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Teen Drivers Ed:
Here's How it Works

Receiving a drivers license is a memorable and major milestone in someone's life. This license signifies freedom, responsibility and maturity. While getting your drivers license can be exciting, there is a lot to track along the way. We are here to make this as easy as possible for you! Continue scrolling down to find eligibility requirements and checklists to help guide you through this next exciting stepping stone in life.

Learn The Process

Texas law requires teens to complete a 24-hour theory course, 7 hours of driving & 7 hours of observation.

An additional 30 hours of driving must be logged with a parent or instructor before you can get your license. 

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Enroll At SafeWay After Turning 14

When selecting a program, ensure that it includes both theory and behind-the-wheel training.

SafeWay's online course is fully integrated with our in-car training, making it the most comprehensive course in Texas!

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Earn Your Learner License (Permit)

Complete at least 6 hours of classroom sessions.

Pass the Road Rules and Signs quizzes (included in SafeWay's course).

Receive the permit portion of your DE-964 from us, to be taken to the DPS, where you can get your learners license.

Must be at least 15 years of age.

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Finish 24 Hours of Classroom & In-Car Training

Complete the remaining 18 hours of classroom instruction

Complete 7 hours of driving and 7 hours of observation with a certified instructor (or registered parent-taught program).

Experts recommend at least 10 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction for best results.

Remember that learning to drive is not only a rite of passage, but a skill set.

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Log 30 Hours of Additional Supervised Driving (Parent Log)

Complete an additional 30 hours with an instructor, parent, or guardian, including 10 hours at night. SafeWay can provide these hours.

These additional hours are required under Texas law before you can take your driving test.

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Take the ITTD

Before taking your road test, you must complete the free 2-hour Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) course as required by the DPS.

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Schedule & Take Road Test

Be at least 16 years of age

Avoid the hassle of taking your driving test at the DPS office. SafeWay Driving is authorized to offer the DPS-Authorized Road Test at our convenient SafeWay Drive Sites. 

After passing, you’ll receive a sealed DE-964 License certificate to bring to the DPS.

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Apply for Your License

Take your sealed DE-964 certificate and required documents to DPS.

They will issue your official driver’s license on the spot after taking your photo and completing a vision test.

Learn The Process

  • Texas law requires teens to complete a 24-hour theory course, 7 hours of driving & 7 hours of observation.

  • An additional 30 hours of driving must be logged with a parent or instructor before you can get your license. 

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2

Enroll At SafeWay After Turning 14

  • When selecting a program, ensure that it includes both theory and behind-the-wheel training.

  • SafeWay's online course is fully integrated with our in-car training, making it the most comprehensive course in Texas!

3

Earn Your Learner License (Permit)

  • Complete at least 6 hours of classroom sessions.

  • Pass the Road Rules and Signs quizzes (included in SafeWay's course)

  • Receive the permit portion of your DE-964 from us, to be taken to the DPS, where you can get your learners license.

  • Must be at least 15 years of age.

SafeWay Driving Drivers Ed Car

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Finish 24 Hours of Classroom & In-Car Training

  • Complete the remaining 18 hours of classroom instruction

  • Complete 7 hours of driving and 7 hours of observation with a certified instructor (or registered parent-taught program).

  • Experts recommend at least 10 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction for best results.

  • Remember that learning to drive is not only a rite of passage, but a skill set.

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Log 30 Hours of Additional Supervised Driving (Parent Log)

  • Complete an additional 30 hours with an instructor, parent, or guardian, including 10 hours at night. SafeWay can provide these hours.

  • These additional hours are required under Texas law before you can take your driving test.

SafeWay Driving Driver Training Car

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Take the ITTD

  • Before taking your road test, you must complete the free 2-hour Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) course as required by the DPS.

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Schedule & Take Road Test

  • Be at least 16 years of age

  • Avoid the hassle of taking your driving test at the DPS office. SafeWay Driving is authorized to offer the DPS-Authorized Road Test at our convenient SafeWay Drive Sites. 

  • After passing, you’ll receive a sealed DE-964 License certificate to bring to the DPS.

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Apply for Your License

  • Take your sealed DE-964 certificate and required documents to DPS.

  • They will issue your official driver’s license on the spot after taking your photo and completing a vision test.

Eligibility Requirements

Here are the eligibility requirements for a teen to get their driver's license.

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Course

  • Be at Least 14 Years old

  • Enroll in 24 Hour Online/Classroom Course

  • Register for 7 Hrs. Driving/7 Hrs. Observation

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Permit

  • Be at least 15 Yrs. Old

  • Successfully Complete 6 Course Hours

  • Pass Road Rules Test

  • Pass Road Signs Test

  • Receive DE-964 Certificate (Permit)

  • Gather DPS Required Documentation

License

  • Be at Least 16 Yrs. Old

  • Hold Permit for 6 Months

  • Successfully Complete 24 Hour Course

  • Successfully Complete Driving Requirements

  • Complete 30 Hour Log

  • Receive DE-964 Certificate (License)

  • Complete IMPACT TX Teen Drivers Course

  • Gather DPS Required Documentation

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Teen Driving Checklists

What are the steps to get your permit? How do you schedule your drives? What do you need to take with you to get your license? We know you're bound to have a lot of questions for us, and we have the answers. Take a look at our checklists and learn more about what you need.

Teen Driver Checklist

Get on the road to safe driving

Learners Permit Checklist

Find DPS required documents for your permit

Scheduling Your Drives Checklist

Start scheduling your drives

The "What's Next" Checklist

Discover your next step after completing the course

Getting Your Driver's License 

Find out the steps to get your driver's license

Parent Observation Log

Blank log for you to fill out with your teen

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