Alaska

Alaska does not mandate driver's education, but it is highly recommended. Teens can benefit from courses that include 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction and 8 hours of classroom training.

Arizona

Arizona requires teens under 18 to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction or an online driver's education course, along with 10 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

Arkansas

In Arkansas, teens must complete a state-approved driver's education course consisting of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

California

California requires 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel training for all new drivers under 18. Additionally, 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, are required.

Delaware

Delaware requires new drivers under 18 to complete a driver's education course with 30 hours of classroom instruction and 7 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

Florida

Florida requires teens to complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course. While not mandatory, completing a driver's education course can waive the written test for a learner's permit.

Georgia

Georgia's Joshua's Law mandates that teens complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. An additional 40 hours of supervised driving, including 6 hours at night, are also required.

Hawaii

Hawaii requires 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training for new drivers under 18. An additional 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, is also necessary.

Idaho

Idaho mandates a driver's education course consisting of 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, and 6 hours of in-car observation.

Illinois

Teens in Illinois must complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Additionally, 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, are required.

Indiana

Indiana requires new drivers under 18 to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training through a state-approved program.

Iowa

Iowa mandates that teens complete a driver's education course with 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

Kansas

Kansas requires a driver's education course that includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training for new drivers under 18.

Louisiana

Louisiana mandates a driver's education course consisting of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training for new drivers under 18.

Maine

In Maine, new drivers under 18 must complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of behind-the-wheel training through a state-approved program.

Maryland

Maryland requires new drivers to complete a driver's education course with 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts mandates that teens complete 30 hours of classroom instruction, 12 hours of behind-the-wheel training, and 6 hours of in-car observation. Additionally, 40 hours of supervised driving, including 30 minutes at night, are required.

Michigan

Michigan requires new drivers under 18 to complete Segment 1 and Segment 2 driver's education courses. Segment 1 includes 24 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, and 4 hours of observation. Segment 2 consists of 6 hours of classroom instruction.

Minnesota

Minnesota mandates that teens complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Additionally, 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 hours at night, are required.

Montana

Montana requires new drivers under 18 to complete a driver's education course that includes 60 hours of supervised driving, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, and 6 hours of in-car observation.

Nebraska

Nebraska mandates that teens complete a driver's education course with 20 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.

Nevada

Nevada requires new drivers under 18 to complete a driver's education course consisting of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire mandates that teens complete a driver's education course with 30 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

New Jersey

New Jersey requires new drivers to complete a driver's education course with 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

New Mexico

New Mexico mandates that teens complete a driver's education course with 30 hours of classroom instruction and 7 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

New York

New York requires new drivers to complete a pre-licensing course or a driver's education course. The latter includes 24 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of in-car training (6 hours behind-the-wheel and 18 hours observation).

North Carolina

North Carolina mandates that teens complete a driver's education course with 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

North Dakota

North Dakota requires new drivers to complete a driver's education course with 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

Ohio

Ohio mandates that teens complete a driver's education course with 24 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma requires new drivers to complete a driver's education course with 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.