CLASSROOM (24 Hours)
Each class and driving time is 2 hours long. Classroom hours will be at the same time each day. Depending on the schedule you choose, you will participate in a 3 week class Monday-Friday and one Saturday morning on the third week. Or if you take a fall class, you will attend a 4 week class Monday-Thursday.
DRIVING (7 hrs Driving, 7 hrs Observation In-Car)
You will have 7 lessons, 2 hours per lesson.
CANCELING DRIVE TIMES
If you need to change or cancel a drive time you must sign into your Drive Time Reservation account. Drive times for Tuesday – Saturday must be cancelled 24 hours in advance. Sunday, Monday or holiday drive times must be cancelled the previous business day. Example. Sunday drives must be cancelled the previous Friday by 3:00 pm.
CLASS MAKE-UP
A student may miss a total of 5 days of class without being dropped from the course (this is a Texas law, not ours.) Each missed class must be made-up. If a student misses more than 5 days a $30 administrative fee is required to transfer to another class.
Example: If a student misses Lesson 6 they can make up day 6 when the next scheduled class begins. You can visit our Make Up Classes page for a list of make up dates and times. You have 240 days from the date you started class to complete all makeup work. If you do not complete the makeup work TDLR requires us to cancel the student’s permit.
CONTRACT EXPIRATION DATE
Students have 240 days (8 months) to complete the course. This includes the classroom, make-up lessons and behind-the-wheel. The 240 day start date will be from the first day of class. (This is a TDLR rule.)
What do I bring to class?
Pen and paper (Everyday!)
Course tuition
Arrive 20 minutes early on first day to complete paperwork if you haven’t done so already
Learner’s License–also known as an Instruction Permit. Once you complete the first 6 hours of classroom training (the first 3 days) and are between the ages of 15-18, you are qualified to apply for your Learner’s License.
In order for your student to obtain a Learner’s License, you will need to take the following to the DPS:
Student’s birth certificate (original or certified copy only) or US passport or Resident Alien Card
Social Security Card-Original
VOE form (Verification of Enrollment) DPS requires this form to prove your student has been enrolled in school for the last 80 days
Parent’s proof of Texas residency (2 documents-see below)
Parent’s proof of relationship to student (see below)
Parent will sign Texas Residency Affidavit at the DPS
A VOE form is obtained from the school where your student is enrolled (usually at the front office.) The form provides documentation to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) of the student’s enrollment and attendance status. A student must be enrolled in school before they are allowed to receive an Instruction Permit. The VOE is only valid for 30 days during the school year. For summer classes, students should ask their high school for the VOE form the LAST week of school. By doing this the form will be valid all summer.
Beginning April 2, 2012 Parents and Students must provide 2 documents proving they are Texas Residents before the teen is eligible to obtain a permit or license. Parents must also sign a Texas Residency Affidavit at the DPS office.
Acceptable documents for parents (2 are needed):
- Texas voters registration card
- Texas auto registration or title
- Auto insurance policy or statement
- Homeowners insurance policy
- Utility or cable bill (not more than 90 days old)
Note: The name on the bills/statements must be the name of the parent accompanying the student to the DPS.
Beginning April 2, 2012 Parents must prove their relationship to the student before student will be issued a permit or license.
Acceptable documentation includes, but are not limited to:
- Marriage license
- Birth certificate
- Military dependent ID card
- Adoption records
Our classroom is designed to give the student a fun and relaxing environment. State of the art equipment ensures that they receive up-to-date training.
MasterCard, Visa, and Personal Checks. You may pay in full, but if you prefer to make several payments, you can divide the cost in 1, 2 or 3 payments, due each Monday of class. Subsequent payments are due on the following Monday classes. Payment must be made in full before the 15th day of class. If payment is not made, the student may not attend the last day of class and a $50.00 late payment fee will be applied.
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Appropriate standards shall be implemented to ascertain the progress of the students. Progress standards shall meet the requirements of the currently adopted state curriculum guide.
Mastery is a prerequisite to awarding a grade of 70 or above. Evidence of mastery shall be determined by one or more of the following methods:
- Daily classroom grades
- Class Participation
- Written Assignments
- In-Car Skills
- Comprehensive Examinations of Knowledge & Skills
You are now able to schedule your Road Test with Driving School of North Texas
WHEN TO SCHEDULE:
You can schedule your appointment BEFORE your 6 month and/or 16th birthday time limit, but the appointment date must be AFTER your 6 month/16th birthday hold date. (This date is located on the back of your permit.)
You must have completed all 32 hours of classroom and 44 hours of in car and have your appropriate certificates (DE 964 and/or Parent Taught certificates)
You must have your ITTD video certificate.
You must provide your own car for your Road Test. Your car must have current liability insurance, vehicle registration and vehicle inspection. Good Luck!
This is one of the most frequently asked questions of new drivers. It’s also hard to answer. While Texas will allow you to drive in another state with a Learners License, the following states ban permitted drivers: Arizona, District of Columbia, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Vermont. Because policies do change it is best to contact the DMV or DPS in the states you are planning to visit.