The Third Party Skills Testing (TPST) program was implemented September 1, 2014 authorizing Commercial Driver Education schools that meet requirements set by the Department to administer the driving skills examination.
Denton Driving School is an approved Third Party Skills Testing school and may administer the driving skills examination to those who meet the criteria.
Please arrive ten minutes prior to the start of your chosen test time, with all required paperwork printed for the office to check!
If you are 16 years of age or older (or you're over 18 years old but completed a teenage driver's education course), you must present:
- A valid Texas Learners Driver License that has been held for more than six months
- Possess a valid “FOR DRIVER LICENSE ONLY” Texas Driver Education Certificate (DE-964) showing completion of a Driver Education Course
- A certificate from the DPS Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) video and receive a certificate dated within 90 days of the skills examination. You can find more information on the ITTD program here.
- A parent or legal guardian
If you are between the ages of 18-24, you must present:
- A valid Texas Learners Driver License
- Possess a valid ADE-1317 showing completion of a Texas Driver Education Course
- A certificate from the DPS Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) video and receive a certificate dated within 90 days of the skills examination. You can find more information on the ITAD program here.
If you are 25 years old or older, you must present:
- A valid Texas Learners Driver License
- A certificate from the DPS Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) video and receive a certificate dated within 90 days of the skills examination. You can find more information on the ITAD program here.
The DPS Road Test fee is $75.00. All testing clients are welcome to reserve in advance the use of a Denton Driving Schools vehicle for their road tests, for an additional fee of $50.00. Please contact us ahead of your scheduled road test in order to confirm the availability of a road test vehicle. If you decide to use your personal vehicle for the road test, this vehicle must have a current inspection/registration sticker, front and rear Texas license plates, and physical proof of vehicle liability insurance (present a paper copy).
If you need to reschedule your road test, you must give Denton Driving School a minimum notice of 72 hours. There is a $25 reschedule fee if you contact us within the 72 hour window of your road test. The same window applies for a refund/test cancellation, you must contact the school with a minimum 72 hour notice to be eligible for a refund.
Be prepared for your road test! Download these road test resources.