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 (payable at GLDA-Roanoke office)
- Personal Check (not accepted for road test services)
- 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?
A teen driver's education course in Texas takes a minimum of 6 months to complete (depending on Age)
- Texas driver education students:
- may begin the classroom potion of the course, parent taught or instructor led, at age 14,
- MUST be at least age 15 to obtain the learner's permit (see TDLR requirements below)
- MUST hold the learner's permit for a minimum of 6 months (180 days),
- MUST pass an authorized DPS Road Test, upon completion of the full driver education course, (see details below)
TX Dept of Licensing & Regulation Requirements
Requirements & Expectations for Students, parents & Driving School :
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
- 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 ***
EXPECTATIONS:
- Learning to drive is a marathon, not a sprint- becoming a safe, knowledgeable defensive driver is an accumulation of hundreds of hours of practice over several years & continues long after the teen has received the driver's 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,
- parents allow 6-8 MONTHS TO COMPLETE THE BEHIND-THE-WHEEL PORTION of the course with GLDA instructors, once the learner's permit, has been received by GLDA office staff, &
- students receive at LEAST 100 HOURS OF PRACTICE OR MORE (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.
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
BUNDLED - Classroom & Behind-the-wheel ONLINE or instructor LED
BUNDLED PRICE = $725
This bundle package includes:
- GLDA Instructor Led Classroom* via Zoom app.. OR Online Classroom - self-paced FULL PRICE = $300
- GLDA Instructor Led - Behind-the-Whee* l FULL PRICE = $500
- 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 at a GLDA's testing locations FULL PRICE = $75
IF PURCHASED SEPARATELY TOTAL FULL PRICE $1075
BUNDLED PRICE = $725
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
(ADDITIONAL FEE APPLIES)
- Document Submission for required documents to obtain driver's license FULL PRICE = $50 - ASK ABOUT $25 DISCOUNT
- Road Test Prep Lessons PRICE VARIES BASED ON NUMBER OF LESSONS
Authorized DPS Road Test at GLDA Information
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
BASIC - Classroom & Behind-the-wheel ONLINE or instructor LED
BASIC PRICE = $525
This basic package includes:
- GLDA Instructor Led Classroom* via Zoom app.. OR Online Classroom - self-paced FULL PRICE = $300
- GLDA Instructor Led - Behind-the-Whee* l FULL PRICE = $500
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
(ADDITIONAL FEE APPLIES)
- 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 at a GLDA's testing locations FULL PRICE = $75
- Document Submission for required documents to obtain driver's license FULL PRICE = $50 - ASK ABOUT $25 DISCOUNT
- Road Test Prep Lessons PRICE VARIES BASED ON NUMBER OF LESSONS
Authorized DPS Road Test at GLDA Information
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
teen driver's BEHIND-THE-WHEEL (DRIVE ONLY) PROGRAM options
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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 through another driver's education school. GLDA can offer basic behind-the-wheel instruction or has a bundle that provides instructor-led lessons combined with some of our other services.
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!
teen driver's BEHIND-THE-WHEEL (DRIVE ONLY) PROGRAM options
BUNDLED - INSTRUCTOR LED-Behind-the-wheel (DRIVE ONLY)
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
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
(ADDITIONAL FEE APPLIES)
- Document Submission for required documents to obtain driver's license FULL PRICE = $50 - ASK ABOUT $25 DISCOUNT
- Road Test Prep Lessons PRICE VARIES BASED ON NUMBER OF LESSONS
Authorized DPS Road Test at GLDA Information
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
BASIC - INSTRUCTOR LED - Behind - the - wheel (DRIVE ONLY)
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BASIC PRICE = $500
This basic package includes:
- 14 hrs in-car instruction *
- 7 hours BTW instruction *
- 7 hours observation *
- parents/students receive a progress report or that details progress & outlining suggestions for practice.
BASIC PRICE = $500
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
(ADDITIONAL FEE APPLIES)
- 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 at a GLDA's testing locations FULL PRICE = $75
- Document Submission for required documents to obtain driver's license FULL PRICE = $50 - ASK ABOUT $25 DISCOUNT
- Road Test Prep Lessons PRICE VARIES BASED ON NUMBER OF LESSONS
Authorized DPS Road Test at GLDA Information
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
teen driver's ed PARENT TAUGHT (PTDE) options
BUNDLED - PARENT TAUGHT - PTDE
BUNDLED - PARENT TAUGHT - PTDE
BUNDLED - PARENT TAUGHT - PTDE
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 = $375
- 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 $900
BUNDLED PRICE = $625
- MUST PURCHASE “GUIDE” FROM TDLR ($20)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
(ADDITIONAL FEE APPLIES)
- Document Submission for required documents to obtain driver's license FULL PRICE = $50 - ASK ABOUT $25 DISCOUNT
- Road Test Prep Lessons PRICE VARIES BASED ON NUMBER OF LESSONS
Authorized DPS Road Test at GLDA Information
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
BASIC - PARENT TAUGHT - PTDE
BUNDLED - PARENT TAUGHT - PTDE
BUNDLED - PARENT TAUGHT - PTDE
BASIC PRICE VARIES (SEE BELOW)
INSTRUCTOR LED CLASS via ZOOM CLASS & PTDE - BTW
- GLDA's Instructor Led Classroom via Zoom combined with PTDE- BTW instruction. 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. This option includes PTDE- BTW.
COST - $100
- PTDE - Behind-the-wheel Only (no classroom)
COST - $100
- MUST PURCHASE “GUIDE” FROM TDLR ($20)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
(ADDITIONAL FEE APPLIES)
- Authorized DPS Road Test* administered by GLDA authorized DPS examiners at a GLDA's testing locations FULL PRICE = $75
- Document Submission for required documents to obtain driver's license FULL PRICE = $50 - ASK ABOUT $25 DISCOUNT
- Road Test Prep Lessons PRICE VARIES BASED ON NUMBER OF LESSONS
Authorized DPS Road Test at GLDA Information
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
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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