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The Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) Driver Education course meets national standards for online learning and is approved by the Idaho State Department of Education.
The Idaho Driver Education Program is dedicated to teaching lifelong safe driving habits through its two-part approach: classroom learning (knowledge) and behind-the-wheel practice (skills and application).
Our online Driver Education course covers the 30 hours of classroom learning required by Idaho. You’ll also need to complete behind-the-wheel practice with an approved instructor on your own to qualify for an Idaho Driver’s License.
As with all IDLA classes, Driver’s Education classes must be registered through the Site Coordinator (typically a school counselor) at your local school district. We are unable to register students directly. If you have difficulties locating the Site Coordinator, please contact the IDLA office directly at 208-342-0207 or email support@idla.org
Who Can Join?
- You must be at least 14 1/2 years old.
- Get a Supervised Instruction Permit from the DMV before signing up.
- Set up and pay for driving practice with a local behind-the-wheel instructor before starting the class.
Requirements to Pass:
- You need to get at least 80% in classroom learning, driving practice, and attitude/behavior.
- This course is certified by Quality Matters.
- You can also review the full syllabus.
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Special Notes to Rural Students
- If you live in a rural area or are without driver education courses at your school, and your parent or guardian will be your driving instructor, the prerequisites and requirements listed above are the same.
- For questions about parent or guardian eligibility, contact Benjamin Puga, Idaho State Driver Education Program Director, at bpuga@sde.idaho.gov or (208) 332-6984.
How Do I Sign Up
for driver’s ed?
- Arrange with a local public or private driver’s ed instructor to complete the in-car instruction concurrently with the IDLA online course.
- Purchase the supervised instruction permit.
- Contact your school’s site coordinator to register for the classroom portion of driver education.
