A-PLUS DRIVING SCHOOL – AUTHORIZED DPS ROAD TEST

POLICY / TERMS & CONDITIONS and WHAT DOCUMENTS TO BRING

Important Policy Reminders:

• All road test fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. This includes but is not limited to illness, personal emergencies, transportation issues, or scheduling conflicts.

  We require minimum of a 24 hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your road test. Failure to provide adequate notice will result in forfeiture of your payment.

  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we maintain fairness and integrity in our scheduling process.

  Cancellation or Rescheduling a Road Test:
• A minimum 24-hour notice is required to reschedule or cancel a road test.
• Missed appointments or late arrivals will result in forfeiture of payment.
• You may call in to reschedule another road Test. A rescheduling fee of $40 will apply i

Missed Test or No-Show Road Test Policy

• If a student misses a scheduled Road Test for any reason including no show or arriving without the required documents or vehicle not road ready, there will be no refund, but you may reschedule by calling our office. A rescheduling fee of $40 will apply. 

Cancellations & Refund Eligibility

If you cancel your Authorized DPS Road Test no less than 24 hours of your scheduled road test appointment, you will be eligible for a refund upon request.

Please note:

• Refunds are not automatic — they must be manually processed by our office.
• To request a refund, contact us at 281-353-9377.
• Refunds are issued back to the original payment method through Shopify once approved.
• There will be a $4.00 Refund Fee, if canceled before 24 hours of the appointment.
• If the cancellation occurs less than 24 hours before the appointment, no refund will be issued under any circumstance.
• You may Reschedule by calling in within 90 days of original appointment there will be a $40 Rescheduling Fee.

Eligibility to Test:

You must be 16 or older the day of your test and have a valid Texas Learner License or Temporary Permit with your photo on the permit. (No DPS receipts or picture on your phone will be accepted.

• 16 & 17 Years Old: Must have held permit over 6 months. This date is listed on the back of your permit.  You must schedule your road test appointment AFTER the 6 month date.  It CANNOT be ON or BEFORE the 6 month date.
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• Lost hard copy? Request a replacement from the DPS office. Paper permits expire after 60 days and photos on phones are not accepted.
• Must have in your possession the DE964 Texas Driver Education Certificate that states "FOR DRIVERS LICENSE ONLY" at the top of the certificate. 
• 18 - 24 yrs: Must have in your possession the ADE1317 Texas Driver Education Certificate.

Before Your Road Test

• Schedule a driving lesson if you need more practice: Call us at 281-353-9377

Vehicle Requirements:

If using your own vehicle

•  Current Inspection & Registration Tags (Tags must be visible on windshield) if you ordered your window tags, you may bring the email from Texas Dept of Motor Vehicles that state's "This Receipt is proof of Registration for Law Enforcement" (unexpired date).
• Front and Rear License Plates must be Attached to car (Texas State Law). Paper Plates on back only will be accepted if not expired.
• Printed proof of Liability Insurance ID Card. Your name doesn't have to be on the policy, as long as there are no restrictions on the policy.   
• A Working Air Conditioner capable of blowing cool air.

If needed, you may Rent an A-Plus Driving School vehicle for $75 (cash or card). You may pay for the rental when you arrive for your appointment.  Call ahead to reserve.

Impact Video Requirement by DPS:

The IMPACT is not part of any course. It is required to watch after a student has completed full drivers ed course and before taking the road test. All testers must watch the required IMPACT Video for their age. After you have watched the video you will need to print off the IMPACT certificate from the DPS Impact Texas Drivers Program and bring to the road test. The IMPACT Certificate will expire in 90 days. IMPACT must show date of completion on or after completing a full drivers ed course.  If the IMPACT is Dated before a student has completed the full drivers ed course, you will not be able to test. Look at all dates to be sure. To watch the Video, Use link below to navigate to the Texas Impact Website.

• Ages 16–17: Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD)
  
• Ages 18 and up: Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD)

What to Expect on the Road Test! Click the link below

TPSTwhattoexpect.docx

 

What to Bring to the Road Test/ Checklist

You MUST ARRIVE 20 minutes early with printed copies of the following:

No Refunds for Late/missed appointments

Ages 16–17

• Parent or legal guardian must be present
• Valid Texas learner license (held for OVER 6 months)
• DE-964 Certificate labeled “For Driver License Only”
• If transferred from another course: Bring both original and transferred DE-964
• ITTD (Impact Texas Teen Drivers) Certificate
• Printed proof of car insurance (unless using A-Plus vehicle)

Ages 18–24

• Valid, unexpired Texas Learner License
• ADE-1317 Certificate from a 6-Hour Adult Driver Ed Course
• ITAD (Impact Texas Adult Drivers) Certificate (within 90 days)
• Printed proof of car insurance (unless using A-Plus vehicle)

Ages 25+

• Valid, unexpired Texas Learner License
• ITAD (Impact Texas Adult Drivers) Certificate (within 90 days)
• Printed proof of car insurance (unless using A-Plus vehicle)

Note: If applying for your first license over 25, a 6-Hour Adult Driver Ed Course is not required—but recommended. You must have passed the written permit test at DPS.

Fees

• Road Test Fee: $75.  (Paid online) Includes up to 3 test attempts
• Vehicle Rental (optional): $75 per test (Pay upon arrival)
• Missed appointment $40 Rescheduling Fee (within 90 Days of Missed Test)

Important Appointment Instructions:

To ensure a smooth and timely check-in process, please follow the guidelines below:

• Arrive Prepared: All required documents must be printed and ready to submit upon arrival. We cannot accept digital documents.  If you're in a bind and don't have access to a printer, give us a call, in advance. We may be able to assist you with printing for a small fee or as a courtesy depending on availability. Please do not wait until the last minute, as we cannot guarantee same day assistance.  
• Early Arrival Required: Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow time for check-in and paperwork.
• No Exceptions for Late Arrivals: If you arrive late, you will be required to reschedule. No refunds will be issued for missed or late appointments.

If you fail the Road Test:

You may schedule 2 more retests within 90 days of failing your first test, without having to pay again.  You will need to practice at home and once you are confident and ready, you may call in to schedule your retest by phone. We do not schedule retests for the same day. 

*Car Rental is not included in the free Retest.

After you have Passed the Road Test:

A-Plus will give to you a sealed envelope with your Original Certificates you provide to us and your test scores. You will need to make an appointment to take the envelope to the DPS office to have your license issued.  

Schedule your appointment at DPS: