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Texas Parent Taught Driver Education Course

Be your teen's instructor for both online classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training!

Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Guide Your Teen Through Classroom Instruction Online
You Don't Have to Pay for the Course Until Lesson 7!
Your Teen Can Take the Knowledge Test Online for FREE!
Includes Logs and Instructions for Your Behind-the-Wheel Training
Your Teen Gets Unlimited Access to Practice Exams

Welcome to Safe2Drive! We're a small but hard-working team of driver safety experts who are dedicated to providing you and your teen with the best course experience possible. Our goal is to make everything go smoothly for you. Handing over the keys to your teen can be a little stressful--you're worried about their safety and the great responsibility that comes with getting behind the wheel. We're here to ease your mind. With our Texas Parent Taught Driver Education course, you get to work WITH your teen on their driver education. You don't have to worry about whether or not a stranger is doing a good enough job teaching your teen everything there is to know about driving--you're their instructor! We provide all the information you need to get started.

Our online Parent Taught Driver Education course is straightforward and convenient without sacrificing quality. Your teen gets to work on the course at home or anywhere else with an Internet connection. And your teen is not on their own--we're here to guide you both through the entire process. Your teen will enjoy games, videos, slideshows, and so much more while learning all of the latest Texas driving laws and defensive driving techniques.

We know your teen has a busy schedule, and it can be challenging to set aside time. Our TDLR-approved course allows your teen to work on the course at the pace that's best for them*. What makes the flexibility of an online course so valuable is that your teen can work through the course instruction when he or she has free time, in short bursts or for longer periods of time.

Safe2Drive's Texas Parent Taught Driver Education course even gives your teen the option to take the Knowledge Test online. That means you both can save some time at the DPS!

But it’s not all about convenience. Our Texas Parent Taught course is fun and engaging, too! Every lesson contains videos, games, slideshows, and so much more. Your teen will listen to real-life stories on the driving experience, watch animations that illustrate how to take and yield the right-of-way or make tough vehicle maneuvers, and participate in a Live Vote on popular driving facts that tests how well their driving knowledge measures up to that of their peers. Here at Safe2Drive, our students actually have a good time while they're learning. And when your teen enjoys the learning process, they'll remember the material better.

You will get to oversee your teen's progress through the course, and your teen will qualify for a learner license after just 6 hours! If you or your teen have questions at any point during the course, our friendly and helpful Customer Care team is here to assist you. You can call, email, or even reach out to us on Facebook! We are here to help you out every step of the way.

Texas is a big state with many roads, so we want to be sure your teen is as prepared as possible before starting the behind-the-wheel driver's training. Safe2Drive's Texas Parent Taught Driver Ed course will teach your teen everything they need to know to be the best driver possible. So let's get started!

*As per Texas law, your teen may complete a maximum of 2 hours of instruction per day.

A Quick Guide to Helping Your Teen Get a Texas Driver License

Eligibility Requirements for Parents

There are a few eligibility requirements you must meet in order to become your teen's instructor for the Texas Parent Taught Driver Education course:

You must be the parent, stepparent, grandparent, step-grandparent, foster parent, or legal guardian of the teen.
You must have held a valid driver license for the last three years.
You must never have been convicted of/received a probated sentence for a homicide, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
You must not have a suspended, revoked, or forfeited driver license within the last three years.
You must not have six or more points assigned to your driver license.
You must not be disabled due to mental illness.

We recommend you check both your driver record and criminal record before starting the course. You are responsible for verifying that you are eligible.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you meet the above requirements. If you are found to be ineligible, you and your teen will be required to start the process over again, which means you must:

Have your teen find a new instructor who is eligible.
Pay another $20 to order a new PTDE packet.
Fill out and send in another DL-92 form.
Wait for the PTDE packet to arrive.
Have your teen start the course over from the beginning.
Pay a $10 fee, if you and your teen have already completed the first 6 hours.

