DPS Road Test! | Driver Ed In A Box

COVID-19 Precautions: Our examiner’s will be wearing masks and practicing social distancing when possible during your appointment. We do ask that you also bring and wear face masks for your appointment as well as limit the number of people who will be with you.

We are not a state agency. Collision-Free Driver Ed (a Driver Ed in a Box company) is a TDLR Licensed School (#C2283) and is Authorized by the Texas Department of Public Safety to administer the official road skills test as a Third Party.

Skip the Wait, Long Lines, and Hassles At the DPS Office!

Easy & convenient scheduling & locations: Mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends available.
Limited openings, so schedule your appointment now!

Scheduling Option 1: Online, 24/7/365

To schedule online at any time, just choose the time and/or location most convenient for you from the location links below. When you click a location link you’ll be taken to an online booking calendar, PayPal payment form, and more details for that location, where you can reserve the next available appointment that best fits your schedule.

Scheduling Option 2: By Phone

To schedule by phone, call 800-562-6405 during our office hours (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday-Friday).

Take Your Road Test at One of Our Convenient Locations Below!

Katy, TX (19650 Restaurant Row, Houston, TX 77084. Near Fry Rd & I-10) Sundays	Katy, TX (24285 Katy Fwy Suite 300, Katy, TX 77494, near I-10 & Hwy 99) Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
Spring, TX (6514 FM 2920 Rd, Spring, TX 77379) Thursdays & Saturdays - Starting in June Monday - Friday	Kingwood, TX (2515 Green Oak Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339) Saturdays Only
Pearland, TX (2702 Reid Rd., Pearland, TX 77581. FM 518 & Manvel Rd.) Temporarily Unavailable - Openings At Our S. Houston Location	Pearland, TX (8303 Broadway St., Pearland, TX 77581. FM 518 at Chocolate Bayou Rd., 1 block east of Cullen Pkwy) Temporarily Unavailable - Openings At Our S. Houston Location
South Houston, TX (11665 Fuqua St., Houston, TX 77034. SE, near I-45 & Beltway 8) Thursdays	Austin, TX (9350 Struie Lane. E. of MoPac Expressway & Slaughter Lane) Fridays & Saturdays Mornings
McKinney / Frisco, TX (6311 Custer Rd., Frisco, TX 75035. East, near Sam Rayburn Tollway) Wednesdays	Frisco, TX (Yeager Office Suites) (Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main Street, Frisco, TX 75033) Saturdays & Sundays
Hurst, TX (951 W. Pipeline Road. Between Precinct Line Rd & The Shops at North East Mall) Thursday Mornings & Saturday Afternoons	Keller, TX (705 S. Main Street. Near Hwy 377 & Bear Creek Pkwy) Sunday Evenings, Monday & Friday Afternoons
Alvin, TX (302 S Johnson St, Alvin, TX 77511. At the library inside the First Presbyterian Church) Temporarily Unavailable - Openings At Our S. Houston Location	Houston (Memorial West), TX (11441 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079 off premise test site: meet at Taco Cabana restaurant) Tuesdays
Mansfield, TX (26 E. Debbie Lane #100, Mansfield, TX 76063. At Mamas Pizza restaurant.) Saturday Afternoons	Midland, TX (308 Upland Street, Midland, TX 79703. Meet at Big C’s Driver Education.) Monday-Saturday, SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE!

Don’t See a Time That Works for You?

Call 800-562-6405 during our office hours (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday-Friday) and special arrangements can be made to open up a special day and time for your DPS Road Test.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Am I eligible for your DPS Road Test Service?

To be eligible, you must:

Be at least 16 years of age, have held a valid learner license for a minimum of six months, completed an approved Teen or Parent Taught Driver Education in its entirety and completed the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) course, which is available for free at https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/
Be 18-24 years of age, have completed the adult driver education course in its entirety (or have completed an approved Teen or Parent Taught Driver Education in its entirety) and have a restricted driver license and completed the Impact Texas Young Drivers (ITYD) program, which is available for free at https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/
Be 25 years of age or older and have a restricted driver license and completed the Impact Texas Young Drivers (ITYD) program, which is available for free at https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/

Can I have the examiner take me through a practice test before the real test?

Can I order a pre-test and road test at the same time?

You sure can, and we highly recommend that they be scheduled together if you want to take both. Try to select two available slots back-to-back (30 minutes apart) in our online booking calendar (one after the other, before you checkout through PayPal). This will let you pay for both at the same time in one PayPal transaction, and save you time on the day of your appointments. (Having a PayPal account is not required.)
If you can not find two adjacent slots 30 minutes apart in our booking calendar, contact us so we can open up a special day and time for you to take both your Pre-test and DPS Road Test, back-to-back on the same day.

Can I take a test on a day or at a time that you do not have on the schedule?

What Is The Price To Take A DPS Road Test, Or A Practice Pre-Test?

Can I buy from you without a PayPal account?

Yes. Having a PayPal account is optional. If you use our online checkout form on this page, you can still pay us by credit card through PayPal without an account. Just click the “Pay With Debit or Credit Card” button when you arrive at the checkout page on PayPal.Com. If you prefer to order by credit card over the phone, just call 1-800-562-6405 during our business hours, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

What paperwork must I bring to my DPS Road Test (or Pre-Test) appointment?

What does my vehicle need to qualify for the tests?

1. Current insurance coverage. The applicant does not have to be listed on the policy, but the applicant may not be EXCLUDED on the insurance.
2. Current registration sticker. Exception: Temporary (paper) plate on back of vehicle.
3. Front and rear license plate. Exception: Dealer plate (not “In Transit”) or Temporary (paper) plate on back of vehicle.
4. We check the functionality of the horn, signal and brake lights (and the wipers and headlights if it is raining).

What if my vehicle does not pass your inspection?

Can I use your vehicle if I don’t want to test in mine?

Can I get the test routes so I can practice in advance?

Can I get my license the same day I pass the test?

What if I fail the test? How long do I have to wait before I can re-test and is there a fee?

It depends on why you failed the test. If you made a simple mistake that is easily corrected, we will re-test you that day (preferably without too long a delay – that is a function of the schedule for that day). In this instance, we will waive the re-test fee.
If you fail the test because you are not prepared to pass and need considerable practice before you come back to re-test, then we will discuss with you and your folks what needs to be corrected and you will need to reschedule for another road test and pay a reduced re-test fee.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellation Policy: There will be no refund for no-shows or cancellations within less than 72 hours of appointment. If you would like to reschedule your appointment or cancel your appointment and receive a refund, please make sure you let us know at least 72 hours before your scheduled appointment. If you were unable to make it to your scheduled Road Test appointment and did not give enough notice, you can schedule another appointment at a reduced rate.

Do you test in the rain?

What if I have other questions not answered on your web site? And is there more than one way to contact your office?

We want you to be comfortable and satisfied when doing business with us, and welcome all your questions about our products and services. Choose any contact option below that you prefer:

To contact us by phone: call 1-800-562-6405 during our business hours, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
To contact us by email, use: customerservice@driveredinabox.com
To contact us by text, use our TEXT ONLY number: 832-906-8812

Recent TX Law Change Makes Our Service Possible

A Texas law enacted September 1, 2014 (Senate Bill 1705) allows all ages to take the drivers license exam from certified driver education instructors like us at Driver Ed In a Box – instead of waiting through long lines and hassles at a DPS drivers license office. This was big news in Houston. Driver Ed In A Box founder Patrick Barrett was interviewed about it by Click2Houston.Com and it was also covered by ABC13.Com.