Got a teen who’s ready to start driving? It can be confusing to figure out what they need to get started!
STATE OF KANSAS DRIVER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR TEENS
When attending driving school in Kansas, new drivers are required to receive 8 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction before passing both a written test & driving test in order to receive their certificate of completion.
Ages 14-16 WITHOUT a Learner’s Permit
You do not need a learner’s permit in order to take a driving course – and you are not required to take a driving course in order to receive your learner’s permit. If your student can pass the written test at the DMV, they can receive their learner’s permit from the State of Kansas. Many parents choose to have their student take a driving course first, but this is not required.
Make your appointment at the DMV here!
Ages 14-16 WITH a Learner’s Permit
After your student has held their learner’s permit for 1 year, they are eligible for their restricted license. It is still recommended that they take a driving course through their school or one of the options below in order to make sure they are prepares & receive the proper training in the classroom and behind the wheel. After passing the test, they are ready to head to the DMV!
Make your appointment at the DMV here!
Ages 17+
After completing classroom and driving requirements, students 17 and over can skip both the learner’s and restricted licenses and receive their unrestricted driver’s license.
Driving Schools in Wichita
Premier Driving School
Locations in Wichita, Derby, and Newton
316.677.7147
Concise, one-day classes are ideal for busy students! They also offer an additional Defensive Driving option. With classes on Saturdays, Premier Driving School is highly recommended by Wichita parents.
Wichita Driving School
724 N. Country Acres
Wichita, KS 67212
316.721.7950
Yost Driving School
1735 E 2nd St N
Wichita, KS 67214
316.448.2072
Parents love that Yost offers a scholarship program! Taking a class at Yost is easy – just register online, attend the class, and take the test. Instructors will guide you through the entire process & your teen will be road-ready in no time!
Your Child’s School
Your child’s school may also offer driver’s education options during the year. These group classes are cheaper but only offered at limited times. Click here for info on Goddard & Maize driver’s ed options.
Documents to Bring to the Driver’s License Office
Proof of Identity (bring each of the following)
- Birth certificate or unexpired passport
- Social security card or parent current tax form 1099 (listing student as dependent and showing student’s full SS#)
- Two proofs of Kansas residency showing your address (these can be the parent’s documents):
current vehicle registration or title
utility bill no more than two months old
bank statement
insurance bill
voter registration card - If younger than 16, you need to have a parent or guardian with photo ID
- If applying for an instruction permit, you will need your DE-99. If applying for a restricted license or a non-restricted license you will need your Driver’s Ed Certification of Completion