If you are eligible, you're ready to get started!

Step 1: Register for Our Course with Your Teen

Signing up is easy! Just click the Register Now button and we will guide you through all of the steps to set up your account with your teen.

Step 2: Request Your Driver Education Packet

You must request and receive the Driver Education Packet from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) before your teen can begin the course. This packet contains forms that your teen needs in order to get a learner license! All you have to do is fill out the online request form or mail in a completed DL-92 form.

You can check the status of your packet order online here and even download the packet there once your order has been processed.

Once your order has been processed, you will receive the Parent Taught Driver Education packet in the mail. Your teen can start the course as soon as you get this packet!

Step 3: Have Your Teen Get a Learner License After 6 Hours

The next step is for your teen to complete the first six hours of the course. If your teen chooses to take the Knowledge Test online with us, he or she will need to take and pass this test at that point. Your teen also has the option to go to the DPS to take the Knowledge Test. Once your teen passes (woo!), you can accompany your teen to the DPS to apply for their learner license! We've put together a helpful list of all of the documents you need to bring with you. Once your teen has their learner license, you are able to start the behind-the-wheel training together!

Step 4: Finish the Parent Taught Driver Education Course

Next, your teen will need to complete the remaining 26 hours of online instruction and the 44 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Once your teen has successfully completed the Texas Parent Taught course, we will award him or her a Certificate of Completion. We provide a complete behind-the-wheel training guide for your in-car sessions.

Step 5: Complete the Free ITTD Course

Texas law requires your teen to complete their Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) course as a step toward getting a driver license. It's a free online course, and your teen must complete it and receive a Certificate of Completion. Hang on to this certificate--your teen will need it when applying for a Texas driver license.

Step 6: Get Your Driver License!

In order for your teen to get a Texas driver license, he or she will need to complete the steps above, be at least 16 years old, have resided in Texas for at least 30 days prior to applying for their driver license, and have held their learner license for 6 months. Then, they will simply need to gather the required documents and head to the DPS with you to take the driving exam.

When your teen passes the driving exam, he or she will be issued a driver license.

Why Safe2Drive?

So, what makes us so special? At Safe2Drive, we put our customers above everything else. Our Customer Care team has won the prestigious Silver Stevie Award two years in a row for outstanding customer service, and we pride ourselves on taking good care of our customers.

In addition, our course is top-notch. We are constantly updating our course to make sure it has all of the most up-to-date information, and we have worked hard to ensure our course is fun and interactive so that your teen actually engages with the material. After all, this is the material your teen needs to know to stay safe out on the road!

Best of all, our course is easy to complete and extremely convenient. Your teen can fit it into his or her schedule with ease. Your teen can work on the course from the comfort of a desktop at home, or access it on the go on any mobile device.

So what are you waiting for? Get started today and help your teen get on the way toward receiving a driver license!

Teens

Texas Parent Taught Driver Education Course Online

Get your Texas learner license and qualify for your driver license!

Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Complete Your Classroom Instruction Online
Qualify for your Learner License after Six Hours of Instruction!
Take Your Knowledge Test Online for FREE!
We Provide Logs and Instructions for Your Behind-the-Wheel Training
Take FREE Practice Exams to Help You Pass Your Permit Test
Get Exam Tips From Other Students

Welcome to Safe2Drive! Congratulations on deciding to get your Texas driver license--it's a big step! We know this is an exciting time, and we understand how eager you are to get started and get on the road. That's why we've worked hard to create a convenient, quality Parent Taught Driver Education (PTDE) course that you can complete with ease. So, what makes it so easy?

With our TDLR-approved course, you can complete all of your "classroom" instruction online! That's right, no getting dropped off at a stuffy classroom on the weekend! Plus, you can work on your course at the pace that's best for you. Want to chip away at your driver education between classes? That's fine! Would you prefer to work on it for a couple hours* a day after school? It's completely up to you!

