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Parent-Taught Drivers Ed allows a parent or legal guardian to teach the behind-the-wheel portion. Self-Paced Drivers Ed uses a certified driving instructor at a local driving school for the in-car training. Both include the same online classroom portion.
Yes. The test is included inside the online course so teens can skip the written exam at the DPS.
Yes. The course works on computers, tablets, and smartphones.
As of December 2024, Texas Legislature reduced the amount of required hours for teens from 32 to 24 hours of online classroom instruction. Additionally, 44 hours of behind-the-wheel training is also required. The first 6 hours prepare the student for the learner permit.
Yes. The Texas Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide must be purchased from TDLR. It authorizes the parent to teach the course. Our course provides instructions on how to do this, or you can get ahead of the game & get registered with the state now by clicking here.
Parents only oversee progress and paperwork. A licensed driving school handles the behind-the-wheel instructional lessons. HOWEVER, 30 hours of logged drive time is still required of the parent/guardian to do with the student no matter which learning style the student chooses.
Adults ages 18–24 are required to complete a 6-hour adult driver education course. Adults 25 and older are not required by law, but taking the course allows them to take the DPS Written Test online instead of at a DPS office.
Yes. The Adult Drivers Ed course includes the official DPS Written Knowledge Exam.
Adults 25 and older are not required to complete any driver education training. However, if the applicant wants to take the DPS Written exam online instead of at the DPS office, the only way to do that is by completing a 6 hour adult course that has the DPS knowledge exam included.
The adult course is 6 hours, which is the minimum required by Texas.
Yes. After completing the adult course and passing the exam, you will receive a certificate to take to DPS to apply for your learner license or driver license.
Your ADE completion certificate is valid for 2 years. If you have not used the certificate before the 2 years time is up, you will be required to complete the course again.
Yes, the course can be taken in Spanish. Click here for more information on the Spanish course offered by Virtual Drive of Texas.
CDL training prepares you for the written knowledge exams required for a Texas Commercial Driver License.
Yes. CDL2Go offers preparation for Class A, Class B, and common endorsements.
Yes. CDL2Go is fully online and self-paced, designed to prepare you for the written tests before hands-on training.
No. The Texas CDL knowledge exams must be taken at a DPS location.
Yes, CDL2go offers the course in Spanish. However, the final exam MUST be taken in English.
In most cases, yes. Many Texas courts accept a state-approved defensive driving course for ticket dismissal. Always verify eligibility with your court.
Many insurance companies offer a discount for completing defensive driving. Check with your insurer to confirm.
Texas defensive driving is a six-hour course, whether taken online or in person.
Yes. You receive a completion certificate to submit to your court or insurance provider.
A state-approved course meets the requirements set by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and is accepted by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Yes. Teens and adults enrolled in an approved online course may take the test online. Adults 25+ may only take it online if they complete the adult driver education course.
The timeline varies based on age, course type, and DPS appointment availability. Teens must complete classroom hours, driving hours, and hold their permit for at least six months.
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