State-of-the-Art Texas Online Drivers Ed

With our cutting-edge 32-hour online Texas drivers education course, you'll find everything you need to get your Texas drivers license. This new online drivers ed course was designed by driving instructors and learning experts in 2014 to meet the most current standards of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Our course is the most up-to-date option on the market today.

Utilizing interactive features, animations, entertaining videos and engaging audio narration throughout, this course will help you develop lifelong safe-driving habits that could save lives, especially your own.

Requirements for Texas Drivers Education

Getting your Texas drivers license is a 4-step process:

STEP 1: 32 hours of driver education. This is the online instruction portion which can be done with I Drive Safely’s online Texas drivers education course.

STEP 2: 14 hours of driver training. This is the behind-the-wheel portion, in which you will receive instruction and practice driving with a driving instructor from a licensed driving school in your area.

STEP 3: 30 hours of logged drive time. 10 of these hours need to be completed at night, with a licensed adult (most likely your parent or guardian). This is also known as “in-car” practice.

STEP 4: Before you take your Provisional License Behind the Wheel Roadway Exam, you must REGISTER FOR and COMPLETE the free Texas TDLR Impact Texas Teen Drivers course (ITTD), located here. Once the ITTD course is complete, you will receive an email with a certificate. Be sure to print out and bring the certificate to the DPS within 90 days. If you do not complete this step, the certificate will expire and you will have to retake the ITTD course!

I Drive Safely’s online course is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and satisfies the requirements of Step #1.

When you begin the course, online instructors will guide you through your lessons and be available to answer any questions you have. They will also grade your online assignments, which will be assigned throughout the course. For your convenience, all of your assignments will be completed online.

Getting Your Texas Drivers License - Everything You Need to Know

Our Texas 32-hour teen driver education is the fastest, easiest, and most thorough course you can take. Our videos, animations, and audio components keep you engaged so you can absorb the lessons better, and our interactive approach to online education ensures the material is understood and retained. The course is made up of 10 fun, interactive chapters, covering 49 units of material that you can complete at your own pace, and our auto-save feature allows you to start and stop as often as you want.

Your parents can rest assured that you are getting the very best drivers education money can buy. Our course promotes higher forms of thinking and involves analysis and evaluation of the content as the student moves through the course. Simply put, learning how to drive doesn’t get much easier than this.

The Most Fun, Comprehensive Online Course You Can Find Today

Chapters in our Texas Drivers Education Online course include:

• Traffic Laws 101
• Space and Risk Management
• The Physics of Driving
• Adjusting to Different Driving Environments
• Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving
• Vehicle Management and Responsibilities

... and much more!

A Sure-Fire Way to Get Your Texas Driver License

After completing our course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge you need to be a safe driver on today’s busy roads. Finish the course requirements and head to the DPS to take your driving test and obtain your Texas drivers license.

If you’ve still got questions, we’ve got the answers. Give us a call today.  The I Drive Safely Customer Support team is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any and all questions and concerns you have!

How to Get Your Texas Drivers License

Few things in life are more exciting for teenagers than earning their Texas drivers license and finally being able to drive independently. It’s a milestone, and it brings with it a lot of freedom. However, before you can jump in the drivers seat by yourself, you’ll need to follow a few steps.

The state of Texas actually offers two methods of getting your Texas drivers license: you can use the Block method or the Concurrent method. With the Block method, you complete the entire 32-hour course before starting your behind-the-wheel training; with the Concurrent method, you can get your learner’s license and start behind-the-wheel training after completing the first two chapters of our course. Don’t worry, we’ve outlined the steps for both so that you know exactly what you need to do, no matter which option you decide to go with.

If you have any questions about how to complete your course, please feel free to contact customer service at 1-800-990-2814.

Method 1:

Complete Your Texas Drivers Ed Training with the Block Method

Step 1: Sign Up for Your Texas TEA/TDLR Drivers Ed Online Course

It couldn’t be easier! Simply register online for your Texas teen drivers education course and get started right away.

Step 2:  Complete Online Drivers Ed Course

After you successfully complete your course, a Texas Driver Education certificate (DE-964) will be mailed to either your parent/guardian, or the driving school you are transferring to.

Step 3:  DPS Office – Permit Exam

Take your permit exam online with I Drive Safely. Go to your local DPS office to take your vision test, and receive your learners license!

Note that you must be 15 years old to apply for your learners license.
You will need to bring the following documents with you when applying for your drivers permit:

• Your Texas Driver Education certificate (DE-964)
• An original state-issued birth certificate
• Your original Social Security card
• Affidavit of Texas residency (form DL-5)
• Application for Texas drivers license (DL-14A)
  –  This must be signed by your parent
• Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) form (or your diploma/GED)
• 2 utility bills in your parent’s names
  –  The address on these bills must match the address on your DL-14A application.
• $16 application fee

State law dictates that you will have 3 opportunities within 90 days to successfully pass your drivers permit exam and vision test.

