Parent Taught Driver's Education

Students enrolling in an online driver education course at Paetow Driving School.

Already Completed The Classroom Portion? Let Us Handle the Driving!

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Only Need The Official Road Test? Let Us Be Your Finish Line!

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Ready to Handle the Driving Portion? Let Us Cover the Classroom!

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Your Expert Partner in Parent-Taught Driver Education

At Paetow Driving School, we honor the dedicated parents who take on the rewarding challenge of teaching their teens to drive. The Parent-Taught Driver Education (PTDE) program is a fantastic way to be involved, but we know that the process, especially the multiple, stressful trips to the DPS, can be overwhelming.

That's where we come in. Think of us as your expert partner, equipped to handle the most stressful parts of the process so you can focus on the teaching. Our goal is to make this journey as smooth and efficient as possible for your family.

How Paetow Driving School Helps You Succeed

We offer more than just lessons; we offer a streamlined path to getting licensed, designed to save you time, stress, and trips to the DPS.

  • We Are Your One-Stop Shop: From the official permit test to the final driving test, we are authorized to administer it all right here at our comfortable, familiar location.

  • We Reduce Parent-Teen Stress: Let our calm, patient, and professional instructors handle the in-car training in our modern, dual-control vehicles. This allows you to maintain a positive, encouraging role without the tension that can come from teaching in traffic.

  • We Eliminate the Final, Stressful DPS Trip: This is our ultimate commitment to you. After your teen successfully passes their road test with us, you are done. There is no need to go back to the DPS to get the license. Through our secure, direct portal with the Texas DPS, we submit all the passing paperwork electronically. You can avoid the notoriously long lines, confusing queues, and the frustrating experience of a final DPS visit.

Our Flexible Solutions: Choose Your Path to a DPS-Free Finish

We've unbundled the traditional driver's ed package to give your family the freedom to build the perfect plan.

Already Completed The Classroom Portion? Let Us Handle the Driving!

You've successfully guided your teen through the 32 hours of theory. Now, let our professional instructors take over for the 14-hour behind-the-wheel training, ensuring your teen masters practical driving skills in a safe, structured environment.

Ready to Handle the Driving Portion? Let Us Cover the Classroom!

If you're ready for the hands-on driving instruction, let us handle the 32-hour classroom portion. Our TDLR-approved program includes the official written permit test, saving you that initial trip to the DPS.

Only Need The Official Road Test? Let Us Be Your Finish Line!

This is where our service truly shines. You've done the hard work—now let us make the final step easy.

  • Schedule Quickly: Book your road test with us and avoid the months-long wait for a DPS appointment.

  • Test with Confidence: Your teen will test in a low-stress environment.

  • Go Home with a License on the Way: Once they pass, we handle the rest. We electronically submit the results to the DPS. The temporary license is issued, and the permanent one will be mailed to you. There is no final trip to the DPS required.

Don't let the fear of the DPS stand in your way. Partner with Paetow Driving School and choose the smartest, most efficient path to getting your teen licensed.

  • A: This is very common, and our instructors specialize in creating a calm, patient, and supportive learning environment. We start in low-stress areas like empty parking lots and quiet neighborhoods to build foundational skills and confidence before moving on to more complex traffic situations. Our primary goal is to make your teen feel safe and empowered, never overwhelmed.

  • A: As the parent instructor, you are responsible for supervising the 14 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, ensuring all driving logs are completed accurately, and serving as a positive role model. We provide the official curriculum and professional support to ensure you have all the tools you need to succeed.

  • A: The Complete Teen Course is our all-inclusive program where we handle everything: the 32 hours of classroom instruction and the 14 hours of in-car training. The Parent-Taught Driver's Education (PTDE) program is a flexible option where parents can choose to teach the classroom or driving portions themselves and use our services for the parts they need professional help with.

  • A: In Texas, teens can start the classroom portion of a driver's education course as early as 14 years old, but they must be at least 15 years old to apply for their Learner's Permit.

  • A: Yes. The official written knowledge test required to get a Learner's Permit is included as part of our classroom curriculum. This saves you a trip to the DPS for the written test.