We know that learning is easier when you have an excellent teacher. That’s why most of our educators have achieved an advanced degree in their field. Our instructors are passionate about the subjects they teach and bring this enthusiasm into drivers education. We are licensed under the Texas Education Agency in Austin, Texas.
Teen and Adult Drivers Education
We offer the highest quality teen and adult drivers education. Our staff is highly trained and certified both through TDLR and TEA. We are the community leader in driver education and driver safety for teens and adults. We offer 32 hour classroom and 7 in car lessons that will ensure excellent driving skills and passing on both the written and driving test for a drivers license.
Authorized DPS Road test
No more waiting months to schedule your DPS test and no more waiting in long lines for hours on end to take your test. You can now take the test with us at any of our locations throughout the Houston Metro Area.
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DRIVER'S LICENSE FAQS
What are the requirements for a teen to able to enroll in a driver education course?
In Texas, a teen can enroll in a driver education course at the age of 14. While a 14 year old can enroll in the course, teen must be at least 15 years of ago to be able to apply for a learner’s permit. A learner’s permit is a prerequisite for a teen to be able to start practicing behind-the-wheel in the presence of a driving instructor or a parent. My First Drive offers this course as part of COMPLETE TEEN DRIVERS ED PACKAGE.
How does a teen obtain a learner's permit in Texas?
After completing the first module (6 hours) of a driver education course, a teen who is at least 15 year of age can apply for a learner’s permit by visiting the local DPS office. The teen must be accompanied by his or her parent or guardian and must bring the following document: Birth certificate, Passport, or Green card; Social Security Card; Teen course (DE-964) Certificate of Completion, school Verification of Enrollment(VOE) from high school, and two proof of identification and residency such as water bill or electricity bill.
What behind-the-wheel training is required for a teen after obtaining a learner's permit?
For a teen, Texas requires a total of 44 hours of in-car training, including 7 hours of in-car observation, at 7 hours of in-car training with the driving school for instructor-led course, 30 hours of additional practice (10 of which must be at night). Some or all of the 30 practice hours can be with a certified parent or legal guardian or with a certified driving school.
Does a teen need to take a road test before a license is issued? And does My First Drive Driving School offer DPS road test?
Yes, every teen must pass the DPS road test before a license can be issued. The teen must have completed the full 32 hour online course, the IMPACT course, as well as 37 hours of behind-the-wheel driving and 7 hours of observation in order to be eligible to take the road test. And yes, My First Drive Driving School is authorized to conduct DPS road test onsite at the school.
What does My First Drive Driver Ed program for teens include?
At My First Drive, our Comprehensive driver’s education program includes everything a teen needs to obtain a driver license. This include the permit course, behind-the-wheel driving lessons, as well as onsite DPS road test. Please see COMPLETE TEEN DRIVERS ED PACKAGE located here. For those students who have already obtained their permit, TEEN DRIVING LESSONS AND ROAD TEST allows them to take required driving lesson followed by a DPS road test.
What is the IMPACT Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) program, and is it required?
Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) is a free course offered by State of Texas. This is a 2 hour course that must be completed by a teen before they can be eligible to take the DPS road test.
What is the cost of the teen drivers course?
The cost of the teen driver’s ed varies depending on how many hours you would like to drive with the school. A teen is expected to drive a total of 37 hours and a teen must also conduct 7 hours of observation. The package offered by My First Drive Driving School vary from the minimum of 7 hour up to full 37 hours.