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Teens (under 18) parents always have two options:

OPTION 1: Professional Drivers Ed

To meet the state 32-hour drivers ed requirement: 

• Student takes the course at our facility for 16 days
• Students can apply for a learners permit after the first 6 hours        

To meet the 14-hour behind-the-wheel training requirement: 

• A professional driving instructor teaches the lessons
• Texas requires 7 hours driving and 7 hours observation
• Student also has an option of separate private lessons
• Trained instructor and dual controls for safety
• Lessons are covered by school’s full coverage insurance

To meet the 30-hour driving practice requirement: 

• The student practices driving with the parent and records all hours (log sheet is provided by the school)
• Passenger must be at least 21 years old and has held a Texas license for at least 1 year
• 20 hours of practice during the day and 10 hours of practice at night are required

OPTION 2: Parent-Taught Drivers Ed    

To meet the 32-hour drivers ed requirement: 

• Student takes the course at our facility for 16 days
• Student can apply for a learners permit after the first 6 hours

 To meet the 14-hour behind-the-wheel training requirement:

• Parent must obtain DPS approval to teach the lessons
• All lessons must be taught by the same parent
• DPS rules require 76+ total hours of the parent’s time 
• Student learns to drive in the parent’s vehicle
• Lessons are covered by your personal insurance 
  

To meet the 30-hour driving practice requirement: 

• The student practices driving with the parent
• 10 hours of practice at night are required