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Our program willgive them the structure, discipline, and skills to truly become a Safe Driver For Life.  \nPlease review this guide before you begin this course. The following are the contents ofthis package:  \n• Quick Reference Checklist  \n• Detailed Texas Supplement Step-by-Step Guide  \n• Additional DPS forms  \nTexas 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:  \n• 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.  \n• 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.  \n• 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.  \n• 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.  \n• The instructor may not be disabled due to mental illness. Questions as to mental stability will be forwarded to the Medical AdvisoryBoard for determination.  \nAs 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.  \nSincerely,  \nThe Entire Staff at National Driver Training Inc.  \n1901 Ranch Road 620 NLakeway, TX 787341-800-942-2050  \nwww.NationalDriverTraining.com  \nPrint this page to use as a quick reference. Please read your welcome pack thoroughly for detailed instructions for theuse of your driver education program.  \n 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  \n  \nStudy for Permit Test: Complete “Your 1st 6 Hours”.  \n(6 hour minimum with no more than 2 hours per day)  \nTake your Permit Test online.  \nAfter completing the first section, the \"Online Written Exam\"w","cbCaiptnKKszLGqQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiptnKKszLGqQ","pdf",392898,"English","# READ THIS FIRST\n## A Formal, Parent-Certified, Parent Taught Driver Education Course\n## Prepare for the Permit\n## Obtain the Permit\n## Take a Driving Test to get Your License\n## Step 1: Verify that you have the proper course materials","[{\"question\":\"Who is allowed to serve as the instructor for Parent-Taught Driver Education in Texas?\",\"answer\":\"The instructor must be the student’s parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, foster parent, or a legal guardian appointed by a court. 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