This Texas Parent Taught Driver Education course even offers you the choice of taking your Knowledge Test online or at the DPS. We want you to have the flexibility to do what works best for you and your schedule.

Not only do we make things simple, but our Texas Parent Taught course is fun and interactive, too! We've packed each lesson with videos, games, slideshows, and more. Enjoy listening along to real-life stories on the driving experience, check out animations that show you how to take and yield the right-of-way or make difficult driving moves, and cast your vote with our Live Vote feature, which tests how well your driving knowledge measures up to that of others. Here at Safe2Drive, we want you to have fun while you're learning. Because when you are engaged with what you're learning, you'll remember that information and put it to use on the road.

Your parent will guide you through the driver education course, and you'll qualify for your learner license after just 6 hours. If you or your parent have questions while you are taking the course, our friendly and helpful Customer Care team is here to help you 24/7. You can call, email, or even reach out to us on Facebook! We are always here for you.

We know you're thrilled to finally be getting your Texas license, and we want you to be the best driver you can be. You'll feel ready to take on the road with Safe2Drive's Texas Parent Taught Driver Ed course. So let's get started!

*As per Texas law, you may complete a maximum of 2 hours of instruction per day.

A Quick Guide to Getting Your Texas Driver License

Eligibility Requirements

There are a few eligibility requirements you must meet in order to take the Texas Parent Taught Driver Education course:

You must be at least 14 years old before starting the online course.
You must be at least 15 years old in order to take the learner license exam.
You must complete the entire course before your 18th birthday.

There are eligibility requirements for your parent to be your instructor, too. Please ensure that he or she meets these requirements. If your instructor is found to be ineligible, you will be required to start the process over again, which means you must:

Find a new instructor who is eligible.
Pay another $20 to order a new PTDE packet.
Fill out and send in another DL-92 form.
Wait for the PTDE packet to arrive.
Start the course over from the beginning.
Pay a $10 fee, if you have already completed the first 6 hours.

If you and your parent are eligible, you're ready to get started!

Step 1: Create a Safe2Drive Account

Signing up is easy! Just click the Register Now button and we will guide you through all of the steps to set up your account.

Step 2: Request Your Driver Education Packet

You and your parent or guardian must request and receive the Driver Education Packet from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation before you can begin the course. This packet contains forms that you need in order to get your learner license! All your parent has to do is fill out the online request form or mail in a completed DL-92 form.

Your parent can check the status of your packet order online here and even download the packet there when your order has been processed!

Once your packet order is processed, you will receive the Parent Taught Driver Education packet in the mail. You can start the course as soon as you get this packet!

Step 3: Get Your Learner License After 6 Hours

The next step is to complete the first six hours of the course. If you choose to take the Knowledge Test online with us, you will need to take and pass this test at that point. You also have the option to go to the DPS to take your Knowledge Test. Once you pass (woo!), you can go to the DPS to apply for your learner license! We've put together a helpful list of all of the documents you need to bring with you. Once you have your learner license, you are able to start the behind-the-wheel training with your parent or guardian!

Step 4: Finish Your Parent Taught Driver Education Course

Complete the remaining 26 hours of online instruction and the 44 hours of your behind-the-wheel training. Once you have successfully completed your Texas Parent Taught course, we will award you a Certificate of Completion. We provide a complete behind-the-wheel training guide for your in-car sessions.

Step 5: Complete the Free ITTD Course

Texas law requires you to complete their Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) course as a step toward getting your driver license. It's a free online course, and you must complete it and receive a Certificate of Completion. Hang on to this certificate--you will need it when applying for your Texas driver license.

Step 6: Get Your Driver License!

This is what you've been waiting for! In order to get your Texas driver license, you need to complete the steps above, be at least 16 years old, have resided in Texas for at least 30 days prior to applying for your driver license, and have held your learner license for at least 6 months. Then, just gather the required documents and head to the DPS to take your driving exam.

