3rd Party Road Test

Road Tests

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WHAT TO KNOW PRIOR TO BOOKING

We offer two types of road test appointments:

  1. A road test that contains a 15 min pre-lesson (45 minute slots). This is a highly recommended option as it allows us to run through the test/route with the driver right before their test, which raises confidence, comfortability, and the passing rate.
  2. Just the road test itself without a pre-lesson (30 min slots).

From there, you may add our highly-sought after add on: the scanning process, where we scan in your documents so that you can avoid the DPS after your test and have a temporary license mailed to you a few days later.

WHAT TO BRING/REQUIREMENTS

16-17 YEARS OLD:

  1. MUST be at least 16 on the day of the test
  2. Permit must have been held for at least 6 months and must be current (check the must hold valid until date!)
  3. DE 964 (Drivers Ed Completion Certificate. This will be obtained through the drivers' ed platform. If you were an AC Driving School student, we will have yours. The certificate must say, "For Drivers License Only".
  4. Practice Driving Log (30 hours log). The logged dates must be after the permit is obtained, signed by a parent, have 10 hours logged at night, and must not have any duplicated dates logged. Need a Log? CLICK HERE for the TDLR official log.
  5. ITTD IMPACT Certificate. Check the expiration date, as these are good for only 90 days. Usually takes 2 hours to complete. CLICK HERE for the IMPACT course. Make sure you are taking the TEEN course.
  6. BE SURE TO READ THE CAR REQUIREMENTS BELOW IF USING YOUR OWN CAR.

18-25 YEARS OLD:

  1. Current learners permit (B restriction). Check the date!!
  2. ITAD Adult IMPACT Certificate. Check the expiration date, as these are good for only 90 days. Usually takes 1 hour to complete. CLICK HERE for the IMPACT course. Make sure you are taking the ADULT course! If an 18 or 19 year old chose to complete the teen course, they must also submit the TEEN IMPACT.
  3. Adult Drivers Ed Completion Certificate. This is obtained through the drivers' ed platform. This is from the 6 hour adult course, however, if an 18 or 19 year old completed the teen course, they may submit the teen DE 964 as long as it is not over 2 years old. Need to take the adult 6 hour course? Sign up for our online course HERE.
  4. BE SURE TO READ THE CAR REQUIREMENTS BELOW IF USING YOUR OWN CAR.

25+ YEARS OLD:

  1. Current learners permit (B restriction). Check the date!!
  2. Adult Drivers' Ed Completion Certificate (optional). If you are 25 +, you have the option to take the 6 hour adult course. If you did complete the course, bring your completion certificate. Sign up for our online course HERE.
  3. ITAD IMPACT Certificate. Check the expiration date, as these are good for only 90 days. Usually takes 1 hour to complete. CLICK HERE for the IMPACT course. Make sure you are taking the ADULT course!

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

You may choose to add on the option of using an AC Driving School car for only $25 through your student portal, or you may use your own car. If using your own car, be sure that you meet ALL of the following requirements!

**If you choose to use your own car, be sure to verify EVERY requirement, as these will be checked at the time of your test and may disqualify you from your road test.

  1. Insurance on a PAPER copy. Check the expiration date and make sure the vehicle being used is listed.
  2. Unexpired registration sticker on the windshield.
  3. All turn Signals MUST be working.
  4. All brake lights MUST be working.
  5. 2 license plates. These plates MUST be registered in Texas.
  6. Headlights MUST be both working if the test is being taken during dim lighting.
  7. Horn MUST be working.
  8. Windshield wipers MUST be working if there is a chance of rain.
  9. Side mirrors and rear view mirror must be present.
  10. Seat belts MUST be present.
  11. Door handles MUST work from the inside.

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THE ROAD TEST?

  1. You must have a passing score of at least a 70.
  2. You will be disqualified from your road test without a refund if you are missing any of the above paperwork based on your age, your vehicle does not meet ALL requirements, you are under the influence of any type of alcohol or drug, or you perform a dangerous action during your test.
  3. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your test. If the building is locked or you see the "Gone Driving" sign, please wait in your car until the instructor arrives.
  4. Parents may wait in the office while their child performs their test.
  5. The instructor may not offer any tips during the test. They will only give directions. If the instructor must intervene in any way during the test, it is an automatic fail.
  6. Parallel parking WILL be part of the test. Remember to signal before performing this action. We will use cones to represent cars. Be sure to check your blindspot and signal before coming out of the parking space.

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS TO GET MY LICENSE AFTER MY TEST?

HAVE AC DRIVING SCHOOL SCAN YOUR PAPERWORK.

The easiest option is to add on our scanning option for $60. This option can be purchased through your student portal. This option keeps you out of the DPS!! On average, it will take 4-5 business days to receive the temporary license in the mail from DPS. The real license will be mailed within a few weeks. You will not be allowed to drive alone until you have a license in hand.

  1. Fill out the Application for License Processing prior to your appointment. If you are not able to print this form out, we can do so at the time of your appointment, but having it ready if possible will help us serve you quickly.
    • Under 17 years and 10 months at the time of the test: CLICK HERE for the DL.14B
    • Over 17 years and 10 months at the time of the test: CLICK HERE for the DL.14A
  2. To be sure that the scanning process will work, be sure to create a login at TxT account HERE.
  3. The scanning process will only work if: you are a U.S. citizen, have not previously failed the test at another DPS, and do not have any open transactions at the DPS. If the scanning does not go through due to one of the regulations listed, the fee will be nonrefundable.

HAVE US CREATE A SEALED ENVELOPE FOR YOU TO TAKE TO THE DPS.

  1. You will need to make an appointment with a DPS office. (We suggest making this appointment in advance).
  2. DO NOT break the seal of your envelope, or the DPS will not accept your paperwork and you will have to have us redo the envelope.
  3. Many DPS offices have times daily where you can check at a specific time to book a same date appointment. Be sure to check your DPS's regulations.
  4. Take your sealed envelope, your permit, social security card, birth certificate, and your Application for License Processing. Below are the links for the application.
    • Under 17 years and 10 months at the time of the test: CLICK HERE for the DL.14B
    • Over 17 years and 10 months at the time of the test: CLICK HERE for the DL.14A