Texas Online Teen Drivers Ed - Instructor Taught
This state-approved 24-hour Online Teen Driver Education Course offers engaging, instructor-taught lessons combining online learning with certified driving school training for behind-the-wheel practice, ensuring teens gain the skills to become safe, responsible drivers.
Includes learner’s permit DPS Written Exam — Take it online instead of at the DPS.
Unlimited Written Test Retakes.
Save money! Practice on-road driving with a parent.
Take on your PC, mobile, or tablet — On your schedule.
Endorsed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
CertifiedLicensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation [TDLR]
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FlexibleTake on your PC, mobile, or tablet — Anywhere, anytime$79.99$129.99
TDLR Approved Course #C3429
Video Content
Flexibility on any device at any time
FREE Course Included
100% Online
Unlimited Written Test Attempts
Shortest Course Allowed By Law
TDLR & DPS Approved
Get Drivers Ed courses are eligible for a full refund if the student has not accessed the course, received a certificate of completion, or had their enrollment submitted to any organization, provided the refund request is made within 3 days of purchase.
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What Is Texas Instructor-Taught Teen Drivers Ed?
Texas instructor-taught teen drivers ed is a 32-hour driver education program delivered online by a TDLR- licensed driving school , with all classroom instruction led by certified instructors — not by a parent or guardian. The course is TDLR-approved (Course # C3429) and approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) , and is regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Teens complete the classroom portion entirely online, working at their own pace through video lessons, interactive modules, and instructor-guided units. Once classroom hours are complete, the school issues the DE-964 certificate of completion — the document Texas DPS requires before a teen can take the licensing tests.
Who Can Enroll in This Instructor-Taught Course?
This course is built for Texas teens between 14 and 17 years of age. There is no parent-eligibility paperwork to file — unlike the Parent-Taught (PTDE) path, the school is the legal instructor of record, so families do not need to request the PTDE packet from Texas DPS or meet the 7-year licensed-driver requirement for a parent instructor.
To enroll, the student needs a working device with internet access, a valid email address, and a parent or guardian to register on the student's behalf if under 18. This path suits families who want a fully classroom-led experience or who do not meet PTDE parent-instructor requirements.
What Does This 32-Hour Course Cover?
The 32-hour classroom curriculum follows the full Texas DPS / TDLR drivers education syllabus :
- Texas traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way rules
- Defensive driving and hazard avoidance techniques
- Safe driving practices for highways, intersections, and school zones
- The effects of alcohol, drugs, and distractions on driving ability
- Rules for sharing the road with emergency vehicles, school buses, motorcycles, and cyclists
- Vehicle handling, basic maintenance, and driving in adverse conditions
- Preparing for the Texas DPS knowledge test and driving skills test
Parent-Taught vs Instructor-Taught: Which Should You Pick?
The choice comes down to who teaches the classroom portion and whether your family wants to manage state paperwork directly.
Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Ed (PTDE) is the right path when a qualifying parent or guardian wants to act as the legal instructor and you're comfortable ordering the PTDE packet from Texas DPS yourself.
Texas Instructor-Taught Drivers Ed (this course) is the right path when families prefer a TDLR-licensed instructor to deliver the classroom content, when the parent does not meet PTDE eligibility, or when you'd rather skip the DPS packet step entirely. Both paths produce a DE-964 certificate that satisfies Texas DPS.
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Licensed
1
Sign Up
Enroll in our Texas Online Teen Drivers Ed – Instructor Taught course with Get Drivers Ed. Complete the classroom portion online at your own pace before transferring to a certified driving school for behind-the-wheel lessons.
2
Get Your Learner’s Permit
After finishing the required hours of online instruction, take your completion certificate to the Texas DPS. Pass the written knowledge test to receive your learner’s permit.
3
Complete Practice Hours & Road Test
Continue your driver education with a certified driving school for behind-the-wheel lessons. You’ll also need to complete 30 hours of supervised driving practice (10 at night) with a parent or guardian before scheduling your road test.
4
Earn Your Texas Driver’s License
Pass the DPS road skills test and meet all state GDL (Graduated Driver Licensing) requirements to earn your official Texas driver’s license.
Why Choose Get Drivers Ed for Texas Instructor-Taught Drivers Ed?
Get Drivers Ed's Texas instructor-taught teen drivers ed is delivered by certified instructors on a curriculum approved by Texas DPS and licensed by TDLR. The 32-hour classroom portion is fully self-paced — teens log in from any device and pick up exactly where they left off.
Your DE-964 certificate of completion is issued the moment your final exam is graded, and the platform tracks every minute of classroom time against the state's 32-hour requirement so families always know what's complete.
