Part 1: Parent Taught Teen Classroom Course TDLR Provider #C2830
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Drive Smart Driving School TDLR #C2830 Parent Taught Classroom
*IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This Driver Education Teen course consists of a minimum of 32 hours of classroom instruction and will allow the student to get a Texas Learners Permit.
Before beginning a parent-taught course, please read and understand The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations procedures to avoid unnecessary costs, delays, or invalidated training hours.
You can learn about parent-taught and see if you qualify as an instructor here:
https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/driver/education/parent-taught/
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Drive Smart Driving School TDLR#C2830 Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed course is a TDLR and DPS-approved course that helps teen drivers meet the classroom requirements to earn a learner’s permit and driver’s license. The course includes:
- 32 hours of classroom instruction
- Assessment tests at the end of each level
- Text, videos, and pictures
The course is compatible with iPhone, Android, and the web. Students can complete the course at their own pace.
After completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Completion and can take the learner’s permit test. They can then begin to do a behind-the-wheel course at home with a parent or transfer to a local driver training school.
The course includes:
- 32 hours of classroom instruction
- Assessment tests at the end of each level
- Text, videos, and pictures
You can then choose to take your in-car lessons from us, another school, or parent-taught.
To learn about your parent-taught options for driving click here
To learn about driving with Drive Smart, click here
To do well on the permit test, the student should download and study the Texas Drivers Handbook. All of the permit questions will come from it and it is a vital tool in becoming a safe driver.
You can download a copy here: https://www.dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf
Requirements
- Age Requirement: To take a Texas Driver Ed Course, the student must be at least 14 years old.
- Eligibility for a Learner's Permit (Learner License): In Texas, teenagers can apply for a learner's permit, also known as a learner license, at age 15. However, they can begin the Driver Education course at age 14. The course can help them prepare for the written knowledge test required to obtain the learner's permit.
- Complete the Course Requirements: The teen must complete the required classroom.
- Obtain a Learner's Permit: After completing the classroom portion of the course and meeting other requirements, such as passing a written knowledge test, the teenager can apply for a learner's permit.
- Practice Driving: The learner's permit allows the teenager to practice driving under the supervision of a licensed adult who is at least 21 years old.
- Apply for a Provisional Driver's License: After completing the program and meeting all requirements, the teenager can apply for a provisional driver's license.
Features
- Interactive Learning Materials: Quality Online programs often include interactive and engaging learning materials, such as videos, animations, quizzes, and practice tests.
- Parental Involvement: Online programs are designed to involve parents or legal guardians as the primary instructors. Look for a program that provides guidance and support for parents in teaching their teen drivers.
- Accessible Online Resources: Many Online programs offer online resources, including downloadable forms and access to instructional content through a website or app.
- Flexible Scheduling: The program should allow for flexible scheduling, enabling students and their parents to complete the course at their own pace and convenience.
- Progress Tracking: A good Online program may offer tools for tracking a student's progress, including completed lessons, quizzes, and driving hours.
- Customer Support: Look for a program that provides customer support and assistance for any questions or issues that may arise during the course.
- Affordable Pricing: Compare the pricing of different Online programs to ensure it fits your budget. Keep in mind that while PTDE can be more cost-effective than traditional driving schools, prices can vary.
- Completion Documentation: The program should assist students and parents in obtaining the required completion documentation, such as the DE-964 certificate, which is needed to apply for a learner's permit or a driver's license.
- Legal Compliance: Ensure that the Online program is in full compliance with Texas laws and regulations related to driver education.
Target audiences
- Teenagers aged 14 and older: Teenagers in Texas who are at least 14 years old can begin a program to start preparing for the written knowledge test required to obtain a learner's permit at age 15.
- Families Interested in a Flexible Education Approach: Online programs offer a flexible alternative to traditional classroom-based driver education. Families who prefer a more hands-on approach to teaching their teenagers how to drive often choose this option.
- Those Seeking Cost-Efficiency: Online programs can be cost-effective, as they typically require the purchase of a program guide rather than paying for traditional driving school classes.
- Those Looking for a Convenient Option: Online programs allow for greater convenience in scheduling driving lessons and classroom instruction since they can be conducted at home and on a schedule that works for the family.
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