The time required to complete the Texas Instructor-Led Driver’s Ed course depends on the student’s schedule and pace. Most students finish within four months, though some complete it in as little as two months, while others may take up to six months.

As a self-paced course, teens can complete the 32 hours of classroom instruction at their convenience, whether dedicating an hour or two each day or working around extracurriculars and other commitments. Upon completing the classroom portion and obtaining a learner’s permit, the student is transferred to the driving school of their choice for 14 hours of behind-the-wheel training, including 7 hours of driving and 7 hours of in-car observation.

In addition to the driving school’s instruction, students must complete 30 more driving hours with a parent or guardian, including 10 nighttime hours. Although the course requires a significant amount of practice, the six-month permit period provides ample time to complete all driving hours and prepare for the Texas driver’s license test.

While both Parent-Taught and Instructor-Led driver’s ed require the same coursework and hours, the approach differs significantly. Parent-Taught driver’s ed allows parents to guide their teen’s learning with online tools and resources, providing flexibility for family schedules. In contrast, our Instructor-Led Driver’s Ed course offers a structured, Texas state-approved learning experience, with certified instructors delivering professional, hands-on training. This approach ensures teens receive consistent guidance and expert instruction to prepare for their Texas learner’s permit and driver’s license.

Step 1: Enroll in the TDLR-Approved Instructor-Led Driver’s Ed Course
Begin by enrolling in our TDLR/DPS-approved Texas Instructor-Led Driver’s Ed Course. This course covers all state-required instruction to help teens earn their Texas learner’s permit and driver’s license.

Step 2: Complete the Online Coursework
The initial six hours focus on preparing for the Texas DPS written permit test. With TDLR approval, our course includes the DPS test online, saving students a trip to the DPS office.

Step 3: Apply for Your Texas Learner’s Permit
After passing the first six hours and the DPS test, print your certificate, gather the required identification, and visit your local Texas DPS office to apply for your learner’s permit.

Step 4: Begin Behind-the-Wheel Training
With a learner’s permit in hand, teens can start their behind-the-wheel driving lessons with an approved driving school. Continue working through the online course and complete required driving hours.

Step 5: Complete the Impact Texas Young Drivers (ITYD) Course
Texas requires all drivers under 24 to complete the free Impact Texas Young Drivers (ITYD) course after finishing driver’s ed. The ITYD course must be completed before taking the DPS road test.

Step 6: Apply for Your Texas Driver’s License
After completing the 32-hour course, required driving hours, and ITYD course (and reaching the age of 16), students can apply for their Texas driver’s license. Keep copies of the DE-964 certificate for insurance and personal records.

In Texas, teens under 18 must complete driver’s ed before their 18th birthday. This includes 32 hours of TDLR-approved online instruction and 44 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a parent, guardian, or driving school. Teens also need to hold a learner’s permit for at least six months, complete the Texas IMPACT course, and pass the DPS road test. Our 32-Hour AMI course offers a convenient, state-approved path to meet these requirements on your schedule.

Students can begin the Texas Instructor-Led Driver’s Ed course as early as 14 years old. However, they won’t be eligible for a learner’s permit until age 15. Teens under 18 must complete an approved driver education course to qualify for a Texas provisional driver’s license.

The DE-964 is the official driver education certificate issued upon completing a Texas-approved driver’s ed course, like our Instructor-Led program. This certificate is required to apply for a Texas learner’s permit and, later, a provisional driver’s license.

The Texas Instructor-Led Driver Education course requires 32 hours of classroom instruction and 44 hours of behind-the-wheel training. This includes 7 hours of in-car observation, 7 hours of driving with a certified instructor, and 30 additional hours of practice with a parent or guardian. These state-mandated hours help prepare teens for their Texas learner’s permit and driver’s license.