When it came time to make decisions about driver’s training for our son, I asked a DPS officer friend of mine about doing the parent led vs. the normal driving school. He told me that he would use the Virtual Drive course. I had my son do the research, and we purchased the Virtual Drive course.
I would do it again. It gave us father & son time at a level we had not had before. It gave my son tasks to do that had an end game reward that HE wanted (as opposed to standard everyday homework). I made him take responsibility for the schedule and making sure all tasks were completed and that grew him as a teenager. Thanks for a well designed, paced learning program!
Phil – Tyler, TX
Driver Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Texas Department of Public Safety approve this course?
YES! This course is fully approved as Parent Taught: Virtual Drive of Texas Course #107. This course is the only state approved course designed specifically for the State of Texas and is all you need to get your license at 16 years old and receive a discount on your insurance. Can I use this course for both of my children? Each child must register individually to receive credit for the course. The first child in each household must purchase the program at full price, each additional child will pay $75 to be added to the online course or receive the CD’s. In order to qualify for this special price, the students must reside in the same household. Call 888-394-4961 for details.
How does 2-Pay work? 2-pay enables you to pay by credit card in equal installments. Half of the payment will be debited the day of purchase and your credit card will automatically be charged 30 days from the original date of purchase for the balance. To participate in this program call: 888-394-4961.
Do you have a financial assistance program?
Yes, we believe each child should have access to the best training available and we don’t want the cost to be a barrier. If you currently qualify for any federal or state aid program, your price is $69. To participate in this program call: 888-394-4961.
How old do I have to be to take this driver education course? The state of Texas requires that you be at least 14 years of age. However, you will want to take Module 1 and apply for your Learner's Permit six months before your 16th birthday.
When can I get my Learner's Permit? If you are 15 years old, you can apply for your learner's permit immediately after you have received your packet from the state of Texas, have taken Module 1 (six hours of classroom work), and have passed the required test from the DPS office.
When can I get my Texas Driver's License? To get a Texas Driver's License, you must be 16 years of age, successfully complete Driver's Education and have had a valid Learner's Permit for a minimum of six months.
Will I need to take a written or driving test at the DPS office after I have completed this course to get my Texas Driver's License? You are required by law to take a vision test and a small written test when applying for your Learners Permit. Once you have completed Virtual Drive of Texas Course #107 it will not be necessary to take any additional tests at the DPS office to receive your provisional driver's license. You will be required to provide a certificate of completion from Virtual Drive of Texas to be exempt from taking the DPS driver license tests.
How do I get started with a Parent Taught course? Go to the "Steps to Licensing " page, download the DL-92 document and fill it out. Send it to the address on the page and include a $20 check. The state will send you a packet within three weeks. At that time, you will be able to take a parent taught course.
What are the computer requirements for Texas Online Driver Education?
WINDOWS
Pentium 133 processor
Windows 2000/XP
64 meg RAM
Video Card - 800 x 600 display
Sound Card with speakers
Color Monitor
Internet Connection (High Speed is highly recommended)
Flash Player
Acrobat Reader
Printer
MAC
OS X.1 or later
128 MB RAM for OS X.1 or later
800 x 600 256 color monitor
Internet Connection (High Speed is highly recommended)