Texas teen driver education — done right, done calmly.
Handing your teen the keys is a big step. We make it a safe one. Our state-approved program takes new drivers from their very first lesson to a confident DPS road test, with instructors who specialize in keeping nervous teens — and nervous parents — at ease.
Getting a Texas license at 16 has a few required steps.
Here's the simple version — and we help with every one.
Get the learner permit
Complete the classroom portion and pass the written knowledge test to earn the learner license.
Behind-the-wheel training
In-car lessons with a certified instructor, plus supervised practice hours logged with a parent.
ITTD course
The short Impact Texas Teen Drivers video, required before the road test.
Pass the DPS road test
Which you can take right here with us — no long wait at the DPS office.
A note on requirements
Verify exact Texas hour requirements (classroom, behind-the-wheel, observation) and ITTD/permit rules against current TDLR/DPS guidance before enrolling — specifics change.
Inside every teen package.
Classroom instruction
The required knowledge portion that prepares teens for the written test.
Behind-the-wheel
One-on-one in-car lessons with a certified, patient instructor.
Observation hours
Supervised in-car observation to reinforce real-world judgment.
The three teen programs.
7 Hours Driving + 7 Hours Observation
14 hours total behind the wheel and observing.
24 Hours Classroom Lesson
The state-required classroom portion of driver education.
24 Hrs Classroom + 7 Hrs Driving + 7 Hrs Observation
Classroom, driving, and observation hours in one program.
"My son was so anxious about driving. His instructor was endlessly patient and he passed first try. We've already booked his sister."
What parents need to bring.
We'll walk you through every form — see our Resources page for the official DPS documents.
Enroll your teen today