Driver Licensing and Education Improvement Act of 2005

The Driver Licensing and Education Improvement Act of 2005 proposes to create a national program within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to help states coordinate and improve their driver education and licensing systems. The bill would provide federal grants to states that implement "graduated licensing" systems for young drivers, which include specific requirements such as a minimum age of 16 for a learner's permit, six-month waiting periods between licensing stages, and restrictions on nighttime driving and underage passengers. Additionally, the legislation would fund a study to determine if setting nationwide minimum standards for driver education would effectively increase road safety and reduce traffic violations among new drivers.