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Teen Driver Education
Description
The Houston Driving School offers instruction to help teenage drivers drive confidently but safely using their best judgment in all kinds of traffic. We recognize that younger students acquire driving skills differently and more easily compared to adults. We are also aware of teenagers’ eagerness to obtain their license. However, we value human life as precious and instill in our students understanding of their responsibility as drivers. The curriculum we utilize focuses on safe and defensive driving practices, with a constant emphasis on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
Pre-requisites:
Student must be under 18 years of age and at least 15 years old to begin taking driver's education to obtain a learner's permit. Student must hold a learner's permit for at least 6 months before license.
We offer both on-the-road and classroom instruction.
- Classroom Instruction:
The goal of our in-class program is to prepare our students for their behind-the-wheel instruction. Through continuous practice, our students are expected to acquire the knowledge of traffic regulations and signs, as well as become aware of the importance of responsible and safe driving practices in any type of weather conditions. In the classroom, we utilize comprehensive and well-illustrated manuals and instructional video programs. Our instructors are always well-prepared and motivated, creating high-quality personalized learning experience. - Behind the Wheel Instruction:
Our on-the-road instruction is done by highly-qualified, TEA-certified instructors in comfortable compact vehicles, specifically equipped with additional mirrors and brakes necessary for driving training. Our students progress from simple maneuvers and driving in safe areas (such as parking lots or ranges) to driving on busier urban streets and finally on highways. We do our best to accommodate our students and their families individual schedules.
Students and parents who want to trust all of the headaches and paperwork to us can sign up for the full driver's education course as required by the State of Texas. The full course includes the state required 32 hours of Classroom Instruction and 14 hours Behind the Wheel Instruction. Also included is the Drug and Alcohol Driver Awareness Program (DADAP). DADAP addresses the misconceptions teens have about the mixture of alcohol, youth, and driving ability.
What does all this mean?
- 16 classroom lessons - 2 hours each day
- 7 hours driving
- 7 hours observing
- No DPS lines - we do all the work for you with our optional Permit Service (only $30 extra)
- We offer make-up sessions for all lessons
- We will work with your teen's busy schedule!
Classroom instruction is held Monday through Friday for 3 weeks as per the schedule posted. The final class is always held on the 3rd Saturday from 9am - 11am.
Please note that the Behind the Wheel Instruction and Classroom Instruction do not run concurrently. The student or parent will need to schedule driving times separately. The driving times can be tailored to fit your family's needs and can be scheduled seven days a week by appointment only. Driving times are two hours in length and attendance requirements are strictly observed by the Texas Education Agency.
Driving Lessons Only - $300
Students who have already completed their 32 hour classroom commitment at another school can enroll with the Houston Driving School for Behind the Wheel Instruction separately. Students can begin scheduling driving times when they present their completed classroom record and transfer the DE 964 certificate over to the Houston Driving School.
Schedule
Classes are held Monday through Friday. See below for class schedule or you can download it by clicking here. See below for registration and cost.
Skip the long line and avoid the stress of taking the permit test at the DPS. Students can apply for a learner's permit through the Houston Driving School for only an additional $30. You can pay for this service online using Google Checkout below or at a later time at our office before the beginning of class. Students are eligible to apply for their permit after completing 3 days of class. The permit service is done at our office.
The permit service includes:
- Vision Test
- Road Rules & Signs Test
- DPS Fee
- Notary Service
- Document forwarding and processing
- original birth certificate, State ID or US Passport (can not be expired)
- original social security card
- verification of enrollment (VOE) form from the high school
Registration & Cost
Our classes fill up fast, we recommend that you register as soon as possible to reserve your space. Registration and payments can be made online or in person at our office between the hours of 4pm and 8pm. You can pay in person using cash, money order, or personal check. There is a $25 fee for returned or canceled checks. Payment in person can only be made during business hours.
You can also download the Student Enrollment Contract in Adobe pdf format and bring it with you our office.
Payment:
Use the form below to submit the student's name, class date, and time when making payment online and be sure to bring a copy of your payment receipt with you to our office.
Remember: your spot in the class is not guaranteed unless payment has been received.
Study Materials
You can study the Texas Driver Handbook (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, get it free here). To help prepare your for the 25 question Learner's Permit Quiz you can take some practice tests right here. These practice tests are completely free and you can practice as many times as you want.
- Click for the Road Signs Quiz
- Click for the Driving Quiz
- Click for the Practice Test