about our locations
where is GLDA located?
We provide high level driver education services to Roanoke, Keller, Grapevine, Coppell & surrounding communities by offering instructor led classroom sessions - delivered on the zoom meeting app platform, instructor led drive lessons, authorized DPS road testing with document submission & other driver education services at most locations. (contact one of our offices for service availability)
Where is GLDA located?
- GLDA's corporate office in Roanoke supporting “drive only” locations in Coppell, & Saginaw (EMS-ISD).
- GLDA also has office locations in Grapevine & Keller (Carroll Watkins Driving School)
Drive lessons will begin & end at:
- Roanoke office - 610 E. Byron Nelson Blvd. #111
- Grapevine office - 621 N. Main Street, Suite 410 - corner of Main Street & Wildwood Ct.
- Coppell - drive only location- intersection of W. Bethel Rd. & Main St. (across from The Local Diner)
- Saginaw - EMS-ISD - drive only location - Hafely Dev. Center - 616 W McLeroy Blvd, Saginaw, TX 76179
- Keller office -Carroll Watkins Driving School - 891 Keller Pkwy # 220A Keller, TX 76248
ROANOKE (c1728)
Grapevine (c1728A)
Grapevine (c1728A)
CORPORATE OFFICE
Location Offering:
- Instructor Led & Online Classroom & behind-the-wheel instruction
- Parent Taught Online class & drive instruction
- Authorized DPS Road Testing & Document Processing via DPS Portal
Office Hours :
Mon- 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tue- 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wed- 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thu- 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fri- 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sat- Office Closed
Sun- Closed
(Drive Lessons & Road Tests as scheduled)
817-310-0193
610 E. Byron Nelson Blvd #111
Roanoke, TX 76262
Corporate Mailing Address:
PO BOX 67
Paradise, TX 76073
Contact Us:
817-310-0193
Grapevine (c1728A)
Grapevine (c1728A)
Grapevine (c1728A)
Location Offering:
- Instructor Led & Online Classroom & behind-the-wheel instruction
- Parent Taught Online class & drive instruction
- Authorized DPS Road Testing & Document Processing via DPS Portal
Office Hours :
By Appointment Only
(Drive Lessons & Road Tests as scheduled)
621 N. Main St. suite 410
Grapevine, TX 76051
Contact Us:
817-491-1700
Coppell
Grapevine (c1728A)
Coppell
Location Offering:
- Instructor Led & Online Classroom & behind-the-wheel instruction
- Parent Taught Online class & drive instruction
- Authorized DPS Road Testing & Document Processing via DPS Portal (testing at the Grapevine Office)
"DRIVE ONLY LOCATION"
(NO PHYSICAL OFFICE)
All Drive Lessons begin & end:
509 W Bethel Rd, Coppell, TX 75019
Authorized DPS Road Tests
administered from:
621 N. Main St. suite 410
Grapevine, TX 76051
Contact Us:
469-549-0002
Coppell
Coppell
Location Offering:
- Instructor Led & Online Classroom & behind-the-wheel instruction
- Parent Taught Online class & drive instruction
- Authorized DPS Road Testing & Document Processing via DPS Portal (testing at the Grapevine Office)
"DRIVE ONLY LOCATION"
(NO PHYSICAL OFFICE)
All Drive Lessons begin & end:
509 W Bethel Rd, Coppell, TX 75019
Authorized DPS Road Tests
administered from:
621 N. Main St. suite 410
Grapevine, TX 76051
Contact Us:
469-549-0002
Keller (c0250)
CARROLL WATKINS DRIVING SCHOOL
Location Offering:
- Instructor Led & Online Classroom & behind-the-wheel instruction
- Parent Taught Online class & drive instruction
- Authorized DPS Road Testing & Document Processing via DPS Portal
Office Hours :
Mon- 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tue- 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wed- 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thu- 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fri- by appointment only
Sat- Office Closed
Sun- Closed
Contact Us:
817-431-6116
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
Location Offering:
- Instructor Led & Online Classroom & behind-the-wheel instruction
- Parent Taught Online class & drive instruction
- Authorized DPS Road Testing & Document Processing via DPS Portal
Contact the Roanoke office for information or registration
Contact Us:
817-310-0193
Teen Driver Information
Frequently asked questions about drivers ED. at GLDA
We provide high level driver education services to Grapevine, Roanoke, Coppell, Keller & surrounding communities by offering Instructor led classroom sessions,online programs, drive lessons, authorized DPS road testing & other driver education services at most locations. (contact one of our offices for service availability)
Where is GLDA located?
