Pennsylvania Drivers Education

Pennsylvania (PA) Drivers Ed Online

You've been waiting to get your learners permit for a long time, and the moment is finally here. And with your state-approved online Pennsylvania drivers ed course, you can earn your permit without ever sitting in a classroom. Because after all, don't you spend enough time at school already?

• Study at home, from your own computer
• Work how you want, when you want
• Set your own study pace
• Premium course features state-of-the-art multimedia content
• Leave time for friends, family, and schoolwork

Studying online gives you the freedom you need to be able to study when it's best for you. Plus, you'll learn faster, which means you'll be hitting the road before you know it!

The Most Convenient Path to Your Drivers License!

Everyone learns differently, and everyone has a different schedule to work around. Our course is 100% online and doesn't require you to sit through a lecture - which means you get to be your own instructor, and study how and when it's ideal for you!

Choose your own pace without rearranging your daily activities. If you like to study slowly and methodically, you can take as much time as you need. If you learn better by zipping through each chapter and revisiting your notes later, you can do that too! Our Pennsylvania drivers ed course accommodates your learning style, and gives you a chance to learn as efficiently as possible.

How Long Will it Take to Get My Drivers Permit?

It all depends - the state mandates 30 hours of instruction, but you work at your own pace, so you can spread those hours out over as much time as you'd like. Get it all done in a few days, or take longer to make sure it all sinks in - whatever works best for you.

Once you're done with the course, you'll receive your certificate of completion in the mail. We can even FedEx it to you if you like. Then it's just a matter of getting the right forms together so you can head down to the PennDOT office and take your test. You could walk out with your learner's permit that same day.

Pass Your PennDOT Exam, No Problem

When it comes time to take your written exam, you’ll be ready, because your course also comes with a free 50-question practice test to prepare you. You can take this practice test as many times as you need to, tracking your progress and making note of what you need to improve on along the way. If you need more study materials, upgrade to a 100-Question Practice Test; after all, there’s no such thing as being too prepared! By the end of your course, you'll have all the skill and confidence you need to breeze right through the knowledge exam.

We're Here for the Parents, Too!

It can be nerve-wracking to watch your teen learn to drive - and a little confusing too. I Drive Safely has you covered with all the information you need to put you at ease. Visit our Parents Page for more information on what the process is like and what you can do to help.

Need Help? Give Us A Call!

Our Customer Support Staff is available 7 days a week to answer any questions you may have. Each team member is a trained driving instructor and can get you the information you need immediately. Call or email us whenever you have questions.

The Results You Need - Guaranteed

As the leader in the driver education industry, we know what it takes to create safe, responsible drivers and equip them with the skills they'll carry with them for a lifetime. We also know that you expect us to keep our promises to you - so we've included a money-back satisfaction guarantee when you register for your Pennsylvania drivers ed course. If you aren't happy with your course within 30 days of signing up, let us know - we'll get you a refund on your course. It's just another way that we dedicate ourselves to you and your needs.

How to Get Your Pennsylvania Drivers License

Getting your first Pennsylvania drivers license can be incredibly exciting…and incredibly confusing. I Drive Safely is here to make things simpler for you with a step-by-step guide to navigating the licensing process. Just follow these directions to go from drivers ed all the way to your license.

Steps to Getting Your Pennsylvania Drivers Permit

• STEP 1: Pass an approved Pennsylvania drivers education program
• STEP 2: Get your Pennsylvania learners permit
• STEP 3: Be in possession of your learners permit for a minimum of 6 months
• STEP 4: Apply for a Pennsylvania junior license

STEP 1: Pass an approved Pennsylvania drivers ed program

If you wish to get your regular drivers license before your 18th birthday, you need to take and pass an approved Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) drivers ed course.

STEP 2: Get your Pennsylvania learners permit

To apply for a permit:

1. To make things easier on yourself, you can schedule a written test through the online appointment setter. Please visit the PennDOT Teen Driver’s Info Center and select “Schedule Your Driver’s Test” or call (800) 423-5542 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Or if you prefer, you can simply go to your nearest driver license center.
2. You will need to have your doctor sign a DL-180 form stating that you are healthy enough to drive.
3. Your parents/guardian must complete a consent form (DL-180TD).
4. When you go to take your written test, be sure to bring:
   • Proof of identity (which is listed on the DL-180). These forms must be originals or certified copies.
   • Your Social Security card (must not be laminated).
   • A check or money order payable to PennDOT for the appropriate fee. Cash is not accepted.
5. Be ready to take both a vision and a knowledge test. It’s a good idea to take some practice tests.
6. Pay your fees.

* Not Sure You’re Ready to Take the Permit Exam?

Consider this: most new drivers fail their PennDOT written exam the first time they try it. So, beat the statistics! Here’s how.

We offer state-specific practice test packages that can help you beat the odds and pass your written exam the very first time. Written by professional instructors, these packages are designed to teach you what you need to know to succeed. Use it to review all the questions one at a time or to generate realistic exams – or do both. Any way you look at it, practice makes perfect. And with I Drive Safely’s permit practice test, you’re bound to come out a winner with your permit in hand.