When you pass the driving exam, you'll be issued a driver license. That's it, you're all done!

Safe2Drive's Got You Covered

We understand that you're anxious to finish your TX PTDE course so you can get your driver license. That's why we have set up our online course to be as easy to use and convenient as possible for you. Take it on your computer, your iPad, or even your phone! Fit in your driver's ed between classes, after school, or whenever you have time. You have the freedom to study on your own schedule.

And if you ever have questions about your course, even at 3 AM, we're here to take your call. Don't hesitate to ask us for help! We're available 24/7.

So what are you waiting for? Get started today and get on your way toward receiving your driver license!

Frequent Questions

Texas Parent Taught Driver Education

We have made every attempt to answer the most commonly asked Texas Parent Taught Driver Education questions. Please call or email us if your question is not here.

What is the Texas Parent Taught Driver Education (PTDE) Program?

The Parent Taught Driver Education (PTDE) Program allows a parent or legal guardian to teach their teen a driver education course. It also allows teens to earn their learner license and qualify for a driver's license. PTDE requires both online classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel driver training.

What is the PTDE Packet?

The PTDE packet contains instructions on how to teach the Texas Parent Taught Driver Education course as well as helpful information on how to get a Texas driver's license and important forms you will need when applying for your license.

IMPORTANT: You MUST have your PTDE packet before starting the course. As per Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) rules, if you begin the course without the packet, none of that instruction time will count toward your requirement, and you will have to start the course over.

Don't waste your time! Please only proceed if you have your packet.

Why do I need to have the PTDE Packet before starting the course?

Applying for the PTDE Packet ensures that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has your instructor's information on file and officially registers the instructor with the TDLR. The TDLR requires you to have the packet before starting so that you are fully prepared to take your PTDE course. It also includes necessary forms that can only be obtained by ordering the packet.

How does the Texas Parent Taught Driver Education course work?

The course procedure for parents and teens is outlined below.

For Parents:

Register your teen on our website.
Request and obtain the Driver Education Packet by filling out the online form or by submitting a completed DL-92 form to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) at PO Box 12157, Austin, TX 78711.
Have your teen start the course.
Have your teen complete the first six hours of online instruction.
Pay for the course.
Have your teen study the Texas Driver Handbook to prepare for the Knowledge Test.
Prepare and submit to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) your teen's application for a learner license, including Safe2Drive's Six-Hour Completion Certificate. Your teen will also be required to take a vision exam when applying for a learner license.
Have your teen complete the remaining 26 hours of online instruction.
Follow the instructions in the Driver Education Packet to conduct the behind-the wheel training after your teen has received a learner license.
Prepare and submit to the DPS your teen's application for a driver's license.
Have your teen take the driving exam at the Driver License Office.

For Teens:

Register for our course with your parent.
Ensure that your parent has requested and obtained the Driver Education Packet by filling out the online form or by submitting a completed DL-92 form to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) at PO Box 12157, Austin, TX 78711.
Start the course.
Complete the first six hours of online instruction.
Have your parent pay for the course.
Take the Knowledge Test online with us, if you choose. You can also opt to take the test at the DPS.
Receive your Six-Hour Completion Certificate (you will receive this certificate after completing 6 hours if you are taking your Knowledge Test at the DPS, and after passing your Knowledge Test if you are taking the exam online).
Prepare and submit your application (including your Six-Hour Completion Certificate) for a learner license to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Pass a written Knowledge Test at the DPS Driver License Office (unless you took it online with us) and a vision exam, and obtain your learner license.
Complete the remaining 26 hours of online instruction.
Follow the instructions in the Driver Education Packet with your parent for the behind-the wheel training.
Complete the course and get your Course Completion Certificate.
Prepare and submit your application for a driver's license to the DPS.
Take the driving exam at the Driver License Office.

What is included in the Driver Education Packet?

