Frequently asked questions about TEEN drivers ED. at GLDA
We provide high level driver education services to Grapevine, Roanoke, Coppell, Keller & surrounding communities by offering Instructor led classroom sessions delivered via zoom meeting app, online classroom programs, 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 & Main Street (across from The Local Diner)
- Saginaw- EMSISD- 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).
who is required to complete a driver education course To receive a drivers license?
- Any person who is age 14 to under 25 must complete a driver education course.
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.)
I want to take a driver education course, what are the course options?
Available options at GLDA:
- 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.
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.
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,
- has completed all driver education hours (24 classroom and 44 driving hours),
- THEN, 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.
Testing with GLDA allows teens to SKIP THE DPS COMPLETELY by allow us to submit the required documents via the third party testing program portal.
Tutoring Services
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
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
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 DELIVERED VIA Zoom
REGISTER FOR A CLASS BELOW
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS
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 - INSTRUCTOR LED-Behind-the-wheel (DRIVE ONLY)
Full Program: Classroom - ONLINE or instructor LED & Behind-the-wheel
Full Program: 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.*
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.*
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
Authorized DPS Road Tests & ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Skip the DPS - test with us!!!
AUTHORIZED DPS ROAD TEST
- $75 (test only)
- $25 (document submission via DPS Portal)
- $50 (if doc. submission is purchased after initial scheduling)
ALSO AVAILABLE:
- Supplemental Drive Lessons Packages that include
- the Authorized DPS Road Test.
- Document Submission- Skip the DPS Appointment
Green Light Driving Academy is an authorized 3rd party Testing Location. Upon completion of the driver education course, students may complete the authorized DPS Road test with a GLDA examiner.
The benefit is that GLDA tests after school and in the evenings and on the weekends. Typical DPS office are only open M-F 8am-5pm.
ADDITIONAL GLDA SERVICES
- Schedule Make-up class
- Schedule a Drive Lesson
- Premier Drive Lesson Scheduling
- Additional Lessons
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