Driving School Market Report 2025

This Driving School market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The driving school market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $98.71 billion in 2024 to $103.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to reduced fuel consumption, an increase in the need for effective management tools, a rise in safe driving practices, and an increase in the number of vehicles.

The driving school market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $125.79 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising road accidents, adoption of eco-friendly and alternative modes of transportation, increasing population of young drivers, and rising demand for driving education and licenses. Major trends in the forecast period include technological innovations, digital transition in education, online learning, integration of virtual reality, and eco-driving techniques.

The growing population of young drivers is anticipated to drive the expansion of the driving school market in the coming years. Young drivers typically refer to individuals aged 16 to 25 who are newly licensed or possess limited driving experience. The number of young drivers is increasing as more individuals reach the legal driving age and seek greater mobility, spurred by economic growth that allows them to afford driving lessons and vehicles. Driving schools support young drivers by providing comprehensive training in road safety, driving skills, and traffic regulations, helping them build the confidence and knowledge necessary for safe driving and obtaining their licenses. For instance, the National Safety Council (NSC), a U.S.-based nonprofit organization focused on eliminating preventable deaths and injuries, reported that the number of young drivers aged 15 to 20 in the U.S. rose from 2,133 in 2021 to 2,334 in 2022. Consequently, the increasing number of young drivers is propelling the growth of the driving school market.

Key companies in the driving school market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as online platforms for driving education, to improve accessibility and convenience for learners while enhancing overall instructional quality through digital tools. Online platforms for driving education consist of digital services and websites that provide courses, instructional materials, and practice tests to assist individuals in learning driving theory, road safety rules, and driving skills. For example, in June 2022, Kruzee, a Canada-based online driving school, launched Canada’s first online driver’s education platform aimed at transforming the driving school experience. This comprehensive platform allows students to easily schedule lessons with vetted instructors, complete theory courses at their own pace, and utilize a ministry-approved curriculum, all while emphasizing safety and transparency. By leveraging technology, Kruzee seeks to address the inefficiencies and outdated practices commonly found in traditional driving schools, delivering a more engaging, accessible, and convenient learning experience for aspiring drivers across Canada.

In October 2022, Top Driver, a U.S.-based provider of driver education services, acquired Drive Home Safe Driving School for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand Top Driver's presence in the far western suburbs of Chicago, enhance service offerings while maintaining educational quality, and ensure continuity by keeping existing instructors under the Top Driver brand. Drive Home Safe Driving School is known for its high-quality in-car and online driver training programs.

Major companies operating in the driving school market are AA Driving School, Young Drivers of Canada, Red Driving School, Bill Plant Driving School, Pass N Go Driving School, LTrent Driving School, Safeway Driving School, 911 Driving School, A to Z Driving School, ACE Driving School, Advance Driving Academy, All Seasons Driving School, Behind the Wheel Driving School, Champion Driving School, Drive Dynamics, Drive Johnson's Driving School, Elite Driving School, EZ Learning Driving School, First Choice Driving School, Metro Driving Academy, One 2 One Driving School, Pass Plus Driving School, RyO's Driving School, Streetwise Driving School, Topgear Driving School.

North America was the largest region in the driving school market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the driving school market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the driving school market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A driving school is an organization that provides instruction and training for individuals interested in learning to drive. It generally offers both classroom education and practical, behind-the-wheel training to teach the rules of the road, vehicle operation, and safe driving practices.

The main types of driving schools include those focused on cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, and specialty vehicles. Car driving schools specifically provide practical and theoretical training for individuals learning to drive, which includes behind-the-wheel instruction as well as classroom sessions covering road safety and traffic regulations. These schools serve a diverse range of customers, including young adults (ages 16-24), middle-aged adults (ages 25-64), and seniors (ages 65 and older), and they operate in various settings such as urban, suburban, rural, and remote areas.

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The driving school market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as, basic driver education, defensive driving courses, online driving classes, commercial vehicle training, and driver's license testing preparation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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