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Online Drivers Ed Course to Get Your Learner's Permit

The learner’s permit is the first step toward a full driver’s license. Learn how to pick the right driver education course to prepare you for your Texas permit. » Read More

Texas Defensive Driving Approved Courses

Taking an approved defensive driving course is ideal for Texas drivers who want to improve their driving skills, learn safe driving information and dismiss eligible traffic tickets. This class can help drivers reduce risks on Texas roadways with the incentive of discounted insurance. » Read More

Driving School Online: Behind the Wheel Training

Did you know you can take driving school without stepping foot in a classroom? Learn how to train behind the wheel with the help of a parent, guardian or driving instructor. » Read More

How to Get a Driver’s License in Texas at 18

Discover the steps to earning a driver's license in Texas between the ages of 18 and 25. Plus, learn about age and course requirements for your license. » Read More

How Long Is the Texas Written Driving Test?

The Texas written driving test is split into two, 30-minute sections, totaling one hour of material. Each section contains 15 multiple-choice questions regarding highway signs and traffic laws. Students can complete the written exam online or at a drivers license office. » Read More

Take Your Texas Drivers License Test Online

Before teens can earn their license, they need to earn a learner's permit by completing six hours of drivers ed and passing the Texas DPS written test. Our drivers ed courses allow you to complete the written test online and avoid a trip to the DPS. » Read More

How Does the Texas Online Defensive Driving Course Work?

You asked, we listened! Check out our newly updated course format, which includes an auto-play feature on course content, better videos, increased mobile friendliness and no final exam to pass! » Read More

How Does Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education Work?

The Texas Department of Public Safety allows teens to complete drivers ed outside of the classroom if the course is part of the approved Parent-Taught Drivers Education (PTDE) program. Our course helps students and parents connect on the important topics of driving safety and ensures qualified adult guidance during driving hours. » Read More

Texas Driver Permit Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Texas driver permits, including age requirements and mandatory training programs. Texas teens can earn a learner’s permit online by completing TDLR-approved driver education, including Parent-Taught Drivers Ed and Self-Taught Drivers Ed. » Read More

Parent-Taught Driver Education: Top Questions

Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education (PTDE) allows parents to instruct their teenagers through the online section and behind-the-wheel instruction of the state-mandated driver's ed requirements. » Read More

Texas Defensive Driving Questions

Read the most frequently asked questions about the Texas Defensive Driving course. Learn how often you can take the course, how long it takes to complete, how much it costs and more. » Read More

Take the Texas Driving Safety Course Online

Our online driving safety course makes it easy to fulfill defensive driving requirements for ticket dismissal and become a safer driver. The course is completely online and has no final exam. The online format allows you to finish the course at a time and pace convenient to you. » Read More

How to Apply for Your Texas Driver’s License

Ready to go to your local Department of Public Safety (DPS) to get your driver's license? Learn about the documents and information you'll need, age-specific requirements, DPS testing information and more. » Read More

Online Texas Driver Ed Course Details

The state of Texas requires teens to complete a driver education course prior to applying for their learner's permit and driver's license. TexasDrivingSchool.com offers teens two options for completing this requirement in the comfort of their own home. » Read More

TEA-Approved Courses Are Now TDLR-Approved

All schools and programs licensed or approved under the Texas Education Agency (including Defensive Driving and Adult Driver Education) are now TDLR-approved. All courses must be TDLR-approved in order to be valid. » Read More

DPS-Approved Parent-Taught Driver Ed Programs Are Now TDLR-Approved

Effective Sept. 1, 2015, Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education programs are no longer under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Under Texas Education Code Chapter 1001, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is now responsible for monitoring and approving Texas driving courses. » Read More

Differences Between Parent-Taught Drivers Ed and Online Texas Driver Education

Deciding between Parent-Taught or Online Driver's Ed can be tough, so we want to help you choose the right course for your family. The two courses cover the same classroom content, but they operate a little differently. » Read More

How to Apply For Your Learners Permit

To receive a leaner's permit, students must be at least 15 years old and must have begun or completed an online driver education course. With both our Parent-Taught Driver Education and Texas Online Driver Ed courses, students can conveniently take their permit exam online once they've completed the first course module. » Read More

Getting Your First Texas Driver's License

If you have already followed the steps to obtain a Texas learner's permit, here's how to complete the requirements to obtain your Texas provisional driver's license. » Read More

Which Driver Ed Course is Right for Me?

Need help deciding which course to take? » Read More

IMPACT Texas Drivers

Texas' Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently implemented a new program called Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) that all aspiring drivers must complete before they are allowed to take the skills portion of their driving exam required to become a licensed driver. » Read More

Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education Program Guide (P.T.D.E)

The Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide is provided by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and is required to be obtained before starting any course work. » Read More

What to Expect from the Texas Driving Test

The last step to getting your Texas driver's license is passing the driving test. While the prospect of taking the test may make you nervous, stay calm. The more you know about what to expect, the better prepared you'll be to pass. » Read More

Texas Driving Laws: New Cell Phone and Inspection Policies

The state of Texas has been hesitant to adopt a state-wide texting and driving law, but two major Texas cities have stepped forward to make their streets safer. » Read More

Taking Texas Adult Drivers Ed Online

Drivers ed class sounds like something meant for teenagers, right? Well, teenagers might be the most common drivers ed students these days, but there are many non-traditional students looking to get behind the wheel as well. » Read More

Defensive Driving In Texas How To Avoid Accidents

Although some auto accidents may simply be out of your control, others can be avoided by taking a few common sense safety precautions. » Read More

Texas Road Trip Destinations Easy Driving Reach

Most of us associate road trips with summertime, which can feel so far away in the middle of February. » Read More

Camping In Luxury

Although many people don't think of Texas as a top winter getaway destination, its mild temperatures and diverse outdoor offerings make it a perfect pick for adventure and luxury. » Read More

Celebrating New Years Eve In Texas

You don't have to travel far to find fun and exciting ways to celebrate the New Year in Texas. » Read More

Texas Headlight Laws Are You Breaking The Law

Although there are many similarities among headlight laws from state to state, one might say that the devil is in the details. » Read More

Best Fall Road Trips In Texas

Fall is the perfect time for a road trip in Texas. From East Texas, through rolling Hill Country, and all over the state, the green leaves of summer are turning vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange. » Read More

Renewing Your Texas Driver License

For many Texans, renewing a driver license is on par with paying taxes and standing in a never-ending line at the post office. » Read More

Why Texas Parents Make The Best Driving Teachers

Parents teach their children how to walk, talk, eat, and journey into adulthood. So it should come as no surprise that parents make the best teachers of driver education as well!  » Read More