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iDriveSafely driver's ed review: prices and features
Online driver's ed in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, Colorado, Virginia, Oklahoma, Nevada, New York. Prices and approval checked October 20, 2026.
Lists Spanish, audio narration and practice tests, and the California course promises unlimited exam retakes 'guaranteed to pass'. The Florida price could not be read, the California page shows no license number, and behind-the-wheel lessons are only described as 'available separately'.
Ownership: iDriveSafely is owned by Aceable, which also owns DriversEd.com.
Good to know
- Texas: the parent-taught course has 12 units, each with a quiz, and a 10-question final (70% to pass, retakes allowed).
- Texas: the DPS written exam is included and can be taken online after the first chapter. You still need a DPS eye exam.
- Texas certificates are emailed as soon as you finish.
- An optional roadside assistance trial becomes $5 a month afterward unless you cancel it.
- Texas state fees are separate: $20 for the parent-taught guide, $16 for the permit and $16 for the provisional license.
- Support phone: 800-990-2814. I Drive Safely is owned by Aceable.
- New York: the online 5-hour course is $39 on sale (regular $49.95), with completion reported to the DMV and no final exam.
From iDriveSafely's own website, checked October 20, 2026.
Courses and prices
| State | Course | Price | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Parent-taught teen course | $59 + $8.95 feeSale $59 (regular $99); plus an $8.95 state certificate and handling fee. 24 hr online classroom + 44 hr behind-the-wheel; DPS written exam included. | TDLR C3249 |
| California | 30-hour driver education | $34.95Sale $34.95 (regular $44.95); 30 hours; certificate is DMV form OL 237. Behind-the-wheel sold separately. | Not confirmed |
| Florida | DETS course (6 hr) | $19 + $8 feesale price, regular $29, plus $8 state certificate/handling fee | FLHSMV DETS list (checked 2026-09-27) as "I Drive Safely" |
| Georgia | 30-hour Joshua's Law course | $29.95Sale $29.95 (regular $39.95). | Georgia DDS virtual provider list (checked 2026-09-28), license DT 512 |
| Colorado | 30-hour driver education | $49Sale $49 (regular $69). | Colorado approval as stated on the provider's own site; Colorado publishes no list of online courses to check |
| Virginia | Homeschool driver education (classroom) | $74Sale $74 (regular $99.95); includes the 90-minute parent/student module. | Virginia DOE-approved correspondence course for homeschooled students (Virginia DMV list, checked 2026-09-28) |
| Oklahoma | Parent-taught driver education (30 hr online) | $64.99Sale $64.99 (regular $94.95); includes 3 months free roadside assistance, then $5/month. | Service Oklahoma approved parent-taught providers list SOK-08/26 (checked 2026-10-02) |
| Nevada | 30-hour driver education | $39Sale $39 (regular $59); roadside-assistance trial then $5/month. | Nevada DMV licensed driver training schools list (checked 2026-10-02), license PRDS00027648 |
| New York | 5-hour pre-licensing course (18+) | $39Sale $39 (regular $49.95), no hidden fees. | NYS DMV online pre-licensing course providers list (checked 2026-10-23) as "I Drive Safely, LLC" |
Features
| Teaching style | Video-heavy |
|---|---|
| Phone app | Not confirmed |
| Works on a phone | Yes |
| Permit test in the course | Yes, in Texas and Florida (other states give the test themselves) |
| Practice tests | Yes |
| Spanish version | Yes |
| Read-aloud audio | Yes |
| Parent tools | Yes |
| Book in-car lessons | Not confirmed |
| Pass or money-back guarantee | Yes |
"Not confirmed" means we couldn't find it on the provider's own site. It may still exist; ask them.
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What families say
4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot (28,054 reviews, checked 2026-09-29). Most reviews are about I Drive Safely's defensive-driving (traffic school) courses, not teen driver's ed.
What reviewers like
- Straightforward videos and quizzes
- Self-paced and easy to navigate
Common complaints
- Some material and statistics feel dated
- Courses can feel long
- Strict identity-verification questions can trip people up
Summarized in our own words from public reviews. Reviews don't change our rankings.
Similar providers
- American Safety CouncilAlso approved in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, Colorado, Virginia, Oklahoma, and New York; Texas teen course from $75
- DriversEd.comAlso approved in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Nevada; Texas teen course from $69
- Safe2DriveAlso approved in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Nevada, and New York; Texas teen course from $59.95
Questions parents ask
Is iDriveSafely approved in Texas?
Yes. It's in the official TDLR provider directory (license C3249), checked October 23, 2026.
Is iDriveSafely approved in Florida?
Yes. It's on the official FLHSMV list of approved DETS providers, checked October 23, 2026.
Is iDriveSafely approved in Georgia?
Yes. It's on the Georgia DDS list of certified online ("virtual") providers (DT 512), checked October 23, 2026.
Is iDriveSafely approved in Colorado?
iDriveSafely says on its own site that its course is approved in Colorado. Colorado doesn't publish a list of approved online courses, so we can't confirm it on an official list. Checked October 23, 2026.
Is iDriveSafely approved in Virginia?
Yes, for homeschooled teens: it's on the Virginia DMV's list of correspondence courses approved by the Department of Education, checked October 23, 2026. Teens who aren't homeschooled need a Virginia driving school instead.
Is iDriveSafely approved in Oklahoma?
Yes. It's on Service Oklahoma's list of approved parent-taught driver education providers (August 2026 version), checked October 23, 2026.
Is iDriveSafely approved in Nevada?
Yes. It's on the Nevada DMV's list of licensed driver training schools (PRDS00027648), checked October 23, 2026.
Is iDriveSafely approved in New York?
Yes. It's on the New York DMV's list of approved online pre-licensing course providers, checked October 23, 2026. The online course is for drivers 18 and older.
How much does iDriveSafely cost?
Texas parent-taught teen course: $59 + $8.95 fee; California 30-hour driver education: $34.95; Florida DETS course (6 hr): $19 + $8 fee; Georgia 30-hour joshua's law course: $29.95; Colorado 30-hour driver education: $49; Virginia homeschool driver education (classroom): $74; Oklahoma parent-taught driver education (30 hr online): $64.99; Nevada 30-hour driver education: $39; New York 5-hour pre-licensing course (18+): $39. Prices were read on iDriveSafely's own site on October 20, 2026; sales change often.
Can you take the permit test through iDriveSafely?
Yes, where the state allows it: Texas and Florida let approved providers give the official written test online. In the other states we cover, the state gives the permit test itself.
Sources
- idrivesafely.com/drivers-ed/texas (affiliate link)
- idrivesafely.com/drivers-ed/texas/parent-taught (affiliate link)
- idrivesafely.com/drivers-ed/california (affiliate link)
- idrivesafely.com/drivers-ed/florida (affiliate link)
- tdlr.texas.gov/OEPSearch/api/drivingeducation/providers
- flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/education-courses/driver-improvement-schools/driver-education-traffic-safety-dets
- idrivesafely.com/new-york/5-hour-pre-licensing-online (affiliate link)
- dmv.ny.gov/business/driver-training/online-pre-licensing-course-providers
- idrivesafely.com/drivers-ed/florida/dets (affiliate link)
- idrivesafely.com/drivers-ed/georgia (affiliate link)
- idrivesafely.com/drivers-ed/colorado (affiliate link)
- idrivesafely.com/drivers-ed/virginia (affiliate link)
- idrivesafely.com/drivers-ed/oklahoma (affiliate link)
- idrivesafely.com/drivers-ed/nevada (affiliate link)