Who can apply for a minor driver license in Texas?

Individuals ages 15–17 can apply through the Minor Driver License Program.

What is required before a minor can apply for a learner permit?

Complete a 24-hour driver education course through a TDLR-approved driving school or an online parent-taught program.

What documents does a minor need for a Texas learner permit?

Bring a Social Security card, birth certificate, VOE (Verification of Enrollment) letter, and two proofs of Texas residency dated within the last 90 days.

What happens at the learner-permit appointment?

You will provide fingerprints, complete a vision exam, and have your photo taken.

When can a minor get a provisional driver license?

After holding a learner permit for six months and turning 16, the applicant can take the driving skills test.

Where can a minor take the driving skills test?

At a TPST-approved driving school or a Texas licensing office.

License No CP1204

Texas Online Driver Education & Defensive Driving, TDLR Approved

Name: Dallas Defensive Driving School
Address: 1221 W Airport Fwy #217, Irving, TX, 75062, US
Telephone: 214-862-6365
Price range: $

Get your Texas driver’s license or dismiss a ticket with a TDLR-licensed (No. CP1204), DPS-approved defensive driving course, with real instructors and no bots.

100% online and self-paced, serving Dallas, Irving, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Garland, and all of Texas.

4.8/5 on Google

Find your course 214-862-6365

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TDLR LicensedLicense No. CP1204

Instant CertificateDownload on completion

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Online Courses

Texas TDLR-Approved Driver Education Courses

All courses are 100% online, state-approved, and accepted by Texas DPS. TDLR License No. CP1204.

Adult Driver Ed57% off

Adults driver Ed

✔️ TDLR-approved Six-Hour Adult Driver Ed.

✔️ Certificate emailed after completion.

✔️ Learn anytime, anywhere.

✔️ Easy, convenient online driver education.

✔️ Adults 18+ qualify for permits.

✔️ DPS-approved road test school.

Course details

$55.99$23.95

Parent-Taught Teen Ed21% off

Parent-Taught Teenage Driver's Ed

✔️ TDLR-approved 24-Hours teen driver Ed.

✔️ Certificate emailed after completion.

✔️ Learn anytime, anywhere.

✔️ Our course is easy and convenient.

✔️ DPS-approved road tests available.

Course details

$69.99$55

Defensive Driving37% off

Texas Defensive driving course

✔️ TDLR-approved defensive driving School.

✔️ Download certificate after completion.

✔️ Take your course anywhere.

✔️ Easy, convenient online course.

Course details

$39.99$25

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What Our Students Are Saying

Rated 4.8 out of 5 by real students on Google

“In my experience this school built might more than 15 years back teacher Abdul Razzak i know him long time he is very experienced guy my couple kids get driving license from him definitely I recommend this place”

Why Choose Us

Why US

Five real reasons Texas drivers choose us over every other provider.

Multiple Learning Options

Choose from three TDLR-approved courses: Adult Driver Ed, Parent-Taught Teen Driver's Ed, and Defensive Driving. All 100% online on any device.

Learn Anytime, Anywhere

No classroom. No commute. No fixed schedule. Start your course today and complete it at your own pace on your phone, tablet, or computer, 24/7.

Fully Licensed & Approved

Licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, License No. CP1204. Every certificate we issue is accepted by Texas DPS and courts statewide.

How It Works

Your Path to a License in 4 Easy Steps

No classroom and no waiting rooms, just a straight line from sign-up to certificate.

Enroll

Pick your course and sign up online in just a few minutes.

Complete Coursework

Breeze through TDLR-approved modules at your own pace, on any device.

Pass Your Final Exam

Take the built-in quiz and prove you're ready to drive.

Get Certified

Download your certificate instantly, with no waiting and no delays.

Schedule Online

Behind-the-Wheel Services

Book a DPS-approved road test or schedule private car lessons with a certified instructor.

DPS Approved

Road Test

DPS-approved road tests for teens and adults. Book online, take the test with us.

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Certified Instructors

Car Lessons

Behind-the-wheel lessons with certified instructors. Flexible scheduling in the Dallas area.

Who We Serve

Built for Every Texas Driver

Wherever you're starting from, there's a TDLR-approved course made for you:

6-Hour Course

Adults 18+

Applying for their first Texas driver's license and need to complete the state-required 6-hour adult driver education course.

Browse courses Ages 15–17

Parents of Teens 15–17

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TDLR License

CP1204

Serving

All of Texas

Tickets dismissed*

304,934

Who we are

About Dallas Defensive Driving School

Dallas Defensive Driving School is a Texas-licensed driver education provider based in Irving and serving students across the state. We specialize in clear, TDLR-approved online courses, with real instructors available when you need answers, not bots.

All of our courses are approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under License No. CP1204. This means every certificate we issue is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and accepted by Texas courts statewide. In FY2025 alone, 304,934 Texas traffic tickets were dismissed through TDLR-approved defensive driving courses, and our course is one of them.

Service Area

Serving Students Across Texas

Our main training center is in Irving. Students anywhere in Texas can enroll in our online courses, while in-person car lessons and road tests are available throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

IrvingDallasFort WorthArlingtonPlanoGarlandHoustonSan AntonioAustinEl Paso

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DPS Requirement

Impact Texas Drivers Program

Before your road test, Texas DPS may require you to complete the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) or Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) program, depending on your age.

Required before your road test

Under 18: watch the Teen Impact Video before the road test.
18 & up: complete the Adult Impact Texas Driver course before taking the road test.

Not sure which one you need? Read the full ITD guide

Impact Texas Teen Drivers

Ages 16–17 • ITTD

Open

Impact Texas Adult Drivers

Ages 18+ • ITAD

Open

About Dallas Defensive Driving School

Serving Students Across Texas

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Texas Online Driver Education & Defensive Driving, TDLR Approved