The duration of driver's education (driver's ed) varies based on factors such as age, state requirements, and the type of course taken
. Timelines for driver's ed in Texas:
- Teens (ages 14-17) Teen drivers must complete 24 hours of classroom instruction plus 44 hours of behind-the-wheel training
. Completion time typically takes about 3–6 months, but the course could potentially be finished in 22 days
- Adults (ages 18-24) A 6-hour adult driver education course is required, which can be completed in one day if done in a single session
- Adults (ages 25+) Driver's education is not required in Texas, but it is recommended
General information:
- The length of a summer school driver's ed course may last around 6–8 weeks
. High school programs consist of 12 lessons across six sessions, and each class at Bick's Driving School is four hours long
- In California, drivers under 17 and a half years old must complete a DMV-approved 30-hour driver's education course
- Some states have specific requirements for the total number of hours needed to complete a driver's ed course
. In Georgia, everyone is legally required to complete 40 hours of supervised driving, with 6 hours at night. Only teens under 18 must take driver's ed
