The whole process varies from state to state. When I went through the process in California (way back when), there was "Driver's Ed" and "Driver's Training". Driver's Ed was the classwork -- studying rules, laws, and so forth. Driver's Training was the behind-the-wheel stuff. Both had to be completed to get a license before the age of 18.

Online Driver's Ed would work with California's (old?) model since it wouldn't need to include behind-the-wheel training. The State of Indiana seems to lump together both written and behind-the-wheel stuff in their definition of "Driver's Ed", so you may not be able to do it online.

But while I was looking at Indiana's rules, I noticed that you don't have to take Driver's Ed at all if you're 16 or older. There are some perks if you take Driver's Ed, like possibly getting your behind-the-wheel test waived, but it's not necessary. All you need to do is:

• Study the handbook to prepare for the written test.
• Pass the written test to get your learner's permit.
• Wait 60 days (while you're presumably practicing).
• Take the behind-the-wheel test at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

If you have any questions or want to look into other options, all the info you need is right here on the Indiana BMV web site.

ok thanks, i have to take drivers ed my mom said she decided this a million years ago lol, I new she was old but i was like dang! lol...wow I'm not funny..anyway thanks man