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Follow these checklists to make your trip as easy and stress-free as possible.  \nOnly getting a driver license? See page 3.  \nGetting both a permit and license?  \n Permit Checklist-see page 4  \n Driver License Checklist-see page 5  \nGetting Your Permit and/or License  \nStep-by-step instructions  \n1. Get Your Permit (Optional)  \nAs an adult, you are not required to get a learner's permit before getting your driver license. However, if you want more driving practice, head to your local DPS office to apply for your permit (also known as a learner license or driver license with B restriction) . See page 3 for a list of items to bring to the DPS!  \nAt the DPS, all you have to do is show them your documents, take the vision test, and take a picture for your permit. You've already taken the written test online with us. Your test results are marked on your certificate and will show DPS that they should not make you take the test again.  \nWith your permit, you can practice for however long until you feel confident and ready for the driving test. Your permit is valid for 1 year and you do not have to hold it for a minimum amount of time before going for your driving test and applying for your driver license.  \nNote: your Aceable certificate is NOT a permit.  \n2. Complete the Impact Texas Drivers Program  \nWithin 90 days of your driving exam, you'll need to complete the Impact Texas Drivers Program. It's a free 1-hour video course provided through the DPS. Click here to read more about ITD and to register.  \n3. Schedule Your Driving Test  \nYou can schedule your driving test appointment on the DPS website or with an approved third-party driving school. To take the driving test with a driving school, you do need to obtain a permit from the DPS (follow step 1) .  \nWith the DPS: With a third-party approved driving school:  \n• Cost: $25 (without permit), $11 (with permit)  \n• Permit Needed: NO  \n• Schedule on the DPS website using your Impact program login  \n• Earliest appointment may be months in advance  \n• Cost: $50-100  \n• Permit Needed: YES  \n• Schedule by calling a driving school on  \nthis list  \n• Appointments are available sooner than at the DPS  \n4. Pass Your Driving Test and Get Your Driver License  \nAlright, you've got this. If you choose to take your driving test with a third-party provider, they will give you your test result which you'll also need to take with you to the DPS when applying for your official driver license. If you take your driving test at the DPS, you'll stay at the office and continue there to receive your driver license. 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