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Texas requires parents, guardians, or other designated adults to meet certain requirements to become a Parent-Taught Instructor. You can view your eligibility by completing a questionnaire on the TDLR website.
52 Years of In-Car Expertise
SafeWay Driving's instructor taught graduates' chances of getting in a wreck are nearly cut in half compared to the state average. We realize not everyone lives near a SafeWay Driving Drive Site.
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Our Parent-Taught Course gives you the same professional training resources our instructors use, equipping you with the tools and confidence to teach your teen the right way. Because their safety is everything.
Why SafeWay Driving
Parent-Taught Driver Education?
At SafeWay Driving, we always recommend professional behind-the-wheel training with our certified instructors, as hands-on coaching is the best way to build safe driving habits. However, we understand that not everyone lives near a SafeWay Driving location, which is why we offer a high-quality Parent-Taught Driver Education (PTDE) program. With our structured curriculum, parents can confidently guide their teens through the learning process using the same proven methods that have helped SafeWay graduates achieve a 2.80% crash rate—far below the Texas average of 4.95%. When it comes to safety, experience matters. Choose SafeWay Driving for the best driver education, no matter where you are in Texas.
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1. Learn Teen Licensing ProcessTexas law requires teens to complete a 32 hour theory course, 7 hours of driving & 7 hours of observation. An additional 30 hours of driving must be logged before you can get your license. SafeWay offers our teen course online with convenient local drive sites in your neighborhood!
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2. Enroll in a Drivers Ed ProgramYou can enroll in a drivers ed program shortly before your 15th birthday. When selecting a program, be sure that it includes both the theory and behind the wheel training. SafeWay's online course is fully integrated with our in-car training, making it the most comprehensive teen drivers ed course in Texas!
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3. Apply For Your PermitTo get your permit, you will need to receive the permit portion of your DE-964 from your course provider. you will take this certificate to the DPS along with the other required identification documents Unlike some online programs that make you wait until you've completed the course. SafeWay will mail your permit paperwork after successfully completing your third session!
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4. Complete SafeWay ProgramYou need to successfully complete 32 hours of theory work as well as a minimum of 7 hours of driving and 7 hours of observation with a certified driving school or registered parent-taught program. Remember that learning to drive is not a rite of passage, but a skill set. National Standards recommend at least 10 hours of behind the wheel professional instruction.
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5. Transfer To SafeWayA lot of students transfer to us after starting with someone else. You can transfer to SafeWay Driving to complete your drivers ed program! Before you begin your in-car driving with us, we’ll induct you into the SafeWay Driving System so that you are fully prepared to get behind the wheel.
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6. Complete 30 Hour Parent LogTexas law requires young drivers to receive an additional 30 hours of behind-the-wheel instructions by a certified instructor, parent or guardian before you can receive your license. At least 10 of these hours must take place at nighttime. SafeWay Driving can provide some or all of these hours for you.
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7. Take Your DPS Road Test at SafeWayAvoid the hassle of taking your driving test at the DPS office. SafeWay Driving is now authorized to offer the official Road Test at our convenient SafeWay Drive Sites. Get your license in familiar surroundings! Whether you take your Road Test with SafeWay or choose to wait to take it with the DPS, you will first need to take the two-hour online IMPACT course.
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8. Time To Get Your License!You will need to receive the license portion of your DE-964 from SafeWay. You will take this certificate to the DPS along with the other required identification documents. If you take your Road Test with SafeWay, we will provide you with a sealed envelope to take to the DPS.
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Where is the nearest DPS and what are their hours of operation?Click here for DPS locations and hours of operation.