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Virtual Drive of Texas driver's ed review: prices and features
Online driver's ed in Texas. Prices and approval checked October 20, 2026.
Cheap parent-taught option with instructor-narrated video lessons and a stated pass guarantee (score 90% on their practice test and they guarantee a DPS written-test pass). Spanish is offered only for the adult course; the site sells a separate 'Teen Behind-The-Wheel Only' course but booking of in-car lessons was not confirmed.
Good to know
- The parent-taught course is 24 hours of online classroom, plus 44 hours of driving practice with a parent.
- Includes in-car training materials for parents and 3 attempts at the DPS permit test from home.
- The certificate can be downloaded and printed as soon as you finish, with no extra fee.
- Works on phones through desktops.
- Family owned since 2004, with offices in Amarillo, Granbury and Cedar Park, Texas.
From Virtual Drive of Texas's own website, checked October 20, 2026.
Courses and prices
| State | Course | Price | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Instructor-taught teen course | $99.95Site lists this 'Instructor-Led' online teen course at a promo $99.95 (was $119.94); includes 24-hr online classroom, 3 DPS written-test attempts, instant digital certificate. State fees not included. | TDLR C2636 (checked 2026-09-27 against sources/tx-providers.json) |
| Texas | Parent-taught teen course | $59.95Promo $59.95 (was $99.95); TDLR parent-instructor packet fee ($20) is paid separately to the state. | TDLR C2636 (checked 2026-09-27 against sources/tx-providers.json) |
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 | Not confirmed |
| Read-aloud audio | Not confirmed |
| 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
3.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot (11 reviews, checked 2026-09-29). Only 11 reviews, split between very happy and very unhappy.
What reviewers like
- Easy to use and memorable lessons
- Responsive customer service
Common complaints
- Laggy website
- Video editing and sound effects some find jarring
- A billing and access problem was reported
Summarized in our own words from public reviews. Reviews don't change our rankings.
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Questions parents ask
Is Virtual Drive of Texas approved in Texas?
Yes. It's in the official TDLR provider directory (license C2636), checked October 23, 2026.
How much does Virtual Drive of Texas cost?
Texas instructor-taught teen course: $99.95; Texas parent-taught teen course: $59.95. Prices were read on Virtual Drive of Texas's own site on October 20, 2026; sales change often.
Can you take the permit test through Virtual Drive of Texas?
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.