Teen Authorized DPS ROAD Testing
TEENS (AGE 16-24) (COMPLETED A TEEN DRIVER ED. COURSE)
- Green Light Driving Academy is authorized by the Texas Department of Public Safety to administer the official DPS Road Test (Skills Test) & submit the required documents via the DPS portal, allowing you the SKIP the DPS appointment completely! Teens that completed a teen drivers education course at a ANY commercial driving school or a parent taught program are encouraged to test at any of our testing sites across the DFW area.
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 temporary Class C Texas license receipt in a few days.
- Contact our testing center for details - 817-410-8378 or EMAIL OUR STAFF
Current GLDA testing locations:
- GRAPEVINE
- ROANOKE
- KELLER
- SAGINAW / NORTH FT. WORTH
- BOYD
Locations coming soon:
- DENTON
- COPPELL
Information provided in the sections below:
- Cost of the authorized road test services at GLDA
- TEEN eligibility requirements to take the road test
- Document & Vehicle Requirements
- Impact Texas Teen Driver Video
- MY TEEN NEEDS A PRETEST LESSON OR ADDITIONAL LESSONS WITH AN INSTRUCTOR
- Restrictions on Teen's Provisional Driver License (until age 18)
PAYMENT REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE.
NO REFUND ONCE SERVICE(S) HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED & PAYMENT RECEIVED.
Schedule a Road Test
QUICK LINKS
- PRINTABLE CHECKLIST
- REQUIRED COMPLETION CERT
- ITTD Video Link
- DOCUMENT SUBMISSION INFORMATION DETAILS
A Few Items...
- Skip the DPS by allowing GLDA to submit the required documents inquire about the details.
- GLDA is closed on Sunday.
- Special scheduling may be available for an additional fee. Inquire when scheduling.
- Click on the button below to complete the pre-registration form.
- Office staff will contact you within 72 hours to schedule the authorized DPS Road Test.
- The ITTD video course certificate must be dated AFTER completion of the drivers ed course date.
- If needed additional lesson(s) are available before or after taking the authorized DPS Road Test.
IS MY TEEN ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE AUTHORIZED DPS ROAD TEST?
Teen requirements for taking the authorized DPS Road Test:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Held a learner's license (learner's permit) for 180 days. (on the back of the permit & is NOT the expiration date of the permit)
- COMPLETED a Teen Drivers Ed course (24 or 32 hrs of classroom instruction, 14 hrs of in-car training & the 30 hr of documented driving with parents. (SAMPLE OF DE-964 or PTDE-964 certificate - REQUIRED DOCUMENT)
- Completed the MANDATORY 2 HR “Impact Texas Teen Drivers” (ITTD) class. (ORIGINAL completion certificate REQUIRED). (THIS IS NOT A PART OF THE TEEN DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE & the ITTD completion certificate must be dated AFTER completion of the drivers ed course date.
Once ALL the above requirements have been met, teens can take the authorized DPS Road Test at GLDA.
Upon successful completion of the DPS Road Test, GLDA staff can submit the required documents via our DPS portal, allowing families to SKIP THE DPS APPOINTMENT COMPLETELY!
- Teens may not legally drive alone until their driver license is issued. GLDA cannot issue the Texas Class C driver license.
DOCUMENT & VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
These documents are REQUIRED by the Texas D.P.S. for testing purposes. It is your responsibility to ensure that the documents listed below are provided by the student & parent when arriving for the test.
If ANY of these documents are missing, the student CANNOT take the test & must reschedule. A $50 rescheduling fee may apply.
- Valid and NOT Expired learner license (learner's permit)
- ORIGINAL Course Completion Certificate (Form DE-964 or PTDE-964) (will state Texas Driver Education Certificate - "For Drivers License Only"). This form must be filled in and signed as required by the form.
- ORIGINAL completion certificate for the “Impact Texas Teen Drivers” (ITTD) video class taken. The certificate is available for printing after completing the video course on-line and cannot be printed at the Green Light Driving Academy office. Please Note: The ITTD video course cannot be taken BEFORE the student has completed their teen driving program. PLEASE SEE MORE INFORMATION & LINK TO VIDEO BELOW.
- Application for Driver License - DL-14a (age 18 & above) or DL-14b (age 17 & below)
- Proof of valid, unexpired automobile liability insurance for the car used for the test.
- Printed copy of the car's Texas Liability Insurance card MUST be presented with the documents at time of check in.
- GLDA will not accept an electronic copy of the insurance card (i.e. on a phone or any other electronic device) & cannot print this at the GLDA testing location.
