Driver's License Difficulty Index

Weighted composite score from 1 to 100 ranking every state plus DC. Higher scores mean a harder road to your license. Hover or tap any state for its ranking.

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EasierHarder
Lower Difficulty (<50)Moderate (50 to 69)High (70+)

5 Hardest States

  • 1.Maryland79.87
  • 2.Colorado65.52
  • 3.California64.52
  • 4.Nevada64.52
  • 5.Florida63.04

5 Easiest States

  • 1.Missouri33.67
  • 2.Texas36.47
  • 3.New Mexico36.80
  • 4.Georgia37.13
  • 5.Ohio37.80

Data: Weighted Index Rankings, PR firm analysis · Methodology: composite score weighting exam pass rates, GDL requirements, supervised driving hours, and minimum licensing age