jersey — Drivers ed isn't required here, but taking an online course can help you feel prepared for the knowledge test and road test.
• West Virginia — Drivers ed isn't required here, but an online course can help you feel ready for the permit test and road test.
• Washington D.C. — Drivers ed isn't required here, but an online course can help you feel ready for the permit test and road test.

Online Drivers Ed Not Currently Allowed

These states still require in-person instruction. Check with your state's motor vehicle authority for approved course options in your area.

• Connecticut — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Delaware — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Hawaii — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Kansas — Drivers ed is required for teens under 18, but online courses don't satisfy the state requirement. Instruction must be completed through an accredited school or private provider.
• Louisiana — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Maine — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Maryland — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Massachusetts — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Michigan — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Minnesota — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Montana — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted by the state. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• New Hampshire — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• New Mexico — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• New York — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• North Carolina — Drivers ed is required for anyone under 18, but fully self-paced online courses aren't accepted — instruction must be live and instructor-led. Check with your school or a local provider for approved options.
• North Dakota — Drivers ed is required for teens under 16, but online courses aren't currently accepted by the state. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Oregon — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Rhode Island — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• South Carolina — Drivers ed is required for teens under 17, but online courses aren't currently authorized by the state. Check with your school or a local provider for approved options.
• South Dakota — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted by the state. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Vermont — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently authorized by the state. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Washington — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently accepted. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.
• Wyoming — Drivers ed is required, but online courses aren't currently authorized by the state. Check with your school or an approved provider for in-person options.

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