Texas 24-Hour Online Teen Driver Education
Complete the required Texas Teen Driver Education course online with MyDrivePermit.
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This 24-hour Texas online drivers ed course is designed for students under age 18 working toward a Texas learner license and, later, a provisional driver license. Complete the required classroom portion online while progressing through the Texas driver licensing process.
MyDrivePermit is operated by Learn and Permits, LLC, a Texas TDLR-licensed Online Only Driver Education Provider — License #C3674.
Learn more about Texas driver education requirements and licensing steps on our Texas Driver Education page.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for teens who need to complete the classroom portion of Texas Driver Education.
It is appropriate for:
- Texas students under age 18
- Teens working toward a Texas learner license
- New drivers completing required Texas teen driver education
- Students looking for a 24-hour Texas online drivers ed course
- Families who prefer online classroom instruction instead of scheduled in-person classes
Students may begin the classroom portion of Texas driver education at age 14, but must generally be at least 15 years old to apply for a Texas learner license.
What Is Included?
Your enrollment includes the complete required 24-hour online classroom portion of Texas Teen Driver Education.
- 24 hours of required Texas driver education
- 100% online browser-based instruction
- Saved progress so you can stop and resume
- Interactive lessons and learning activities
- Instructional videos
- Quizzes and knowledge checks
- Official DPS knowledge exam included
- 6-hour learner-license milestone option
- Required instructional-time tracking
- Course assessments and final course requirements
- Electronic Texas driver education certificate documentation
The course covers Texas traffic laws, roadway signs and signals, safe-driving practices, responsible driving, alcohol and drug awareness, distracted driving, risk management, and other subjects required by the Texas driver education curriculum.
Take Texas Teen Drivers Ed Online
The required classroom portion can be completed online from a compatible computer, tablet, or mobile device.
Your progress is saved as you complete the course, allowing you to leave and return later.
Because this is a TDLR-approved driver education program, students must complete the required instructional time and applicable course requirements before receiving credit.
Get Your Learner License After the First 6 Hours
Texas allows teen driver education students to follow a concurrent method, which can allow an eligible student to apply for a learner license after completing the required first 6 hours of classroom instruction.
Under this path, the student:
- Completes the required first 6 hours of driver education
- Passes the required DPS knowledge exam
- Receives the applicable Texas driver education certificate documentation
- Applies for a Texas learner license
- Completes the remaining 18 hours of online classroom instruction while progressing through the driving portion of driver education
This can allow eligible students to begin supervised driving practice without waiting to finish all 24 classroom hours.
Prefer to Complete All 24 Hours First?
Texas also allows the block method.
With this option, the student completes all 24 hours of classroom instruction before applying for the learner license.
Both paths lead toward completion of the required Texas teen driver education program. The difference is primarily when the student applies for the learner license and begins the driving phase.
Official DPS Knowledge Exam Included
The required Texas DPS driver knowledge exam is included as part of the course.
Students who successfully complete the knowledge examination through their approved driver education course generally do not need to take a separate written knowledge exam at the DPS driver license office when applying for the learner license.
The student must still meet all other Texas DPS learner-license requirements.
Texas Driver Education Certificate Documentation
MyDrivePermit provides the applicable Texas driver education certificate documentation as required when course milestones are successfully completed.
Texas uses the DE-964/DEE-964 Driver Education Certificate as proof of driver education for students completing a minor driver education program.
Certificate documentation may be required at different stages of the Texas licensing process, including when applying for a learner license and documenting completion of driver education.
What Is Required for a Texas Learner License?
A teen applying for a Texas learner license generally must:
- Be at least 15 years old
- Complete the required classroom instruction for the selected driver education method
- Successfully complete the required knowledge examination
- Present the applicable Texas driver education certificate
- Meet Texas DPS identity and residency requirements
- Provide required school enrollment, attendance, diploma, or equivalent documentation
- Meet other applicable Texas DPS requirements
The learner license allows the student to practice driving with an eligible supervising adult while completing the remaining driver education and driving requirements.
What Happens After the Online Course?
The MyDrivePermit course provides the required 24-hour classroom portion of Texas Teen Driver Education.
Texas also requires a separate in-car and supervised driving component before a teen can qualify for a provisional driver license.
