Texas Online Teen Drivers Ed - Parent Taught
Texas drivers under 18 must complete a state-approved 24-hour online Driver Education Course to get a Learner Permit and Driver’s License. A $20 TDLR fee is required to verify the parent’s eligibility as the instructor.
Includes learner’s permit 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).
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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 Parent-Taught Drivers Ed?
Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education (PTDE) is a 32-hour program approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). It allows a qualifying parent or guardian to serve as the primary driving instructor for their teen.
The online classroom portion is completed through this course at your own pace, while the in-car training hours are completed with your approved parent instructor. The PTDE program gives families complete control over the schedule for both classroom and in-car training.
Who Can Enroll in the PTDE Program?
The teen must be between 14 and 17 years of age at the time of enrollment. The parent or guardian acting as the driving instructor must hold a valid Texas driver's license, have at least 7 years of licensed driving experience, and must not have been convicted of certain traffic violations within the past 7 years.
Before starting the course, the student must obtain the official PTDE packet directly from the Texas DPS. The packet includes the required forms and instructions for completing the parent-taught program.
What Does This 32-Hour Course Cover?
The online classroom portion covers all content required under the Texas PTDE program:
- Texas traffic laws, road signs, and signals
- Defensive driving techniques and hazard avoidance
- Safe driving practices for highways, intersections, and school zones
- The effects of alcohol, drugs, and distractions on driving ability
- Rules for driving near emergency vehicles and school buses
- How to prepare for the DPS knowledge and driving skills tests
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Licensed
1
Sign Up
Enroll in our Texas Online Teen Drivers Ed – Parent Taught course with Get Drivers Ed. A $20 TDLR fee must be paid to confirm the parent’s eligibility as the driving instructor. Complete the 24-hour state-approved online course at your own pace.
2
Get Your Learner’s Permit
After completing the required hours of classroom training, present your completion certificate and required documents at the Texas DPS. Pass the written knowledge test to obtain your learner’s permit.
3
Complete Practice Hours & Road Test
With your learner’s permit, complete 44 hours of supervised driving (including 10 hours at night) with your parent-instructor. Once ready, schedule and take your DPS road skills test.
4
Earn Your Texas Driver’s License
Pass the DPS road test and meet all GDL (Graduated Driver Licensing) requirements to receive your official Texas driver’s license, allowing you to drive independently.
Why Choose Get Drivers Ed for Texas PTDE?
Get Drivers Ed's parent-taught course is approved by both Texas DPS and TDLR. The online classroom portion is fully self-paced — teens can log in from any device and continue exactly where they left off.
Once the classroom portion is complete, your course completion certificate is available instantly. The course is structured to align with the official state PTDE requirements, so families always know exactly what has been completed and what remains.
