TDLR Approved Parent Taught Teen Driver Education
24-Hour Parent Taught Driver's Ed
Texas TDLR-approved 24-hour online driver's education course for teens. Complete it 100% online at your own pace - on any device, anytime. Behind-the-wheel training is completed with your own parent instructor after ordering the required TDLR packet.
Texas Parent Taught Teen Driver Education
24-Hour Parent Taught Driver's Ed
Texas TDLR-approved online driver's education course for teens. Complete all 24 hours online, get your learner permit at DPS, complete your behind-the-wheel training with your parent instructor, and get your license!
- TDLR Approved - meets the 24-hour requirement
- 100% online, self-paced, any device
- Audio narration, videos, and interactive lessons
- Certificate available to print immediately
- Includes the TDLR parent instructor packet checklist
12 of 24 hrs complete · 5 of 10 chapters done
Chapters
Texas's most engaging online
driver's ed course for teens.
24 hours doesn't have to be boring. We built this course to be genuinely engaging - with audio, video, animations, and interactive activities - so teens actually absorb the material and walk into DPS ready to pass.
24-Hour Parent Taught Teen Driver's Ed
How Parent Taught Driver's Ed Works
The licensing process has several steps - but don't worry. We'll walk you and your parent instructor through every one and provide everything you need along the way.
Before you begin, your parent instructor needs to meet Texas's eligibility requirements: a valid Texas driver's license held for at least 3 years, no DUI/DWI convictions in the past 7 years, and a clean-enough driving record. Eligible instructors include a parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, foster parent, or legal guardian.
Once you've confirmed eligibility, order the official PTDE Program Guide from TDLR for $20. It's delivered by email and includes your instruction logs and your 452PT receipt number, which you'll need for enrollment, certificates, and every DPS visit.
Important
- Don't start driving instruction before ordering your packet. Any hours logged before you have your TDLR receipt number don't count toward your requirements.
After finishing the first 6 hours of coursework and passing the written test, you'll receive your DE-964E certificate. Take it, printed in color if it has a green background, to any Texas DPS office along with your PTDE receipt number, proof of identity, and two proofs of Texas residency.
Good to know
- The DPS application fee is $16
- A parent or legal guardian must accompany students under 18
Complete all required lessons, activities, and unit quizzes through our TDLR-approved online driver education program.
What you get
- Full access to all 24 hours of course content
- Study on any device - phone, tablet, or computer
- Progress is saved automatically - pick up where you left off
- Available any time of day or night
This is formal instruction with your designated parent instructor only: 7 hours of observation and 7 hours of behind-the-wheel driving. Daily limits apply (max 2 hours of driving and 4 hours combined per day), so this takes a minimum of 4 days.
Good to know
- Only the parent instructor listed on your TDLR packet can supervise these hours
This portion is more flexible: any adult who is at least 21 years old and has held a valid license for at least 1 year can supervise, not just the designated instructor.
Requirements
- 30 total hours of supervised practice driving
- At least 10 hours must be at night
Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) is a free, 2-hour video course required by Texas law, run by DPS - not part of our course. It only works on a desktop or laptop, not a phone or tablet.
Good to know
- Completely free
- Certificate must be printed - DPS won't accept a digital copy
Test at any DPS location with your own registered, insured, and inspected vehicle, or through a driving school approved by DPS to administer the test directly.
Two options
- Test at a Texas DPS office with your own vehicle
- Test through a driving school and get a sealed envelope of results to bring to DPS instead
Once you've held your permit for at least 6 months and are at least 16, visit any Texas DPS office for your provisional license.
What to bring
- Your DE-964 certificate
- Both driving logs (14-hour and 30-hour)
- Your ITTD certificate
- Your current learner permit (surrendered) and the $16 license fee
Until you turn 18, a few restrictions apply to your provisional license.
Restrictions
- No more than 1 passenger under 21 who isn't a family member
- No driving between midnight and 5 a.m. except for work, school, or a medical emergency
- No cell phone use while driving, even hands-free
Student Reviews
What Our Students Say
We care about every student’s experience. Here’s what real Texas drivers have to say.
Trusted by 24,132+ Texas drivers
My son completed the entire 24 hours in about a week. The audio mode was perfect for him since he could listen on his phone. He passed his DPS road test on the first try!
Way better than sitting in a classroom. The interactive lessons kept my son engaged and he actually remembered what he learned. Highly recommend.
Super easy to use and my teen could do it at her own pace around her school schedule. Got her certificate within the week and headed straight to DPS.
Awesome learning experience!
This course made learning to drive super easy and fun. I highly recommend it.
Easy and efficient.
Amazing opportunity to virtually work toward getting my permit first, then my license.
Support was very friendly and responded immediately, which was awesome. Thanks so much!
My experience was great. It not only taught me the laws, violations, and rules of the road, but also valuable information I should know in case of an emergency.
I loved it. It taught me things I didn’t know. Keep up the good work, Chippy!
Licensed & Approved
by TDLR.
This is a state-approved online driver's education course that satisfies Texas's 24-hour parent-taught teen driver education requirement. Complete it at your own pace, on any device. Behind-the-wheel training with your parent instructor is also required and sold separately.
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