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TDLR APPROVED COURSE C2839

Online Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed

All New Course, Updated 2024!

  • 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

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1. Purchase your course

Choose our Parent Taught Drivers Ed course to save an average of $300-500 on instructor fees.

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2. Choose your instructor

Your instructor can be a parent, guardian, or other designated adult. Check the eligibility requirements.

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3. Order the PTDE packet

Order your PTDE packet from the TDLR before you get started. Get it by mail or instantly via email.

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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!

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5. Get your permit

Take your certificate and other required items to the DPS to take a vision test and get your permit.

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6. Complete classroom and driving hours

Finish the rest of your Aceable course and 44 hours of driving with your instructor.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

Aceable Drivers Ed Progress Notifications

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.

Aceable Drivers Ed Parent Guide

Parent Guide

Learn effective strategies to assist your teen in permit test prep and how to run effective (and fight-free!) driving lessons.

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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

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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.

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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.

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More than 2 Million Families Trust Aceable