Our school had Driver’s Ed as a 10th grade class. Everyone took it.
When you were close to 60 days to your 16th B-day, you then did the driving portion of the class to get your permit.
Our Driver’s Ed teacher was Mr. Riley, who was also the JV and Varsity Basketball assistant coach.
We got along well. Got my permit at 15 years, 10 months. License came soon as I hit 16. Was wheeling Pops Plymouth Sundance right after that.