Category: drivers ed

Steps for a Teen to Get a Texas Driver License

1. Choose a teen driver education course

Drive Smart offers in-person teen classes in Carrollton, live Zoom classes and self-paced online options. Driving and observation lessons with Drive Smart take place in Carrollton. The Colony offers road tests only.

Full Teen Course Prices

Basic Teen Full Course: $475 (Road Test and Document Upload NOT included)

Premium Teen Full Course: $575 (Road Test and Document Upload included)

Document upload eligibility rules apply.

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2. Apply for your learner license

You must be at least 15 to apply. Complete the classroom work required for your course’s learner-license stage and pass the knowledge test. DPS issues the learner license. See our teen learner-license guide and the official DPS checklist.

3. Complete the course and driving practice

The teen course includes 24 classroom hours, 7 hours of driving instruction and 7 hours of observation. Complete the additional 30 hours of supervised practice, including 10 at night. Keep your driving log and course completion documents.

4. Prepare for a provisional license

For applicants under 18, the minimum age is 16 and the learner license generally must be held for at least six months. Complete the required training and the appropriate Impact Texas Drivers program before testing.

5. Take the road test and finish the DPS process

Bring the required original documents to your test. After passing, follow the instructions for getting your license issued by DPS. A passing road-test result alone is not a driver license.

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TDLR driver education requirements · DPS Impact Texas Drivers instructions

Texas Road Tests Near Frisco and Little Elm

Drivers near Frisco and Little Elm can book a Texas DPS-authorized road test with Drive Smart in The Colony or Carrollton. The tests take place at those Drive Smart locations; check the address on your booking confirmation.

Who can test with Drive Smart?

Eligible teens and adults can book a test, including students from approved parent-taught programs, online courses and other driving schools. You must meet the requirements for your age and bring the required original documents.

Applicants under 18 have teen licensing and course-completion requirements. Adults must bring the valid Texas permit or license and other documents listed on the booking page.

Current Road-Test Fees

  • Road Test Only: $80.
  • Same Day Road Test: $100, Monday through Friday, cash payment.
  • Teen Practice Test + Official Road Test: $120.
  • Road Test + DPS Document Upload: $120, for eligible U.S. citizens.
  • Teen Practice Test + Official Road Test + DPS Document Upload: $160, for eligible U.S. citizens.

Select your service on the booking page. Available services and appointment times are shown there.

Choose your location

The Colony: 4750 South Colony Blvd., Suite 116, The Colony, TX 75056.

Carrollton: 3733 N. Josey Lane, Suite 107B, Carrollton, TX 75007.

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Prepare before appointment day

Read the current requirements, check document expiration dates and complete the required Impact Texas Drivers program. The booking page shows appointment availability and the service options. Drive Smart’s test vehicle is included; review the vehicle rules before bringing your own.

Road Test Requirements · Cancellations, Refunds and Retest Policy

Need lessons before testing? Driving lessons are available in Carrollton. The Colony offers road tests only.