The decision to use a Driver Training or Public School, or do the driver education instruction yourself, can be intimidating. Below is a checklist of the most common questions about each of these options. You may also view a list of frequently asked questions about driver education from the Texas Education Agency.
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DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL (DTS) |
PUBLIC SCHOOL (PS) |
PARENT TAUGHT (PTDE) |
Must Complete Driving Exam at the Driver License Office |
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Offers both Block and Concurrent Methods |
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Hours of Classroom Instruction Required |
32 hours |
32, 40 or 56 hours |
32 hours |
Hours of Driving Instruction Required |
7 hours behind-the-wheel, 7 hours observation, plus 20 additional hours of driving (10 hours at night) |
7 hours behind-the-wheel, 7 hours observation, plus 20 additional hours of driving (10 hours at night) |
7 hours behind-the-wheel, 7 hours observation, plus 20 additional hours of driving (10 hours at night) |
Additional 20 hours of driving can be observed by the parent |
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Simulator driving can be used to meet driving requirements |
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No |
Contractual timelines (see FAQ for additional information) |
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No |
Can transfer partial classroom instruction |
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No |
Can transfer full classroom instruction |
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Can transfer driving instruction |
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No |
No |
Offers other types of driver education programs |
No |
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No |