Emileanne, no you don't have to take driver's ed in Indiana. I took it because my parents made me. You have to be 15 by the time class starts and thne you have to take proof that you are in class to the BMV, take a test, and you get your permit. After you finish the class, you take your road test. Then you can get your license at 16 1/2 vs. 16 and 3/4 if you didn't take driver's ed. I've already driven on some major Interstates, I-70 and I465. My dad let me drive our truck today up to take my finals. it's really easy once you get the hang of it. The only thing I haven't done is parallel parked. That scares me!! Thank you everyone! I passed both of my finals! I got an A in first semester and a B+ in second semester! 