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Guide to Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed

Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD)

A free, required 2-hour video course about distracted driving that you must complete before your road test. Here's everything you need to know.

Last updated: July 2026

Take ITTD Now

Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) is free, fully online, and takes about 2 hours. Every PTDE student must complete it before the driving test, and the course is only available from the official DPS-approved provider:

Take the Official ITTD Course (Free)

Use a desktop or laptop, watch all 8 modules, and print your certificate as soon as you finish. If you are 18 or older, you may take either ITAD (Impact Texas Adult Drivers, 1 hour) or ITTD (2 hours) — both satisfy the requirement.

Lost Your ITTD Certificate? How to Retrieve It

ITTD certificates come from the DPS Impact website, not from your driver ed provider. To retrieve yours:

  1. Log back into your account at the official ITTD website
  2. Open your completed course and reprint the certificate
  3. Bring the paper printout to DPS — digital copies are not accepted

ITTD certificates are valid for 90 days from completion. If yours is still within that window, you do not need to retake the course — even after a failed driving test. Only retake it if the certificate has expired (it is free to retake).

Important Notice

What is ITTD?

Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) is a free, online video course created by the Texas Department of Public Safety. It is required for all teen drivers ages 15–17 before they can take the road test for a provisional license. The course focuses on the dangers of distracted driving, including:

  • Texting while driving
  • The impact of crashes on victims and families
  • Real stories from crash survivors
  • Texas laws on distracted driving
  • How to be a safer driver

The course is approximately 2 hours long, broken into 8 modules. It is completely free — there is no cost. You can pause and resume across multiple sessions, but you cannot skip ahead.

When Should You Watch It?

Recommended Timeline

  1. Complete your 24-hour online driver education course first
  2. Finish your 44 hours of behind-the-wheel practice
  3. Schedule your road test appointment at DPS
  4. Watch ITTD 1–2 weeks before your road test date

This timing ensures your certificate is fresh when you need it. If your road test gets rescheduled beyond the 90-day window, you will need to watch the course again (it is free, so no cost — just time).

How to Watch ITTD

  1. Visit the official ITTD website — the course is only available at the Texas DPS Impact website. There is no other legitimate source.
  2. Create an account — register with your email address and create a password.
  3. Watch the full 2-hour course — you must watch the entire course. You can pause and resume across multiple sessions, but you cannot skip ahead. The course has 8 modules.
  4. Print your certificate immediately — after completion, print your certificate right away. You will need the physical printout at DPS.
Go to Official ITTD Course

Device Requirements

About the ITTD Certificate

After completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. Here is what you need to know:

  • Valid for 90 days only — this is the strictest expiration of any document in the licensing process.
  • Must be printed — DPS does not accept digital or screenshot copies. Print the certificate on paper.
  • Separate from DE-964 — the ITTD certificate is different from your DE-964 driver education certificate. You need both for your provisional license.
Two Certificates Needed for Road Test

You need two separate certificates at your road test appointment:

  • DE-964 (completion certificate) — from your 24-hour driver education course. Does not expire.
  • ITTD certificate — from the 2-hour Impact Texas Teen Drivers video. Expires in 90 days.

Contact & Support

If you have trouble with the ITTD course or website, contact the Texas DPS directly:

ParentTaught.com does not administer or have access to the ITTD course. It is run entirely by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to watch the course again and get a new certificate. It is free, so there is no cost, just time. Complete it 1-2 weeks before your test date to avoid this.

No. The ITTD course must be completed on a desktop or laptop computer. Phones and tablets are not supported. Use a computer with a reliable internet connection.

No, as long as your certificate is still within the 90-day validity window. If the certificate expires before your next appointment, you will need to retake it. The course is free and can be retaken as many times as needed.

Log back into the ITTD website and reprint it. If you cannot access your account, you may need to watch the course again. It is free to retake.

ITTD is designed for teen drivers ages 15-17. If you are 18 or older when you take your driving test, you may complete either ITAD (Impact Texas Adult Drivers, 1 hour) or ITTD (2 hours) — either one satisfies the requirement.

You can, but it is not recommended. The certificate is only valid for 90 days, and you will likely need it 6 or more months later for your road test. Wait until you are close to scheduling your road test.

Yes, ITTD is completely free. It is provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety at no cost. There is no charge to watch the course or print the certificate.

Yes. The course has 8 modules and you can pause and resume across multiple sessions. Your progress is saved as long as you log back into the same account.

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