Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania driver's ed, online and at your own pace.
The 30-hour driver education theory course from Complete Auto Driving School. Study on any computer, whenever it suits you, and earn the certificate that counts toward a full license at 17½.
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30 hours, 9 chaptersText, pictures, videos and a quiz at the end of every chapter
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Fill in the registration form, then pay $99 on the secure payment page.
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Driver's ed gets you a full license six months sooner
In Pennsylvania, a junior license holder can move up to a full, unrestricted license at 17½ instead of 18. Completing driver's education is one of the requirements, and this course covers the 30 hours of theory.
With driver's ed30 hrs theory + 6 hrs behind the wheel
Without driver's edWait for your 18th birthday
6 months soonerwith a completed driver's education course
Possible insurance discount
You may be eligible for a discount on car insurance. Check with your insurance company for details.
Full license at 17½
Pair the course with 6 hours behind the wheel and you can apply for an unrestricted license six months early.
Ready for PennDOT
Go into your PennDOT exams knowing the laws, signs and skills they test.
A safer driver
Learn to drive defensively and make responsible decisions from your first day on the road.
Nine chapters, one road
Each chapter ends with a quiz. Follow the route to see what you'll cover on the way to 30 hours.
- Exit 1
The Proper Attitude and Control System for Safe Driving
The common sense of driving and the systems that keep you in control.
- Exit 2
Pennsylvanian Laws and Regulations
Signs, signals and road markings, rules of the road, speed laws, and how licensing works in Pennsylvania.
- Exit 3
Understanding the Vehicle and its Controls
How your car works, its safety equipment, and the basic care that keeps it road-ready.
- Exit 4
Perceptual Skills Development
Vision, perception, and organized ways to make safe driving decisions.
- Exit 5
Developing Your Basic Driving Skills
Pre-trip checks, turns, intersections, lane changes, backing, hills, passing and parking.
- Exit 6
Influences Upon Driver Performance
How emotions, alcohol and drugs affect a driver, and Pennsylvania's tough DUI laws.
- Exit 7
Driving Under Hazardous Conditions
Driving in bad weather and handling equipment problems and emergencies.
- Exit 8
Driving in Different Environments
What city streets, freeways and open highways each demand from you.
- Exit 9
Sharing the Road
Passing safely and sharing the road with everyone else on it.
Pass quiz 9 and your 30 hours are complete.
How the course works
From registration to certificate, you set the pace and study around school, sports and work.
Step 1: Register online
Fill in the form with your legal name, learner's permit number and a parent or guardian's details, then pay $99 on the secure payment page.
Step 2: Study at your own pace
Log in from any computer, any time. Chapters mix text, pictures, videos and helpful links.
Step 3: Pass the chapter quizzes
Every module ends with a review and every chapter ends with a quiz, so you know you're ready to move on.
Step 4: Get your certificate
Use it for a possible insurance discount and toward a full license at 17½.
One price for the whole course
$99 covers all 30 hours, every quiz and your certificate. Pay once on the secure payment page after you register.
30-hour online driver's ed
$99
One-time payment. No subscription.
- Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- All 9 chapters, 55 lessons and 9 quizzes
- Study on any computer, day or night
- Certificate of completion for your insurance company
- Counts toward a full license at 17½ (form DL-59)
Add 6 hours behind the wheel for a full license at 17½
PennDOT's early full license needs both parts of driver's education. Complete Auto Driving School teaches both.
7 Hours + Test + Online, $740. Three 2-hour lessons, a 1-hour test-day lesson, road test day service and this online course.
See driving lessons
Run by a local driving school. Complete Auto Driving School teaches new drivers across Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
Made with parents in mind
You're trusting a school with your teen's first years on the road. Here's what you can count on.
No advertising in the courseYour teen studies the material, nothing else.
A guardian on every accountRegistration asks for a parent or guardian's name, email and relationship.
A real school you can callCall or text (215) 558-0554, Mon to Sat, 8am to 8pm.
Lessons when your teen is readyPrivate behind-the-wheel lessons with pick-up and drop-off at home, school or work.
Complete Auto Driving School certifies that this online course is free from advertisement and all of the material contained in the course is free from items that could negatively impact the morals of students.
Our statement
What families say about Complete Auto Driving School
Google reviews from students and parents who took our behind-the-wheel lessons.
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Highly recommend this driving school for any parents looking through reviews wondering which one to pick from! … My daughter just completed the 6 hour course + test day package and had Sam as her instructor. … He was patient, explained everything thoroughly and left my daughter knowledgeable, confident and most importantly a safe driver to be on the road … And she passed her test!
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Sam H has been an excellent instructor! As someone who had a few other driving instructors, Sam was easily the best; he broke down the basics and didn't just teach to the test but also improved my overall driving techniques and made me feel more comfortable as a driver.
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Mr. Hong was a fantastic instructor who helped my son improve his driving to a point where he was extremely confident in his driving. His little tips and tricks really changed the way my son understood driving. 10/10 school and instructor.
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Sam is an incredible instructor. He is extremely knowledgeable about driving and the rules of the road. He explains everything in a way that's easy to understand! … His calm and supportive teaching style made me feel more confident behind the wheel.
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Sam was wonderful and really put my daughter at ease and gave her so many important techniques and tips! She progressed so much just from our first lesson.
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Sam was amazing as an instructor and very encouraging. I was nervous before my test but he made sure I knew what I was doing and also that I did it safely. He takes time to understand your driving needs before personalizing his coaching. 10/10 would recommend.
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Sam helped give my son the confidence he needed to safely drive. I 1000% recommend Sam to teach anyone to learn how to drive. My son really connected with Sam and felt very comfortable and at ease with him.
Questions parents and students ask
Short answers to the things we hear most. There's more on the FAQ page.
Is this course approved in Pennsylvania?
Yes. The 30-hour online driver education course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Can I take the course at my own pace?
Yes. The whole course is online, so you can study whenever and wherever you want on your own computer. Log in, work through a lesson, and come back when it suits you.
What does the course cover?
Nine chapters: safe driving attitude, Pennsylvania laws, your vehicle, perceptual skills, basic driving skills, influences on driver performance, hazardous conditions, different driving environments and sharing the road. See the full course outline.
How does the course help me get a full license at 17½?
In Pennsylvania you can get a senior (unrestricted) license at 17½ if you have completed driver's education, which means 30 hours of theory and 6 hours behind the wheel, held a junior license for 12 months with no crashes or convictions, and have a parent or guardian's consent. You apply with PennDOT form DL-59. Without driver's education, you wait until 18.
Will I get a discount on car insurance?
You may be eligible. Your certificate of completion can be presented to insurance companies for possible discounts. Check with your insurance company for details.

Start chapter one tonight
Registration takes a few minutes. Have your learner's permit number and a parent or guardian's email ready.
Questions first? Call or text (215) 558-0554.