DPS Authorized Road Test

Driving School of North Texas offers the Road Test for teens and adults at three convenient locations.
Please review the requirements below before scheduling your test.

Car Rental: $50.00

Take your Road Test in our Car
(You will be required to sign a Rental Car Waiver)

Road Test: $75.00

Practice Road Test: $75.00
Need help passing your road test?
You can schedule a practice test with an examiner to learn tips and gain advice.

Commercial School Students:

  • Must be between 16 and 24 years old and have completed a Texas TEEN drivers ed course.
  • Must have a valid Texas Learners Permit. Out of state not allowed.
  • Must have a DE 964 certificate of completion. Certificate is valid for 2 years from Issue Date.
    The certificate must say FOR DRIVERS LICENSE ONLY at the top. The State seal must be visible.
  • Must have held a Texas learner’s permit for 180 days. The exact date is on the back of your permit.
  • Must have a ITTD Certificate. Impact Texas Teen Drivers link. The certificate is valid for 90 days. The State seal must be visible.
  • Must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian.
  • See below for car requirements.
  • Test is valid for 2 years
  • DPS will require Certified Birth Certificate or Passport and Social Security Card.
  • NOTE: Make an appointment with DPS to change your Learner’s Permit into a Drivers License. Visit: www.dps.texas.gov

Parent Taught Students:

  • Must be between 16 and 24 years old and have completed a Texas TEEN drivers ed course.
  • Must have a valid Texas Learners Permit. Out of state not allowed.
  • Must have a PT-964 certificate OR DE 964 Certificate from your Online Course provider. Certificate is valid for 2 years from Issue Date.
    The certificate must say FOR DRIVERS LICENSE ONLY at the top. The classroom completion must be filled in and the Parent must complete the Laboratory (In-Car) Completion section and sign the Certificate. The State seal must be visible
  • Must have held a Texas Learners License for 180 days. The exact date is on the back of your permit.
  • Must have an ITTD Certificate. Impact Texas Teens Drivers link. The certificate is valid for 9o days.
    The State seal must be visible.
  • Must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian.
  • See below for car requirements.
  • Test is valid for 2 years
  • DPS will require Certified Birth Certificate or Passport and Social Security card.
  • NOTE: Make an appointment with DPS to change your Learner’s Permit into a Drivers License. Visit: www.dps.texas.gov

Alternative Method Students
(Online Classroom and School In-Car lessons)
:

  • Must be between 16 and 24 years old and have completed a Texas TEEN drivers ed course.
  • Must have a valid Texas Learners Permit. Out of state not allowed.
  • Must have a DE 964 certificate-printed from your Online Course provider for classroom completion. Certificate is valid for 2 years from Issue Date. The State seal must be visible.
  • Must have a DE 964 certificate provided by your In-Car driving lesson provider. Certificate is valid for 2 years from Issue Date.
    Both certificates must say FOR DRIVERS LICENSE ONLY at the top.
  • Must have held a Texas learner’s permit for 180 days. The exact date is on the back of your permit
  • Must have an ITTD Certificate. The certificate is valid for 90 days. The State seal must be visible. Impact Texas Teens Driver link
  • See below for car requirements.
  • Test is valid for two years.
  • DPS will require Certified Birth Certificate or Passport and Social Security card.
  • NOTE: Make an appointment with DPS to change your Learner’s Permit into a Drivers License. Visit: www.dps.texas.gov

Adults 18-24 Requirements:

  • Must have a valid Texas Learner’s License.
    A DPS Receipt for a permit is NOT acceptable. You must have a Learners License with your photo.
    Permits expire on your 18th birthday at 12:01 am.
  • Must have an ADE-1317 or DE-964 certificate. Certificate is valid for 2 years from Issue Date. The State seal must be visible
  • Must have a ITAD Certificate. Impact Texas Adult Drivers link. Certificate is valid for 90 days. The State seal must be visible.
    Important Note: If you took drivers education as a teen and have a DE-964 or PT-964 certificate you MUST watch the 2 hour ITTD Teen video, not the ITAD Adult.
  • See below for car requirements.
  • Test is valid for two years
  • DPS will require Certified Birth Certificate or Passport and Social Security card.
  • NOTE: Make an appointment with DPS to change your Learner’s Permit into a Drivers License. Visit: www.dps.texas.gov