Retirements for the vehicle used during the test:
- MUST have a current, unexpired registration sticker on the windshield. A recently purchased car with no registration sticker on windshield MUST have 2 metal license plates- affixed front & back on the outside on the bumper AND a Texas Buyers Tag Receipt – Buyers Copy
- MUST properly attached FRONT & REAR license plates. Texas law (TXTRC 504.943 (A) requires a car registered in Texas MUST have a metal front & rear license plate attached to the bumper.
- The VIN numbers on the registration sticker, auto insurance & the car MUST match.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Verification of Enrollment (VOE) form is NOT a requirement to take the test at GLDA.
- If GLDA is submitting the required documents via the DPS portal, NO V.O.E. form is required.
- If documents are submitted in person at a DPS office by the teen, a V.O.E. form is required.
A parent or legal guardian must accompany the teen for the test (NO EXCEPTIONS).
IMPACT TEXAS TEEN DRIVER VIDEO (ITTD)
Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) was developed by the Department of Public Safety with the goal of saving lives through awareness and education. ITTD is a 2 hour informational video that is a prerequisite to the drive skills examination being administered by the Texas DPS or Green Light Driving Academy.
- The ITTD course must be completed AFTER the completion date of the teen driver education course.
- TheITTD Certificate of Completion that MUST be presented prior to administering the drive skills examination.
- The certificate of completion must be dated within 90 days of the administered skills examination (road test).
"ITTD" class is available, free of charge, on the TX DPS website:
IMPORTANT:
- Upon registration for the ITTD class online, designation of the course type that was completed by the student will be requested:
- (PTDE)- parent-taught program
- commercial driving school program
- Texas high school program
If the student took the course from GLDA:
- select "Commercial School"
- enter "Green Light Driving Academy"
- choose the appropriate school code (see below) for the location
- C1728 - Roanoke, Boyd (Boyd High School), EMS-ISD (all schools)
- C1728b - Grapevine
For information or questions related to the ITTD class, please visit the ITTD FAQs.
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE AUTHORIZED DPS ROAD TEST AT GLDA?
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE AUTHORIZED DPS ROAD TEST AT GLDA?
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE AUTHORIZED DPS ROAD TEST AT GLDA?
COST:
- $75 Authorized DPS Road Test (Skills Test)
- $50 - doc. submission via DPS Portal
- $25 document submission via DPS Portal -IF PURCHASED AT THE TIME OF INITIAL SCHEDULING
- 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)
GLDA will charge an additional $50 fee for:
- Retesting after unsuccessful attempt
- Failure to provide the required documents on day of test (DOCUMENT CHECKLIST)
- Retesting due to vehicle inspection failure (including but limited to improper registration & license plate issues)
- Rescheduling due to failure to arrive at designated time (at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled time)
- Cancelling or rescheduling test less than 48 hrs prior to scheduled test
- Failure to attend for scheduled appointment time
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR AUTHORIZED DPS ROAD TEST FEES
Forms of payment accepted:
- Credit/Debit Card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover)
- Cash
- 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)
PAYMENT REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE.
NO REFUND ONCE SERVICE(S) HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED & PAYMENT RECEIVED.
DOES YOUR TEEN NEED A PRE-TEST OR POSSIBLY MORE LESSONS?
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE AUTHORIZED DPS ROAD TEST AT GLDA?
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE AUTHORIZED DPS ROAD TEST AT GLDA?
Has your teen completed driver education using a parent taught program or driving school and needs a little more instruction?
Did your teen already test with the DPS and was unsuccessful?
Do you feel more practice is needed before the authorized DPS ROAD TEST?
GLDA offers several test prep-packages that include: a test prep lesson & overview of the authorized DPS road test.
Package Options:
- Pre-Test Preparation lesson + Authorized DPS Road Test = $220.00
- 2 - one hour lessons + Prep Lesson + Road Test = $370
- 4 - one hour lessons + Prep Lesson + Road Test = $540
- 6 - one hour lessons + Prep Lesson + Road Test = $670
- additional lessons = $100 per hour for each additional hour
- 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)
When pre-registering, let our staff know which package is best for your teen!
RESTRICTIONS- TX CLASS C PROVISIONAL TEEN DRIVER LICENSE
These restrictions apply to a teen's Texas Class C Provisional Driver License until age 18:
- PASSENGERS LIMITATIONS : No more than ONE passenger under 21 years of age who is not a family member;
- DRIVING CURFEW: No vehicle operation between midnight & 5am unless for employment, school-related activities or medical emergency
- USE OF MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES: No wireless communication device usage while driving (cell phone). This also includes Blue Tooth or any hands free method.