Parent Taught Drivers Ed is alternative method rather than Driving School.

Students will complete the 32 classroom hours with DrivingQuest and the 44 hours behind-the-wheel the parent.

The instructor must be the student’s parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, foster parent or legal guardian appointed by a court. A power of attorney is not considered a legal guardian. Additionally, a parent, legal guardian, or a judge of a court with jurisdiction over the student can designate a person to instruct the course who:

• is at least 25 years old;
• does not charge a fee for conducting the course; and
• has at least seven years of driving experience.
• The instructor must have a valid driver license for the prior three years.

Instructors cannot have:

• a conviction (including a probated sentence) of criminally negligent homicide
• a conviction (including a probated sentence) of driving while intoxicated in the last seven years
• had their driver license suspended, revoked or forfeited for traffic related violations in the past three years; or
• six or more points assigned to their driver license.

Here is the link to the TDLR Parent Taught Guide ($20): https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ParentTaught/PTSelect.aspx

*This guide is required by the state of Texas for any student completing a Parent-Taught course.

Students who wish to transfer to a driving school to complete their 14-hour of behind-the-wheel training can do so by sending an email to support@drivingquest.com. Transfer Fee: $29.95.

You will receive credit for all 32 classroom hours and only be required to complete the driving hours with the driving school.

Please be advised that all driving schools will have the appropriate fees. 

Students ages 14-17 are eligible to take Parent-Taught Drivers Ed/Teen Drivers Ed.

Yes! Our course includes the official DPS written exam. We will send your a permit certificate once you complete the first six(6) hours of the course.

State law allows teens to complete a maximum of two(2) hours of class instruction per day.

Step 1: Book your online DPS appointment to get processed for the permit.

Items Needed:

• DE-964 Certificate (DrivingQuest)

• Verification of Enrollment (VOE)

• Social Security Card & Birth Certificate

• Two(2) utility bills showing proof of address.

• Parent taught guide receipt ($20 TDLR Fee)

Step 2: After obtaining the permit COMPLETE remaining hours of the Online Course. (Make sure to HOLD permit for 6 months and complete the remaining units before moving to step 4)

Step 3: Complete ITTD course (Impact Texas Teen Driver)

Step 4: Book Your Road Exam ONLINE with DPS . 

Step 5: Upon passing the DPS Road Exam, DPS will then issue out the driver’s license!

Yes. Your permit certificate will be issued out within 1-2 hours after completing Unit 6. If you did not receive your certificate via email please contact 877.900.0030.

Impact Texas Teen Driver course – is a 2 hour course required after completing the 32 hour classroom course and 44 hours of behind the wheel training. BUT this course must be complete BEFORE the road test.