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H0534

Changes to Parent-Student Driver Training Rules

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM

In one sentence

This bill updates Idaho law to allow eligible students in rural areas or districts without driver training classes to receive behind-the-wheel instruction from a qualifying parent instead of a licensed instructor.

Allows eligible students to learn driving skills from a qualifying parent or legal guardian instead of a professional instructor if they live in a rural school district or one that does not offer driver's training courses.
Requires students to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction through an approved online course before starting behind-the-wheel practice.
Sets rules for parents, including having a valid Idaho license and no suspensions, revocations, cancellations, or disqualifications in the last two years.
Requires parents to fill out a driving log with dates, times, locations, and skills practiced, then submit it to the county driver's license office upon completion.

Students living in rural school districts or areas without existing driver training classes
Parents or legal guardians willing and qualified to teach driving lessons
The Idaho State Department of Education, which approves online courses

The bill only applies if the parent and student live in a rural school district as defined by state law, or in a district that does not offer driver training courses.
Parents lose their qualification immediately if their license is suspended, revoked, canceled, or disqualified during the course.
The provided text ends before listing all specific requirements for applying for a Class D driver's license.

Plain language

Parent-Student On-Road Driver's Training: A program where a qualifying parent teaches the in-car observation and behind-the-wheel instruction parts of driver training instead of a licensed instructor.
Class D Instruction Permit: A permit issued to students that allows them to practice driving under supervision before getting a full license; it expires based on the student's age or 180 days after issue.

Official record

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Parent-student driver’s training

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