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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 September 27, 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.
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 (Texas and Florida; California permit tests are DMV only) |
| 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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Questions parents ask
Is Virtual Drive of Texas approved in Texas?
Yes. It's in the official TDLR provider directory (license C2636), checked September 27, 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 September 27, 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 California, the permit test is only given by the DMV.