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Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Ed: Online, State-Approved, and Built to Help You Pass

Complete your Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Ed online, at your pace — with bite-sized lessons (that actually keep you engaged) and all the tools to help you crush your permit test.

Regular $115 Sale Price $74

TDLR Approved Course

Course C2839

4.8/5

Based on 44,623 reviews

2 Million+

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Texas-Centric Content

Built for how teens learn

Approved for Texas.  Built for Real Life.

Texas Parent Taught Driver Education Course

No filler, no fluff. Just the content Texas requires—built to move you forward, not hold you back.

Clear Progress Tracking

You’ll always know what’s done, what’s next, and how close you are to the finish line.

Short, Snackable Lessons

No one needs hour-long lectures. Ours are built short on purpose with vertical scrolling—so they’re easier to remember and easier to finish.

Audio Read-Along

Whether you're a listen-and-learn kind of student or studying while multitasking, we’ve got you covered.

Power Up With Ace Mode™

Want extra backup while you study?

Ace Mode™ targets your toughest areas with personalized practice that sticks.

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"How was my experience while using Aceable? My experience was great the website helps you understand how driving can be if you just obey the traffic laws and also how the state of Texas prefers you to drive and how to be safe on the road."

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Course Curriculum Snapshot

Our TDLR-Approved course (#C2839) covers everything the state requires—presented in a way that actually makes sense. It’s fully approved to meet Texas’ 32-hour drivers ed requirement, so you’re getting exactly what you need to move forward with your license.

1. Traffic Laws

2. Put It In Drive

3. Sense-ible Driving

4. Keep It Together

5. Play It Safe

6. Driving Environments

7. Distractions

8. Alcohol and Other Drugs

9. Adverse Driving Conditions

10. Be Prepared

11. Taking Ownership

12. A Tearful Goodbye

Each chapter includes interactive content, real-life examples, and quick quizzes. Finish with a final exam (and yes, you can retake it if needed).

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Ace Mode™

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Ace Mode Smart Practice is built for students who want to prep smarter, not harder.  Most students reread everything and hope for the best. Ace Mode ends the guesswork.

Focus your time where it matters most

Every topic in your course is marked as strong, fair, or weak - so you always know what to focus on.

This makes it easy to spend your study time where it actually matters. No re-reading everything or guessing what to do next!

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Skip what you’ve already mastered

Build real confidence before test day

Study on your schedule

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Choose the course on its own —  or upgrade with Ace Mode™ for personalized support.

Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed

Clear lessons, easy tracking, and everything you need to earn your permit.

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Clear lessons, easy tracking, and everything you need to earn your permit.

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Everything you need to pass on the first try—plus smart, focused study powered by Ace Mode.

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$134.99 $93.99

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4 interest-free payments of $23.5 with

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TDLR Approved Drivers Ed Course

TDLR Approved Drivers Ed Course

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9 easy steps to Parent Taught Drivers Ed

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1. Purchase your course

Choose our Parent Taught Drivers Ed course to save an average of $300-500 on instructor fees.

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2. Choose your instructor

Your instructor can be a parent, guardian, or other designated adult. Check the eligibility requirementsHc En Us Articles 1500010686282 Who Can Be A Parent Instructor Support.aceabledriving.com.

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3. Order the PTDE packet

Order your PTDE packetPT_E.aspx ParentTaught from the TDLR before you get started. Get it by mail or instantly via email.

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4. Finish Level 1

After finishing Level 1, you’ll take your permit test in your Aceable app. With Aceable you don’t have to take it at the DPS!

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5. Your secret weapon is Ace Mode™

Personalized prep = permit confidence. Ace Mode™ helps you feel ready for anything on test day.

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6. Get your permit

Take your certificate and other required itemsTexas Learners Permit License Checklist #TeenPermit Dmv to the DPS to take a vision test and get your permit.

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7. Complete classroom and driving hours

Finish the rest of your Aceable course and 44 hours of driving with your instructor.

8. Take the ITTD

Take the FREE 2-hour Impact Texas Teen Drivers course on the DPS website within 90 days of your driving test.

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9. Get your license!

Once you’ve held your permit for 6 months, take your certificate and other required itemsTexas Learners Permit License Checklist #TeenPermit Dmv to the DPS to take your driving test.

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FAQs

Do I need to get the PTDE packet before starting the course?

According to state regulations, students must order and receive the PTDE packet before starting any Parent Taught Drivers Ed coursework online. You can order the PTDE packet from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) hereParentTaughtNotice.aspx ParentTaught. The DPS will not recognize any coursework a student does before receiving the PTDE packet from the TDLR.

Does this course include the state-approved DPS written test?

You'll take the state-approved DPS written test at the end of Level 1 (the first six hours of the course). This means that you won't need to take the Written Knowledge Test at the DPS.

The test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. You'll have one hour to complete the test and you must score at least 70% or better (at least 21 out of 30 questions correct) in order to pass.

If you fail, you can take the test again 24 hours later. There is no limit on how many times you can take the written test and you don't have to pay again to take it more than once.

How do I complete the required behind-the-wheel driving hours?

You can get started on the 44 required behind-the-wheel hours once you've received your permit at the DPS.

You must do 14 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with your official parent instructor (the student will observe the parent instructor for seven of the hours, while the parent instructor will observe the student for the other seven hours). You'll list these hours in the Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Log of the PTDE packet .

You must also do 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with any licensed adult 21 years old or older (10 of these hours must be done at night). You'll list these hours in the Behind-the-Wheel Practice Log of the PTDE packet.

What happens if I don't have an eligible parent instructor?

Unfortunately, you cannot take Parent Taught Drivers Ed without an eligible parent instructor.

If you don't have an eligible parent instructor, contact AceableHelp.aceable.com and let us know. We can transfer you over to the Instructor Taught Drivers Ed courseTexas Instructor Taught Drivers Ed, which doesn't require a parent instructor. Instead, this option requires that you receive your behind-the-wheel instruction hours at a driving school of your choice.

What happens if I fail a level assessment?

At the end of Levels 2-12 are level assessments consisting of 10 questions. The questions will be a mix of multiple-choice and true/false questions. You must score at least 70% or better (at least 7 out of 10 questions correct) in order to pass and go on to the next level.

If you fail a level assessment, you can take it again. There is no limit on how many times you can take a level assessment and you don't have to pay again to take a level assessment more than once.

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Ed

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Parent Lesson Plan

Feeling overwhelmed by 44 hours of driving practice? Download our lesson plan with a simple skills checklist for your teen.

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