Driver education Options
OPTION 1
Traditional ZOOM classroom & In-Car instruction –
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
- *32 hrs classroom instruction* provided in real time via by GLDA ZOOM instructor
- *14 hrs in-car instruction* 7 hrs Behind-the-Wheel (B-T-W) instruction & 7 hrs observation A progress report and/or letter is provided following each driving lessons detailing progress & outlining suggestions for parents B-T-W practice at home.
- *30 hours practice at home* documented with parent or another adult
- Parent Orientation (PDF) emailed with: permit requirements, make-up classes, driving instructions & scheduling, license requirements & testing, and insurance.
- Administration of Permit Tests - 3rd day of class - DE-964 (FOR LEARNER LICENSE) issued 2nd week of class, Permit documentation packet provided with detailed instructions on obtaining the learners permit.
- Classroom make-up sessions included.(Texas law requires made-up sessions for absences)
- Additional Service -authorized DPS Road Test review & preparation.
Tuition:
- $525.00 - Grapevine, Roanoke, Coppell & Boyd
- $500.00 - Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD locations ** $50.00 fee for students that attend EMS-ISD locations that are not EMS-ISD students
OPTION 2
Online classroom instruction & In-car instruction
*Texas requirement for a teen to obtain driver’s license*
- Same as Option 1. (online classroom allows self paced flexibility -
Tuition:
- $525.00 - Grapevine, Roanoke, Coppell & Boyd
- $500.00 - Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD locations ** $50.00 fee for students that attend EMS-ISD locations that are not EMS-ISD students
Option 3
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Only - *classroom portion at home with parents & driving completed with GLDA instructors.
- 14 hrs in-car instruction (7 hours B-T-W instruction & 7 hours observation)- parents/students receive a progress report and/or letter details progress & outlining suggestions for parents for at home B-T-W practice after each B-T-W lesson.
Tuition:
- $500.00 - Grapevine, Roanoke, Coppell & Boyd
- $475.00 - Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD locations ** $50.00 fee for students that attend EMS-ISD locations that are not EMS-ISD students
OPTION 4
Classroom Instruction Only – traditional or online students complete the driving portion at home with parents via Parent Taught Driver Education- transfer to parent taught assisted by Green Light Driving Academy Staff. Included at NO additional cost:
- 32 hours classroom instruction- Same as Option 1.
- All classroom make-up sessions. (Texas law requires any classroom session missed MUST be made-up.) .
Tuition:
- $300.00 - all locations
OPTION 5
Parents may choose to teach their teen drivers education using a parent taught course. This can be a complicated & confusing process, especially if you don't know the "driver's education" lingo. We are here to help you through this complicated process. Click on the button below for more information.
$100.00 - Parent Taught Program
(no GLDA instruction)
OPTION 6
Parents may choose to teach their teen drivers the behind-the-wheel portion of driver education using a parent taught behind-the-wheel course. This can be completed concurrently with the classroom portion of the course or after completion of the classroom.This can be a complicated & confusing process, especially if you don't know the "driver's education" lingo. We are here to help you through this complicated process.
$50.00 - Parent Taught-Behind-the-wheel Program (no GLDA instruction)
ADDITIONAL GLDA SERVICES
- Schedule Make-up class
- Schedule a Drive Lesson
- Premier Drive Lesson Scheduling
- Additional Lessons
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