Texas Driver Education FAQ
Is this course compliant with the new Texas Driving Laws effective September 1, 2009?
Yes! Our course has been augmented with new requirements and updated to reflect the new driving laws. There are two new requirements that will affect all Texas teens under the age of 18. 1) The new law extends the phase 2 requirements for drivers restrictions from six months to one year. This is true for either a parent taught or traditional drivers education course. 2) All new drivers will now complete a driving test before a Texas drivers license is issued. Again, this is true for either a parent taught course or a traditional Texas drivers ed course.
Is this course approved by the Texas DPS (Department of Public Safety)?
Absolutely! And it's important that you do enroll in a State approved Texas driver education course! This course is designed specifically for Texas and is approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety as course number #107.
Will I have to take a driving test before I receive my license?
Yes. House Bill 2730 which goes into effect September 1, 2009, specifies that all drivers under the age of 18 years old must complete a driving test. What this means is, that once you complete our course, you will simply have to take a drivers test at your local DPS office to receive your drivers license.
How many hours of driving must I complete to receive my license?
As of September 1, 2009, any student who has not been issued a Texas Drivers License will now have to complete 34 hours of driving time. This is true for parent taught and traditional driver education courses. The previous requirement was 14 hours. The State of Texas has increased this to a total of 34 hours now.
How old do I have to be to take your Texas driver education course?
In Texas, you can receive your learner's permit at age 15. You must be 16 years of age to receive your drivers license and you also must have held your learner's permit for six months. A teen student can begin the course as early as age 14, but will not be eligible for their learner's permit until 15 years of age. Most students begin the driver education course shortly after turning 15. This allows plenty of time to drive with a parent before their 16th birthday.
How will I receive my behind-the-wheel driver training?
Once you reach the age of 15 in the State of Texas, you can enroll in a State approved course such as this one. After completing the first six hours of classroom instruction (Module 1) and are of age 15, you can apply to take the written test for the Texas learners permit. We'll provide all the information you will need to take with you. From there, the student will continue the classroom instruction and can begin the 34 hours of "behind the wheel" training. Our course guides both the student and parent/guardian with printouts to take for your behind-the-wheel training.
Your parent or guardian will supervise your in-car driving and sign off on the completion of each objective. Once you complete the course, we will send you a State Certificate of Completion. At the age of 16, you take this Certificate along with other material to your local DPS where you will receive your drivers license. Don't worry, we'll guide you through everything you will need to take and the entire process!
What format is the course available in?
The course is available as a 3 CD Rom set that we will ship out to you, or, you can now take the entire course online. With either method, your teen will receive the very latest driving instruction and techniques and the best possible training available. And you will have the opportunity to help your teen learn to drive with a safe and effective course, taken in your own time at your own pace. The CD Rom version of our course is available for those in remote areas where high speed internet is not yet available, or where a customer may be limited to dialup access.
Will I also have to take a course at my high school or local driver education school ?
No. This course is all inclusive. The course comes with all materials needed and complete instructions. You will need to apply with the State of Texas to take a parent taught course and we provide that application and directions for you.
We have already started Texas Course 101. Can we switch to your course 107?
Yes. This happens quite often. Course 101 can be quite daunting. Simply enroll in our course and you can begin the module where you left off in Course 101. Be sure to keep your records for the portion of the Course 101 that you completed.
I have two children, can both use the same course?
Each teen will need to register for their own course in order to receive credit. One Certificate is issued per student. The DPS will keep a copy of the certificate as proof of completion of a State approved driver education course. Your insurance company may give a substantial driver discount on your premium with completing this course.
Are there any refunds for your course?
Refunds are issued for course material not already shipped out or online courses that are not already started, minus $10 for credit card fees.
