Can You (Legally) Be Your Kids Driving Instructor In Texas? Maybe

Sure, you can let your kid drive you around to practice in Texas but can you legally be their actual driving instructor? Maybe. Maybe not ...

When it comes to learning to drive in Texas, the lone star state allows for a pretty early start. 14 is the earliest age at which Texas kids can enroll in driving school and 18 is the minimum age to snag that golden, (long awaited), ticket to freedom.

15 is the earliest Texas kiddos can get a learners permit which allows them to actually hit the road and practice as long as there is a licensed driver, 21 or older, riding along with them. But, can you legally be your kids driving instructor? Maybe ...

Thee are driving schools al over the lone star state, El Paso alone has at least 20 or so, here are the 10 best ones according to Yelp.  What if, rather than finding an instructor for your new driver, YOU want to be the instructor. Can you?

Can Anyone Be A Driving Instructor?

Yes, certain people can become driving instructors and finding out if you are eligible is pretty easy.

Parent-taught driver education in Texas allows a parent, stepparent, grandparent, step-grandparent, foster parent or legal guardian to teach their teenager how to drive. Parents and legal guardians may also designate an alternate instructor who must meet the same eligibility requirements. - tdlr.texas.gov

The first step is to take a really quick, super easy online quiz. You can give it a shot right now by clicking here.