Road Testing - Patriot Driving Academy

3rd Party Authorized DPS Road Testing

Patriot Driving Academy is authorized by DPS to offer 3rd party testing for you to obtain a Class C driver’s license in Texas.

We only provide the Road Test Exam. Please click the “Register Now” button below to review our road testing availability, enroll, and schedule a road test.
Please Note: Class C testing is provided at any authorized 3rd party testing facility and at the DPS offices.

Scheduling is available no more than 1 month in advance.

Due to instructor availability, students must be able to communicate clearly in English in order to conduct the road test.

We do not accept walk-in appointments.

Please review the information posted below to view everything you need in order to take the test.

Please scroll to find the DPS requirements for teens and adults.

Click here to view our authorized DPS testing contract, policies and procedures and refund policy.

If you have further questions, please reach out to our staff prior to scheduling your DPS test.

Students may bring a vehicle or use a designated Patriot Driving vehicle (at an additional cost). If you choose to use a personal vehicle, please be aware of the requirements:

• Must have valid insurance.
• Must be a smoke-free vehicle/be free of any odd odors.
• Must have license plate visible in front and back of vehicle.
• Must have a valid and visible registration sticker.

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT PROVIDE REFUNDS FOR ROAD TESTS. ALL PURCHASES ARE FINAL.

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FOR TEENS 16-17

Schedule a Texas DPS Road Test for drivers age 16-17

What you need:

Possess a valid Texas learner’s permit
Permit must be held for a minimum of 6 months
A parent or legal guardian must be present during testing. If the student is using a Parent Taught Certificate, we advise that the designated Parent Taught instructor also be present during testing.

Course completion

Complete an approved Teen Driver’s Education Course through a Parent Taught Program or Driving School

Documents needed (must be completed and printed)

DE-964 certificate from driving school, or PT certificate from Parent Taught program. Certificate needs to be labeled “FOR DRIVERS LICENSE ONLY”.
30 hour parent log: Click Here
14 hour Driving Log (If completing Parent Taught Program): Click Here
Verification of enrollment from school (Must be dated within 30 days of testing). If already graduated must be able to provide original diploma.
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