Full Teen Parent Taught Driver's Education Program
Texas Parent Taught Online Driver Education Program – Enroll Now
At XLR8 Driving School, we offer a flexible, fully online Parent Taught Driver Education (PTDE) program approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Designed by certified educators, our course supports all learning styles—including students with learning differences—and prepares teens for every step of the licensing process.
✅ Step 1: Request the Texas PTDE Program Guide
Before your student begins, parents must first request the official Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide through TDLR. This guide includes your parent instructor number and is required by law to begin instruction.
Click here to request the PTDE Program Guide
✅ Step 2: Log In and Begin the Online Course
Once the guide is received, your student may begin the online coursework.
- Log in at www.xlr8drivingschool.com
- Click on the first topic in the online classroom
- Participate in the readings, videos, and interactive activities
- Students may complete up to 3 modules per day
- The course must be completed over a minimum of 6 calendar days
Starting the Behind-the-Wheel Driving Phase
Once your child has received their Texas learner’s license (permit) from the Department of Public Safety, they are legally allowed to begin behind-the-wheel driving practice.
According to Texas law, students may drive with a licensed adult who is:
- At least 21 years old
- Has held a valid driver’s license for at least one year
- Is seated in the front passenger seat
XLR8 Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
Your student will complete 14 hours of parent-led instruction behind the wheel as part of their state-required driver education.
To begin:
- Behind-the-Wheel curriculum and log sheets will be emailed to you after your student passes the online DPS Handbook Test
- Parents should download and print the booklets as soon as they receive them
- These materials include:
- Step-by-step driving lesson guidance
- A log to record the 14 hours of instruction
- An additional log for the 30 hours of practice driving, for a total of 44 hours
