Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education
Complete Your Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education Online.
Complete the state-approved 24-hour online classroom course for the Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education program. Students can work at their own pace while an eligible parent or guardian provides the required in-car instruction.
License Number C3415
$99.95
One-time payment. No hidden fees.
TEXAS · PARENT-TAUGHT DRIVER EDUCATION
24-Hour Online Course
Complete the required online classroom portion of the Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education program.
- 100% online & self-paced
- State-approved Texas course
- Permit test available after 6 hours
- Parent-led in-car instruction
An eligible parent or guardian must serve as the driving instructor. Secure checkout.
State Approved
Texas PTDE Course
24-Hour Course
Online & Self-Paced
Permit Test Included
Available After 6 Hours
Parent-Taught Option
Complete Driving at Home
WHY TEXAS FAMILIES CHOOSE PTDE
A flexible parent-taught option for Texas families.
State-approved parent-taught course
Complete the required 24-hour Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education classroom course online.
Self-paced online lessons
Students can complete lessons from a computer, tablet, or smartphone at their own pace.
Permit test available after 6 hours
Eligible students can take the Class C knowledge test after completing the first six hours of the course.
Parent-led driving instruction
An eligible parent or guardian provides the required in-car instruction and supervised driving practice.
24
hours of online instruction
Complete the required Texas PTDE classroom course online.
1
written test included
Complete the Class C knowledge test through your course account.
THE CURRICULUM
What You’ll Learn
The 24-hour online course covers the laws, skills, and safety concepts students need before continuing with parent-led in-car instruction.
01
Texas Traffic Laws
Learn traffic laws, right-of-way rules, speed limits, and the responsibilities of Texas drivers.
02
Road Signs and Signals
Review regulatory, warning, and guide signs along with traffic signals and roadway markings.
03
Safe Driving Practices
Learn defensive driving techniques, safe following distance, speed management, and hazard awareness.
04
Driving Maneuvers
Review turning, parking, lane changes, intersections, and other common driving situations.
05
Distracted and Impaired Driving
Understand how distraction, alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and emotions can affect judgment and reaction time.
06
Parent-Led Practice
Learn how classroom concepts connect to the in-car instruction and supervised practice completed separately with an eligible parent or guardian.
How it works
Start your Texas parent-taught driver education course today
Register online, complete the required classroom course, take the permit test when eligible, and continue with parent-led in-car instruction.
1
Register online
Create your student account, complete checkout, and get immediate access to the course.
2
Complete the first 6 hours
Work through the first course module and prepare for the Texas Class C knowledge test.
3
Take the permit test
Eligible students can complete the online knowledge test after finishing the first six hours of the course.
4
Continue with parent-led training
Finish the remaining online lessons and complete the required in-car instruction separately with an eligible parent or guardian.
Everything you need to begin Texas parent-taught driver education.
Complete the required online classroom course at your own pace, then continue the in-car requirements separately with an eligible parent or guardian.
ENROLL TODAY
One Price. Everything Included.
No upsells or hidden fees. Here’s what your $99.95 course includes.
- Full 24-hour Texas parent-taught online course
- Online Class C knowledge test available after 6 hours
- Videos, interactive lessons, and practice quizzes
- Unlimited access on phone, tablet, and computer
- Downloadable course documents after requirements are completed
TEXAS PARENT-TAUGHT DRIVER EDUCATION
ONLINE PERMIT TEST AVAILABLE
$99.95
one-time payment
24-hour course • 100% online • self-paced
Secure checkout. In-car instruction is completed separately with an eligible parent or guardian.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Texas 24-hour parent-taught driver education course costs $99.95 as a one-time payment. There are no recurring charges or hidden fees.
In order to teach a parent taught course, you must determine your eligibility and apply for instructor authorization. You can visit the TDLR website to complete these steps and learn more: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/driver/education/parent-taught/parent-instructors.htm
Yes. This course is approved for the Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education program and covers the required 24-hour online classroom curriculum..
Yes. Eligible students may take the Texas Class C knowledge test after completing the first six hours of the online course and meeting the applicable age requirements.
No. Pass Drivers Ed provides the required online classroom course. The in-car instruction and supervised driving practice are completed separately with an eligible parent or guardian.
ITTD is an 8 part video that explains with hard facts the dangers of distracted driving. The ITTD program must be viewed after completion of Behind the Wheel requirements, and prior to taking the skills examination. More info is on the DPS website, here.
Available certificates and course documents can be downloaded from the student account after the applicable lessons, tests, and course requirements have been completed.
Parent Taught Driver Education consists of two portions: classroom and behind-the-wheel. The classroom portion takes a total of 24 hours, and the behind-the-wheel requirement is 44 hours total. This consists of 7 hours of in-car observation, 7 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.
Ready to start Texas parent-taught driver education?
Register online, begin the 24-hour course, and complete the classroom requirement at your own pace.