The Texas Driver Education Packet must be requested by filling out the online form or by submitting a completed DL-92 form to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). It must be obtained before starting any online instruction. It includes most documents you will need to successfully complete the program:

General Program Information
Curriculum Materials Guide
List of Approved Courses
Learner License Application Checklist
Graduated Driver License (GDL) Procedures
Instructor Qualifications
List of Identification Requirements
Student Instruction Logs (DL-91A and DL-91B):
1. Classroom Instruction Log (DL-91A) - Record of required classroom topics, hours, and date of instruction. This is required when applying for a learner license and driver license at the Driver License Office.
2. Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Log (DL-91B) - Record of required driver training topics, hours, and date of instruction. This is required when applying for a driver license at the Driver License Office.
Parental Affidavit Forms (DL-90A and DL-90B):
1. Classroom Instruction Affidavit (DL-90A) - Certifies that all required hours of classroom instruction have been completed. This is required when applying for the learner license.
2. Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Affidavit (DL-90B) - Certifies that all required hours of behind-the-wheel instruction have been completed. This is required when applying for the driver license.
Learner License Application Form (DL-14A)
Authorization of License Withdrawal/Restoration Form
Parent Taught Cancellation Form
Texas Residency Affidavit
Provisional License Application Checklist
Application for Renewal/Replacement/Change of a Texas Driver License or Identification Card

The packet will be sent to you by the TDLR. Delivery should take 2-3 weeks.

Want to get started sooner? The TDLR now has an option to have the packet emailed to you, which will shorten processing time. Please mark the box "Check to have packet emailed" and include your email address on the online form or the DL-92 form, before mailing it to the TDLR. Please make sure to fill the form out completely, including address, full name, and signature of the parent/legal guardian who will be the instructor, to avoid processing delays.

Please remember you must not start instruction until the packet is in your possession.

Does the PTDE Packet come from Safe2Drive or the TDLR?

The packet comes from the TDLR, not us. If your packet does not arrive within 2-3 weeks of ordering it, you should contact the TDLR at (800) 803-9202.

What is the DE-964 Certificate?

Form DE-964 is a numbered, two-part form that is used to certify completion of both the classroom and laboratory phases of the driver education course.

Once you have completed the first 6 hours of instruction, Safe2Drive will issue a Six-Hour Completion Certificate (Part 1). Once you have completed the remaining 26 hours of online instruction, followed the instructions in the Driver Education Packet for the behind-the wheel training, and completed the course, Safe2Drive will issue you a Course Completion Certificate (Part 2).

What is the difference between the Concurrent Method and Block Method?

Concurrent Method:*

Complete the first six hours of online instruction.
Obtain learner license.
Finish the remaining 26 hours of online instruction along with the in-car observation/behind-the-wheel training.

Block Method:

Complete ALL 32 hours of online instruction.
Obtain learner license.
Take the in-car observation/behind-the-wheel training.

*Note: We currently offer the Concurrent Method only.

What are the eligibility requirements?

For Parents:

Must be the parent, stepparent, grandparent, step-grandparent, foster parent, or legal guardian of the teen
Must have a valid driver's license for the last three years
Must never have been convicted of/received a probated sentence for a homicide, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Must not have a suspended, revoked, or forfeited driver's license within the last three years
Must not have six or more points assigned to your driver's license
Must not be disabled due to mental illness

We recommend you check both your driver record and criminal record before starting the course. You are responsible for verifying that you are eligible.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you meet the above requirements. If you are found to be ineligible, you and your teen will be required to start the process over again, which means you must:

Have your teen find a new instructor who is eligible.
Fill out another DL-92 form.
Send in another $20 with your DL-92 form to order a new PTDE packet.
Wait for the PTDE packet to arrive.
Register for a new account.
Have your teen start the course over from the beginning.
Pay a $10 transfer fee, if you and your teen have already completed the first 6 hours.

