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Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Ed Online
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- Age: Teens 14-17 (parent instructor must have valid TX license)
- Online Hours: 32 hours (plus 44 hours in-car practice)
- Pass Requirement: 70%+ on online module tests; practice logs signed
Course Curriculum – Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Ed
Overview of parent-instructor responsibilities, required forms, and how to obtain the official PTDE packet from TDLR.
- Scenario-based simulation: Parent-teen agreement walkthrough
- Real-life example: Scheduling driving practice legally
- Quick quiz: PTDE eligibility and document checklist
Introduction to the course structure, Texas driving culture, and setting goals for teen drivers.
- Interactive scenario: Planning your driving journey
- Real-life example: Why young drivers need structured training
- Quick quiz: Course expectations and milestones
Essential traffic laws, right-of-way, speed limits, and common Texas-specific regulations.
- Simulation: Intersection decision making
- Real-life example: Handling a traffic stop
- Quick quiz: Texas traffic code basics
Understanding vehicle controls, pre-drive safety inspections, and maintenance essentials.
- Simulation: Virtual vehicle walk-around inspection
- Real-life example: What to do when a warning light appears
- Quick quiz: Vehicle components and safety features
Steps to obtain a learner license, supervised driving log requirements, and practice planning.
- Scenario: Logging hours correctly for DPS submission
- Real-life example: Finding a safe practice environment
- Quick quiz: Learner license restrictions and obligations
Steering, acceleration, braking, turning, and reversing in a controlled environment.
- Simulation: Parking lot obstacle course
- Real-life example: Common mistakes beginners make
- Quick quiz: Maneuvering basics
Mastering parallel parking, hill starts, and angled parking techniques.
- Simulation: Parallel parking step-by-step guidance
- Real-life example: Handling steep hills in Texas cities
- Quick quiz: Hill driving and parking rules
Navigating residential areas, merging onto highways, lane changes, and managing speed.
- Simulation: Highway merge challenge
- Real-life example: Dealing with aggressive drivers
- Quick quiz: Freeway driving etiquette and safety
Defensive driving techniques, hazard recognition, and emergency responses (brake failure, tire blowout, etc.).
- Simulation: Sudden obstacle on the road
- Real-life example: What to do after an accident
- Quick quiz: Emergency procedures
Completing the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) program, final exam, and applying for a provisional license.
- Simulation: Final exam preparation walkthrough
- Real-life example: Scheduling your DPS road test
- Quick quiz: Provisional license restrictions and next steps
Yes, as long as you meet all of these Texas requirements:
- Be the teen's parent, step-parent, grandparent, or legal guardian
- Hold a valid Texas driver's license (not expired or suspended)
- Your license must have been active for at least 3 of the last 5 years
- No more than 1 moving violation in the past 12 months
- No DWI convictions in the past 3 years
- No license suspensions in the past 3 years
Yes. Our course is fully approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under approval number #C3664. The certificate you receive is accepted at all Texas DPS offices when your teen applies for their learner license or provisional license.
The course is $49.99 plus applicable Texas sales tax (typically 6.25%–8.25%). There are no hidden course fees. Your only additional costs are:
- PTDE Program Guide Packet – required by Texas law, ordered separately from TDLR (usually around $20–$30)
- DPS license fees – learner license + provisional license (approximately $16–$33 total)
- ITTD program – free online course
- Behind-the-wheel practice – no cost, but you provide the vehicle and gas
Total out-of-pocket beyond the course is typically $40–$70, depending on DPS fees and your location.
The online portion takes most students 2-4 weeks (32 hours total, self-paced). Texas law also requires 44 hours of behind-the-wheel practice (including 10 hours at night). Most families complete the full program in 4-6 months, but you have up to 1 year of course access.
Yes, ITTD is mandatory in Texas. The Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) program is a free, 2-hour online video course required by DPS before your teen can take the road test for their provisional license. We explain exactly when and how to complete it inside the course.
Yes. This course works for teens at any stage. Whether your teen hasn't started yet, already has their learner license, or has completed some driving hours — they can still use this course to meet the remaining requirements.