Teen Driver's Education
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Required 32-Hour Course for Texas Teens (between ages 14 - 18 years old)
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Must complete 14 Hours Behind-The-Wheel
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7 Hours Driving, 7 Hours Observationā
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Complete additional 30-Hour Driving Log of additional practice driving
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Must be at least 16 years-old to sign up for Driving Exam
Quick Guide and Resources:
Teen Driver's Education courses are offered in two options:
Instructor-led
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32-hr course, can be completed in-person or online
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After completing first 6-hours, students take Written Exam and apply for their Learner's Permit
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Learner's Permit is required for driving practice
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ā7 hrs Driving and 7 hrs Observation MUST be completed with a TDLR-licensed Driving Instructor. ā
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Find a Teen Driver's Ed course that's right for you:
Parent-taught
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32-hr course, can be completed in-person or online
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After completing first 6-hours, students take Written Exam and apply for their Learner's Permit
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Learner's Permit is required for driving practice
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Approved parent or legal guardian is listed as the course instructorā
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7 hrs Driving and 7 hrs Observation are completed with Parent Instructor ā
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Additional Guidelines for Parent-taught Driver's Ed Courses can be found here:
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Additional Notes:
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Teen Driver must be at least 15 years-old to apply for Learner's Permit
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Teen Driver must be at least 16 years-old to sign up for the Driving Exam
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Any exceptions must be inquired with the office of Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
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For additional information:
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All teens taking a Teen Driver's Ed course must complete the IMPACT Texas Teen Driver (ITD) program before signing up for a Driving Exam