Drivers Ed San Antonio, TX

TDLR-approved online drivers ed for San Antonio teens and adults, with the permit test included.

Since 1998Serving Texas drivers
#C3252TDLR-approved course
Any devicePhone, tablet or computer
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Step one

Which San Antonio drivers ed course do you need?

Texas approves drivers ed statewide, so our online course is valid at every San Antonio DPS office. Your age decides the course.

Ages 14–17

Teen (parent-taught) drivers ed

Start at 14. The first 6 hours qualify you for a learner license at 15. A parent teaches the driving.

$64.95
Start teen course
Ages 18–24 · Required

Adult drivers ed (6 hours)

Required before your first Texas license. Most students finish in one day. No behind-the-wheel hours needed.

$39.95
Start adult course
Ages 25+ · Optional

Adult drivers ed (6 hours)

Not required at 25 and up, but it includes your knowledge test, so you can skip the written exam at DPS.

$39.95
Start adult course

The roadmap

From drivers ed to your San Antonio driver license

Teens (14–17)

1Start the teen course online at 14 or older.
2Pass the permit test online, then get your learner license at an San Antonio DPS office at 15.
3Finish the course and your driving practice, and hold the learner license at least six months.
4Complete the free ITTD video within 90 days of your road test, then pass the driving test at 16 or older.

Adults (18+)

1Finish the 6-hour adult course online, usually in one day.
2Watch the free 1-hour ITAD video and print the certificate. It is valid for 90 days.
3Book an San Antonio DPS appointment, apply and take the vision test.
4Pass the driving test. Full guide: how to get a driver’s license in Texas at 18.

Compare

Driving school in San Antonio vs. online drivers ed

An San Antonio driving school sells classroom time and behind-the-wheel lessons. Online drivers ed covers the state-required classroom part from home. Here is how they compare.

Easy Drivers Ed (online)In-person driving school
Classroom portionOnline, any time, any deviceScheduled classes
Permit testTaken online at homeVaries by school
Behind-the-wheelTeens: with a parent. Adults: not requiredLessons with an instructor
Price$39.95 adult · $64.95 teenVaries by school

Road tests: our DPS-authorized road test sites are in Richardson, Carrollton, Greenville and Tyler, so San Antonio students take the driving test at a local DPS office or with an authorized third-party tester in the area.

Before you go

San Antonio DPS checklist

San Antonio driver license offices book out. Schedule through the DPS online system as early as you can, and bring everything on this list so you are not turned away.

How many mistakes are allowed on the Texas driving test?

Drivers ed certificate
Printed ITTD (teens) or ITAD (adults) certificate, under 90 days old
Proof of identity and Social Security number
Two proofs of Texas residency
Insurance and registration for the test car

San Antonio drivers ed questions

Is online drivers ed accepted in San Antonio?

Yes. Our TDLR-approved course and certificate are accepted at every DPS driver license office in San Antonio and across Texas.

How much is drivers ed in San Antonio?

$39.95 for the adult course and $64.95 for the teen parent-taught course. The price is the same anywhere in Texas.

Do I need a driving school in San Antonio to get my license?

No. Teens can complete driving practice with a parent through the parent-taught program, and adults are not required to complete behind-the-wheel hours.

Can I take my permit test online in San Antonio?

Yes. The knowledge test is built into our course, so you visit the San Antonio DPS office only for the vision test and your license.

How long does the adult course take?

Six hours. Most students finish in one day and print their certificate the same day.

Where do I take the driving test in San Antonio?

At a San Antonio DPS driver license office or with an authorized third-party tester in the area. Book early, because appointments fill up.

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