For Teens:

Must be at least 14 years old before starting the online course
Must be at least 15 years old in order to take the learner license exam
Must complete the entire course before 18th birthday

What are the learner license requirements?

The student must:

Be at least 15 years old
Reside in Texas for at least 30 days prior to application
Have completed the first six hours of online classroom instruction

At the Driver License Office, you must:

Pay the required learner license fee
Present original acceptable proof of Social Security Number:
1. Social Security Card, or
2. Social Security Affidavit DL-13 (available at the Driver License Office)
Present proof of residency. To meet the residency requirements, you must:
1. Reside in Texas for at least 30 days prior to application
2. Present two acceptable documents establishing proof of residency, one of which must demonstrate the applicant has lived in Texas at least 30 days (See examples)
3. The 30 day requirement will be waived for applicants who surrender a valid, unexpired out-of-state driver license, but two documents establishing proof of residency are still required.
Present proof of liability insurance and valid Texas registration (if the student owns a vehicle)
Pass a written Knowledge Test, if you did not take it online with us
Pass a vision exam
Present the following forms explained in the Driver Education Packet:
1. Original acceptable proof of identity (See examples)
2. Application for Texas Driver License or Identification Card (DL-14A)- Find this in your PTDE packet.
3. Classroom Instruction - Driver Education Affidavit (DL-90A) for each instructor - Find this in your PTDE packet.
4. Classroom Instruction Log Record (DL-91A) - Find this in your PTDE packet.
5. Verification of Enrollment and Attendance Form (CDD-104) - This comes from your school.
  - This must be signed by your school's administrator or the person designated by the administrator.
  - If you have graduated high school, you may submit your high school diploma or GED in lieu of this form.
6. Six-Hour Completion Certificate (DE-964) - This comes from us, after you have completed the first six hours of the course.

The following applicants must present additional documentation as follows:

If the applicant is a U.S. citizen, he or she must present a document indicating citizenship such as a BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
If the applicant is a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States, he or she must present documentation indicating this status such as a Permanent Resident Card (I-551).
If the applicant is refugee or asylee, he or she must present documentation indicating this status.
If the applicant is not a citizen and is not a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. he or she must present valid documentation issued by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that shows Lawful Temporary Admission to the U.S.
1. Please note that a learner license or driver license will not be issued if the lawful admission period stated on the document expires in fewer than six months.

Note: At least one instructor must be present when the teen applies for a learner license at the Driver License Office. If the teen has multiple instructors and one instructor is absent when the teen applies for a learner license, then the affidavit must be notarized for the absent instructor.

After receiving your learner license, you may begin your behind-the-wheel driver's training.

What are the requirements to get a Texas driver license?

The student must:

Be at least 16 years old
Reside in Texas for at least 30 days prior to application
Have held a valid learner license for six months
Have completed a driver education course
Have completed the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) requirement.
1. Effective September 1, 2015, individuals taking a teen driver education course are required to complete the ITTD requirement before they will be eligible to take the driving skills exam.

At the DPS Driver License Office

You must:

Pay the required fee.
Present proof of residency. To meet the residency requirements, you must:
1. Reside in Texas for at least 30 days prior to application
2. Present two acceptable documents establishing proof of residency, one of which must demonstrate the applicant has lived in Texas at least 30 days (See examples)
3. The 30 day requirement will be waived for applicants who surrender a valid, unexpired out-of-state driver license, but two documents establishing proof of residency are still required.
Present the following forms explained in the Driver Education Packet:
1. Original acceptable proof of identity (See examples)
2. Verification of Enrollment and Attendance Form (CDD-104) - This comes from your school.
  - This must be signed by your school's administrator or the person designated by the administrator.
  - If you have graduated high school, you may submit a high school diploma or GED in lieu of this form.
3. Behind-the-Wheel Instruction - Driver Education Affidavit (Print DL-90B) - Find this in your PTDE packet.
4. Application for Renewal/Replacement/Change of a Texas Driver License or Identification Card (DL-43) - Find this in your PTDE packet.
5. Classroom Instruction Log Record (Print DL-91A) - Find this in your PTDE packet.
6. Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Log Record (Print DL-91B) - Find this in your PTDE packet.
Present your Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) Certificate of Completion.
1. Effective September 1, 2015, individuals taking a teen driver education course are required to complete the ITTD requirement before they will be eligible to take the driving skills exam.
Take the driving skills test (within 90 days of the date on your ITTD Certificate of Completion) if you are under 18 years old.
Provide current proof of Liability Insurance for the vehicle which will be used for the driving exam.
Provide valid motor vehicle registration and inspection sticker for the vehicle which will be used for the driving exam.
Provide your learner license.
Provide your Course Completion Certificate (DE-964).