- GLDA's corporate office in Roanoke supporting “drive only” locations in Coppell, & Saginaw (EMS-ISD).
- GLDA also has office locations in Grapevine & Keller (Carroll Watkins Driving School).
Drive lessons will begin & end at:
- Roanoke office - 610 E. Byron Nelson Blvd. #111
- Grapevine office - 621 N. Main Street, Suite 410 (corner of Main Street & Wildwood Ct.)
- Coppell (drive only location) - 509 W Bethel Rd, Coppell, TX 75019 (GLDA's former Coppell office)
- Saginaw (EMS-ISD) (drive only location) - Hafley Dev. Center 616 W McLeroy Blvd, Saginaw, TX 76179
- Keller office -891 Keller Pkwy #220a Keller, TX 76248 (Carroll Watkins Driving School).
To receive a drivers license, who is required to complete a driver education course?
- Any person who is age 14 to under 25 must complete a driver education course.
I want to take a driver education course, what are the course options?
You may use the following options:
- Enrolling in a class (traditional) instructor led- Mon-Thur - 2 hrs per day for 3 weeks. Class taught by GLDA instructor via ZOOM app with instructor led behind-the-wheel instruction.
- Online class - (self paced- no instructor ) with instructor led behind-the-wheel instruction.
- Parent Taught Driver Education program with GLDA.
- Complete driver education via a combination of GLDA's parent taught program & instructors at GLDA
How much do the driver education courses cost?
- Option prices varies depending on the program selected.
- Full tuition & fee list & discount options
What methods of payment does GLDA accept?
- Cash
- Personal Check
- Credit Card or Debit Card
- 3% convenience fee applied to ALL credit & debit card transactions
- Convenience fees are not refundable. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Master Card, Visa & Discover cards only (NO AMERICAN EXPRESS)
How long is the teen driver education course?
TX Dept of Licensing & Regulation Requirements
- Classroom phase - 24 hrs - cannot be completed in less than 12 days
- In-car phase - 7 hrs - behind-the-wheel driving, 7 hrs - observation - REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CLASS C DRIVERS LICENSE - GLDA suggests scheduling 1 drive lesson per month to allow for ample practice. More than 1 lesson per month may be completed by students, BUT SHOULD NOT BE EXPECTED.
- GLDA SUGGESTS THAT PARENTS ALLOW 6-8 MONTHS TO COMPLETE THE BEHIND-THE-WHEEL PORTION OF THE COURSE WITH GLDA INSTRUCTORS, ONCE THE STUDENT LEARNER'S PERMIT HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY GLDA OFFICE STAFF.
- An additional 30 hrs - behind-the-wheel driving - 10 hrs must be at night *** additional 30 hrs monitored by the parent or guardian - must be completed in the presence of an adult who holds a valid license, is 21 or older, has at least one year of driving experience ***
- GLDA SUGGESTS at LEAST 100 HOURS OF PRACTICE OR MORE FOR ALL STUDENTS (TEENS & ADULTS) to GAIN THE SKILLS & CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL ON THE AUTHORIZED DPS ROAD TEST.
What are the timelines to complete a teen driver education course?
- GLDA's contract period is ONE (1) YEAR. Students must complete all instruction provided by GLDA instructors by the contract deadline. (ONE YEAR from the first day of classroom instruction for traditional zoom or receipt of the classroom code for the online course or enrollment date for drive only students)
When can my teen obtain a learner license (learner permit)?
- A student must be 15 years of age & complete the first 6 hrs of drivers ed class
When can my teen obtain a Provisional License?