The required driving portion includes:
- 7 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
- 7 hours of in-car observation
- 30 additional hours of supervised driving practice
- At least 10 of the 30 supervised hours must be completed at night
The required in-car instruction and supervised driving are not included with this online course.
Behind-the-Wheel Training Is Completed Separately
MyDrivePermit provides the online classroom portion of Texas Teen Driver Education.
Students must separately complete the required in-car portion of their driver education program.
This allows students and families to complete the classroom instruction conveniently online and arrange the required driving instruction separately.
From Learner License to Provisional License
Texas uses a Graduated Driver License (GDL) system for teen drivers.
To progress from a learner license to a provisional driver license, an eligible teen generally must:
- Complete all required driver education
- Complete the required behind-the-wheel and supervised driving hours
- Hold the learner license for the required period
- Be at least 16 years old
- Complete the required Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) program
- Pass the Texas driving skills test
- Meet all other applicable DPS requirements
The Impact Texas Teen Drivers program is separate from this driver education course and is completed later in the licensing process.
Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD)
Before taking the driving skills test, teen driver education students must complete the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) program.
ITTD is a separate Texas DPS program focused on distracted driving and safe driving behavior.
It should be completed after the required behind-the-wheel driver education requirements and close to the time of the driving skills test because the ITTD completion certificate is valid for a limited period.
Teen Driver Education vs. Adult Driver Education
Texas has different driver education courses depending on the student’s age.
Texas Teen Driver Education
The 24-hour driver education course for students under age 18.
Texas Adult Driver Education
A separate 6-hour course required for first-time Texas driver license applicants ages 18–24, subject to applicable exceptions.
If the student is under 18 and needs Texas driver education, this 24-Hour Texas Teen Driver Education Course is the appropriate MyDrivePermit course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a Texas-approved online driver education course?
Yes. MyDrivePermit is operated by Learn and Permits, LLC, a Texas TDLR-licensed Online Only Driver Education Provider — License #C3674.
How long is Texas Teen Driver Education?
The required online classroom portion provided by this course consists of 24 hours of instruction.
Can the entire classroom course be completed online?
Yes. MyDrivePermit provides the required 24-hour classroom portion online through a browser-based course.
Can I get my Texas learner license before finishing all 24 hours?
Eligible students using the concurrent method can generally apply for a learner license after completing the required first 6 hours of classroom instruction, passing the knowledge exam, and meeting the other DPS learner-license requirements.
What is the 6-hour learner-license milestone?
It is the point at which an eligible student following the concurrent method has completed the initial required classroom instruction and knowledge examination needed to continue with the Texas learner-license process.
Is the Texas DPS knowledge exam included?
Yes. The required DPS knowledge exam is included in the course.
Will I need to take the written knowledge test again at DPS?
A student who successfully completes the required knowledge examination through the approved driver education course generally does not need to take a separate written knowledge exam at the DPS office. All other learner-license requirements still apply.
Does the course include behind-the-wheel driving lessons?
No. This purchase provides the 24-hour online classroom portion only. Required in-car instruction and supervised driving must be completed separately.
How many driving hours are required?
Texas teen driver education includes 7 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, 7 hours of in-car observation, and 30 additional hours of supervised driving practice, including at least 10 nighttime hours.
How old must I be to get a Texas learner license?
A student must generally be at least 15 years old to obtain a Texas learner license, although classroom driver education may begin earlier.
What certificate will I receive?
Texas uses DE-964/DEE-964 driver education certificate documentation to verify required teen driver education milestones and completion. MyDrivePermit provides the applicable electronic certificate documentation as course requirements are successfully completed.
Is Impact Texas Teen Drivers included?
No. ITTD is a separate, free Texas DPS program completed later in the licensing process after the required behind-the-wheel education and before the driving skills test.
Ready to Start Your Texas Teen Driver Education?
Complete the required 24-hour Texas online Teen Driver Education course with MyDrivePermit, take the official DPS knowledge exam, and work toward your Texas learner license.
Choose the 6-hour concurrent learner-license path or complete the full 24-hour classroom block before applying for your learner license.
Important: This purchase provides the 24-hour online classroom portion only. Required behind-the-wheel instruction, in-car observation, supervised driving practice, ITTD, and remaining Texas licensing requirements are completed separately.
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