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Online Parent Taught Driver’s Ed
for Every City & County in Texas

Why ParentTaughtDriver.com?
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OFFICIAL

TDLR & DPS Approved
DPS Written Test Included
For Teens Ages 14-17

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FAST

Same Day Permit Test
Instant DE964 Certificates
Fastest Course Allowed by Law

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CONVENIENT

Online & Mobile
No App Required
24/7 Course Access

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EASY

Unlimited Test Attempts
No Hidden Course Fees
One (1) Year Course Access

How It Works

It’s Easy! Must be 14 -17 years of age.

Before beginning a Parent Taught Driving Course, the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR), requires that the student’s “Designated” Parent-Instructor complete the Parent-Taught Driver Education Instructor Designation Services Request and purchase the Parent Taught Driver Education (PTDE) Program Guide.

Our online course is State-Approved, Convenient, Affordable, and the Fastest Way to Get Your Texas Permit and License.

Yes, our course includes the Official DPS Written/Permit test, at NO additional cost! 

You’ll be able to take your Official DPS Permit test directly through your account dashboard on the same day you enroll in our course.

Your Official DPS Permit Test is made available on your account dashboard, after you complete Module 1. Must be at least 15 to test and apply for a learner’s permit.*

Our Course is the FASTEST Allowed by Texas Law

The entire course (Phase I & Phase II) can be completed in as fast as 4 weeks (depending on how quickly you get your Learner License).

Module 1 can be completed the same day you enroll in our course

The Official Written/Permit Test is made available on your account dashboard as soon as you complete Module 1 of 12 (must be at least 15 to test & apply for a Learner License).

The student must obtain their learner license (permit) from DPS, before beginning any behind-the-wheel (in-car) instruction with their designated parent-instructor.

You have one (1) year from the purchase “order date” to complete all course requirements and download your certificates.

Yes; here are a few requirements and steps you’ll need to complete first:

  1. You MUST have a valid Texas Learner License (Permit).
  2. You MUST have a “Transfer” Certificate from the previous course
  3. Complete the Parent-Taught Driver Education Instructor Designation: Click HERE 
  4. Enroll in our Course: Click HERE
  5. Login and Set up your student profile
  6. Complete the state-mandated Behind-the-Wheel Instruction hours 
  7. Request your Certificate of Completion (Driver License)

Yes, here are a few requirements and steps you MUST complete first:  

  1. You MUST have a valid Texas Learner License (Permit) 
  2. Verify that your Parent-Instructor meets the Instructor Requirements: Click HERE
  3. Complete the “Parent-Taught Driver Education Instructor Designation Request” Click HERE 
  4. Enroll in our Course: Click HERE
  5. Set up your student profile
  6. Complete the state-mandated Behind-the-Wheel (In-Car) Instruction hours
  7. Email us at Support@ParentTaught101.com to request the DEE Certificate of Completion (Driver License).

Our online, parent-taught driving course is self-paced and includes the Classroom Modules (100% Online) and the Behind-the-Wheel (In-Car) Instruction Module.

  • Classroom Instruction – 100% ONLINE (No App Required)
  • Driving (In-Car) Instruction Logs (Taught by your Parent-Instructor)
  • Official DPS Written Permit Test (Included FREE)
  • Downloadable Certificate of Completion (Included)
  • Videos & Interactive Test Questions
  • Android and Mac compatible
  • NO APP REQUIRED — Access ALL Course Materials Directly from your Dashboard
  • 30 Years of Experience in Driver Education
  • We Answer Every Phone Call & Email Personally (No AI or Call Center)

Absolutely! If you’re a Texas Teen, 14-17 years of age, you’re good-to-go.

Before beginning a Parent Taught Driving Course, the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR), requires that the student’s “Designated Parent-Instructor” first complete the Parent-Taught Driver Education Instructor Designation Services Request and purchase the Parent Taught Driver Education (PTDE) Program Guide. TDLR charges a separate fee, for the PTDE Program Guide, that is not included in our course fee.

Parent-Taught Driver Education Instructor Designation Services Request:

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ParentTaught/PTSelect.aspx   

Yes, our course includes the “Official” Class C Road Rules & Signs Written (Permit) test at NO additional cost.

You’ll be able to take your Class C Road Rules & Road Signs Written (PERMIT) test, directly through our website, the same day you enroll in our course, and after you complete Module 1 of 12.

