Teen Program
The State of Texas requires teens under 18 years old to complete a drivers education program consisting of:
PHASE I - Classroom (14-17 year old)
• 32 hours of classroom instruction and written skills & signs test (17 days, 2 hours per day, test on last day)
• After successfully completion student is eligible to apply for Learners Permit.
PHASE II - In-Car Training (aka Behind-the-Wheel) (15-17 year old)
• 14 hours of behind-the-wheel training (7 days, 1 hour of driving and 1 hour of observation per day)
• Student must also complete an additional 30 hours of drive time with a parent or qualifying driver AND complete 30 hr Log Sheet
PHASE III - DPS Skills Testing (aka Road Test) (16-18 year old)
• Student is at least 16 years of age AND has held Learner Permit for min of 6 months
• Upon successfully passing the DPS Road Test, student may apply for Provisional Drivers License
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Students and parents can access student information 24/7 from any device. They can follow progress of their program, schedule lessons, upload permits, pay outstanding balances and more.
Carlton Driving School Course Options:
Complete Teen Program – package includes ALL three phases of Teen Drivers Education course and testing requirements to obtain Texas Drivers License (includes: Classroom & Behind-The-Wheel Course, DPS written exam and DPS Road Test).
Register Complete Teen Program
Classroom Course Only – includes 32 Hours of Classroom instruction (2 hours per day for 16 days) and the DPS written test (on 17th day). Course is available in-person, virtual classroom and online.
Register Classroom Course Only
Behind-The-Wheel Only – includes 14 hours of behind-the-wheel training (2 hours per day for 7 days), included is use of school's car with instructor safety brake, gas & insurance provided. This is a structured training program covering rules and skills like: parallel parking, intersections, lane changes, etc. This is if you have completed ALL 32 Hours of Classroom instruction AND have received Learner Permit.
Register Behind-The-Wheel Only
Teen Private Lesson or Assessment – 1on1 private lesson or driving assessment available by the hour. Students must have completed ALL 32 Hours of classroom instruction and have their "Learners Permit".
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Follow progress of your program, schedule lessons, pay balances and more, from any device.
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In car evaluations sent to parents and students as soon as instructor completes the lessons.
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Students and parents can access student information 24/7 from the Student Portal.