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What does PTDE stand for?
Solution
Parent Taught Drivers Ed
Which state department regulates PTDE?
Solution
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
What is TDLR?
Solution
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
What is inside the PTDE packet?
Solution
Information about the rules of the PTDE program and forms to fill
out.
What fees do families have to pay throughout the whole licensing
process?
Solution
$20 (DL-92), $75-100 (price of Aceable), $16 permit fee, $11
license fee
What is the $16 fee paid at the DPS?
Solution
The processing fee for the permit.
What is TDLR's customer support number?
Solution
(800) 803-9202
When would you call TDLR for help?
Solution
Clarification on PTDE rules
What is DPS' customer support number?
Solution
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, (512) 424-2600 - Only phone tree, does not reach an actual
person
What is the concurrent method?
Solution
Take the first 6 hours of Aceable (level 1), get permit, then
complete the course + driving hours together.
What is the block method?
Solution
Take the whole course (all 32 hours, all 12 levels) before getting
the permit. Then complete driving
Is Aceable concurrent or block by default?
Solution
Concurrent
If a student wanted to do block, how do we make that work for
them?
Solution
They need to ignore the first certificate they get and contact us
when they have finished the course. We will update the certificate
to say "block" and change the completion date to the day they
finished the whole course.
What is the minimum age that a student can start PTDE?
Solution
14 years old
What is the minimum age that a student can obtain a permit?
Solution
15 years old
What is the minimum age that a student can obtain a driver license?
Solution
16 years old
What is the oldest a student can be and still be allowed to take
PTDE?
Solution
24 years old. Yes, PTDE is valid for anyone between 14 and 24,
however it is recommended for those 18-24 to take our adult
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