The Best Driving Schools in Texas

We’ve reviewed and ranked top Texas driving schools to help you find the right fit based on price, reputation, and lesson options. Compare your choices and book your spot today!

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6 best driving schools in Texas

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Austin Moto Academy
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Dynamic Driving
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Wilco Driving School
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We offer custom driving lessons for both teens and adults to meet state requirements and build confidence in various driving situations. Our instructors are friendly and flexible, working around your schedule. Our concierge DPS service streamlines your time at the DPS office. We provide assistance with paperwork, practice sessions, and testing in our car with our instructor. With us, you won't waste a whole day waiting in line or rescheduling for weeks. Currently, this service is only available for teen students who have completed driver education, but adult students will be eligible soon. Visit our website for more information.
Comedy Driving
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ComedyDriving.com provides Texas-approved defensive driving and safety courses, both online and in classrooms. With over 10 years of entertainment experience, our courses are designed to be educative and fun. Our online course is available 24/7, while our classroom courses don't require an appointment. Completing our 6-hour course may help you dismiss your traffic ticket and reduce insurance rates by up to 10%.
Rally Ready Driving School
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Rally Ready offers courses like 1, 2 and 4-day Rally Schools, Private and Corporate Events, Bachelor Parties, Off-road Track Days, and Membership. They provide the car, helmets, and fuel while you learn to drive a rally car with Austin's champions. It's more than just having fun; it's about mastering car control, left-foot breaking, and the Scandinavian flick. Empowering, fast, sideways, and, most importantly, fun. Their curriculum is designed to be informative, engaging, and thrilling. The accomplished driving instructors are passionate about sharing the sights, sounds, and feels of rally racing with their community.

Texas Driving Lesson Requirements (by Age)

  • Under 18 (Ages 15–17)

    Driving lessons and driver's ed can be taken at the same time once you have your permit.
    • Complete a 32-hour driver's ed course
    • Get a learner permit after the first 6 hours of the course (includes written test)
    • 14 hours of in-car training with a licensed instructor (7 driving, 7 observation)
    • 30 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) with a parent or instructor
    • Finish the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) course
    • Pass the DPS road test
    The different in-car training options are:
    • Professional instruction from a certified driving school
    • Parent-taught driver education (remember that the same parent/guardian must complete all 14 hours)
  • Ages 18–24

    • Take a 6-hour adult driver's ed course (TDLR-approved)
    • Complete the Impact Texas Young Drivers (ITYD) course
    • Apply for a learner permit
    • Driving lessons are not required, but recommended for confidence and road test prep
  • 25 and Older

    • Apply for a learner permit
    • Driving lessons are optional but helpful for mastering skills and passing the road test

Schedule Your Texas Driving Lessons with our Partners Near You

  • Up to 2x higher first-time driving test pass rate (based on internal survey)
  • Home pickup available for most of Texas
  • Certified, background-checked instructors
  • Modern cars with dual controls, safety cameras, and GPS tracking
  • Easy online scheduling and progress tracking
  • TDLR-licensed for all experience levels
  • Personalized lessons for teens, adults, and seniors

How It Works

1. Choose time, location, & date
Enter your ZIP code to see available driving lessons in your area.
2. Reserve lessons that work for you
Once you’ve found a good time & date for your lessons, you can reserve them immediately. You’ll receive a confirmation email and text message, along with other lesson instructions.
3. Start behind-the-wheel training
Learn everything from basic controls to safe, defensive driving with certified Texas instructors. Each instructor has completed an intensive training course adhering to state standards (and beyond).
4. Get your driver’s license
Once you’ve completed the required hours, you’ll be prepared for the DMV road test. Once you pass, you’ll get your license.

Learn Key Skills

Rest assured, all necessary key driving skills are covered

Freeway Driving
Parking
Intersections
Changing Lanes
Passing
Nighttime Driving
Defensive Driving

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