Driving School Market Report 2026

The driving school market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $103.11 billion in 2025 to $108.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in urban vehicle ownership, regulatory requirements for licensed drivers, expansion of commercial transportation activities, increasing road safety awareness programs, availability of professional driving instructors.

The driving school market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $130.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of virtual driving simulators, rising demand for electric vehicle driving education, expansion of remote learning models, growing focus on advanced driver assistance training, increasing partnerships with mobility service providers. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of online driver training platforms, rising use of simulation-based driving instruction, growing demand for defensive driving courses, expansion of commercial vehicle driver training, enhanced focus on road safety education.

The increasing population of young drivers is expected to drive the growth of the driving school market going forward. Young drivers are individuals, typically between the ages of 16 and 25, who are newly licensed or have limited driving experience. The number of young drivers is rising as more people reach legal driving age and seek greater mobility, supported by economic growth that enables them to afford driving lessons and vehicles. Driving schools assist young drivers by providing comprehensive training in road safety, driving skills, and traffic regulations, helping them build confidence and knowledge for safe driving and license acquisition. For instance, in July 2025, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a U.S.-based safety agency, 2,148 young drivers died in traffic crashes in 2023, a 5% increase from 2,037 in 2022. Therefore, the increasing population of young drivers is driving the growth of the driving school market.

Major companies operating in the driving school market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as AI-powered online training platforms, to enhance driver education and accessibility. These platforms leverage artificial intelligence to deliver personalized learning paths, track progress, and simulate real-world driving scenarios for learners. For instance, in September 2025, the Dubai Transport Authority, a UAE-based government agency, launched Tadreeb, an AI-driven driver training platform. The platform provides interactive courses, real-time feedback, and performance analytics for learner drivers, aiming to improve road safety, reduce training time, and standardize driving education. Tadreeb also incorporates predictive assessments and scenario-based learning, allowing instructors to identify areas for improvement and customize instruction.

In November 2023, 160 Driving Academy, a U.S.-based provider of commercial driver license (CDL) and truck driving training services, acquired the National Tractor Trailer School (NTTS) locations in Buffalo and Liverpool, New York. Through this acquisition, 160 Driving Academy expanded its presence in upstate New York to meet regional demand for trained commercial drivers, strengthening its position as a leading national commercial driving school. National Tractor Trailer School is a U.S.-based provider of truck driving and CDL training services.

Major companies operating in the driving school market report 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 2025. 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, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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