How to Get Your License in Dallas

Use this handy guide to help understand the steps required to get your license.

1

Request Parent-Taught Guide

Request your Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide from the TDLR (this must be received before beginning the course)

2

Pass Drivers Ed Course

Complete the 32 hour drivers ed course in no less than 16 days (Texas law only allows 2 hours of study per day) and we'll issue your course completion certificate right away

3

Pass Written Test

Bring your completion certificate to the DPS and pass your written test to receive your learner's permit

4

Complete Behind-the Wheel Training

Complete 44 hours of parent-led behind-the-wheel training to receive your behind-the-wheel completion certificate

5

Complete ITTD Course

Complete the state required Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) Course

6

Pass Driving Test

Pass your behind-the-wheel test at the DPS to earn your license!

Driving Lessons in Dallas

Whether it's your first time behind the wheel or you need a brush up before your test, we offer driving education that will make you a safer, more confident driver for life.

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Every instructor is certified and licensed and has completed an intensive training course

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Our instructors don't run errands or make students pick up and drop off other students—your time behind the wheel is your time

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Our driving lessons aren't for everyone, they're for you—our instructors customize every lesson to your precise needs

Driving lessons in Dallas and surrounding areas

Dallas features excellent learning opportunities for new drivers. There are quiet residential areas, busier commercial and business districts, and major freeways.

Some locations:

We'll pick you up and drop you off where it's most convenient, like at home, school or work.

Other locations and lesson types:

Some lessons in Dallas originate from a convenient meeting point location. You can see our meeting points once you begin your search for availability.

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Driving Lessons Customized for You

Every lesson is custom-made to help you succeed.

Certified Driving Lessons for Teens

Coastline is licensed by the TDLR, and our lessons are perfect for teens needing the required 7 hours behind the wheel and 7 hours of observation so you can take your test and have the skills and confidence you need to pass it.

Driving Lessons for Adults

We teach adult drivers how to become safer and more confident every day. Whether it's your first time driving in the USA or you need to practice for a driving test, our expert instructors are here for you.

Texas's Top Instructors

Our hiring standards and training program go beyond the industry standard. When you choose Coastline Academy, you are choosing the state's top driving educators.

Two-Hour Lessons

A typical Coastline lesson is two hours long and is customized to your needs and skill level. The time starts from when we pick you up and ends when we drop you off.

Will you Pass Your Test?

Good drivers pass the test. So we focus on core skills first, ensuring you are set up to be safe and confident for life, before worrying about the test. On one of your last lessons, we will do a mock test to be sure you are ready!

How Many Lessons do you Need?

Every driver is different, which is why every Coastline lesson is customized for you. All minors in Texas require 7 hours of professional driving instruction and 7 hours of observation.

Our Car, Our Insurance

We provide all the tools and materials needed for your lesson, so all you need to bring is a positive attitude toward learning a new skill.

Post-Lesson Report Included

At the end of your lesson, your instructor fills out a post-lesson report that shows the skills you have mastered, and those that need more practice, so you can maximize your practice time between lessons.

The Coastline Guarantee

A great experience or we'll make it right.

If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your driving lesson, we will make it right. We can redo your lesson either with the same instructor or a different one, at your option. Or, if you prefer, you can get a full refund.

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Drivers Ed in Texas

We offer premium online courses in your state!

Texas 32-Hour Teen Drivers Ed Course

For teens aged 14-17 looking to enroll in the instructor-led 7x7 program.

  • Earn your DPS Certificate
  • Course approved by the TDLR
  • Video, images and text
  • Fast and convenient
  • Friendly customer support
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Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Ed Course

For teens aged 14-17 looking to enroll in the parent-led driver education program.

  • Earn your DPS Certificate
  • Course approved by the TDLR
  • Video, images and text
  • Fast and convenient
  • Friendly customer support
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Texas 6-Hour Adult Drivers Ed Course

For adults aged 18-24 who need to fulfill the state's driver education course requirement.

  • Earn your DPS Certificate
  • Course approved by the TDLR
  • Video, images and text
  • Fast and convenient
  • Friendly customer support
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Texas 32-Hour Classroom Drivers Ed - Mansfield & Surrounding Areas Only

Join thousands of other students who have enrolled in Coastline Academy Drivers Ed.

  • Earn your DPS Certificate
  • Course approved by the TDLR
  • Video, images and text
  • Fast and convenient
  • Friendly customer support
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Texas 32-Hour Classroom Drivers Ed - Richmond & Surrounding Areas Only

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  • Earn your DPS Certificate
  • Course approved by the TDLR
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  • Fast and convenient
  • Friendly customer support
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Texas 6-Hour Adult Classroom Permit Class - Richmond & Surrounding Areas Only

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  • Course approved by the TDLR
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Texas 6-Hour Adult Classroom Permit Class - Fort Worth & Surrounding Areas Only

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  • Course approved by the TDLR
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Texas 32-Hour Classroom Drivers Ed - Fort Worth & Surrounding Areas Only

Join thousands of other students who have enrolled in Coastline Academy Drivers Ed.

  • Earn your DPS Certificate
  • Course approved by the TDLR
  • Video, images and text
  • Fast and convenient
  • Friendly customer support
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