Kentucky Driver Education Requirements Explained

Driver’s ed is required in Kentucky. The state won’t issue a license to anyone under 18 who hasn’t finished an approved program.

How it connects to your practice hours

Driver’s ed is separate from the 60 supervised driving hours Kentucky requires. You need both. The course teaches rules and theory. The 60 hours (including 10 at night) build actual driving experience with a parent or guardian in the car.

See the full hour breakdown at Kentucky permit hours.

How the requirement works

Drivers under 18 must complete an approved driver education program. Programs vary, but most run 30 to 40 classroom hours and include some behind-the-wheel time. You’ll get a certificate when you finish. Bring that to the DMV when you apply for your license.

Driver education required. Learner’s permit holders may not drive between midnight and 6 AM.

Track your hours with Moda

Whether or not you take driver’s ed, you’ll need to log practice hours. Moda tracks every session automatically. Start, drive, stop. It records day vs. night, calculates your progress against Kentucky’s requirements, and exports a DMV-ready log when you’re done. No paper forms, no guessing.

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