When can a teen start Oklahoma Parent-Taught Teen Driver Education?
A student may begin the Oklahoma self-guided course after the parent has been approved by the
Department of Public Safety as a parent-instructor and receives an authorization number. Students must
be 15 years old to start the All Star Parent-Taught program which is approved by the state of Oklahoma.
The required Parent-Taught Driver Education Packet and affidavit, can be completed and submitted
online. To initiate the course after completing payment, please email a copy of the approved ParentTaught Affidavit to All Star. Finish the self-guided Driver Education course first, and then commence the behind-the-wheel phase of training with a parent. Start your Driver Education journey with All Star the
day you turn 15 years old!
What is the Oklahoma Parent-Taught Drivers Education (PTDE) Program?
The Oklahoma PTDE program offers a self-guided approach, allowing students to conveniently complete
the course at their own pace from home with the guidance and support of a parent. Upon completing
the course, students can fulfill the required 55 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a parent. Once
you receive approval from the Department of Public Safety, please forward it to All Star to receive the
DVD or USB required to begin the self-guided program. Course materials include DVD or USB, Driver
Education Lesson Plans, Digital Curriculum, Tests, Recall Exercises, Drive Log, Final Exam. Students
are granted 180 days to complete the program.
Who is required to complete an Oklahoma Drivers Education course?
If you're under the age of 16 and aiming to get an Oklahoma learner's permit, completing a Department
of Public Safety-approved Driver Education is mandatory. All Star Driver Education offers a DPSapproved course that fulfills the Driver Education requirement in Oklahoma.
Will a Certificate of Completion be issued?
The student must complete all necessary coursework and pass the final exam with a 70% or higher.
The final exam answer sheet and drive log must be provided to All Star so that we can issue the
certificate of completion which is mailed to the physical address listed on your account.
Is a driving permit required to take Driver Education?
Students may start Driver Education prior to obtaining the learner permit. At the age of 15 ½ years old,
students become eligible to apply for a Learner Permit. A Learner Permit is a limited Driver License that
allows students to practice safe driving techniques while accompanied by an experienced driver. If you
have not taken or are not currently enrolled & receiving instruction in Driver Education, you must be 16
years old to apply for a Learner Permit. Students must hold their permit for 6 months to take the Road
Test.
At what age can a teen apply for the Learner Permit?
To apply for a Learner Permit at the age of 15 ½ years old a student must:
Attend an All Star Driver Education Parent Taught Driver Education Program which enables students to
complete the classroom portion of driver's education at home through a DVD course or online, while
parents provide the required 55 hours of in-car training.
- ORAttend an approved Driver Education course and provide proof of Driver Education enrollment which
must be signed by your instructor.
What documents are required to apply for an Oklahoma Learner's Permit?
• Proof of enrollment or completion of a Driver Education course (if you're 15 ½)
• Birth certificate.
• Social Security card.
• Proof of enrollment in a secondary or vocational-technical school, or enrollment or completion
of a GED.
• Application fee.
What is the Oklahoma Graduated Driver License Program?
Oklahoma Drivers Education is a four phase Graduated Driver License (GDL) program. The GDL
program gradually phases in driving privileges for new teen drivers as they gain experience behind the
wheel. There are Four phase of the GDL Program. If a teen is not old enough to receive a Learner Permit,
they may still have the opportunity for certain driving privileges at the age of 15 if driving with a certified
driving instructor (you must be enrolled in a state-certified Driver Education course).
• 15 years old – No License phase
• 15 ½ years old – Learner Permit phase
• 16 years old – Intermediate License phase
• 16 ½ years old – Unrestricted License phase
Is behind-the-wheel instruction required?
Behind-the-wheel instruction is a requirement for teen Drive Education. Behind-the-wheel instruction will
begin after the online or parent-taught home phase of training is completed.
Are there Learner Permit restrictions?
Students can drive between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. while accompanied by a licensed driver at least
21 years old.
Additional Resources
Oklahoma Driver Manual
Driver Test Vehicle Requirements
Oklahoma Training Resources & Forms
Affidavit of Driver Training (50-Hour Sign Off)
Oklahoma GDL Matrix
Parent Affidavit (mail-in form)
Parent Affidavit (online application)