Yes, they’re both same. The official name for the “Permit” test is the “Class C Road Rules & Road Signs (Written) test. Once you complete Module 1, you’ll be able to take the DPS “Permit” test directly through our website, the same day you enroll in our course.

FYI, per DPS rule, you MUST be at least fifteen (15) years of age to test and apply for a Texas Learner License (Permit).

Yes, our course includes two downloadable (digital)Certificates of Completion, at no additional cost.

  • One (1) for the Learner License (Permit); and
  • One (1) for the Provisional Driver License

There are two (2) Phases and two (2) Certificates of Completion required by the Texas DPS for the teen driver education licensing process, our course includes both certificate in a convenient downloadable file.

PHASE I: The first Certificate of Completion for the Learner License “Permit” application is made available after the student completes Classroom Module 1 of 12 and passes the Official Permit Test, which is included in our course (*Per DPS, you Must be 15 to take the Permit Test)

PHASE II: To qualify for the final Certificate of Completion (LICENSE), required by DPS for the Driving Test, the student must have a valid Texas Learner License, and must complete all state-mandated classroom & behind-the-wheel instruction requirements.

We allow one (1) year, from the date of purchase, to complete the state-mandated Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel instruction requirements (Modules 1-12 and the Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Hours).

The entire course (Phase I & Phase II) can be completed in as fast as 4 weeks (depending on how quickly you get your Learner License).

Module 1 can be completed the same day you enroll in our course

The Official “Written” Permit Test is made available on your account dashboard as soon as you complete Module 1.

You must download and save the DEE certificate on your device to print.

Please be advised that this parent taught driver education course is not completed, and final certificate cannot be legally processed and made available, until the student completes all state-mandated course requirements (PHASE I & PHASE II) and inputs their Learner License Number and the Completion Dates for the 14 & 30 Hour Behind-the-Wheel (In-car) Instruction logs into the system, which requires an account to be active.

Per the state, a Teen who meets the following requirements is eligible to take our Parent Taught Driver Education Course:

  • Must be ages 14 – 17.
  • Must be a current Texas Resident.
  • Must be currently enrolled in school (Public, Private or Homeschool):
  • If graduated, the student may present a High School Diploma or its equivalent

Absolutely!

  • Must be ages 14 – 17.
  • Must be a current Texas Resident.
  • Must be currently enrolled in school (Public, Private or Homeschool):

No worries, if you enrolled into our course before your 18th birthday, you’re good-to-go!

  • A Parent or Step-parent

  • A “Legal” Guardian

  • A Foster parent

  • A Grandparent, Step-Grandparent; or
  • A person that has been designated by a parent, legal guardian or a court judge.

Instructor Requirements: CLICK HERE

Yes, a friend or relative may qualify to teach this course. We recommend checking the TDLR/DPS Instructor Requirements: Click HERE

Yes, you must complete the Impact Texas Teen Driver (ITTD) video.

The ITTD video is a free video that must be completed directly through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) website.

There is no difference, in terms of course content and state approval, however, we’ve been at this for a minute…aside from being Online, Mobile, More Convenient, the biggest benefit of our course that it costs MUCH LESS than a commercial “in-person” driving school and is the Fastest Way to Get Your Permit & License!

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Easy, follow the steps below to renew your course access and continue where you left off without losing course progress.

Account access expires one (1) year from your original order date. If your account shows a “Blocked” or “Not Activated,” status, your account is expired.

If you would like to complete your course without having to start from the beginning, you will need to re-enroll and pay the registration fee to continue where you left off without losing course progress.

Follow the Steps Below to Re-enroll:

  1. Register and pay the course fee: Click HERE to Register
  2. Once you register, disregard the “new” username
  3. Send us an email at Support@ParentTaughtDrivingCourse.com 
  4. Subject Line: “Re-Enroll”
  5. Include your new order number
  6. Include the original “username”

 

Please note that without the original username, we cannot reactivate your original account.

We have to manually unlock your original account, so please allow 24-48 hours, after you submit your email, for us to process your request and unlock your original account.

 We will send you an email notification once your original account is unlocked.

CLICK HERE to RE-ENROLL

Account access expires one (1) year from your receipt “Order Date.”

If your account shows a “Blocked” or “Not Activated” status, your account is expired. However, you can renew your account access and complete your course, without losing progress. See below:

Follow the Steps Below to Re-enroll:

  1. Register and pay the course fee: Click HERE to Register
  2. Once you register, disregard the “new” username
  3. Send us an email atSupport@ParentTaughtDrivingCourse.com 
  4. Subject Line: “Re-enrolled”
  5. Include your new order number
  6. Include the original “username” 

 

  We have to manually unlock your original account, so please allow 24-48 hours, after you submit your email, for us to unlock your original account.

