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How does online drivers ed work?
It’s simple. Create an account by choosing a username and password. You can pay right away or you can take up to 20% of the course before you make up your mind. Either way you’ll be on the road to satisfying your Texas drivers education requirement.
Your course is available to you online 24/7. Log in and out whenever you want and from any computer that has Internet access! When you log back in, we’ll take you back to the exact place you left off. Doesn’t that sound better than spending your weekends in a classroom?
At the end of the course there will be a final exam. Don’t worry though—you can take it as many times as you need in order to pass, and once you do, you’ll be able to print out your DPS-recognized Certificate of Completion from your online account. |
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| Course Eligibility |
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Who must take Texas drivers education?
If you’re between 15 and 18 years old and planning to obtain a Texas learners permit (instruction permit), you’ll need to complete a DPS-approved drivers education course.
DriversEd.com’s online course fulfills the Texas DPS drivers education requirement for the Parent-Taught Drivers Education Program (see below). But no matter how old you are, if you want to learn about driving in Texas and plan to obtain a Texas drivers license, you can take this course.
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Does the DriversEd.com course satisfy DPS requirements?
Yes. Our course is DPS-approved and is equivalent to the regular 32-hour in-class drivers education course. View DPS Course Approval #108. |
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What is the Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Education (PTDE) Program?
The Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Education (PTDE) program became law in 1997 as an alternative to drivers education in a conventional school setting. This program allows teens to take their drivers education course online (with DPS-approved providers) and allows parents to provide the in-car training. In order to participate in PTDE, the parent must first submit a Request for Parent-Taught Drivers Education Packet from the DPS.
IMPORTANT: The student may not begin the DriversEd.com Texas online course until the parent has received an official PTDE packet from the DPS. By law, any instruction, online or in-car, that occurs prior to the receipt of this packet will not count toward the required instruction time. |
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Do you offer the Concurrent Method of PTDE or the Block Method?
Our Texas course is set up for the Concurrent Method of PTDE. This means that after you complete 6 hours of the online course, you’ll receive a Certificate of Partial Completion which allows you to take the written instruction permit exam at the DPS. After you get your instruction permit, you can continue with the online course and the behind-the-wheel training with your parent.
If you’re interested in doing the Block Method of PTDE, please contact our customer support at 1-888-651-2886.
For more information about the Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Education Program, please see the DPS website. |
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What is the difference between drivers education and drivers training?
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Drivers Education: a course that teaches you the rules of the road, vehicle safety, and everything that you need to know before you get behind the wheel for the first time. In Texas, every new driver under 18 years old must take a 32-hour drivers education course before apply for the learners permit. DriversEd.com provides a DPS-approved drivers education course.
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Drivers Training: the behind-the-wheel driving lessons that you take with a licensed driving instructor. In Texas, if you are under 18, you must take 14 hours of drivers training (7 hours behind the wheel and 7 hours of in-car observation.) However, if you are participating in the Parent-Taught Drivers Education program, your parent can provide the 14 hours of drivers training. See explanation of PTDE above.
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| Course Information |
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How much does the course cost?
The cost for the Texas TVS drivers education online course is $149—you save $20 off the regular course price of $169. |
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Can I try the Texas course before I pay?
Of course! You can take up to 20% of the course before you will need to make a payment in order to continue with the course. |
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How long will it take for me to finish the course?
By Texas law, the PTDE course (concurrent method) takes a minimum of 24 days at a pace of no more than 2 hours per day. Apart from that the pace is up to you. You can log in and out whenever you want and we’ll keep track of where you left off last. |
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Is the participation of a parent or guardian required?
This course is part of the Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education program. This means that a parent must supervise the student’s progress in the online course and take an active role in the process of learning to drive. |
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How do I access the 50 free practice permit tests that come with the course?
After you pay for the course, your free practice permit tests will be accessible in your account. |
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When will I receive my Certificate of Completion?
Once you've completed the first 6 hours of your online drivers ed, you'll be able to print a Certificate of Partial Completion that is needed in order to sit for your instruction permit test.
Then once you've passed the final online exam at the end of the course, you'll be able to print a Certificate of Completion for your records. |
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How do I get a duplicate copy of my Certificate of Completion?
If you lose your certificate, you can request a duplicate by calling us at 1-888-651-AUTO (2886). |
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Will I need to take drivers training after I take this course?
No. If you are taking the DriversEd.com Texas course, then you are participating in PTDE and your parents can provide the necessary 7 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction and 7 hours of in-car observation. |
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Will I need to take a high school drivers ed class in addition this course?
No. The DriversEd.com Texas PTDE course gives you everything you need to complete drivers education. |
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| Payment Information |
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What’s included in the DriversEd.com course fee?
The course fee covers the cost of your online drivers education course as well as your DPS-recognized Certificate of Completion sent to you by First Class Mail. Once you start, you can choose to upgrade your Certificate of Completion shipment for faster delivery if you want. |
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How do I pay for the course?
Once you create an account, you can pay online using VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or PayPal. You can also pay by credit card over the phone by calling our customer service at 1-888-651-AUTO (2886).
If you would like to pay by check or money order, please mail your payment and along with your username to:
DriversEd.com (Attn: Billing Dept)
P.O. Box 238
Oakland CA 94604-0238 |
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Is it safe to send my credit card information over the Internet?
DriversEd.com always uses the latest in security technology to protect your Internet transactions. And to ensure your privacy, your credit card number is never kept on file. |
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What is the cancellation/refund policy for the Texas drivers education course?
While we’re confident that you’ll enjoy the DriversEd.com Texas program, if for some reason you are dissatisfied with it, you may request a refund, subject to the refund policy set forth below. DriversEd.com will issue a full tuition refund:
- If students cancel enrollment prior to completing the first three days of class (the first module of the course). All tuition moneys paid on or before that time will be refunded within thirty calendar days of the student leaving the program.
DriversEd.com will not issue refunds:
- Once the student has completed Day 3 of the course curriculum and printed the Certificate of Partial Completion.
To request a refund, please contact us toll free at 1-888-651-AUTO (2886). |
