Self Paced Online Classroom with in person driving lessons
Self-Paced Online Teen Driver Education
Drive Smart Driving School offers a flexible online teen driver education option for Texas families. Students can complete the classroom portion online, then schedule in-car driving lessons if they are enrolled in the full program.
Why Families Choose the Self-Paced Online Option
The self-paced online classroom is designed for students who need flexibility but still want a clear path toward a Texas learner license and driver license. Students can work through the classroom lessons online instead of attending a set classroom schedule.
Flexible
Students can complete lessons online on their own schedule, from home or anywhere with internet access.
Structured
The course is organized to guide students through the required classroom learning step by step.
Local Support
Families in Carrollton, The Colony, and the DFW area can contact Drive Smart for help with next steps.
Teen Full Course
Online Classroom + In-Car Lessons
This option is best for local students who want to complete the classroom portion online and complete the required in-car driving lessons with Drive Smart instructors.
- 24 hours of online teen classroom instruction
- 7 hours of behind-the-wheel driving
- 7 hours of in-car observation
- Driving lessons scheduled through Drive Smart
- Designed for Texas teens ages 14–17
Online Classroom Only
No In-Car Driving Included
This option is for families who only need the online classroom portion and plan to complete the behind-the-wheel training with a parent, guardian, or another approved driving school.
- 100% online classroom instruction
- Self-paced lessons
- Useful for students outside the local driving lesson area
- Behind-the-wheel training is completed separately
- Good for families using another approved in-car option
How the Online Course Works
1. Enroll Online
Choose the correct online course option and complete your registration through the course portal.
2. Complete the Lessons
Work through the classroom lessons, required activities, and course requirements online.
3. Continue the License Path
After the required steps are completed, continue with permit, driving, certificate, or license steps as applicable.
Who This Page Is For
This self-paced online option is a good fit for students who need a flexible classroom schedule, families who live farther away from a classroom location, or local students who want to complete the classroom portion online before scheduling in-car lessons.
Common Questions
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The classroom portion is designed to be completed online at the student’s pace, while still following the required course structure.
Does this include driving lessons?
It depends on the option selected. The full course includes online classroom plus in-car lessons. The classroom-only option does not include driving lessons.
Where are the in-car lessons completed?
In-car lessons through Drive Smart are completed through the local Drive Smart driving program serving Carrollton, The Colony, and the surrounding DFW area.
Can students outside the DFW area use the online classroom?
Yes, but students outside the local driving area should choose carefully. If they cannot complete in-car lessons with Drive Smart, they may need the classroom-only option and must complete the driving portion separately.
Start the Online Course
Choose the correct online course option and begin the classroom portion through the Drive Smart online course portal.