Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education (Teen, Ages 14-17)
Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education (PTDE) is a DPS-approved way for teens 14-17 to complete the state-required driver education course with a qualifying parent or guardian as the instructor. This TDLR-approved course is 100% online and self-paced, and at the end of the course you may take your official permit test with us instead of going into a DPS office.
Who Is This Course For?
Texas teens ages 14-17 and a qualifying parent or guardian who want to complete the state-required driver education course through the parent-taught program.
Course Overview
Texas requires all teens under 18 to complete a TDLR-approved driver education course before receiving a driver license. The parent-taught program (PTDE) lets a qualifying parent or guardian teach the course to their teen at home. The classroom portion must be underway before you can receive your learner license at 15. This DPS-approved course is 100% online and self-paced, and at the end you may take your official permit test with us instead of going into DPS.
After the learner license, teens complete behind-the-wheel practice and log at least 30 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — with a licensed adult 21 or older. Before the driving skills test, teens must also complete the Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) video program and present the certificate. You may also qualify for up to a 10% auto insurance discount with eligible insurers — ask your insurance agent for details.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online (Parent Taught)
Audience
Teens (Ages 14-17)
Requirement
TDLR-approved (Parent Taught)
Provider
Aceable
Reporting
DPS-approved; official permit test included
What You'll Complete
- DPS-Required Driver's Education
- State Approved (Parent Taught)
- 24/7 Online & Self-Paced
- Official Permit Test Included
- Up to 10% Insurance Discount
How It Works
- 1Register online for the Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education course with a qualifying parent or guardian.
- 2Begin the online classroom portion, which must be underway before you receive your learner license at 15.
- 3Take the official permit test with us at the end of the course, instead of going into DPS.
- 4Receive your Texas learner license and complete behind-the-wheel practice.
- 5Log at least 30 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) and complete the Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) program.
- 6Pass the driving skills test to receive your provisional Texas driver license.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- For Texas teens ages 14-17 with a qualifying parent or guardian as the instructor.
- The classroom portion of the TDLR-approved course must be underway before you receive your learner license at 15.
- Teens must log at least 30 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) and complete the Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) program before the driving skills test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education (PTDE)?
PTDE is a DPS-approved program that lets a qualifying parent or guardian teach the state-required TDLR-approved driver education course to their teen at home. This course is 100% online and self-paced.
How old do I have to be to start parent-taught driver ed in Texas?
Teens can begin the course at 14. The classroom portion must be underway before you receive your Texas learner license at 15.
Can I take the permit test with this course instead of going to DPS?
Yes. At the end of the course you may take your official permit test with us instead of going into a DPS office.
What is the Impact Texas Drivers program?
Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) is a short video program all teen drivers must complete and present the certificate for before taking the driving skills test at the DPS.
How many supervised driving hours are required in Texas?
At least 30 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — with a licensed adult 21 or older seated beside you.
Is this course state-approved?
Yes. It is DPS-approved and satisfies the TDLR-approved driver education requirement for Texas teens under 18.
Related Texas Resources
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Provider Disclosure
DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by Aceable, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
Disclaimer
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