Drive Smart Driving School – Online Teen Classes-Texas

Drive Smart Driving School is approved by the Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR) to provide online classes for our students.

So, what distinguishes parent-taught from instructor-taught driver’s education?

 

Both of these options are excellent for Texas teenagers seeking their driver’s licenses, but the key distinction lies in who accompanies you during the behind-the-wheel training.

In both cases, you can complete the classroom phase online through Drive Smart. However, in our parent-taught program, you’ll log 44 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with a parent or legal guardian. Conversely, if you opt for our instructor-taught course, you can take your Certificate of Completion to a local driving school and gain hands-on experience under the guidance of a professional instructor.

 

The Instructor Taught Drivers Ed course:
An online course that helps teen drivers meet the classroom requirements to earn a learner’s permit and driver’s license. The course includes: 
 
  • 32 hours of classroom instruction
  • Assessment tests at the end of each level
  • Text, videos, and pictures.

Under this program the parent does not have to apply to TDLR for parent taught education or even have a drivers license.  

Our Parent Taught Driver Education course:

This is designed to empower parents or legal guardians to actively participate in teaching their teens the essential skills and knowledge needed to become confident drivers. This course meets all the requirements set forth by the TDLR, ensuring that your teen receives a high-quality education that aligns with state standards.

However, the parent must make application with TDLR prior to purchasing this course. Thant can be done by clicking here.

Instructor Taught
Parent Taught

Requirements

  • Age Requirement: To take a Texas Driver Ed Course, the student must be at least 14 years old.
  • Eligibility for a Learner’s Permit (Learner License): In Texas, teenagers can apply for a learner’s permit, also known as a learner license, at age 15. However, they can begin the Driver Education course at age 14. The course can help them prepare for the written knowledge test required to obtain the learner’s permit.
  • Complete the Course Requirements: The teen must complete the required classroom.
  • Obtain a Learner’s Permit: After completing the classroom portion of the course and meeting other requirements, such as passing a written knowledge test, the teenager can apply for a learner’s permit.
  • Practice Driving: The learner’s permit allows the teenager to practice driving under the supervision of a licensed adult who is at least 21 years old.
  • Apply for a Provisional Driver’s License: After completing the program and meeting all requirements, the teenager can apply for a provisional driver’s license.