Flexible learning
Work through classroom material at home and schedule driving practice around family commitments.
Easy Way Driving School · Texas online education
Parent-Taught Driver Education
Learn at home with an eligible parent instructor and an approved online course. Plan your teen’s training, practice and licensing milestones.
Online coursework
Family-led training
Flexible schedule
Is parent-taught right for your family?
Parent responsibility
Your eligible instructor manages training, observation, practice records and program documentation.
Before you start
- Confirm instructor eligibilityA qualifying parent, guardian or other authorized instructor must meet Texas license and driving-record requirements. Review TDLR eligibility and confirm any disqualifying history before instruction.
- Obtain the TDLR guideOrder the Parent-Taught Driver Education program guide and select an approved course before beginning instruction.
- Complete the course and trainingFollow the approved curriculum, including the required in-car instruction, observation and additional supervised practice. Keep accurate logs.
- Prepare for licensingComplete the learner license and provisional license steps, Impact Texas Teen Drivers and road test.
What your family should plan for
Training time
Seven hours of driving instruction and seven hours of observation, plus 30 additional supervised driving hours, including ten at night.
Costs and support
Online tuition and the TDLR guide are separate from state fees and any optional Easy Way lessons. Contact us before mixing instruction pathways.
Compare both pathways
| Feature | Parent-taught | Instructor-taught |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom | Approved online course | Approved online course |
| Driving instruction | Eligible parent instructor | Licensed school instructor |
| In-car phase | 7 driving + 7 observation hours | 7 driving + 7 observation hours |
| Extra practice | 30 hours, 10 at night | 30 hours, 10 at night |
| Best fit | Flexible family schedule | Structured professional training |
| Cost | Course and guide fees | Course plus school instruction fees |
Official Texas resources
Learner license
Permit eligibility and documents
Open official resource ↗Provisional license
Training, road test and license rules
Open official resource ↗Impact Texas Drivers
Free safety program before your skills test
Open official resource ↗Parent-taught guide
TDLR guide and parent instructor process
Open official resource ↗DPS appointments
Schedule your licensing visit
Open official resource ↗Driver license application
Identity, residency and application checklist
Open official resource ↗Frequently asked questions
Can I start at 14?
Yes, classroom instruction can begin at 14. A learner license requires age 15 or older.
How many classroom hours?
Texas DPS describes a 24-hour classroom pathway. Confirm the specific approved course and its required hours before purchasing.
Is online tuition the entire cost?
No. Driving instruction, state fees, testing and other services may be separate.
Who issues my certificate?
The authorized course provider or school issues the applicable documentation for its program. Easy Way does not issue Aceable certificates.
Can a parent with a driving record teach?
Eligibility depends on the specific record and current TDLR rules. Check the official guide before enrolling.
Ready to take the next step?
Enroll through Aceable
Aceable provides the online course and handles online enrollment, payment and applicable course documentation. Easy Way driving lessons are separate.
Enroll with Aceable ↗Affiliate link integrated for offline testing. Confirm the destination, course eligibility and price before purchasing.
Online coursework is provided by Aceable; local lessons are separately arranged with Easy Way.
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