The following applicants must present additional documentation as follows:

If there has been a CHANGE in the applicant's U.S. citizenship, he or she must present a BIRTH CERTIFICATE issued by the appropriate state.
If the applicant is a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States, he or she must present a valid U.S Dept. of State "Immigrant Visa" or a valid U.S. Resident Alien Card (Form I-551).
If the applicant is a refugee or asylee, he or she must provide proof of this status.
If the applicant is not a citizen and is not a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. he or she must present valid documentation issued by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that shows Lawful Temporary Admission to the U.S.

Note: At least one instructor must be present when the teen applies for a driver license at the Driver License Office. If the teen has multiple instructors and one instructor is absent when the teen applies for a driver license, then the affidavit must be notarized for the absent instructor.

Your first driver license will be marked "provisional." Your provisional license expires on your birth date starting after the date you received it until you are 18.You face certain driving restrictions during this phase. For the first twelve months after receiving your provisional license you may NOT:

Drive with more than one passenger in the vehicle under the age of 21 who is not a family member.
Drive between the hours 12:00AM (midnight) and 5:00AM, unless it is necessary for you to drive to work or a school-related activity, or because of a medical emergency.
Drive while using a wireless device except in the event of an emergency.

After the first six months of the provisional license, the driver may drive the vehicle without time or passenger limitations.

What is the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) requirement?

The ITTD program is a FREE 2-hour informational video developed by the Texas Department of Public Safety as an additional safety measure for new drivers. Effective September 1, 2015, all Texas teens who are taking a teen driver education course must complete the ITTD program after they have received a Certificate of Completion (DE-964) from their driver education provider. Students must complete the ITTD program before they may take their driving exam.

The ITTD program is available on the Department of Public Safety's Impact Texas Teen Drivers website.

Note: Your ITTD Certificate of Completion is only valid for 90 days. If you do not pass the driving skills exam within 90 days of the date on the ITTD certificate, you must restart the ITTD program and take the driving skills exam again.

What is included in the curriculum?

The curriculum consists of engaging lessons with:

Lecture material
Informative videos
Interactive animations and slideshows
Fun games

A short quiz will be given at the end of each lesson. You must answer at least three of the four questions correctly to move on to the next lesson.

This will allow you to easily master the content and help you pass your Knowledge Test with flying colors!

We want to make this process as easy as possible for you, which is why we offer the Knowledge Test online! That means you can take it from the comfort of your own home--FREE!

What happens if I do not pass the lesson quiz?

Most people pass each quiz the first time. However, if you fail a lesson quiz, you will have to retake it as many times as necessary until you achieve a 75% or better (3 out of 4 questions correct) before moving on to the next lesson.

How long is the Texas Parent Taught Driver Education course?

As per Texas DPS requirements, the course is 32 hours in length. You are only allowed to complete a total of 4 hours of instruction per day (with a maximum of 2 hours spent on online instruction and a maximum of 2 hours spent on behind-the-wheel instruction).

We provide 24/7 online access with an unlimited number of logins. Just use your username and password to login, and we will take you back to where you last left off.

What is the difference between In-Car Observation and Behind-the-Wheel Practice?

