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Getting a Texas driver license has never been easier! We offer online and in-person classes, driving lessons, DPS Authorized road testing, and more…

Ready for your license?
We can help!

Getting a Texas driver license has never been easier! We offer online and in-person classes, driving lessons, DPS Authorized road testing, and more…

Choose the service you need!

AGES 14-17

Teen Driver’s Ed.

This 32hr course is required for teenagers to get their first license. Students can receive a learner permit after the first 6 hours!

AGES 18-24+

Adult Driver’s Ed.

Over 18 and want your Texas driver’s license? Take our 6 hour online course and get on the road in no time!

REQUIRED FOR LICENSE

Driving Test

Take your official DPS road test with us. We’re a DPS authorized 3rd party testing site. We can even help prepare you pre-test!

ALL AGES

Online Driver’s Ed.

Have a tight schedule and want to learn from home, online, and in your own free time? Online driver’s ed. might be right for you!

AGES 14-17

Teen Driver’s Ed.

This 32hr course is required for teenagers to get their first license. Students can receive a learner permit after the first 6 hours!

AGES 18-24+

Adult Driver’s Ed.

Over 18 and want your Texas driver’s license? Take our 6 hour online course and get on the road in no time!

ALL AGES

Online Driver’s Ed.

Have a tight schedule and want to learn from home, online, and in your own free time? Online driver’s ed. might be right for you!

REQUIRED FOR LICENSE

Driving Test

Take your official DPS road test with us. We’re a DPS authorized 3rd party testing site. We can even help prepare you pre-test!

Get your license in...

3 Easy Steps

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    Complete driver’s ed and written exam.
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    Complete driving hours & road test.
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    Exchange certificate for license!

2 Convenient Locations

Katy, TX

8945 S. Fry Rd, Suite F,  Katy, TX 77494

Fulshear, TX

4030 FM 1463, Suite 109,  Katy, TX 77494

Office Hours

Mon – Thur:
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Office Hours

Mon – Thur:
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Have some questions?
Check out our F.A.Q!

Short answer, no…
a. You must apply with TDLR to ensure you are eligible BEFORE purchasing. You MUST
complete these steps before purchasing this product to ensure that you are eligible and approved by TDLR. If you purchase this product before finishing these steps, there is the risk that TDLR will not approve you and we will not be able to refund you!

i. Prior to purchasing a Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide from
TDLR, parents are responsible for checking whether their criminal and/or
driver records prevent them from teaching the Parent Taught Course. (If you
are certain your record is clean, you can skip this step!)

Verify Eligibility Here: Texas DPS Driver Records 

ii. Must purchase a TDLR Online Licensing Service (texas.gov) from TDLR. The
guide costs $20. After you purchase the guide, you will receive an email from
TDLR with a link to download the guide. Check your spam and junk folders if
you do not see the email in your inbox.

iii. Purchase the online Straight Forward Driving TDLR
approved course(s): 32 PT HOUR ONLINE COURSE & 14 HOUR DRIVING ONLY
iv. Please also review the roles and responsibilities of Parent Taught
Driver Education Roles Parent Taught Driver Education Roles and
Responsibilities.pdf (texas.gov)

Yes it is, anytime you sign up for parent taught program course (32 hour online
classroom or 14 hour driving) you will be required to purchase the Parent Taught Driver
Education Program course

  1. Check with DPS to ensure you are eligible here: Texas DPS Driver Records  to be a parent taught instructor. Then register to become one here: Purchase/Register with TDLR as PT instructor. The main requirements being 7 years of driving experience and a Texas license for at least 3 years.
  2. Complete a 32 hour classroom/online program. You will be eligible for permit after the first 6 hours and will earn a certificate that can be used to obtain your permit at the DPS after completing Module 1. You will earn a second certificate after completing all 32 hours (Module 12) that will be used at the DPS to obtain your driver’s license.
  3. Get your permit at the DPS after turning 15 and completing the first 6 hours of your 32 hour course.
  4. Complete 14 hours of behind the wheel instruction/observation with your parent/guardian or a certified driving school.
  5. Complete all 32 hours of your online course.
  6. Take and pass your DPS road skills test. This test can be taken at the DPS or any authorized 3rd party testing site, such as Straight Forward Driving.
  7. Make an appointment to visit the DPS for your driver’s license.

