The Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) course is a free, 2-hour video course run by Texas DPS — completely separate from ParentTaught.com. Every teen getting a provisional license must complete it and bring the printed certificate to their driving test.
We do not administer ITTD and cannot troubleshoot issues on their site. There is also an adult version called ITAD (Impact Texas Adult Drivers) for drivers 18+. Students who turn 18 before completing this step may complete either ITAD (1 hour) or ITTD (2 hours).
When to Take It
The ITTD certificate expires 90 days after completion. Schedule your driving test first (at DPS or a third-party testing provider), then complete ITTD 1-2 weeks before your test date. The 6-month learner permit holding period means completing ITTD too early will almost certainly result in an expired certificate.
How to Register
ITTD requires a desktop or laptop — phones and tablets are not supported.
- Go to impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov
- Create an account or log in
- Select "Parent Taught (PTDE)" as your program type
- Select "PT214 - ParentTaught.com" as your provider
- Use your exact legal name as it appears on your DE-964 certificates — a mismatch can cause rejection at the driving test
- Watch all 8 chapters (~2 hours — videos cannot be skipped or fast-forwarded)
- Print the certificate that is emailed to you
At the Driving Test
You need both certificates at your driving test (whether at DPS or a third-party testing provider):
- Your printed ITTD certificate (must be within its 90-day window)
- Your DE-964 Provisional Driver License Certificate from ParentTaught.com
You'll also need your 44 driving hours completed, your learner license, PTDE packet first page, and a completed DL-14A/B application. Your parent instructor (or both the designated instructor and a parent) must be present with an insured vehicle.
Common Issues
- Certificate expired: Retake ITTD for free at impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov. It takes the same 2 hours with no partial credit.
- Failed driving test: If your certificate is still within the 90-day window, you do not need to retake ITTD. If the certificate has expired before your next appointment, you will need to retake it (free and unlimited retakes).
- Lost certificate: Log back into the ITTD website to reprint it. If you've lost access to your account, contact DPS at ITD@dps.texas.gov.
- Technical issues: We cannot help with ITTD site problems — DPS runs it entirely. Contact them at ITD@dps.texas.gov or (512) 424-5623 (Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5:30pm).