Adults 25 and older Requirements

  • Must have a valid Texas Learners License
    A DPS Receipt for a permit is NOT acceptable. You must have a Learners License with your photo.
  • Must have an ITAD certificate. The State seal must be visible. Impact Texas Adult Drivers link.
    (DPS has not released the ITAD video. Please view ITYD instead.)
  • See below for car requirements.
  • Test is valid for two years
  • DPS will require Certified Birth Certificate or Passport and Social Security card.
  • NOTE: Make an appointment with DPS to change your Learner’s Permit into a Drivers License. Visit: www.dps.texas.gov

Applicants we CANNOT test:

  • Applicants who cannot speak English-Must test with DPS
  • Hearing impaired who require an interpreter-Must test with DPS
  • Applicants with Disabilities requiring special driving assist devises-Must test with DPS
  • Applicants with an Out-of-State or International permit
  • No Court Ordered Road Tests. Court Ordered must test with DPS

**If you require special accommodations, please visit DPS to schedule your Road Test.

Vehicle Requirements:

  • Auto Registration is Current
  • Certificate of Insurance, Paper or Digital. MUST show vehicle VIN number.
    Company cars will not qualify unless the Proof of Insurance lists the VIN number.
  • License Plates on Front and Rear of Car (MUST be mounted on the car per State law)
  • Temporary Plates “Texas Buyer” or “Metal Texas Dealer” is permitted.
  • No Rental Cars
  • No donut tires
  • Blinkers work front and rear
  • Brake lights work
  • Horn works

Road Test  – $75  (Non-Refundable)
Practice Road Test – $75 (Non-Refundable)
Car Rental – $50 (Non-Refundable)

There will be a $40 Fee for: (Non-Refundable)

  1. Retaking test after failing;
  2. Retaking test because car failed inspection;
  3. Rescheduling due to non-compliance of documentation requirements;
  4. Rescheduling due to not arriving in time for test (at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time); or
  5. Rescheduling test less than 48 business hours prior to scheduled road test.

Allen

204 N. Greenville #300

Allen 75002

Schedule Test

Frisco East

6449 Coit Rd., #114

Frisco 75035

Schedule Test

Frisco West

4433 Punjab Way, 400

Frisco 75034

Schedule Test

You can schedule a Re-test online for $40.
Your Learner’s License number is your account number when you sign in.

To change a future Road Test date or time,
please call DSNT at 214-504-9292

Allen Road Test Route
Frisco East Road Test Route
Frisco West Road Test Route

After Passing the Driving Test:

  • After passing your test, you will receive a sealed envelop with your documents and Road Test Score Sheet. (Do Not Open.)
  • Take the sealed envelope along with a Certified Birth Certificate or Passport, Social Security card, a current VOE (for teens) and the 30 Hour Parent Log (for teens) to the DPS to change your Learner’s License to a Driver’s License.
  • The Road Test Score Sheet is valid for 2 years After 2 years you must retest.

Policy

  • All proper documentation MUST be presented at the time of check-in & the student’s car MUST pass inspection. If unable to meet ONE or BOTH of these requirements, the test will have to be rescheduled.  There is a $40 rescheduling fee.
  • If you need to change your scheduled date or time, you must do so at least 48 business hours prior to the scheduled test date and time (excluding Saturday and Sunday) or a $40 rescheduling fee will be charged.
  • Payment must be received in order to confirm a date and time for the DPS Road Test.
    PLEASE NOTE – THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR DPS ROAD TEST FEES.
  • During the road test, examiners are prohibited from helping or coaching you, or answering questions except those concerning directions. (State rule, not ours.)