Here are step by step instructions for getting your driver‘s license in Texas and ten things to expect if you’re learning to drive with DriversEd.com, an accredited driving school offering online and behind-the-wheel driving lessons across the state. They’ve taught more than six million people to drive over the past 25 years.
LISTEN & LEARN -- What it Takes to Get a Driver's License & the High Safety Stakes of Driving in Texas
1. You can take driver’s ed online
You can skip classroom lectures and opt for online driver’s ed. There are multiple options for Texas teens ages 14-17, including parent-led instruction. There is also online driver’s ed for adults 18 and older. All DriversEd.com options conveniently allow for learning on any device, anywhere at any time and are designed to be highly engaging and informative. Plus, with DriversEd.com, you can skip the DPS and take the road knowledge test online for free.
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2. You make get an insurance discount
In some cases, proof of completed driver’s ed course work could make you eligible for insurance discounts.
3. You set the pace anywhere, anytime
With DriversEd.com online offerings, you set the pace. Some students want to study just 20 minutes a day for several months. Some want to progress through the course more quickly. Whatever your schedule and timetable, you can stop and start as many times as you like and pick up exactly where they left off, even when switching between devices. For ultimate convenience, you can take download the app and take the course on the go.
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4. There are practice “permit”or learner license tests
You won’t just have to hope you’re ready for your DPS road knowledge exams.. You can know for sure by taking advantage of practice Texas driver’s permit tests.
5. Your training will depend on your age
Texas has different requirements for in-car training depending on your age. More information here for new Texas drivers under 18, between ages 18 to 24 and 25 and over.
6. They’ll pick you up & provide car
If you opt to take behind-the-wheel instruction in Texas, DriversEd.com expert instructors will pick you up for free and provide a vehicle for all lessons drawing on a fleet of MINI Cooper and Mazda3 cars that are safe, easy to maneuver, and well suited for training.
7. You’ll need to show your license
To legally be allowed to drive during your first in-car driving lesson, your instructor will ask to see your learner’s “permit” or license. You must carry it with you during every lesson.
8. You’ll use your mirror. A lot.
During your first in-car driving lesson, the instructor will discuss the training vehicles’ instruments and controls. And, you’ll discover why your mirrors are an important part of defensive driving which is a critical theme in the overall course.
9. Texas DPS Near You
This handy list of Texas Department of Public Safety offices—see Locations & Hours includes addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operation. Feel free to visit the Texas DPS website. Related DPS forms here.
10. Keep a Ticket Off Your Texas Driving Record
Should your driving experience not go exactly as planned, you can dismiss your traffic ticket with a state-approved online ticket dismissal course available 24/7 on any device. DriversEd.com offers the shortest course and lowest price in Texas.
For more information regarding DriversEd.com offerings in Texas, you can take advantage of 24/7 customer support online and by calling toll-free 888-651-2886. The pioneer of online driver education, DriversEd.com by eDriving is the #1 provider of online driver education in the U.S., serving teens (and their parents), adults, and businesses throughout the U.S.