Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education

TxDPS Approved Class #115 | Online Only

Parent-Taught Driver Education is an online course that helps students acquire the essential knowledge to be safe drivers from the comfort of your home. *** This course will require a licensed parent to complete the behind-the-wheel training. ***

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Overall a great experience ! The instructor was able to help with rescheduling class time when we had conflicts. Since the driving academy is operated out of the high school it was easy. Mr Laihr is a very patient and encouraging instructor. We will be using again

My daughter just finished segment 1 and we were very happy with our experience. Scott Morton was a great instructor and we had zero issues. He kept the parents fully informed and was right on time for all the drives. I will not hesitate to use All Star.

We had a good overall experience with All Star; we did the online/in-car training option in Ohio. The only challenge is scheduling drive times. They were booked several months in advance. We'd suggest booking as soon as you sign up.

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Eligibility Requirements

Minimum Age: 14 yrs

Maximum Age: 18 yrs

Parent-Taught Program Guide from the DPS:

Before you start teaching our Texas Parent-Taught Online Driver Education course to your student, you must request a Parent-Taught Driver Education (PTDE) program guide from Texas’ Department of Public Safety (DPS). Your student will be enrolled in the PTDE program with Texas once you receive this program guide. It contains information about choosing your PTDE course, teaching the course as required by the state of Texas, and how to apply for a license for your student. To request this program guide you must send an application requesting to teach a PTDE course and a $20.00 check or money order to:

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Driver Education and Safety
PO Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711

**Please be aware: TDLR cannot approve a parent’s driving record. It is the parent’s responsibility to contact DPS to check their driving record before ordering the guide.**

For more information on getting a TDLR Program Guide, please visit: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/driver/parenttaughtprogram.htm

Parent-Taught Driver Education is an online course that helps students acquire the essential knowledge to be safe drivers from the comfort of your home. This course will require a licensed parent to complete the behind-the-wheel training.

Our 100% Texas state-approved course fulfills the state’s requirements for your student’s drivers education, will help your student obtain their Learner’s License, and will prepare your student to take their Road Test with confidence. Don’t worry about rearranging your schedule or taking time off of work or school because our full 32-Hour Online Classroom curriculum is provided from the convenience of your own home. With the Parent Taught course, even the 44 Hours of Behind the Wheel Driving can be done at your own leisure (once your student receives their Learner’s License). For more information about how our Parent Taught course works, please continue reading, or feel free to call our corporate office during regular business hours, and we would be glad to walk you through the process.

We also proudly offer the Texas Class C Exam which will take the place of the permit test that your student would usually take at the DPS when applying for their Learner’s License. Register today and let All Star take the stress out of driver’s education for your whole family! With all of the benefits of taking the Texas Parent-Taught Online Driver Education course, it’s no surprise that so many students are now choosing All Star from their driver’s training!

How to Get Started:

Getting signed up is as easy as clicking the “Register Now” button, and completing the full registration. Please have your payment ready with a Mastercard, Visa or Discover, and our program will walk you through the process. As soon as the registration has been completed and the course has been paid in full, you will have full access to your course! As soon as your student completes the First Module and the Class C exam, they will be issued an Enrollment Certificate. This is the certificate that you will take to the DPS to apply for your students Learner’s License. Once your student has their Learner’s License, they will be able to start their driving with their parent/guardian. The Behind the Wheel required will include;

7 Hours of “Behind the Wheel” in-car instruction
7 Hours of “Observation” driving time
- You can find BOTH of these Drive Logs in your Parent Taught Program Guide from the DPS, but just in case, you can find another copy of the forms here. Keep in mind, we will require a copy of both forms in order to issue the Final Completion Certificate (DE-964) later on.
30 Hours of Additional Driving Time (10 of which should be at night)

Your student will be able to simultaneously work on the course and the driving, as long as they are staying with the 2-hour per day limit set in place by the state of Texas. Once the full course has been completed, AND the full 44 hours of driving has been completed, you can then request for the Final Completion Certificate (DE-964). This will be the final certificate that your student will take to the DPS on the day of their scheduled Road Test.

Click here for the 30-hour Behind-the-Wheel Guide!

Class Syllabus

Module 1: Traffic Laws

Texas Class C Exam

Module 2: Driver Preparation

Module 3: Vehicle Movements

Module 4: Driver Readiness

Module 5: Risk Reduction

Module 6: Environmental Factors

Module 7: Distractions

Module 8: Alcohol and Drugs

Module 9: Adverse Conditions

Module 10: Vehicle Requirements

Module 11: Consumer Responsibility

Module 12: Personal Responsibility and Driving

Texas Module Exam

Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education

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Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education

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$69.99

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the initial step to begin the Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education Program?

