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
- Complete your 24-hour online driver education course first
- Finish your 44 hours of behind-the-wheel practice
- Schedule your road test appointment at DPS
- 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
- Visit the official ITTD website — the course is only available at the Texas DPS Impact website. There is no other legitimate source.
- Create an account — register with your email address and create a password.
- 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.
- Print your certificate immediately — after completion, print your certificate right away. You will need the physical printout at DPS.
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.
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:
- Email: ITD@dps.texas.gov
- Phone: (512) 424-5623
ParentTaught.com does not administer or have access to the ITTD course. It is run entirely by the Texas Department of Public Safety.