Park Cities Driving School
Drivers Ed in Highland Park & University Park
About Us
SafeWay Driving's Park Cities location at 8611 Hillcrest Avenue is a locally owned driving school serving teens and adults across Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, and the broader 75205 and 75225 zip codes. The school is owned by Brandon Coleman, a SafeWay graduate and Park Cities resident, and offers Texas TDLR-licensed drivers ed (TDLR #C3662), behind-the-wheel training, and DPS-authorized road testing for students attending Highland Park ISD, SMU, and surrounding schools.
Address
8611 Hillcrest Ave. Suite 162
Dallas, TX 75225
Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Weekends: Drives Only
Dallas Driving Packages
When you want the absolute best training there is
2
SAFEWAY
ADVANCED
17 Hours Driving
Comprehensive Online Classroom
Exceeds National Standards
Up to 2 Drives a Week
20 Parent Hours of Instruction Remaining
$1680
SAFEWAY
ADVANCED PLUS
27 Hours Driving
Comprehensive Online Classroom
Exceeds National Standards
Up to 3 Drives a Week
10 Parent Hours of Instruction
Remaining
$2640
1
STATE
MINIMUM
7 Hours Driving
Comprehensive Online Classroom
Up to 1 Drive a Week
30 Parent Hours of Instruction Remaining
$720
2
SAFEWAY
BASIC
10 Hours Driving
Comprehensive Online Classroom
National Minimum Standards
Up to 1 Drive a Week
27 Parent Hours of Instruction Remaining
$990
Teen Drivers Ed for Highland Park ISD Students
The Park Cities location offers five Texas-approved teen driver education packages ranging from the State Minimum (7 hours of driving, $720) up to SafeWay Advanced Pro (37 hours of driving, $2,990), which includes the DPS- authorized road test and fulfills all parent-taught driving requirements. Most Highland Park High School students enroll in SafeWay Advanced or Advanced Plus, which include 17–27 hours behind the wheel and exceed the national standard of 7 hours required for a Texas license. Lessons run from the Hillcrest Avenue office and cover real Park Cities driving conditions — Mockingbird Lane traffic, the Central Expressway entrance, school-zone routes around Bradfield and Hyer Elementary, and Northwest Highway merges.
Adult Driving Lessons & First-Time License
Adults 18 and older can complete the required Texas drivers ed entirely online for $39 and then add private behind-the-wheel training in 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 hour packages (starting at $245 for 2 hours of in-car instruction). SMU students, new residents transferring an out-of-state license, and international drivers commonly enroll here. Private adult lessons can also be booked without the online classroom — useful for experienced drivers preparing for the DPS road test or needing refresher training before insurance reinstatement.
DPS Road Tests & Transfer Packages
SafeWay Park Cities is authorized by the Texas Department of Public Safety to administer the road test, which means students do not have to wait for a DPS appointment to be tested. The Advanced Pro package includes the $169 road test fee at no extra cost. Students who started drivers ed elsewhere can complete their training at Park Cities through four transfer packages, and SafeWay handles the paperwork to transfer hours from the previous school.
Why Park Cities Families Choose SafeWay
SafeWay Driving has trained Texas drivers for over 50 years and is the only major Dallas driving school with a locally owned Park Cities location run by a resident. The office sits on Hillcrest Avenue near SMU, roughly five minutes from Highland Park High School and ten minutes from most addresses in University Park and Preston Hollow. Cars are dual- brake equipped, and instructors carry Texas TDLR certifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do driving lessons cost in the Park Cities?
At SafeWay Driving Park Cities, teen drivers ed packages range from $720 for the State Minimum (7 hours of driving) to $2,990 for SafeWay Advanced Pro (37 hours plus the DPS road test). Adult drivers ed starts at $39 for the online classroom, and private adult lessons begin at $219 for 2 hours of in-car training.
How long does drivers ed take in Texas?
Texas requires teens to complete 24 hours of classroom instruction and at least 14 hours of behind-the-wheel training (7 hours driving, 7 hours observation) plus 30 hours of supervised practice with a parent. Most students at SafeWay Park Cities finish in 3–6 months, depending on whether they book one, two, three, or four drives per week.
At what age can you start drivers ed in Texas?
Texas allows students to begin drivers ed at age 14, but the Texas learner permit cannot be issued until age 15. Most Highland Park ISD students enroll the summer before 9th or 10th grade so they can take the permit test as soon as they turn 15.
Does SafeWay Park Cities give the DPS road test?
Yes. The Park Cities location is a DPS-authorized third-party road test provider, which lets students take the official driving test on-site instead of waiting for an appointment at a Texas DPS office. The $169 road test is included free with the SafeWay Advanced Pro package.
Where is the SafeWay Driving Park Cities office?
SafeWay Driving Park Cities is at 8611 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 162, Dallas, TX 75225 — between Lovers Lane and Northwest Highway, near SMU and Snider Plaza. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with weekend availability for driving lessons.
TDLR #C3662