You must request state approval to participate in Parent-Taught Driver Education by completing an application. Once you have been approved, you will receive a Parent Taught Driver Ed Program Guide which includes the forms and information you need. The initial step prior to enrolling with All Star is to verify both parent and student eligibility for the program. This step must be completed prior to enrolling with All Star. The state’s website allows you to check the status of your request for the Parent-Taught Driver Education Program Guide.

Is there more information about getting started with Parent-Taught Driver Education?

The parent taught program is complex and requires parents to work with multiple entities. The Parent-Taught Driver Education course consists of a minimum of 32 hours of classroom instruction, 7 hours of in-car observation, 7 hours of behind the wheel supervised instruction, and 30 additional hours of behind the wheel instruction. Before beginning a parent taught course, thoroughly read all webpages to avoid unnecessary costs, delays, or invalidated training hours.

What is the age requirement to start the All Star state approved Parent-Taught Driver Education program?

Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education is for students who live in the state who are age 14 to 17. If you're 18 or older, you can take Texas Online Adult Driver Education; 6-hour driving course for adults.

What does the Texas Parent-Taught program include?

The program consists of 32 hours of online instruction which is required by the state to be eligible for the road test.
As part of the course, you have the option to take the Class C Exam (written knowledge test) within the program rather than at the DPS. The knowledge test will be waived if it was completed during the Driver Education course. This must be completed after completing Module 2 and must be completed prior to taking the final exam.
A road test is required to be eligible for your license.

What is the Class C exam?

It is equivalent to the permit test taken through the DPS when applying for your Learner's License. It is a prerequisite to be completed at any time before receiving your Certificate of Enrollment.

Before a parent begins behind the wheel instruction with their student:

Request a Parent-Taught Driver Education Program Guide from the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation.
Once you receive this program guide from the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation, the student will be enrolled in the PTDE program with Texas.
You can apply for instructor authorization online or by mail.
If you are unable to apply online, you can use the paper form (PDF) to apply by mail.
After you complete the application, you’ll receive an email link with additional information.
You are now ready to begin teaching your student

When can the student start behind the wheel instruction with a parent?

Upon completing Module 2 and the Class C Exam we will mail you your Enrollment Certificate.
Upon obtaining the Certificate of Enrollment, you can visit the DPS to apply for your learner's license. Once obtained, you can begin your driving sessions with a parent or guardian while concurrently progressing through your online course.

Are there time restrictions or due dates?

Students are permitted to complete two hours of online learning each day, and they have a total of 180 days from the initiation of the program to successfully complete it. Students can log one hour of the required behind the wheel instruction per day. Students are allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the final exam before being required to restart the program.

When will my Final Certificate of Completion be issued?

Certificates of Completion are mailed to the address on file no more than 10 days after completion. To obtain a Final Certificate of Completion, the student must successfully complete the online program, pass the final exam with a minimum of 70%, and submit the required In-Car Observation & Behind the Wheel Instruction log and Behind the Wheel Practice log to: [email protected].

What do I do if my certificate is lost, damaged or incorrect?

Replacement certificates must be requested by phone at a cost of $30 each. Please call 734.665.7374.

What if I drop out or want a refund for the program?

No refunds are issued after the start of class. All other approved refunds are subject to a $5 processing fee, can take up to 10 business days, are credited back to the card on which they were purchased and are issued only to the person who paid for the program. A full refund will be issued if All Star must cancel your course/program and cannot provide an acceptable alternative.

*No refund is due to students who have been expelled from an All Star program.

*There is a $30 return check fee for all returned checks.

What if my question is not addressed in this FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section?

If you have additional questions or need more information, you can refer to the contract you agreed to when enrolling, which is accessible on the student portal. If you cannot find the information you need on your contract or in our FAQ’s, please contact All Star. We will do our best to provide a thorough answer based on the details you provide.

Resources 

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 

Texas Department of Public Safety  

Impact Texas Drivers Program (ITD) 

How to Become a Parent-Taught Driver Education Instructor  

Getting Started with Parent-Taught Driver Education 

Texas Driver Handbook 

Texas 30 Hour Behind the Wheel Instruction Guide 
Texas Behind the Wheel Time Log Sheet 

Texas Class Instruction Time Log Sheet 

Choosing a Driver Education Program 