- Once the student has held the learner license for at least 6 months, is 16 years old or older, and has completed all driver education hours (24 classroom and 44 driving hours), the student may then take the authorized DPS driving exam at Green Light Driving Academy. Upon successful completion of the authorized DPS driving exam, the student will then be issued a driver license by DPS officials at a Texas DPS office.
At what age can a person begin a driver education course at GLDA?
- Teens can begin driver education (classroom portion) at age 14.
(GLDA suggests students are at least 14 1/2 years old.)
If my teen misses a class or classes of driver education , can they make up those hours?
- Yes, students can make-up any class(es) missed. Students must attend the full classroom session and successfully complete the daily assignment for that class session to receive make-up credit. All 24 hours of classroom instruction must be completed before the contract deadline & before the course completion certificate (DE964) will be issued. Coordinate with the GLDA office for make-up class options.
I don't want my teen to miss school to take the authorized DPS Road Test, can GLDA help us?
- YES!!! Teens can take the authorized DPS Road Test at one of our testing locations after school hours, on a school holiday or on a Saturday. Once the student successfully completes the requirements, GLDA will submit the documents via our DPS portal & the student can download the Class C Texas license in a few days. Contact our testing center for details - 817-410-8378 or EMAIL OUR STAFF
Adult Driver information
Important info Regarding Adult instruction
Adult students must have a valid learner's permit for the State of Texas.
- Persons age 18-24 years old must take a 6-hour adult driver education course to obtain a learner's permit.
- Bundle package including classroom, in-car instruction & Authorized DPS Road Test available
- see option 6 below
6-HOUR TEXAS LEARNERS PERMIT COURSE
The class (through "IamRoadReady") is a 6-hour online course that includes the TX Dept. of Public Safety permit test. A certificate is provided upon successful completion of the course. This certificate, along with other documentation, is used to obtain the learner's permit from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
NOTE: This course is available for anyone over 18 years of age but IS a requirement for all persons age 18-24 to obtain the learners permit & to take the authorized DPS Road Test.
The cost of the 6-hour online course (through IamRoadReady) is $39.00 (price subject to change & paid online).
To register for the course, click on the following link: IamRoadReady
The Road to driving begins with GLDA!
Obtaining a Texas learners permit has never been easier. English & Spanish versions available.
Requirements for obtaining class c driver license (TeeN)
COMPARING BASIC & BUNDLED OPTIONS
Green Light Driving Academy can offer a program to meet the needs of every teen driver education student.
From our basic packages to our bundled offerings, GLDA is the correct road to a Class C Texas driver license.
BASIC options
BUNDLED OPTIONS
INSTRUCTOR LED CLASS SCHEDULE
REGISTER FOR A CLASS BELOW
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GLDA INSTRUCTOR LED classes BEGIN Monthly!
GLDA INSTRUCTOR LED classes BEGIN Monthly!
GLDA INSTRUCTOR LED classes BEGIN Monthly!
Class taught by Green Light Driving Academy instructors using ZOOM meeting app.
Students are required to participate, complete assignments & interact with the class just as in a traditional classroom setting.
We offer several options for both PTDE (parent taught) & the full instructor led program. GLDA even offers bundled choices for both options.
Why Wait for a DPS APPOINTMENT?
GLDA INSTRUCTOR LED classes BEGIN Monthly!
GLDA INSTRUCTOR LED classes BEGIN Monthly!
Scheduling a Road Test at a DPS office may result in waiting MONTHS for the appointment & are only available during DPS Office operating hours -
typically M-F 8a-5p (office hours vary per location).
GLDA offers road tests, pre-test lessons & lessons for both teens teens & adults.
Authorized DPS Road Tests DAILY:
MON - SAT at Multiple Locations (schedules vary)
Why TEST WITH GLDA?
GLDA INSTRUCTOR LED classes BEGIN Monthly!
Are you Going to a DPS Office?
Green Light Driving Academy has tested
over 20, 000 teens and adults since since becoming a DPS - Third Party Skills Testing (TPST) program provider in 2015.
