Which Driver Education Course is Right for Me?

Written by Staff Writer

Need help deciding which course to take? The first factor is age. If you are 18–24 years of age, then our Adult Driver Education course is for you since you don't need a learner's permit. The course is voluntary for adults 25 and older but highly recommended for all first time and novice drivers.

If you're between the ages of 14 and 17, you can choose between our Online Driver Ed and our Parent-Taught Driver Ed. Both classes enable you to get your Texas driver's license, but through different methods. Let's compare them:

Parent-Taught Driver Ed (PTDE)

PTDE lets students and parents work together to teach students the importance of driving safely and understanding the rules of the road. It allows a parent or legal guardian to work with the student to satisfy the 44 hours of behind-the-wheel driving required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (cq9跳高高中大奖视频).

With PTDE, each student and parent are required to request approval by completing a cq9跳高高中大奖视频 application. Once approved, the cq9跳高高中大奖视频 will send you a Parent-Taught Driver Ed Program Guide. Once you receive your cq9跳高高中大奖视频 guide, you can begin the online course material necessary to apply for your first Texas learner's permit and driver's license. Teens 15–17 years old can apply for their learner's permit as soon as they complete the first course module. The online learner's permit exam isn't included in the price of the PTDE course, but students can opt to add it when ready, allowing them to skip the DPS.

Online Driver Ed

The Online Driver Ed course is designed for students who want to fulfill the state's learning requirements about safe driving on their own, without the aid of a guardian or parent. Teens can begin their online driver education immediately. Those 15–17 years of age can take the online learner's permit exam after completing the first course module — it's included as part of this course package. No need to test at the DPS!

To satisfy the state-required 44 hours of behind-the-wheel driving, Texas Online Driver Ed students must either obtain this instruction from a driving school, or opt to add our Behind-the-Wheel course. This course offers an affordable option because it lets a parent or legal guardian train the student instead of opting for training at a traditional driving school, which can be costly.

Parent Taught Online Driver's Ed
cq9跳高高中大奖视频 Approved & DPS Accepted Yes Yes
Parent Taught Guide (PTDE Program Guide) Required Not Required
Course Instructor Parent/Guardian Student
DE-964 Form Delivery Downloadable Downloadable
DPS Permit Exam Online Included Included
Completion Certificate Delivery Downloadable Downloadable
Classroom Requirement Fulfills Fulfills
Behind-the-Wheel Requirement Fulfills Optional

Deciding between Parent-Taught or Online Driver's Ed can be tough, so we want to help you choose the right course for your family. The two courses cover the same classroom content, but they operate a little differently. We've outlined the basic differences between the two courses below, so take a look a find the right fit for you!

Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education

Texas Parent-Taught Driver's Ed is for 14- to 17-year-olds seeking a driver's license in Texas. Our course is online and mobile friendly, so you can complete it when and where you want!

Texas Online Driver Education

Your DE-964 form will be available on your course dashboard after you have completed the first module and passed the permit exam. Our course is online and mobile friendly, and you can complete the course on any device whenever you have time!

Adult Drivers Education

If you are between the ages of 18 and 24, then you complete a 6-hour Adult Driver Education Course. Since you are over 17-years old, you do not need a permit and can take the driving exam without one.