Steps to Getting Your License

Drivers Ed is the first step. Here are all the steps to getting your license.

Step 1

Request Parent-Taught Guide

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

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Step 2

Pass Drivers Ed Course

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Complete the 24 hours drivers ed course

Step 3

Pass Written Test

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

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Step 4

Complete Behind-the Wheel Training

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

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Step 5

Complete ITTD Course

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

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Step 6

Pass Driving Test

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Texas Parent-Taught Online Drivers Ed.

Online course for mobile, desktop and tablet
Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (C3371)
Certificate issued to you within 24-48 hours of course completion
Required before you take your driving test

Does not offer the Class C test at this time

Drivers Ed Online: A Better Experience

We founded Coastline to modernize the driving school. Here's how we modernize teen Drivers Ed to get your learner's permit.

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Course approved by the TDLR

Fast and convenient

Friendly customer support

Video, images and text

98% of students rate their experience 5 stars

Really liked the structure and essence of the course, and it summed up the most important things in short responses.

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What I enjoyed most about the course was the unlimited test-taking attempts. It really took the stress off, and I was able to more thoroughly understand the rules.

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What You Will Learn

Syllabus for the Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Ed Course

Syllabus:

Chapter 1: Driving is Your Responsibility

Chapter 2: Human Factors Affecting the Driver

Chapter 3: Natural Forces Affecting the Automobile

Chapter 4: Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

Chapter 5: Vehicle Systems

Chapter 6: Defensive Driving, Speed, Lanes, Intersections & More

Chapter 7: Sharing the Road, Causes of Accidents & Accident Prevention

Chapter 8: Alcohol, Drugs & Driving

Chapter 9: Licensing, Registration & Vehicle Codes

Chapter 10: Earning a Driver License

Can I take the course on my phone?

Instead of spending the 30 hours it takes to complete the driver's ed course in a classroom, you can take it online. Better yet, with Coastline Academy you can do the entire course on your phone. Or jump back and forth between your phone, tablet, and computer. You'll get the information you need to pass your permit test and start driving.

Are there practice tests?

Yes! Every section ends with a practice test that you can take as many times as you need. We also have a mock test at the end that is just like the one you will take at the DMV.

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