 We will send you an email notification once your original account is unlocked.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If your student completed all of the state-mandated parent taught driver education course requirements (Modules 1-12 and the 14 & 30 Hour Driving Logs), but your account expired before you completed the process or you just need another copy of your DE964 Certificate of Completion, we are happy to help.

Please note that there is a $25 service fee to process your request.

Request a Copy of Your DE964 Certificate of Completion:

  • Pay the $25 Service Fee
  • Once you complete the Request Form and submit the $25 Service Fee, you will receive an email-receipt with instructions & information necessary for us to process your DE964 certificate request.
  • You MUST submit the original account Username & Student’s Full Legal Name.
  • Please Note: Without the student’s full legal name and the original account username, we cannot access your original account to process your DE964 Certificate request.
  • Please Note: There are NO Refunds for inadvertent or accidental “$25 Service Fee,” registrations. Make sure that your student used our service, before paying the $25 fee.

Once you complete the Service Fee registration, you will receive an email-receipt with instructions.

You MUST submit your request-email, in order for us to be able to process your form.

Our Help Desk is Available Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. CST.

DE964 Certificate Requests are processed Monday – Friday 10-4pm CST.

DE964 Certificate Requests received on Fridays after 6pm, and on Weekends & Holidays will be processed the next business day.

  • Please Note: Without the student’s full name and the original account username, we cannot process your transfer request.
  • Please Note: There are NO Refunds for inadvertent or accidental “$25 Service Fee,” registrations. Make sure that your student used our service, before paying the $25 service fee.
  • Please Note: If your student has NOT completed the course requirements, and you would like to re-enroll to have them complete the remaining course requirements, please refer to “Technical Support” question #1.

(REQUEST DE964)

If you choose to transfer to a commercial driving school, please note that there is a $25 service to process your “Transfer” request.

Per State of Texas Regulations:

  • A student may transfer 6 or 32Hours of Classroom Instruction.

 

  • If your student has completed less than 6 Classroom hours, NO transfer documents are necessary.

If your student has completed all 32 Classroom Hours of Instruction (Modules 1-12) of our course (PT #121), and you would like to request a “Transfer” to a Commercial Driving School, please see below for instructions.

Request a Transfer to a Commercial Driving School:

  • Pay the $25 Service Fee,
  • Once you complete the Service Fee Registration, you will receive an email-receipt with instructions & information necessary for us to process your Transfer DE964 certificate.
  • We will need the original account Username & Student’s Full Name.
  • We will need the Name & Address of the school to which you are transferring.
  • Please Note: Without the student’s full name and the original account username, we cannot access your original account to process your transfer request.
  • Please Note: There are NO Refunds for inadvertent or accidental “$25 Service Fee,” registrations. Make sure that your student used our service, before paying the $25 fee.

 

Once you complete the Service Fee registration, you will receive an email-receipt with instructions.

Our Help Desk is Available Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. CST.

Transfers are processed Monday – Friday 12-4pm CST.

The Transfer DE964 Certificate will be emailed to you 24-48 hours after we receive your email with the name and address of the school to which you’re transferring.

Transfer Requests received on Fridays after 6pm CST, and on Weekends and Holidays will be reviewed the next business day.

 

(REQUEST a TRANSFER)

 

No worries, the username is the registered student’s first name, middle initial (if any) and last name (lowercase and one word).

For example, John Q Doe = johnqdoe (username).

We do not have access to passwords, but you can reset your password by clicking here.

Note that the “password, reset link” will be sent to the email address associated with your account.

NOTE: Account access expires one (1) year from your receipt “Order Date.”

If your account shows a “Blocked” or “Not Activated” status, your account is expired. However, you can renew your account access and complete your course, without losing progress, please scroll up and refer to question #2; 👍

No worries, Click HERE to Request a New Password.

Note that the “password, reset link” will be sent to the email address associated with your account.

NOTE: Account access expires one (1) year from your receipt “Order Date.”

If your account shows a “Blocked” or “Not Activated” status, your account is expired. However, you can renew your account access and complete your course, without losing progress, please scroll up and refer to question #2; 👍

If you are currently enrolled in our course and need assistance, please login & refer to the “Help” tab in the Account Dashboard.