Step 4:  Behind-the-Wheel Instruction

To earn your full Texas drivers, license, you will need to complete behind-the-wheel training through a licensed driving school in your area.

Keep in mind that you must log:

• 7 hours of in-car observation
• 7 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and
• 30 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice (10 of which must be at night) with a licensed adult who is 21 years of age or older.

Step 5: Complete your Impact Texas Teen Driving (ITTD) Course

As of September 1, 2015, Texans age 16-24 looking to earn their Texas drivers license must also complete a new course from the Texas DPS before taking their road test. Called the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) Program, this free online streaming video course spans 2 hours and is broken into 8 modules that you can view on your own time. Take your time and watch it at your leisure, or power through it and complete the course in one short spurt.

Step 6: Pass Your Driving Exam at the DPS and Get Your Texas Drivers License!

You must hold your learners license for a minimum of 6 months and be at least 16 years old before you can take your driving exam and get your first-time Texas drivers license. When you’re ready, make sure to bring the following documents with you to the DPS:

• Your learners license
• Your I Drive Safely course completion certificate
  –  Once you complete the course, you will receive a certification of completion. This certificate must be signed by your I Drive Safely-licensed instructor.
• Your ITTD certificate of completion
• Proof of identity, Social Security number, U.S. citizenship/lawful presence status, and Texas residency
• Verification of enrollment and attendance (VOE) form (or your diploma/GED)
• Your vehicle’s proof of registration and insurance
• $16 provisional license fee

You will need to complete an application for a drivers license and pass a driving skills exam. After you have passed your driving skills exam, you will be issued your provisional Texas drivers license!

Method 2:

The Concurrent Method

Step 1: Sign Up for Your TEA/TDLR Drivers Education Online Course

It couldn’t be easier! Simply register online for your Texas teen drivers education course and get started right away.

Step 2:  Begin Online Drivers Education Course

Once you complete Chapters 1 and 2  of your course, you will receive a Texas Driver Education certificate (DE-964) via mail. Once you receive this certificate, you can move on to Step 3!

Step 3:  Permit Test – DPS Office

Go to your local DPS office to take your permit exam and vision test, and receive your learners license!

Note that you must be 15 years old to apply for your learners license.
You will need to bring the following documents with you when applying for your drivers permit:

• Your Texas Driver Education certificate (DE-964) (6-hour Form)
• An original state-issued birth certificate
• Your original Social Security card
• Affidavit of Texas residency (form DL-5)
• Application for Texas drivers license (DL-14A)
  –  This must be signed by your parent.
• 2 utility bills in your parent’s names
  –  The address on these bills must match the address on your DL-14A application.
• Verification of enrollment and attendance (VOE) form (or diploma/GED)
• $16 application fee

State law dictates that you will have 3 opportunities within 90 days to successfully pass your drivers permit exam and vision test.

Step 4:  Behind-the-Wheel

This will be done through a licensed driving school in your area that has (what TDLR calls) a “tandem association” with I Drive Safely. We can help pair you with a local Texas driving school if you do not have one in mind.

You will need:

• 7 hours of in-car observation
• 7 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and
• 30 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice (10 of which must be at night) with a licensed adult who is 21 years of age or older.

Step 5:  Complete Your Drivers Education Course

You must complete the remaining 26 hours of your drivers ed course in order to move forward toward your Texas drivers license. After you’ve successfully completed your course, we’ll send a certificate of completion to your parent/guardian or transfer school, via the delivery option you choose.

Step 6: Complete your Impact Texas Teen Driving (ITTD) Course

As of September 1, 2015, Texans age 16-24 looking to earn their Texas drivers license must also complete a new course from the Texas DPS before taking their road test. Called the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) Program, this free online streaming video course spans 2 hours and is broken into 8 modules that you can view on your own time. Take your time and watch it at your leisure, or power through it and complete the course in one short spurt.

Step 7:  Get Your Texas Drivers License

You must hold your learners license for a minimum of 6 months and be at least 16 years old before you can take your driving exam and get your first-time Texas drivers license. When you’re ready, make sure to bring the following documents with you to the DPS:

• Your learners license
• Your I Drive Safely course completion certificate
  –  This must be signed by your I Drive Safely instructor of record, the driving school director, and your parent or guardian.
• Your ITTD certificate of completion
• Proof of identity, Social Security number, U.S. citizenship/lawful presence status, and Texas residency
• Verification of enrollment and attendance (VOE) form (or diploma/GED)
• Your vehicle’s proof of registration and insurance
• $16 provisional license fee

You will need to complete an application for a drivers license and pass a driving skills exam. After you have passed your driving skills exam, you will be issued your provisional Texas drivers license!

Questions about Teen Drivers Education in Texas (FAQs)

About Texas Online Drivers Education

About Texas Online Drivers Education

1. Is this course approved?

Yes! This course is fully approved by the TEA/TDLR to fulfill the classroom portion of your driver training.