Our staff has the experience and the knowledge to help prepare students for the authorized DPS ROAD TEST and to help make the, sometimes confusing, process of obtaining a Class C Texas Drivers License
an easier process.
Are you Going to a DPS Office?
Eagle Mountian-Saginaw ISd DRIVER'S ED
Are you Going to a DPS Office?
The DPS is scheduling appointments, weeks or even months in advance.
PLAN AHEAD & SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS FOR LEARNER'S PERMIT EARLY!
PLANNING TO ENROLL IN GLDA CLASSROOM SESSION?
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT AT DPS TO OBTAIN LEARNER'S PERMIT:
AFTER 5th DAY OF CLASSROOM SESSION
(2nd TUE)
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Eagle Mountian-Saginaw ISd DRIVER'S ED
Eagle Mountian-Saginaw ISd DRIVER'S ED
Eagle Mountian-Saginaw ISd DRIVER'S ED
Green Light Driving Academy has a partnership agreement with
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
allowing us to offer a special discount to EMS-ISD students.
The same services available at other GLDA locations are available to EMS-ISD families.
Parent Taught & Instructor led options, Authorized DPS Road Tests, Pre-tests & additional lessons available!
Proud Supporter of EMS Education Foundation since 2020!
BASIC TEEN DRIVER'S ED OPTIONS
BASIC -Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
BASIC -Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
BASIC -Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
24 Hrs Classroom Instruction*
2 options:
- Instructor Led Classroom via Zoom app.
- Online Classroom - self-paced via Iamroadready.com
14 Hrs In-car Instruction*
- 7 hrs BTW instruction
- 7 hrs observation
30 Hrs Practice at Home*
- documented with parent or another adult
Parent Orientation
- PDF emailed to parents: permit requirements, make-up classes, driving instructions & scheduling, license requirements & testing and insurance
Administration of Permit Tests*
- 3rd day of class - tests given
- 2nd week of class email sent to parents with detailed instructions on obtaining the learners permit &.DE-964 (for learner license)
Additional Service - Authorized Road Test, & test review/ preparation
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
BASIC - PARENT TAUGHT - PTDE
BASIC -Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
BASIC -Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
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.
INSTRUCTOR LED CLASS via ZOOM CLASS & PTDE - BTW
- This option allows parents to choose GLDA's Instructor Led Classroom via Zoom combined with PTDE- BTW instruction. This allows students & parents to take advantage of the knowledge of GLDA's staff & experience, while still providing the flexibility of parent taught - BTW.
COST $285
Traditional PTDE Options
- Online self paced classroom provided by our industry affiliates at Iamroadready.com. This option includes PTDE- BTW.
COST - $100
- PTDE - BTW Only (no classroom)
COST - $100
- MUST PURCHASE “GUIDE” FROM TDLR ($20)
Additional Service - Authorized Road Test, & test review/ preparation
BASIC - INSTRUCTOR LED- Behind-the-wheel (DRIVE ONLY)
BASIC -Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
BASIC - INSTRUCTOR LED- Behind-the-wheel (DRIVE ONLY)
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Only
- 14 hrs in-car instruction
- 7 hours BTW instruction
- 7 hours observation
- parents/students receive a progress report and/or letter that details progress & outlining suggestions for parents at home BTW practice after each BTW lesson with GLDA instructor.
- classroom portion must be completed at home with parents via PTDE or another driver's ed school.
Additional Service - Authorized Road Test, & test review/ preparation
Bundled teen driver's ed options
Full Program: Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
Full Program: Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
Full Program: Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
Many families have taken advantage of the expertise that GLDA instructors share with students every day. Upon completion of the driver education program, those students have obtained their Class C Texas driver's license by testing with GLDA's authorized DPS Road Test Examiners. This bundle combines the above services with Standard Premier Drive Lesson scheduling and an authorized DPS Road Test. By bundling these GLDA services, students gain valuable knowledge and parents cans save time and money at the same time.
