Requirements, cost & FAQ
New Mexico driver’s ed, answered.
Getting a license takes a state-approved course, behind-the-wheel training, and a learner-permit period. Here is what applies in Las Cruces, what it costs, and how to start, so you can enroll online without a phone call.
Requirements at a glance
Teen driver's ed in New Mexico
- Driver education, including DWI prevention, is required for a first license under 18.
- Students can enroll if they'll turn 15 by the end of the classroom portion.
- Get an instruction permit at 15 and a provisional license at 15½.
- Log 50 hours of driving (10 at night), certified by a parent or guardian.
Adult driver's ed in New Mexico
- First-time drivers ages 18–24 complete an approved DWI prevention and education program.
- Drivers 25 and older complete it only if they have a DUI conviction.
Source: DMV (link opens in a new tab).
How it works
- 01
Pick your program
Choose the program that fits how much behind-the-wheel time you want.
- 02
Enroll & schedule online
Pay and book the first lesson in minutes, no phone tag.
- 03
Class + behind the wheel
Classroom or online hours, then 1-on-1 driving with a local instructor.
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Pass & get road-ready
Take the included road test and drive off confident and certified.
Frequently asked questions
Because we go WILD for driver safety! With a proven curriculum refined over 20 years, we help explorers (a.k.a. students) retain life-saving knowledge and master real-world crash-prevention skills—all through our fun, unforgettable, jungle-themed experience!
Signing up is as easy as swinging from a vine! Register online through our “ENROLL NOW” tab, call us by jungle-phone, or stop by in person.
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Coming soon to Las Cruces
Join the waitlist and we'll let you know as soon as classes open.