Texas Supplement - A Formal, Parent-Certified, Parent Taught Driver Education Course - Revised 7/31/17

Sep 18, 2026

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Texas Supplement to the Help for the Teenager Who Wants to Drive Online Program explains the step-by-step requirements for Parent-Taught Driver Education in the State of Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The package outlines eligibility rules for student age, instructor qualifications, documentation needed for a permit, and restrictions that can invalidate instruction. It also covers required coursework and tests, including preparation for the permit, downloading DPS forms, and completing the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) program before licensing.

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READ THIS FIRST

A Formal, Parent-Certified, Parent Taught Driver Education Course

Prepare for the Permit

Obtain the Permit

Take a Driving Test to get Your License

Step 1: Verify that you have the proper course materials

# READ THIS FIRST Texas Supplement to Help for the TeenagerWho Wants to DriveOnline Program STEP BY STEP GUIDEFor Approved Course 102State of Texas These details address the unique and special driver education requirementsfor the State of Texas Department of Public Safety # A FORMAL, PARENT-CERTIFIED, PARENT TAUGHTDRIVER EDUCATION COURSE Revised 7/31/17 Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for choosing our program, “Help for the Teenager Who Wants to Drive.”You have just purchasedthe finest, and most complete, driver education and training program available in the country. We consider it an honor that you have chosen us to help you teach your teen how to drive. Our program willgive them the structure, discipline, and skills to truly become a Safe Driver For Life. Please review this guide before you begin this course. The following are the contents ofthis package: • Quick Reference Checklist • Detailed Texas Supplement Step-by-Step Guide • Additional DPS forms Texas has strict rules that govern Parent-Taught Driver Education. Before you begin the course, please verifythat the intended instructor is eligible to teach under Texas rules. In accordance with our refund policy, we cannot issue a refund after 15 days or after permit qualifying documentation has been issued--even if the instructoris found to be ineligible to teach. Requirements include: • Student must be 14 years of age prior to beginning the classroom portion, however they may not test for an instruction permit untiltheir 15th birthday and must complete the entire program prior to their 18th birthday. • Instructor must be the student’s parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, foster parent or legal guardian appointed by acourt of competent jurisdiction. A power of attorney is not legally sufficient. • The instructor must have a valid driver license for the preceding three years; or if active military personnel or spouse, a valid driverlicense from state of permanent residency or last duty station for the preceding three years. • The instructor cannot have a conviction (including a probated sentence) of criminally negligent homicide or driving while intoxi -cated. In addition, the instructor must not have had their driving privileges suspended, revoked or forfeited for traffic related viola -tions in the past three years. It is the responsibility of the instructor to check both their criminal or driver records prior to requestingthe packet. The Department will check the instructor’s record at the time of processing the student’s instruction permit and also atthe time of processing the student’s provisional driver license. Ifat that time, it is determined that the instructor does not meet therequirements, the instruction permit or provisional driver license will be denied and all prior classroom instruction or behind thewheel/in car instruction provided by the ineligible instructor will be invalid. • The instructor may not be disabled due to mental illness. Questions as to mental stability will be forwarded to the Medical AdvisoryBoard for determination. As you work through our program and the licensing process, we welcome your calls anytime on whatever issueor question may arise @ 1-800-942-2050 (voice only) . Again, thank you for choosing our program. Sincerely, The Entire Staff at National Driver Training Inc. 1901 Ranch Road 620 NLakeway, TX 787341-800-942-2050 www.NationalDriverTraining.com Print this page to use as a quick reference. Please read your welcome pack thoroughly for detailed instructions for theuse of your driver education program. Prepare for the Permit (steps 1-4 of your step-by-step guide on the next page) Register with the TDLR using at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ParentTaught/PTSelect.aspx Study for Permit Test: Complete “Your 1st 6 Hours”. (6 hour minimum with no more than 2 hours per day) Take your Permit Test online. After completing the first section, the "Online Written Exam"w

FAQs

Who is allowed to serve as the instructor for Parent-Taught Driver Education in Texas?

The instructor must be the student’s parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, foster parent, or a legal guardian appointed by a court. A power of attorney is not legally sufficient.

What are the age requirements for the student to begin the classroom portion and test for an instruction permit?

The student must be 14 years of age prior to beginning the classroom portion. The student may not test for an instruction permit until the 15th birthday.

What happens if the instructor is found to be ineligible under Texas requirements?

If eligibility is not met at the time the Department processes the instruction permit or provisional driver license, the permit or license will be denied, and all prior instruction provided by the ineligible instructor will be invalid.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Theodore