TDLR APPROVED COURSE C2839
Online Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed
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- Drive confidently with our Texas DPS-approved course
- Earn your permit from your smartphone or computer
- Over 2 million families trust Aceable to graduate safe drivers
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8 easy steps to Parent Taught Drivers Ed
1. Purchase your course
Choose our Parent Taught Drivers Ed course to save an average of $300-500 on instructor fees.
2. Choose your instructor
Your instructor can be a parent, guardian, or other designated adult. Check the eligibility requirements.
3. Order the PTDE packet
Order your PTDE packet from the TDLR before you get started. Get it by mail or instantly via email.
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!
5. Get your permit
Take your certificate and other required items to the DPS to take a vision test and get your permit.
6. Complete classroom and driving hours
Finish the rest of your Aceable course and 44 hours of driving with your instructor.
7. Take the ITTD
Take the FREE 2-hour Impact Texas Teen Drivers course on the DPS website within 90 days of your driving test.
8. Get your license!
Once you’ve held your permit for 6 months, take your certificate and other required items to the DPS to take your driving test.
Best Way to Earn Your Permit In Texas
Aceable's Engaging Learning Activities
Research shows that the more engaging the course content, the more likely a teen will retain it. That’s why our course provides a diverse range of interactive learning activities, including matching games, clickable image questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, ordered lists, and more.
Efficient Vertical Scrolling
Modernized Animations and Imagery
Texas-Centric Content
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FAQs
Do I need to get the PTDE packet before starting the course?
Does this course include the state-approved DPS written test?
How do I complete the required behind-the-wheel driving hours?
What happens if I don't have an eligible parent instructor?
What happens if I fail a level assessment?
Where in Texas can I take this Parent Taught drivers ed course?
Feel Prepared With Aceable's Driving Support Tools
We provide everything parents and their teens need to stay on track.
Parent Portal
Create an account to access your parent dashboard to stay informed on your teen's progress and what's happening next. Includes free guides, tracking tools, behind-the-wheel training, and more.
Driving Log
Put away the pencil and paper. We've made logging your behind-the-wheel hours so incredibly simple with the built-in driving log in your parent portal. You can just print it and go!
Next Step Notifications
Get timely communications for the next steps in your teen's license journey. No more worrying about what to do and when... we're with you every step of the way.
Parent Guide
Learn effective strategies to assist your teen in permit test prep and how to run effective (and fight-free!) driving lessons.
Permit Test Study Guide
Help your teen ace the test on the first try. Aceable provides comprehensive study guides to make sure they are clear-eyed and confident on permit test day.
We’ve Got You Covered
Access Help Videos and Personal Help Line
We offer 24/7 customer support to resolve any of your needs with navigating the course and getting your permit or license. Feel free to reach out at any point!
100% Money Back Guarantee
If you are not satisfied or if circumstances have changed, we will fully refund your course if you have not completed the course, earned any certificates, or been filed with any institution, and if the refund request is made within 30 days of purchase.
More Resources
GUIDE
A Step-By-Step Guide to Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Ed
Confused about PTDE? Download our guide! Get everything you need—driving tips, lesson plans, and more—all in one spot.
GUIDE
Parent Lesson Plan
Feeling overwhelmed by 44 hours of driving practice? Download our lesson plan with a simple skills checklist for your teen.
Need to ask mom or dad?
We can send Mom and Dad all the info they need for you to get started with Aceable! Enter your name and email, and a parent’s email, and we’ll shoot them a message with more details.
