Welcome Parents!

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Thank you for enrolling your teen in our driver education program. This guide provides an

overview of key class policies, procedures, and requirements to help your teen succeed.

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Class Procedures

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- Attendance: Students must sign in daily and be on time. Arriving more than 5 minutes late or

leaving early requires a makeup assignment.

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- Cell Phones: Not allowed during class unless permitted by the instructor. Repeated violations

may result in collection of phones at the start of class.

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- Breaks: A 10-minute break is given during the 2-hour session. Being late from break results

in an absence for that hour and a required makeup assignment.​

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Program Overview

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- Classroom Instruction:

- 24 hours of classroom learning (2 hours per day for 8 days plus Exams, Makeup, and Video Assignments).

- Knowledge DPS Exam is given at the end of week 1.

- Certificate for Learner License is given after successful completion of exams and course payment in full.

- Students will not be allowed to schedule driving lessons unless all classroom assignments are complete. Student account will be blocked and a notification

will be sent via email.

- All questions concerning assignments must be directed to the classroom instructor. They can be reached at hdzdriveassignments@gmail.com

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Getting the Learner’s Permit

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- Students must pass the DPS Written Exam and have their course fee paid in full.​

- DPS is open weekdays only, which may require time off from work or school to obtain the permit.​

- Proper documentation is required—please ensure all necessary documents are originals and ready in

advance.

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Scheduling Driving Lessons

- Driving lessons are available on evenings and weekends.

- Parents must request lessons via request form on the main menu of our website, hdzdrive.com

- Students will receive approximately 1 driving lesson per month.

- The first request should be submitted as soon as the student leaves DPS with their temporary permit.

- Please allow up to 3-4 weeks for the scheduler to contact you. Only the dedicated scheduler can schedule students, but any office staff can check your status on the list.

- The same week, or right before, a student is scheduled to drive with an instructor, a new request should be submitted.

- Any time between a driving lesson and submitting a request will delay the students completion of driving lessons.

- Scheduled driving lessons can viewed at https://www.hdzdrive.com/account/my-bookings

- Complaints can be directed to the owner at

hdzdriveassignments@gmail.com

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IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT LEARNER LICENSE

- Does NOT expire until the student turns 18 and can be renewed when expired.

- 6-month date is NOT an expiration date. It is the earliest date a student can take the road test, but only if they have met all the requirements below.

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- License Requirements:

- 7 hours of in-car driving lessons (by appointment through request form).

- 6-month minimum holding period with learner license (if under 18).

- Minimum of 16 years of age.

- Completed 30-hour driving log (max 1 hour per day).

- Can be completed by any driver, 21 years of age or older with a Texas DL.

- 2-hour IMPACT video course certificate (state requirement).

- Expires after 90 days​​​

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Final Steps to Getting a License​

- After completing classroom and driving requirements, students must pass the Road Test.​

- Testing can be done at DPS or with Hernandez Driving School. Call the office at (956) 429-8376 to schedule

a Road Test

- Once the test is passed, students will receive their driver’s license and can drive​ independently.

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