National Driver Training Articles

The latest Driver Education news and guides.

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The latest Driver Education news and guides. Stay up-to-date or find out something new!

How to Plan Your Road Test

The final steps of driver education occur when a student passes a test in a vehicle with an examiner certifed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and earns their driver's license. This in-car exam is known as the Road Skills Test or "Road Test".

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October 19, 2025

Driving Fast Can Kill You

A real-life story of a teen caught driving nearly 100 mph with friends in the car, how a GPS tracker helped a parent intervene in time, and what families can do to prevent deadly speeding crashes.

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October 11, 2025

How Did National Driver Training Get Started?

Learn how National Driver Training grew from research in the U.S. Air Force into a leading parent-taught driver education program that has helped shape driver education laws across the United States.

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October 5, 2025

Parent Taught Driver Education Saves Lives

Why parent-taught driver education can produce safer teen drivers, how moms and dads can take the lead in driver training, and the benefits of teaching driving at home with structured curriculum.

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September 26, 2025

How Do Parent-Taught Driver Education Courses Work?

Step-by-step explanation of how parent-taught driver education works, including concurrent classroom and behind-the-wheel training, level-based progression, and how programs like NDTI help families qualify for insurance discounts.

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September 24, 2025

The Need For Legislation Allowing Parent-Directed Driver Training

Why more states should pass legislation allowing parent-directed driver education, how existing laws in Texas and other states work, and why parental involvement can improve teen driver safety.

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September 20, 2025