a. Driver education course: 14 years old (parent taught), 14 years 9 months (in-person)
b. Permit from DPS: must be at least 15 years old
c. Driving test: minimum of 16 years old
d. Drivers license: minimum of 16 years old after driving test

Once the student has earned their permit (minimum of 15 years old), they must drive with an adult (21+ with a minimum of 1-year driving experience)

A minimum of 44 hours of actual driving training

  1. 14 hours instructional (qualified PTDE of student or instructor)
    7 hours driving behind-the-wheel
    7 hours of in-car observation
  2. 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice (1 hour per day) – parent/guardian
    20 hours daytime
    10 hours of nighttime

If you are testing at the DPS you will need to provide your own vehicle. If you are testing at Straight Forward Driving we will provide the vehicle.

Simply give us a call after you have obtained your permit and we will get you on the schedule ASAP!

Still have questions?
Contact us!

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Have some questions?
Check out our F.A.Q!

Short answer, no…
a. You must apply with TDLR to ensure you are eligible BEFORE purchasing. You MUST
complete these steps before purchasing this product to ensure that you are eligible and approved by TDLR. If you purchase this product before finishing these steps, there is the risk that TDLR will not approve you and we will not be able to refund you!

i. Prior to purchasing a Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide from
TDLR, parents are responsible for checking whether their criminal and/or
driver records prevent them from teaching the Parent Taught Course. (If you
are certain your record is clean, you can skip this step!)

Verify Eligibility Here: Texas DPS Driver Records 

ii. Must purchase a TDLR Online Licensing Service (texas.gov) from TDLR. The
guide costs $20. After you purchase the guide, you will receive an email from
TDLR with a link to download the guide. Check your spam and junk folders if
you do not see the email in your inbox.

iii. Purchase the online Straight Forward Driving TDLR
approved course(s): 32 PT HOUR ONLINE COURSE & 14 HOUR DRIVING ONLY
iv. Please also review the roles and responsibilities of Parent Taught
Driver Education Roles Parent Taught Driver Education Roles and
Responsibilities.pdf (texas.gov)

Yes it is, anytime you sign up for parent taught program course (32 hour online
classroom or 14 hour driving) you will be required to purchase the Parent Taught Driver
Education Program course

  1. Check with DPS to ensure you are eligible here: Texas DPS Driver Records  to be a parent taught instructor. Then register to become one here: Purchase/Register with TDLR as PT instructor. The main requirements being 7 years of driving experience and a Texas license for at least 3 years.
  2. Complete a 32 hour classroom/online program. You will be eligible for permit after the first 6 hours and will earn a certificate that can be used to obtain your permit at the DPS after completing Module 1. You will earn a second certificate after completing all 32 hours (Module 12) that will be used at the DPS to obtain your driver’s license.
  3. Get your permit at the DPS after turning 15 and completing the first 6 hours of your 32 hour course.
  4. Complete 14 hours of behind the wheel instruction/observation with your parent/guardian or a certified driving school.
  5. Complete all 32 hours of your online course.
  6. Take and pass your DPS road skills test. This test can be taken at the DPS or any authorized 3rd party testing site, such as Straight Forward Driving.
  7. Make an appointment to visit the DPS for your driver’s license.

a. Driver education course: 14 years old (parent taught), 14 years 9 months (in-person)
b. Permit from DPS: must be at least 15 years old
c. Driving test: minimum of 16 years old
d. Drivers license: minimum of 16 years old after driving test

Once the student has earned their permit (minimum of 15 years old), they must drive with an adult (21+ with a minimum of 1-year driving experience)

A minimum of 44 hours of actual driving training

  1. 14 hours instructional (qualified PTDE of student or instructor)
    7 hours driving behind-the-wheel
    7 hours of in-car observation
  2. 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice (1 hour per day) – parent/guardian
    20 hours daytime
    10 hours of nighttime

If you are testing at the DPS you will need to provide your own vehicle. If you are testing at Straight Forward Driving we will provide the vehicle.

Simply give us a call after you have obtained your permit and we will get you on the schedule ASAP!