After successful completion of the vision screening and Pennsylvania’s knowledge test, the examiner will give you a learners permit that is valid for 1 year. Upon receipt of your learners permit, you may begin to practice driving.

STEP 3: Be in possession of your learners permit for a minimum of 6 months

During this time, you’ll do your behind-the-wheel training in preparation to get your drivers license.

Remember the rules for driving with a learners permit:

• Your permit is valid for 1 year. Minors (individuals under the age of 18) who hold permits may only drive with a supervising adult in the front seat. This supervisor must be over the age of 21 and a licensed driver, or a spouse or guardian that is licensed and a minimum of 18 years of age.
• You may not drive between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless a driving supervisor is with you.

Step 4: Apply for a Pennsylvania Junior License

There’s a few steps involved with this process as well.

Step 1: Get Behind-the-Wheel Experience

Before applying for your junior license:

• 16 and 17-year-olds are required to accrue 65 hours of behind-the-wheel training while supervised by a licensed adult. Of those hours, 10 must be at night, and 5 must be during inclement weather.
• You must have your permit for at least 6 months.
• Even if you are over 16 or 17 years of age, it’s wise to get as much behind-the-wheel experience as possible before applying for your license.

When you’ve met the criteria mentioned above and are finally ready…

Step 2: Take the Driving Test

After you have waited the mandatory 6 months from your permit issue date:

• Make an appointment for a road test, either online or by calling (800) 423-5542. Make sure you bring:
  • Your learners permit
  • The DL-180C form, which confirms that you’ve had at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice
  • The registration and proof of insurance for the car you’ll be using to take your driving exam
  • It’s imperative that the licensed driver who brings you to your appointment brings his/her license.

Please Note: If you fail the road test, you must wait seven days before you may try again. You will get three chances to pass the test before you’ll have to apply for a permit extension with Form DL-31.

Remember the Rules for Driving with a Junior Drivers License:

• Driving alone is only permitted from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Outside of the above hours, you must drive with a licensed parent, guardian, or spouse.

There are exceptions to these rules. If you are driving because of school, work, charity, or volunteer purposes and are in possession of the corresponding certificate of authorization, the rules may be different. You should contact PennDOT by calling (800) 932-4600 for more information.

Getting Your Regular License

When you turn 18 years of age, your original junior drivers license will automatically become a regular license. However, if you want to apply for a regular drivers license before your 18th birthday, you must have:

• Passed a state-approved drivers education course
• Been in possession of your junior drivers license for a minimum of 1 year
• No points on your driving record
• Parental consent, or the consent of a guardian

You will also need the following completed forms:

• DL-59 Form: Application from Junior Drivers License to Regular Driver’s License
• DL-180TD Form: Parent or Guardian Consent form if you’re a minor (under 18 years of age)

And that’s all there is to it! Once you’ve successfully completed all these steps, you’ll be the proud owner of a drivers license! Congratulations!

Questions about Online Drivers Education in Pennsylvania (FAQs)

Course Information

Course Information

1. How do I get my Pennsylvania learners permit?

You need to be a minimum of 15 years of age, and must complete a state-approved Pennsylvania drivers ed course. Your parents need to complete the DL-180TD consent form, and you’ll need to provide proof of identity. To get your permit, you’ll also have to pass a vision test and a written knowledge test.

2. How does I Drive Safely’s Pennsylvania online drivers ed course work?

Our Pennsylvania online teen drivers ed program is a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)-mandated 30 hours long. The information in our course is separated into 8 chapters, each covering a single Pennsylvania driving topic. After you complete each chapter, there’s a 10-question multiple-choice quiz for you to take. Finally, you’ll take a final exam – you may retake the final at no additional cost, as many times as you need to pass.

3. Does your online drivers ed course meet PennDOT requirements?

Yes. Our 30-hour course is PennDOT approved and meets all the requirements needed to obtain your Pennsylvania learners permit.

Pennsylvania Learners Permit and Drivers License Information

Pennsylvania Learners Permit and Drivers License Information

1. Where can I go to get my Pennsylvania learners permit?

We recommend scheduling an appointment. Please visit PennDot’s Teen Driver’s Info Center and select “Schedule Your Driver’s Test” or call (800) 423-5542 between the hours of 8:00 a.m and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Or if you prefer, you can simply go to your nearest driver license center.

2. What do I need to do to get my Pennsylvania Junior drivers license?

You’ll need to be 16 years old, have your learners permit for at least 6 months, and you’ll need to have completed at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving practice. You can schedule your road test at your local Penn Department of Transportation driver license center.

3. What’s the difference between a Pennsylvania Junior drivers license and a regular drivers license?

With a junior license, you are only allowed to drive alone between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. (with some possible exceptions; please call PennDOT at (800) 932-4600 for more information). You automatically upgrade to a regular drivers license upon turning 18.

4. I have more questions – who can I talk to?

We’re always here to help! We have a dedicated Customer Support team that’s available 7 days a week by phone or email.