Take your road test through Community Driving School, a DPS-authorized third party.
The Third-Party Skills Testing (TPST) program was implemented on September 1, 2014, authorizing Commercial Driver Education schools that meet requirements set by the Department to administer the driving skills examination.
Community Driving School is an approved Third-Party Skills Testing school and may administer the driving skills examination to those who meet the criteria.
At the time of the test:
If you are 16 years of age or older:
- Possess a valid DE-964 showing you have completed a Minors Driver Education Course and says "Drivers license only"
- Have a valid learner license for a minimum of six months
- Must be accompanied by parents or legal guardian
- A certificate from the DPS Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) video and receive a certificate dated within 90 days of the skills examination. You can find more information on the ITTD program here.
If you are 18-24 years of age:
- Possess a valid DE-964 or ADE-1317 showing completion of a Driver Education Course
- Have a valid restricted driver license
- A certificate from the DPS Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) video and receive a certificate dated within 90 days of the skills examination. You can find more information on the ITTD program here.
- If you are over the age of 18 and testing with the DE-964, you must also follow all of the requirements of those in the 16-17 year old category.
If you are 25 years of age or older:
- A valid Texas Learners Driver License
- A certificate from the DPS Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITYD) video and receive a certificate dated within 90 days of the skills examination. Please note: While the DPS Impact Texas Adult Drivers is still in development, you can take the Impact Texas Young Drivers program in its place. You can find more information on the ITYD program here.
If you are older than 25 and are applying for a Texas driver's license for the first time, you are not required to have completed driver education, however, it is highly recommended.
The DPS-approved Road Test fee is $75.00. All testing clients are welcome to reserve in advance the use of a Community Driving School vehicle for their road tests, for an additional fee of $50.00. If possible, please contact us ahead of your scheduled road test, in order to confirm the availability of a road test vehicle. If you decide to use your personal vehicle for the road test, this vehicle must have a current inspection/registration sticker, front and rear license plates, and proof of vehicle liability insurance.
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