2. What will the course cover?

3. What are the age requirements for the course?

You must be at least 14 years old and younger than 18 years of age to take the course. You must be 15 to apply for your learners permit and 16 to get your drivers license. First-time drivers between the ages of 18 and 24 may take our TEA/TDLR-approved Texas Adult Drivers Ed course.

4. How do I sign up for the course?

Simply follow the instructions in the I Drive Safely signup process, and we’ll guide you through the process every step of the way.

5. What happens once I sign up for the course?

After signing up for the course, you are automatically assigned to a class with an instructor who will grade your work and be there to answer any questions you have.

6. How long will it take to complete?

The course is 32 hours in length, and cannot be completed in fewer than 16 days. You are allowed to work on the classroom portion of the course for no more than 2 hours a day.

7. How Is the course graded?

8. Is there a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. You will only be graded on your end-of-unit assessments and drive plan assignments.

9. Is there a behind-the-wheel component?

10. What are affiliate driver training schools?

Affiliate driver training schools are licensed behind-the-wheel schools that have partnered with I Drive Safely. I Drive Safely will provide you with a list of these quality driver training schools from our Preferred Partner Network that will guide you through your behind-the-wheel training or you can choose your own and register that school in the My Account Profile section of your drivers education course.

11. Can I get a discount from my automobile insurance company?

By taking this course, you may qualify for a car insurance discount. Be sure to contact your insurance company to find out.

12. When will I receive my certificate of completion?

Your completion certificate will be sent to your driving school or parent/guardian once you successfully complete the course.

Texas Learners License Requirements

Texas Learners License Requirements

1. Do I have to take a written exam to get my learners license?

Yes. It will be available as part of your online course process. You may also Opt-Out and visit your local DPS office to take your written exam.

2. When do I have to take the written exam?

You become eligible to take your written test once you have completed the first two chapters of your drivers ed course . However, I Drive Safely strongly recommends that you wait to take your DPS licensing written exam until you finish the first three course chapters.

3. Which forms do I need to bring to the DPS to get my learners license?

4. Am I allowed to drive alone when I get my Texas learners license?

No. You must have a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age or older with you in the passenger seat of the vehicle at all times when you are driving with a learners license.

5. Can I drive in another state with my learners license?

Yes and no. The state of Texas allows you to drive in another state with your learners license. However, certain states do not let out-of-state individuals with permits drive there. These states are Arizona, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Vermont. Texas drivers with learners licenses may not drive in Washington, D.C. either. It’s always smart to research the driving laws in the state you will be visiting before you go.

6. How long must I hold my learners license before I can get my drivers license?

If you are under the age of 18, you must hold your learner license for at least 6 months before you may apply for your drivers license. You will also need to have completed both the classroom and behind-the-wheel portions of driver training before you can apply.

7. Do I have to apply for a Texas learners license if I am over 18?

No, you do not need a learners license if you are over 18. However, if you are under 25, you are still required to complete an approved adult drivers education course.

Texas Drivers License Requirements

Texas Drivers License Requirements

1. How many hours of supervised driving practice must I complete before I can get my drivers license?

With the TEA/TDLR-approved online course, you must complete 30 hours of supervised driving practice (including 10 hours of night driving) before you can earn a drivers license. This is in addition to 14 hours completed with a licensed instructor.

2. Will I need to take a driving exam at a drivers license office to get my drivers license?

Yes, all students who wish to get a Texas drivers license must take an in-car driving test, no matter where they took their drivers education course. You may be exempt from the written exam if you are over the age of 18.

NOTE: Effective September 1, 2015, all prospective Texas drivers age 16-24 must complete a Texas-DPS hosted Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) course before taking their road test.

3. What is the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) Program?

The Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) Program is a brand new course initiated by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Effective September 1, 2015, all prospective Texas drivers age 16-24 are required to take this free 2-hour streaming video course before taking their behind-the-wheel road test.

4. Do I receive a certificate of completion for the ITTD course?

Yes; upon completion you will be sent a certificate that must be presented at the time of your road test. It’s important to note that your certificate expires in 90 days; if you fail to take your road test within that time, you will be required to complete the course ITTD again.

5. What will I need to bring to the drivers license office to get a drivers license?

6. How do I get my drivers license if I am over 18?

If you are older than 18 but younger than 25, you will still need to complete an adult drivers education course in order to get a license. At the drivers license office, you will need to provide the proper documentation as well as your application forms. You will then pay the required fee, have your thumbprints and photo taken, and you will need to take and pass a vision test, a knowledge exam, and a driving test (unless you are exempt from these).

After You Get Your Texas Drivers License

After You Get Your Texas Drivers License

1. Can I drive my friends after I get my provisional drivers license?

If you are under the age of 18 and hold a provisional license, you may only drive 1 passenger under the age of 21 who is not a family member.

2. What is the difference between a permanent and a provisional license?

3. Is it possible to lose your license?

Yes. If you have been cited for a DUI infraction, and/or have a major accident/traffic violation, your license may be revoked.

4. Is there a "zero tolerance" rule for teens?