Step 1 | Sign Up with Aceable
Purchase our state-accredited parent taught drivers education program for students ages 14-17. Not ready to commit? Start for free and buy when ready.
State Approved & Certified Course #116
Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed
Learn to drive with the leading mobile-first, Texas-certified course. More than 200,000 families trust Aceable, rating us 4.9 out of 5 stars!
Get Started TodayYou want online Texas drivers ed that’s both convenient and comprehensive. Skip the classroom and earn your learner permit at your pace via our mobile-friendly course. This highly interactive course perfectly fits your schedule and keeps teens engaged. Get Texas parent taught drivers education, also known as PTDE, that’s easy, yet effective. Aceable is a 100% Texas DPS and TDLR approved app and provides the shortest online driver education course allowed by law. Driving school on the go, on your time.
Get Started Today $100 $75
DPS Written Test, Certificate Included
Everything You Need In One Course
Get endless practice tests and the official DPS exam for teen drivers, fast certificate processing, tools for parents and Texas-based customer support 7 days a week.
Complete Course, Plus permit test
Save time. Take state-approved drivers ed and the Department of Public Safety written exam online or in-app. When you pass, we process your completion certificate immediately! No need to take the written test at the DPS office.
Fun-size Content at your fingertips
Enroll in our drivers course and learn with memes, game-like quizzes and video on your phone or computer. Start our self-paced parent taught course that’s fast, easy and never expires.
Powerful Features, Friendly People
Do everything yourself with driver progress reports and parent tools. Need help? Questions about getting your learners permit or license? Ask our customer-happiness team any day of the week.
How Does Texas Teen Drivers Ed Work?
You’re busy. Aceable simplifies parent taught drivers ed (PTDE) and helps teens get a permit and driver license fast so that you can move on to other awesome stuff.
Step 2 | Order your PTDE Packet
After you buy, we’ll email you links to the forms you need to get started, like the PTDE Packet. If you need more help, just ask our knowledgeable support team.
Step 3 | Ace the written test
Read over your PTDE packet and finish the first 6 hours of Aceable. Take the written exam and permit test in-app! After you pass, we’ll send your Certificate of Completion to get a learners permit.
Step 4 | Pick up your permit
Aceable sends you a checklist of forms you’ll bring to the local DPS to get your Texas learners permit. There, all you have to do is take an eye exam.
Step 5 | Complete Course & Driving Hours
Finish up Aceable and practice driving with your parents. You'll need to keep track of all 44 hours of car driving lessons.
Step 6 | Get Your Driving License
Once you complete the Texas parent taught drivers course and driving lessons, return to the license office to take the driving test. A Texas drivers license is now yours!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Parent Taught Drivers Ed?
Parent Taught Drivers Ed simply means teens take the classroom phase of drivers ed with Aceable and complete the in-car training phase with a parent.
Who can take Parent Taught Drivers Ed?
Students ages 14-17 are eligible to take Parent Taught Drivers Ed with an approved parent driving instructor. In order to be a parent driving instructor, you must be the student’s parent or guardian and hold a valid driver license. Parents are ineligible if their driving privileges have been revoked in the last three years or if they have more than six points on their driving record.
Is this legit?
Yep. We’re approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and last year alone, more than 25,000 teens got their driver licenses with Aceable. But don’t listen to us. Go check out what the Aceable Fam is saying on Instagram and Twitter.
What are the system requirements?
You can take the course on any device, including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, laptop or desktop. You’ll also need an internet connection (either WiFi or cellular data). Once you start the course, you can switch to any device with ease. Every time you log in, all your progress will automatically be saved!
Can i try it before purchasing?
Absolutely. Level 1 of the course is our gift to you. That’s up to six hours of content! You can try it out for free and choose to purchase at any point during Level 1. After that, you do have to pay, but we promise it will so be worth it! The cost of drivers ed varies widely and so does the quality. Aceable offers you more unique features than any other company — all at the lowest price.
What’s included in the price?
- Complete DPS-approved course, containing 32 hours of engaging content written for teens
- Unlimited practice tests — endless study guides to ensure your success!
- Two certificates to bring to the DPS — one for your permit, one for your license
- Audio voiceover if you prefer listening to reading
- Parent Tools to track student progress, see practice questions missed and understand the material covered at each level of the course
Are there any hidden Aceable fees?
Nope, it’s just a one-time fee. Plus, you can start the course for free and purchase when you’re ready. Not satisfied? We’ll give your money back.
Are there any hidden fees payable to the Texas DPS or TDLR?
Yes, you’ll have to pay $20 to order a PTDE Packet, a state-required document for anyone taking Parent Taught Drivers Ed. You’ll also have to pay fees at the DPS when you get your learner permit and driver license. The application fees are $16 for a permit and $11 for a license.
Make the World Your Classroom
Take driving school on the go! Switch between mobile devices and computers with ease. Your progress always saves.
Need to ask Mom or Dad? Send your parents a message to let them know all about online drivers ed!
Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed
Get your driving permit in 6 hours. Includes Texas DPS written exam, parent taught 101 account and tools for in-car training.
Amazingly Affordable
Just $75. No gimmicks, no hidden fees.
Ultra-Convenient
Use on any iPhone, Android or computer.
Super Speedy
Sign up in seconds and start driving in days, not weeks.
$100 $75
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