The ITD program was added to emphasize the ever increasing dangers of distracted driving. This course is for: Drivers years of age who are required to complete an approved parent taught or minor driver education course, or Drivers years of age who are required to complete an approved parent taught, minor or adult driver education course, and The ITTD program must be completed after the behind the wheel driver education requirements and prior to taking the driving skills test.
This course is for: Drivers years of age who are required to complete the adult driver education course, and ITYD must be completed after the behind the wheel driver education requirements and prior to taking the driving skills test, or Drivers 25 years of age or older, including those who may have completed a driver education course.
Driver education is not required if you are 25 years of age or older; however, it is highly recommended. The certificate of completion must be dated within 90 days prior to taking the driving skills test Have a valid restricted driver license All individuals tested through the TPST program must complete the ITD requirements prior to taking their driving skills test If you are 25 years of age or older: Have a valid restricted driver license View either of the ITD videos and receive a completion certificate dated no more than 90 days prior to taking the driving skills test.
Driver education is not required for individuals age 25 and older but is highly recommended. These laws are designed to educate you about the rules of the road and ensure you practice safe driving habits before being allowed to graduate to the next step. These graduated steps provide you the chance to improve your driving skills over time in lower-risk environments. If you are under 18 years of age, one of the first requirements is completion of a driver education course.
You can begin the classroom phase of a driver education course at 14 years of age, but you cannot apply for a learner license until you are at least 15 years of age.
There are four types of driver education to select from when taking this course:. There are two phases of licensing for all teens before graduating to a full driver license. This is called the Graduated Driver License Program. Applying for your Learner License You must visit a driver license office and provide proof of the following to obtain a learner license. Once you have gathered the necessary documents and completed the required courses, you will need to do the following:.
You may complete the testing requirements at the DL office or through a Third Party provider. Read about testing in other languages and driving test requirements. Once your learner license has been issued, you will receive a temporary driver license.
Before leaving the driver license office, review the printed information on your temporary driver license for accuracy. If any of the information is incorrect, notify the License and Permit Specialist. Your new card will arrive in the mail in approximately 2 — 3 weeks. To check the mailing status of your card, visit our mailing status web page.
Note: If you hold an identification card, you are not eligible to apply for a learner license unless you surrender your identification card at the time of application. Applying for your Provisional Driver License When you are ready to apply for a provisional driver license and have completed all the learner license requirements, you will need to visit a driver license office and provide additional documentation.
You may complete the driving test requirements at the DL office or through a Third Party provider. If you will be taking your driving test at a local driver license office, you will be required to:.
Once your driver license has been issued, you will receive a temporary driver license. You are eligible to renew your driver license up to 30 days prior to the expiration date, which will occur on your 18th birthday.
The cost is the same as renewing at a driver license office. If you choose to renew in person before you turn 18, you will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If you renew in person after your 18th birthday, you will no longer need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian; however, you must make alternate transportation arrangements to visit your local driver license office, as it is a violation of state law to operate a motor vehicle with an expired driver license.
For information on how to obtain a Class M license, see Motorcycle Licenses. If you are under the age of 18 and transferring your out-of-state learner permit or provisional driver license to Texas, the following may apply to you:. Discover why Impact Texas Teen Drivers was created and how this program is implemented into a driver's license learning curriculum to positively impact highway safety.
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