Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Approved Courses
A comprehensive directory of TDLR approved online driving safety and education courses.

Parent-Taught Driver Education

The Parent-Taught Driver Education program involves several steps and requires coordination between parents, guardians, or designated instructors. The Teen Driver Education course includes at minimum: 24 hours of classroom instruction, 7 hours of in-car observation, 7 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with supervision, and an additional 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.

Before starting a Parent-Taught course, carefully review all related web pages to prevent unnecessary costs, delays, or disqualification of training hours.