Department of Public Safety (DPS) Road Test

Things that will prevent you from taking the road test at Pioneer and forfeiture of the registration fee:

If you are late, no-show, fail to bring all of the required documents, or your vehicle does not meet the DPS Vehicle Requirements, you will not be allowed to take the test. Your failure to act will result in a cancellation of your road test appointment and forfeit of the registration fee.

During registration, do not create your own permit number, issuance and expiration dates to schedule a road test appointment at Pioneer.  Your illegal act will result in a cancellation of your road test appointment and forfeit of the registration fee.

All applicants, regardless of age, must bring a valid permit or temporary paper copy (with your picture on the copy) that was issued by the driving license office to your road test appointment at Pioneer. 

You're not allowed to use your issued ID Card in-place-of your permit. Failure to bring your DPS issued permit will result in the cancellation of your road test appointment and forfeit of the registration fee.

All applicants under 18 years of age must hold their permit for six months prior to scheduling DPS road test. If you schedule a appointment prior to holding your permit for six months, your error will result in an cancellation of your road test appointment and forfeiture of the registration fee. Look at Restriction "F" on the back of your permit for the six months expiration date.

How to Prepare for a Road Test

Prior to taking the road test, go to the Texas Department of Public Safety / Driver License 's website (www.dps.texas.gov). Click the word "Search" on the menu bar. Type DL-60 in the search window. Click on the result, How to Prepare for a Drive Test - Texas Department of Public Safety. Download the Driver Safety Checklist form (DL-60 rev. 09-2023). This form will give instructions on how to prepare for a drive test.

DPS Vehicle Requirements for Road Test

Applicant can take the road test in the driving school's vehicle or their own vehicle. If applicant plan to take the road test in their vehicle, then the applicant's vehicle must meet all the DPS Vehicle Requirements:

• Current Texas registration sticker in the windshield
• When testing in a vehicle that's registered in a state other than Texas, the registration must be current from that state
• Bring a current paper copy of the vehicle insurance. 
  • No paper copy of insurance, no test will be provided. Your road test fee will be forfeit.
  • Displaying proof of insurance on your cell phone will not be accepted.
• When using a rental vehicle to take the road test, the person taking the road test must be listed on the rental agreement as an authorized driver.
  • You must show proof that the rental vehicle is covered by liability insurance either by accepting the liability damage waiver when you rent the vehicle or by showing proof that your personal auto liability insurance covers rental vehicles.
• Two license plates attached to the vehicle is the law in Texas
  • The front plate must be attached to the front bumper of the vehicle and not sitting in the front window
  • If your vehicle has a current Texas Temp Tag (white paper license plate), the Temp Tag must be attached to the back bumper of the vehicle or taped in the back window.
• All brake lights must work, including third brake light in window
• No unusual mechanical issues
  • Such as having doors that do not open from inside or outside the vehicle which will result in failure of the vehicle inspection
• Additional passengers will not be allowed in the vehicle during the driving test
  • Includes infants, children, family members, and friends.

Documents Required to Take the Road Test

• Please bring all of documents required to take the road test.
• Pioneer will not print out your documents! 
• Failure to bring all of the required documents will result in a forfeit of your road test appointment and fee.

Teen Applicant (16 - 17 years of age)

• Texas Learner's License with a "B" and "F" restrictions or current temporary driving permit (paper copy)
• 2 copies of teen 24-hours course completion certificate (DE-964 Form) 
  
  • Pioneer will only have the DE-964 forms of the students that took the classroom course at Pioneer. 
  • If teen took the driving education course online, including online parent taught course, Pioneer will not have your DE-964 form. 
  • Applicant must obtain the DE-964 form from their online driving school and bring their DE-964 to the road test.
• 2 copies of Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) course completion certificate 
  • During registration, when the question is asked, "Driver Education Type:", select Driver Education School. 
  • Pioneer TDLR's license number is C3022A 
  • In the TDLR Number box, enter C3022A 
  • Click on Pioneer Drivers Ed School when it appears 
  • Click here to watch the Impact Texas Driver Video .

Adult Applicant (18 years of age and older)

• Texas Class "C" license with a "B" restriction or current temporary driving license (paper copy)
• Young Adult (18 to 24 years of age)
  • 2 copies of adult 6-hour course completion certificate (Form ADE-1317) 
• Adult (25 years of age and older)
  • 6-hours adult course is not mandatory! Course completion certificate is NOT REQUIRED! 
• Both (Young Adults and Adults) 
  • 2 copies of Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) course completion certificate
  • During registration, when the question is asked, "Driver Education Type:", select Driver Education School 
  • Pioneer TDLR's license number is C3022A
  • In the TDLR Number box, enter C3022A 
  • Click on Pioneer Drivers Ed School when it appears 
  • Click here to watch Impact Texas Driver Video 

After Passing the Road Test at Pioneer

There are 2 options to receive your driving license from the Driver License Office (DLO)

Option 1 - (Fastest Method)

• No appointment backlog
• Saves Time - avoid waiting months for appointment at DLO
• Avoid taking time off from work to go to the DLO
• Pay $100 - Convenience Fee at Pioneer's office
• Pioneer will process your paperwork with the DLO
• Takes 3 to 5 business days to receive your license on-line
• Pay $11 - On-line driving license office processing fee

Option 2 - (Traditional Method)

• Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driving License Office (DLO) has a very large appointment backlog
• Click link ( https://public.txdpsscheduler.com ) to schedule appointment at the DLO
• Select the category, "Change or Renew Your License / Permit"
• Select the date and location that works best for you
• You can schedule your appointment at any driving license office in the state of Texas
• Pick-up driving license at DPS DLO
• Pay $11 - driving license office processing fee