on DefensiveDriving.comFrequently Asked Questions About Our Course
Does the Texas Department of Public Safety approve this course?
YES! This course is fully approved as Parent Taught: Virtual Drive of Texas Course #107. This course is the only state approved course designed specifically for the State of Texas and is all you need to get your license at 16 years old and receive a discount on your insurance.
Can I use this course for both of my children?
Each child must register individually to receive credit for the course. The first child in each household must purchase the program at full price, each additional child will pay $75 to be added to the online course or receive the CD’s. In order to qualify for this special price, the students must reside in the same household. Call 888-241-0896 for details.
How does 2-Pay work?
2-pay enables you to pay by credit card in equal installments. Half of the payment will be debited the day of purchase and your credit card will automatically be charged 30 days from the original date of purchase for the balance.
How old do I have to be to take this driver education course?
The state of Texas requires that you be at least 14 years of age. However, you will want to take Module 1 and apply for your Learner's Permit six months before your 16th birthday.
Will I need to take a written or driving test at the DPS office after I have completed this course to get my Texas Driver's License?
You are required by law to take a vision test and a small written test when applying for your Learner’s Permit. Once you have completed Virtual Drive of Texas Course #107 it will not be necessary to take any additional tests at the DPS office to receive your provisional driver's license. You will be required to provide a certificate of completion from Virtual Drive of Texas to be exempt from taking the DPS driver license tests.
How do I get started with a Parent Taught course?
Go to the "Steps to Licensing " page, download the DL-92 document and fill it out. Send it to the address on the page and include a $20 check. The state will send you a packet within three weeks. At that time, you will be able to take a parent taught course.
What are the computer requirements for Texas Online Driver Education?
| WINDOWS (online or CD ROM) Pentium 133 processor Windows 2000/XP 64 meg RAM Video Card - 800 x 600 display Sound Card with speakers Color Monitor Internet Connection Flash Player Acrobat Reader Printer |
MAC (available online only)
OS X.1 or later |
What is your return policy?
Refunds to online courses that have not been started will result in a $10 fee.
Refunds to unopened software packages within 10 days of order will be credited minus $17 for handling and credit card charges.
Did You Know?
You can get your Learner's Permit
If you are 15 years old, you can apply for your learner's permit immediately after you have received your packet from the state of Texas, have taken Module 1 of our driving course, and have passed the required test from the Texas Department of Public Safety office.
You can get your Texas Driver's License
If you are 16 years of age, have successfully completed our Driver Education, and have had a valid Learner's Permit for a minimum of six months, you can obtain your Texas Driver’s License.
Your Certificate of Completion Can be Accessed Online Any Time
Simply log in using your student username and password.