STATE-APPROVED PARENT-TAUGHT BEHIND-THE-WHEEL COURSE

In Texas, first-time drivers under 18 must complete a state-approved Driver Education course (License # C3319) before applying for a Texas Learner Permit and, later, a Driver License. Teen student drivers must complete all four phases of driver’s ed to be eligible for a driver’s license as a teen.  Phase 2 (14 HOURS) is the behind-the-wheel instruction phase and this course package satisfies this requirement as taught by an approved parent-instructor.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

• This PTBTW program is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) (License # C3319).

• Includes the required logs needed to satisfy Phase 2 (INSTRUCTION) and Phase 3 (PRACTICE)

• Includes a free instruction guide on lesson structuring. Easy to follow instructions for parents, showing exactly what needs to be done during the training.

• Certificates are available within 24 hours after uploading logs for approval.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

• This does not replace Phase 1 – the 24 hour classroom instruction that is required to obtain the permit and license.  If you haven’t completed your classroom visit this link to view our teen driver’s ed options.

• You must be 14–18 years old to take this course.

• This is in an in-car only course.

• Must possess a valid learner’s permit.

• This behind-the-wheel training is divided into two phases (INSTRUCTION & PRACTICE)

  • 14 hours of instruction and observation. For this portion a parent or legal guardian is required to serve as the instructor.  If they are unable to they can designate someone unrelated (must be done for free). Click Here to learn more from TDLR.
  • 30 hours of driving practice. For this portion the student must practice under all driving environments, time of day and conditions under the supervision of a licensed who is at least 21 years old.
• Parent-Instructor must be approved and order the Parent-Taught Program Guide of Texas from TDLR before the behind-the-wheel training begins.
• In order to obtain at DE-964 driver’s ed completion certificate we must have the following.
  
  • A certificate of transfer from your previous driving school
    
    • Please Note: Our own academy students will not need to do this
  • Classroom Log  from your previous driving school
    
    • Please Note: Our own academy students will not need to do this.
  • Your 14-hour instruction log and 30-hour practice log.
• If you are taking this course just for extra practice, and you’ve already completed you in-car training with another driving school, then you do not need the Parent-Taught Guide or a DE-964 completion certificate from us.  You can present the certificate provided by the driving school you originally attended.

HOW TO GET YOUR  DRIVER LICENSE

1. Complete Phase 1 (24 hours of classroom (online or in-person)

   1. Have a valid permit
2. Complete Phase 2 (14 hours of instruction)
   
   1. If you need a DE-964 certificate, send an email with the required documents to information@mansfield-drive.com and put CERTIFICATE REQUEST in the subject line.
   2. See the THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW section above for more information on what is requested to be sent as proof of completion.

3. Complete Phase 3 (30 hours of practice driving)

4. Complete the Impact Texas Drivers Program from the DPS website (required of ALL testers) 90-day expiration

5. Complete Phase 4 (driving test).  Driving test can take place at the DPS or at an authorized third-party test site.

   1. Take your driving test with Mansfield Driving Academy to obtain your Driver License.*

      1. We can process the paperwork for you to skip the hassle of visiting the DPS.
   2. View Required Documents Here needed for test

* 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

Our IN-CAR course is designed to help you get your license fast and easy.  Parents and guardians will appreciate how organized and easy it is to follow the course guide.

– TDLR Approved Parent-Taught Course Provider | License #C3319