2364 US Hwy 287, Ste 123
Mansfield, Tx 76063
mansfielddrive@yahoo.com
(817) 225-2808
Mon - Thurs. 4-8p (business hours)
Doors will be unlocked by instructors, after hours, for students who have appointments
PARENT TAUGHT DRIVERS ED + PERMIT TEST
- TDLR Approved Course: License #C3319
- 24-Hour Online Course (Module Based)
- Includes DPS Permit Test
- Downloadable Certificates
- In-Car Course Included (w/ Parent)
- Mobile Friendly
- Access Anytime
- Mobile Friendly
- No Hidden Fees
- Engaging Videos
- In-car Demonstrations
- Self-Paced
- Resume Where You Left Off
- Created by Driving Instructors not AI
- Competitive Pricing
- Add Practice Test w/ Examiner
- Add Driving Test at MDA Location
- Add Instructor Lessons
Parent Taught Program
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STATE-APPROVED PARENT-TAUGHT DRIVER EDUCATION (PTDE) + DPS PERMIT TEST
In Texas, first-time drivers under 18 must complete a state-approved 24-hour Driver Education course (License # C3319) before applying for a Texas Learner Permit and, later, a Driver License. Mansfield Driving Academy offers a convenient, fully online PTDE course you can complete from anywhere—no classroom required.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This PTDE program is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) (License # C3319).
Includes the DPS Permit Test, so you can take your permit exam through our course instead of testing at the DPS. (Unlimited attempts included.)
100% online—works on mobile or computer. No apps or extra software to install.
Flexible pacing: log in/out anytime. Your progress is saved so you can continue where you left off.
Certificates are available within 24 hours
Includes required 14-hour and 30-hour driving logs at no additional cost.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
This is a Parent-Taught (PTDE) course. A qualified parent or legal guardian must act as the instructor for the behind-the-wheel portion.
You must be 14–17 years old to take this course.
You must be at least 15 years old to visit DPS and apply for your Learner Permit.
After finishing Module 1, you can take the DPS Permit Exam inside the course and qualify to apply for your Learner Permit.
You may apply for your Texas Driver License at 16+, after holding your learner permit for at least 6 months, and meeting all requirements outlined below.
HOW TO GET YOUR LEARNER PERMIT AND DRIVER LICENSE
Enroll in our Parent-Taught PTDE course today.
Complete Module 1 (6 hours) online and we will email you your learner license certificate.
Visit your local DPS to apply for your Learner License.*
Start your 14 hours of instruction/observation with your parent instructor (step-by-step guidance provided in the course).
Complete Modules 2–12 online and download your DE-964 for the Driver License.
Finish your 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.
Take your driving test with Mansfield Driving Academy to obtain your Driver License.*
- We can process the paperwork for you to skip the hassle of visiting the DPS.
* MDA is a third party DPS authorized test location. Any driving test at MDA incurs an additional fee. Fee can be added early or at time of test booking. Only the DPS can issue a license – see our testing tab for more information on our skip-the-DPS option.
FUN TO WATCH – EASY TO LEARN
Mansfield Driving Academy’s Texas Driver Education course is built to help students learn quickly and confidently. Short, focused lessons paired with engaging animations make the material easier to understand—and the course is organized by topic so students can stay locked in without feeling overwhelmed.
– TDLR Approved Parent-Taught Course Provider | License #C3319
The State of Texas allows a family to take ownership and teach a beginer driver within their household. A parent will be designated as the official instructor (must meet requirements).
You must be at least 14 years old to begin this course and under the age of 18.
Click Here to see if you meet the requirements of the State of Texas to be a designated parent-instructor.
Yes, all teens who wish to do a parent-taught course must be contracted under the license of a driving school.
Yes, we can transfer our coursework to an online parent-taught program. We recommend only doing this if timing is absolutely required to complete driver’s ed by a certain date.
Click Here to view our partners at National Highway Safety Administration and their requirements for this.
No problem, here is the link to our Parent-Taught program
Yes, all teens (14 thru 17) who wish to start driving (behind the wheel) must go through a structured driver training program. Training can be structured through an online format (either parent-taught or instructor-taught) or in a traditional program in our classroom.
The State of Texas allows 14 year olds to start driver’s ed classroom (24 hours)
HOWEVER, they cannot start the driving phase nor get a learner’s permit until their 15th birthday?
Get your permit in as little as 6 hours. Texas recognizes that students want their permit as quickly as possible. All of our programs begin with permit review. You do not have to take your permit test this early.
All teen driver’s ed consists of 4 phases.
Phase 1 – 24 hour course (online or classroom)
- Written Permit Test will take place in this phase.
Phase 2 – 14 hour Behind-the-Wheel instruction
- Direct instruction in the car (parent instructor or instructor)
Phase 3 – 30 hours of at-home practice
- Practice makes perfect
Phase 4 – Driving Test
- Only after this phase can a teen get a license to drive alone.
Driver’s ed must last at a minimum, 6’months.
Teen driver’s ed takes at a minimum of 6’months depending on certain met requirements. Our contract to complete your courses are good for one year.
- Teen permit holder must hold a permit for 6-months, be at least 16 years-old, and have completed driver’s ed before eligible to take a driving test.
Yes, you are allowed to take a teen-course as a young adult (25 or younger). You must complete as a teen would and all of the requirements if so. Otherwise, you can take a 6-hour adult course. Click Here to view Adult Driver’s Ed options.
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Other COURSES
Regardless of the plan you choose, we have the right option for you. All teens must meet the same hours of training.
7 Steps to Your License
Every teen in Texas must complete classroom learning, in-car instruction, and parent-led practice hours before earning a license — no matter the program.
Online, in-person, or behind-the-wheel — we have the right option for every learning style.
Register, get your login, access your student portal, and begin your driver education journey.
Complete at least 6-hours of coursework, pass your permit test, claim your certificate, and visit DPS to obtain your learner license.
Students must have 14 hours of instruction with an approved instructor (parent or academy instructor)
Students must complete 30 hours of parent-supervised practice driving, including required nighttime practice.
Finish all requirements, schedule your road test, and show you’re ready to drive on your own.
Our hours
Customer Service Hours
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday – Thursday
Drive Times
Drive times vary and the doors will be unlocked by the individual instructors outside of normal hours.
Contact us
Phone: (817) 225-2808
Email: mansfielddrive@yahoo.com
Location
2364 US Hwy 287,
Suite 123
Mansfield, Tx 76063