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National Highway Safety Administration driver's ed review: prices and features
Online driver's ed in Texas, California, Florida. Prices and approval checked September 27, 2026.
Low prices in all three states, a 100% money-back guarantee, and a permit test offered online in Texas and Florida (Florida's costs extra). The 'free read-along' is taken to mean audio read-along; the page does not say exactly how it works.
Courses and prices
| State | Course | Price | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Instructor-taught teen course | $64.95'TX Self-Taught Course + Permit Test', ages 14-17; includes the online course, behind-the-wheel with a licensed instructor per the page, certificate, free read-along, DPS permit test | TDLR C3042 (verified in TDLR list 2026-09-27) |
| Texas | Parent-taught teen course | $54.95'TX Parent Taught Drivers Ed + Permit Test', 24-hour online course, certificates, free read-along, DPS permit test; TDLR parent-taught authorization fee is separate | TDLR C3042 (PTDE flag verified in TDLR list) |
| California | 30-hour driver education | $21.95Includes free certificate mailing and free read-along | CA DMV license E2250 (stated by provider; not checked in the DMV lookup) |
| Florida | DETS course (6 hr) | $24.95Ages 14-17, includes free read-along; the Class E permit exam is a separate $23.95 product with an unlimited free practice test | FLHSMV DETS list (checked 2026-09-27) as 'National Highway Safety Administration' |
Features
| Teaching style | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Phone app | Not confirmed |
| Works on a phone | Yes |
| Permit test in the course | Yes (Texas and Florida; California permit tests are DMV only) |
| Practice tests | Yes |
| Spanish version | Not confirmed |
| Read-aloud audio | Yes |
| Parent tools | Not confirmed |
| 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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Questions parents ask
Is National Highway Safety Administration approved in Texas?
Yes. It's in the official TDLR provider directory (license C3042), checked September 27, 2026.
Is National Highway Safety Administration approved in California?
National Highway Safety Administration lists California DMV approval (CA DMV license E2250) on its own site. We haven't yet confirmed it in the DMV's license lookup. Checked September 27, 2026.
Is National Highway Safety Administration approved in Florida?
Yes. It's on the official FLHSMV list of approved DETS providers, checked September 27, 2026.
How much does National Highway Safety Administration cost?
Texas instructor-taught teen course: $64.95; Texas parent-taught teen course: $54.95; California 30-hour driver education: $21.95; Florida DETS course (6 hr): $24.95. Prices were read on National Highway Safety Administration's own site on September 27, 2026; sales change often.
Can you take the permit test through National Highway Safety Administration?
Yes, where the state allows it: Texas and Florida let approved providers give the official written test online. In California, the permit test is only given by the DMV.