In Texas, driver’s education, also called driving school, is a course that the state requires teenage drivers to take before they can get their license. The purpose of the course is to make sure that students have a firm grasp of traffic safety, the rules of the road, and how to operate a vehicle before they actually start driving. Texas driver’s ed classes combine classroom time with actual and simulated driving experience under the supervision of trained professionals. Texas driving school provides students with the knowledge and hands-on experience to be able to pass the written exam for getting a permit, as well as the road test required for getting an actual license.

Drivers Education

Children under the age of 18 are required to pass a Texas driver’s ed course to become licensed. However, Texas driver’s ed classes are also offered for adults that still need to get their learner's permits. Texas driving schools that are geared toward adults usually consist of classroom time only. Read more...

Drivers Education Benefits

There are several benefits of taking a driver’s ed course. If you are under 18, of course, the main benefit is being able to get your driver's license. However, you will also benefit by learning safe driving practices and what to do if you get caught in scary or unfamiliar driving conditions. Read more...

Drivers Education Curriculum

For teens, Texas driver’s education classes are required to consist of at least 32 hours of classroom instruction, 7 hours of in-car observation, and 7 hours of driving practice. Students must make up any missed classes before the school can issue a certificate of completion. Driving simulators can be substituted for some of the in-car instruction requirement, but driving schools must devote at least four hours of the course to actual in-car instruction. Read more...

Driving School Locations

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Online Drivers Ed

In Texas, online driving school is only available as part of the parent-taught driver’s ed program. The Texas Department of Public Safety supervises parent-led driver's education, and you can download a copy of the Model Course provided by TEA free of charge by clicking here. Read more...

Teen Driving

Statistically speaking, teens are the worst drivers ever. Most of this is attributable to lack of practice. Driving is not something you are born knowing how to do. Read more...