BUNDLED PRICE = $725
This bundle package includes:
- GLDA Instructor Led Classroom* via Zoom app.. OR Online Classroom - self-paced via Iamroadready.com FULL PRICE = $300
- GLDA Instructor Led BTW* FULL PRICE = $500
- ST/PS - Standard Premier drive lesson scheduling - GLDA's staff will schedule the 7 drive lessons for the student - One (1) drive lesson per month - once the learner's license has been submitted to the GLDA office FULL PRICE = $200
- Authorized DPS Road Test administered by GLDA authorized DPS examiners a GLDA's testing locations FULL PRICE = $75
- IF PURCHASED SEPARATELY TOTAL FULL PRICE $1075
- BUNDLED PRICE = $725
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
BUNDLED - PARENT TAUGHT - PTDE
Full Program: Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
Full Program: Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
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 and by bundling with some of our services parents can save money and take advantage of GLDA's knowledgeable office staff & instructors.
BUNDLED PRICE = $625
This bundle package includes:
- Classroom* - Parents choose from: Instructor Led classroom via Zoom app. OR Online self paced classroom provided by our industry affiliates at Iamroadready.com FULL PRICE = $300
- Parent Taught - BTW* instruction curriculum FULL PRICE = $100
- GLDA instructor led BTW lessons. Two (2) lessons & One (1) Pre-Test lesson FULL PRICE = $325
- Authorized DPS Road Test administered by GLDA authorized DPS examiners at a GLDA's testing locations FULL PRICE = $75
- IF PURCHASED SEPARATELY TOTAL FULL PRICE $850
- BUNDLED PRICE = $625
- MUST PURCHASE “GUIDE” FROM TDLR ($20)
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
BUNDLED - INSTRUCTOR LED-Behind-the-wheel (DRIVE ONLY)
Full Program: Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
BUNDLED - INSTRUCTOR LED-Behind-the-wheel (DRIVE ONLY)
Sometimes the need arises for students to take the behind the wheel portion of the course after completing the classroom either using a PTDE course or another driver's education school. This bundle package features the BTW with GLDA instructors paired with our time & money saving. BUNDLED PRICE = $695
This bundle package includes:
- GLDA Instructor LED BTW* - FULL PRICE = $500
- ST/PS - Standard Premier drive lesson scheduling - FULL PRICE = $200 GLDA's staff will schedule the 7 drive lessons for the student, once the learner's permit submitted to the GLDA office - One (1) drive lesson per month
- Pre-Test Lesson for authorized DPS Road Test - administered by GLDA authorized DPS examiners at a GLDA's testing locations - FULL PRICE = $175
- Authorized DPS Road Test administered by GLDA authorized DPS examiners at one of GLDA's testing locations FULL PRICE = $75
- IF PURCHASED SEPARATELY TOTAL FULL PRICE $950
- BUNDLED PRICE = $695
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
INSTRUCTOR LED CLASS SCHEDULE
REGISTER FOR A CLASS BELOW
Requirements for obtaining class c driver license (TeeN)
COMPARING BASIC & BUNDLED OPTIONS
Green Light Driving Academy can offer a program to meet the needs of every teen driver education student.
From our basic packages to our bundled offerings, GLDA is the correct road to a Class C Texas driver license.
BASIC options
BUNDLED OPTIONS
teen driver's ed FULL PROGRAM options
Many families have taken advantage of the expertise that GLDA instructors share with students every day. Upon completion of the driver education program, students may be eligible to take the authorized DPS Road Test to obtained their Class C Texas driver's license by testing with
GLDA's authorized DPS Road Test Examiners.
TEEN REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF DRIVER'S EDUCATION IN TEXAS
- Classroom phase - 24 hours (learners permit obtainable after 1st 6 hours)
- In-car phase - 7 hours - behind-the-wheel driving, 7 hours - observation
- An additional 30 hours - behind-the-wheel driving - 10 hrs must be at night *** additional 30 hrs monitored by the parent or guardian - must be completed in the presence of an adult who holds a valid license, is 21 or older, has at least one year of driving experience
CLICK ON ONE OF THE OPTION BUTTONS BELOW TO GET STARTED TODAY!
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