Teen Driver education FAQs
Adult DRIVER EDUCATION SERVICES
Teen Driver Education options
Teen Driver Education options
Adult DRIVER EDUCATION SERVICES
Teen Driver Education options
Adult DRIVER EDUCATION SERVICES
Adult DRIVER EDUCATION SERVICES
Adult DRIVER EDUCATION SERVICES
Teen Driver Information
Frequently asked questions about drivers ED. at GLDA
- Where is GLDA located?
GLDA's corporate office in Roanoke that supports several “drive only” locations in Grapevine, Coppell, & Saginaw (EMS-ISD).
Drive lessons will begin & end at:
- Roanoke - 610 E. Byron Nelson Blvd. #111
- Grapevine - Tennis Courts at Heritage Park (Grapevine, TX 76051) (Intersection of Ball St. and Wall St) - Google Map Code - WWQ8+V9
- Coppell - 509 W Bethel Rd, Coppell, TX 75019 (GLDA's former Coppell office)
- Saginaw (EMS-ISD) - Hafely Dev. Center 616 W McLeroy Blvd, Saginaw, TX 76179
Did the Grapevine & Coppell offices close?
- The physical offices in Grapevine & Coppell moved to Roanoke.
- The services provided to the Grapevine & Coppell communities & the surrounding area HAS NOT CHANGED. GLDA still provides Authorized DPS Road Tests administered from: DPS Road Testing & Drive Lessons in those areas.
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 zoom - instructor led- Mon-Thur - 2 hrs per day for 4 weeks or online class- self paced ) at GLDA
- Parent Taught Driver Education program with GLDA
- Complete driver education via a combination of GLDA's parent taught program & instructors at GLDA
What is a Zoom Class?
- This class is taught using the free ZOOM meeting app & is taught by one of the GLDA instructors live and interactive with students. Class meets at a scheduled time- Mon-Thur for 4 weeks.
How much do the driver education courses cost?
- Option prices varies - GLDA Program Options
- 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 - 32 hrs - cannot be completed in less than 16 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 ***
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 (32 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 32 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.
COMPARING BASIC & BUNDLED OPTIONS
Basic OPTIONS
BUNDLED OPTIONS
BUNDLED OPTIONS
BUNDLED OPTIONS
BUNDLED OPTIONS
BUNDLED OPTIONS
BASIC TEEN DRIVER'S ED OPTIONS
BASIC - INSTRUCTOR LED CLASS & BTW
BASIC - INSTRUCTOR LED CLASS & BTW
BASIC - INSTRUCTOR LED CLASS & BTW
32 Hrs Classroom Instruction*
2 options:
- ZOOM Classroom provided in real time via GLDA ZOOM instructor.
- 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 - INSTRUCTOR LED CLASS & BTW
BASIC - INSTRUCTOR LED CLASS & BTW
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.
ZOOM CLASS & PTDE - BTW
- This option allows parents to choose GLDA's Zoom instructor led classroom 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-BTW (DRIVE ONLY)
BASIC - INSTRUCTOR LED CLASS & BTW
BASIC- INSTRUCTOR LED-BTW (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
BUNDLED - INSTRUCTOR LED CLASS & BTW
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* 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
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
BUNDLED - PARENT TAUGHT - PTDE
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* (32 hrs.) - Parents choose from Zoom instructor led class 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
- MUST PURCHASE “GUIDE” FROM TDLR ($20)
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
BUNDLED - INSTRUCTOR LED - BTW (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
*required by the State of Texas for a teen to obtain driver’s license.*
Authorized DPS Road Tests & ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Skip the long waits at a dps office- test with us!!!
Skip the long waits at a dps office- test with us!!!
Skip the long waits at a dps office- test with us!!!
$60 - Authorized DPS Road Test - (Discounted Rate for GLDA Students)
$75 - Authorized DPS Road Test - (Rate for Non-GLDA students)
Also Available:
Supplemental Drive Lessons Packages that include
the Authorized DPS Road Test.
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
Skip the long waits at a dps office- test with us!!!
Skip the long waits at a dps office- test with us!!!
- Schedule Make-up class
- Schedule a Drive Lesson
- Premier Drive Lesson Scheduling
- Additional Lessons
- FAQs
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.
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!
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