
Parent-Taught Teen Drivers Ed
Learn online and complete instruction with an eligible parent or designated instructor.
Explore parent-taughtBuild confidence from your first lesson to your Texas driver license. Compare online learning pathways and local driving instruction in Plano.


Learn online and complete instruction with an eligible parent or designated instructor.
Explore parent-taught
Combine approved online coursework with professional in-car instruction.
Explore instructor-taught| 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 |
Valid learner license; proof of completed driver education (DE-964); current Impact certificate; practice log and school enrollment or graduation evidence as applicable. Confirm parent authorization and vehicle insurance requirements with the testing location.
Follow DPS instructions to submit your results and obtain your provisional license. Observe passenger, nighttime and wireless-device restrictions. Passing a test alone does not authorize unrestricted driving.
Supervised practice requirements and documentation.
View DPS guidance ↗Schedule your licensing visit
Open official resource ↗Free safety program before your skills test
Open official resource ↗TDLR guide and parent instructor process
Open official resource ↗Identity, residency and application checklist
Open official resource ↗Yes, classroom instruction can begin at 14. A learner license requires age 15 or older.
Texas DPS describes a 24-hour classroom pathway. Confirm the specific approved course and its required hours before purchasing.
No. Driving instruction, state fees, testing and other services may be separate.
The authorized course provider or school issues the applicable documentation for its program. Easy Way does not issue Aceable certificates.
Choose the pathway that fits your family’s eligibility, schedule and need for professional instruction.
Contact us to confirm the appropriate program and required documentation before booking.
Generally at age 16 or older after holding a learner license for six months and completing applicable education and testing requirements.
Choose the appropriate pathway. Aceable handles online course enrollment and payment. Local driving instruction is separate.
Affiliate links are ready for offline testing. Verify the correct course and eligibility before purchasing.
Online coursework is provided by Aceable; local lessons are separately arranged with Easy Way.
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