In-Car Observation: The parent performs driving techniques while the teen sits in the car and observes the parent.

Behind-the-Wheel Practice: The teen performs driving techniques while the parent evaluates the teen's performance.

What are the instruction logs and affidavits?

Classroom Instruction Log (DL-91A) - Record of required classroom topics, hours, and date of instruction. This is required when applying for the learner license and driver's license at the Driver License Office.

Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Log (DL-91B) - Record of required driver training topics, hours, and date of instruction. This is required when applying for the driver's license at the Driver License Office.

Classroom Instruction Affidavit (DL-90A) - Certifies that all required hours of classroom instruction have been completed. This is required when applying for the learner license.

Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Affidavit (DL-90B) - Certifies that all required hours of behind-the-wheel instruction have been completed. This is required when applying for the driver's license.

Note: At least one instructor must be present when the teen applies for a learner license or driver's license at the Driver License Office. If the teen has multiple instructors and one instructor is absent when the teen applies for a learner license or driver's license, then the affidavit must be notarized for the absent instructor.

How long does the entire Texas Parent Taugth Driver Education program take to complete?

Effective October 1, 2013 Texas Law (HB 3483) changed the additional behind-the-wheel requirements from 20 to 30 hours.

If you registered September 30, 2013 or prior:

The entire program requires a minimum of 66 hours to complete. It consists of:

32 hours of online instruction
34 hours of driving training, which includes:
1. 7 hours each (for a subtotal of 14 hours) of In-Car observation and Behind-The-Wheel Instruction
2. 20 hours of additional behind-the-wheel practice sessions (in which 10 hours must be completed at night)

If you registered October 1, 2013 or after:

The entire program requires a minimum of 76 hours to complete. It consists of:

32 hours of online instruction
44 hours of driving training, which includes:
1. 7 hours each (for a subtotal of 14 hours) of In-Car observation and Behind-The-Wheel Instruction
2. 30 hours of additional behind-the-wheel practice sessions (in which 10 hours must be completed at night)

Note: The 32 hours of online instruction must not be completed in fewer than 16 calendar days (Maximum 2 Hours Instruction per Day). The in-car observation and behind-the-wheel instruction must not be completed in fewer than 7 calendar days (Maximum 2 Hours per Day). If doing behind-the-wheel and online instruction in the same day, you must not exceed a total of 4 hours per day.

What happens if the teen has obtained a Texas learner license but is unable to complete the remaining 26 hours of online instruction?

The parent must immediately notify the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) by submitting the Parent Taught Cancellation Form provided in the Driver Education Packet.
The teen's learner license will be cancelled.
All driver education training (online instruction and driver training) are forfeited and must be repeated.

Can I transfer my hours of instruction to or from another driver school?

No. No hours of instruction may be transferred from our Parent Taught program to another driver school.

I forgot to keep track of my time, where can I find out how much time I spent in each lesson?

Click on the tab at the top of the page titled "Forms/Logs." You will find a log called "DL-91A" which has your times for each lesson recorded.

Why is the log showing we are not taking the course in order?

This is just a matter of our course covering PTDE Module topics in a different order than that of the DPS's DL-91A log. You are taking the course in the correct order and will receive credit for all of your instruction; it simply appears out of order on the log.

How do I get my Completion Certificate?

There are two separate Completion Certificates: You receive the Six-Hour Completion Certificate after you have finished the first 6 hours of the course and are ready to apply for your learner license.

Note: If you opt to take the Knowledge Test online with us, you will receive your Six-Hour Completion Certificate after you have passed the test.

You receive the regular Completion Certificate after you have completed the rest of the 32-hour course.

Both of these Certificates can be printed immediately, and will also be emailed to you and your parent.

How much does the Texas Parent Taught Driver Education course cost and what are my payment options?

The price of the course is $74.95. You may pay by one of the following methods:

Credit card online
Credit card by phone
Check by mail