Do I Need a Texas Permit If I Have Adult Driver Education and ITAD Certificates?
Yes, Drive Smart requires a valid, unexpired Texas learner license or Texas Class C license with restriction B before your road test. An adult driver education certificate and an ITAD certificate do not replace a permit or license.
What does each document show?
- Adult driver education certificate: shows completion of the adult course.
- Impact Texas Adult Drivers certificate: shows completion of the required distracted-driving video program.
- Texas permit or B-restricted license: shows the driving privilege issued by DPS. Follow its restrictions when practicing.
A B-restricted license does not allow unsupervised driving. It requires a licensed driver age 21 or older in the front passenger seat.
What should I do next?
If you have the course certificates but no valid Texas permit or license, use the DPS application checklist and arrange your DPS appointment. If your permit expired, read our expired-permit guide.
Complete the correct Impact Texas Drivers program for your age and circumstances. The certificate is valid for 90 days and must be presented for the driving test.
Ready to test?
Review the complete document checklist, then choose Carrollton or The Colony. Road Test Only is $80; additional packages are listed on the booking page.
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