Teen Driver Information
IMPORTANT Information REGARDING TEEN instruction
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Schedules vary based on location, time of year & demand.
(Minimum class enrollment required)
Traditional Classroom Sessions offered in:
- Grapevine
- Roanoke
- Coppell
- Boyd (Boyd H.S.)
- Saginaw/ Ft. Worth- EMS-ISD
- Boswell H.S.
- Saginaw H.S.
- Chisholm Trail H.S.
GLDA- Tuition:
- $450.00 - Grapevine, Roanoke & Coppell
- $415.00 - Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD locations **
- $415.00 - Boyd (Boyd High School) ##
- $400.00 - Behind-the-Wheel Instruction only (no classroom)
- $200.00 - Classroom only (no behind-the-wheel)
- $100.00 - Parent Taught Program (no GLDA instruction)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ON-LINE REGISTRATION:
- On-line registration & payment: Credit Card or Debit Card ONLY
- 3% convenience fee applied to ALL (online & in person) credit & debit card transactions
- Master Card, Visa & Discover
- Convenience fees are not refundable. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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** $35.00 fee for students that attend EMS-ISD locations that are not EMS-ISD students
Driver education Options
OPTION 1
Traditional/Zoom classroom & In-car instruction– Texas state law requirement for a teen to obtain driver’s license Included at NO additional cost:
- 32 hours classroom instruction
- 14 hours in-car instruction (7 hours B-T-W instruction & 7 hours observation)- parents/students receive a progress report and/or letter details progress & outlining suggestions for parents for at home B-T-W practice after each B-T-W lesson.
- Parent Orientation Class- owner led class (1 hour) discussing permit requirements, make-up classes, driving instructions & scheduling, license requirements & testing, insurance & an extensive Q&A that allows parents opportunity to ask questions about any and all topics related to the teen finishing driver education and obtaining their driver license. This parent class is held during the first three days of the classroom course.
- Driver Education Course Completion Certificate – used to obtain learner’s permit and driver’s license
- 6- hours Drug & Alcohol Awareness Course- (include during the 32 hour classroom instruction) ($25 value) student receives a an ADDITIONAL completion certificate – which provides the teen with an additional discount on their auto insurance, 5%. To our knowledge this is not offered by other schools in our area. (Subject to acceptance by auto-insurance carrier)
- Administration of the DPS permit tests
- Preparation of permit documentation packet- detailed instructions for parents on obtaining learner’s permit
- All classroom make-up sessions. (Texas law requires any classroom session missed MUST be made-up)
- DPS Road test review and preparation
OPTION 2
OPTION 2
OPTION 2
Online classroom instruction & In-car instruction
Texas requirement for a teen to obtain driver’s license
- Same as Option 1. (online classroom allows self paced flexibility)
- 6- hours Drug & Alcohol Awareness Course- NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE - STUDENTS MAY ATTEND TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM FOR CERTIFICATE (no additional cost)
Option 3
OPTION 2
OPTION 2
Behind-the_Wheel Instruction Only - Students complete the classroom portion at home with parents and driving completed with GLDA instructors. (14 Hours In-car instruction - 7 hours B-T-W instruction & 7 hours observation)
OPTION 4
OPTION 2
OPTION 4
Classroom Instruction Only – traditional or online students complete the driving portion at home with parents via Parent Taught Driver Education- transfer to parent taught assisted by Green Light Driving Academy Staff. Included at NO additional cost:
- 32 hours classroom instruction- Same as Option 1.
- All classroom make-up sessions. (Texas law requires any classroom session missed MUST be made-up.)
OPTION 5
DPS ROAD TEST WITH GLDA
OPTION 4
$100- Parent Taught Program
Parents may choose to teach their teen drivers education using a parent taught course. This can be a complicated & confusing process, especially if you dont know the "driver's education" lingo. We are here to help you through this complicated process. Click on the button below for more information.
DPS ROAD TEST WITH GLDA
DPS ROAD TEST WITH GLDA
DPS ROAD TEST WITH GLDA
$60- DPS Road Test- (Optional) –
(Discounted Rate- Currently non-non GLDA students pay $75 for the DPS Skills Test)-
Green Light Driving Academy is a 3rd party Testing Location. Upon completion of the driver education course, students may complete the 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.
GLDA LOCATIONS
DPS ROAD TEST WITH GLDA
DPS ROAD TEST WITH GLDA
GLDA has multiple locations to serve the needs of the DFW area & beyond!
Schedules and offering vary from location to location but GLDA has the flexibility to meet the needs of all driver education students in Dallas, Denton, Tarrant & Wise Counties.
Click on the button below to find out more about our locations & services that each can offer for teens & aduts.
Additional Services
Schedule Make-up class
premier Drive lesson scheduling
Schedule Make-up class
Did your teen miss a traditional classroom session at one of our locations?
Schedule drive lesson
premier Drive lesson scheduling
Schedule Make-up class
Schedule drive lessons with GLDA instructors & record parent log hours using our scheduling system.
premier Drive lesson scheduling
premier Drive lesson scheduling
premier Drive lesson scheduling
Does your teen have a hectic schedule with too many activities? Let our staff handle scheduling drive lessons for your teen.
Additional Lessons
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premier Drive lesson scheduling
Struggling with your teen & their driving lessons or just need extra practice with an instructor? GLDA is here to help! We offer additional drive lessons to help teens gain more experience and confidence.
DPS Road Test
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Green Light Driving Academy is certified by the Texas Department of Public Safety to administer the official DPS Road Test (Skills Test). All teens & adults are eligible to test at one of locations across the DFW area. Completing the DPS Road Test with GLDA, allows flexibility of testing after normal business hours & on weekends. (Schedule subject to availability)
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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 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 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.