THE FIRST FALL CLASSES ARE POSTED FOR REGISTRATION! These are the traditional classes and will go Monday thru Thursday for 4 weeks from 6-8pm. NO FRIDAYS for these classes!

REMINDER: Students must be at least 15 (no 14 year-olds) and eligible for a VOE. Do not sign up if they cannot get a VOE as they will not be able to get a permit from DPS to finish the driving in 90 days. Check for eligibility from their school before signing your child up!!

CONDENSED: class portion is completed in six days. Students will still have the 90 days per contract to complete the driving. Students will bring their lunch and snacks daily. This class is best suited for busy students who are able to focus and process material quickly. Students are eligible to get their permits the second day of class. Driving can begin once the classroom ends. No devices (phones, Apple Watches, Air pods, etc. Must be able to follow directions and behave appropriately. No absences for this class should be taken.

TRADITIONAL: Class is only two hours a day for 16 days but they can do their driving and classroom at the same time if it works with the driving schedule. They still receive 90 days per contract to complete the driving. No devices (phones/Apple watches/ Air pods, etc. Students must be able to follow instructions and behave appropriately. Able to miss up to 10 hours but there will be make-up work issued with clear directions and due date. No make-up work will be accepted the day before or day of final.

There is a $50 non-refundable fee if you request a refund after the 3rd business day of receipt of payment. In the office we only take cash but you can pay with a card online.

We offer the road test for licenses when they’re ready as we are a DPS approved Third Party Facility. The testing is an additional fee so contact us when they’re eligible to test.

We can be reached via TEXT ONLY at 979-529-8816, voice 979-299-0030, or email gcda2021@gmail.com OFFICE HOURS VARY DAILY DEPENDING ON THE SCHEDULED LESSONS AND/OR TESTS. Please contact us before coming by so we can make certain we are there to offer assistance. We return voicemails when we are back in the office if you leave your name and number. 979-299-0030. Students are not secured in a class until the contract has been signed!

Why Gulf Coast Driving Academy?

We take pride in providing the best and most conscientious driving instruction available.

Full Teen Course includes all 32 hours of classroom, 14 hours in-vehicle (7 hours behind-the-wheel & 7 hours observation), certificates, forms, and instructions for every step to licensing. The cost is currently $440 if you pay online through the website. We only take cash at the office and there is a $20 discount for paying in full with cash so that cost is $420. No cards accepted at the office, only cash.
If paying half before Traditional class, permit certificate cannot be issued until paid in full.
Classroom Only option cost is $360 cash. Classroom certificate will be issued. Check with DPS for the driving requirements.
Behind-the-Wheel Only option costs $380 cash. Parent must sign the contract, bring their permit, and bring the certificate where it shows the driving has been transferred to us. Student will have 90 days to complete the required driving. This covers the 14 hours required (7 hours in-vehicle and 7 hours observation). No refunds will be issued once driving begins. Driving certificate will be issued along with instructions for obtaining your license.

We do not put ANYONE ahead of others for driving times. Everyone is busy, everyone has reasons to want to get signed up quickly. However, no one is more important than anyone else. If you have any custody issues, camps, extra-curricular activities, work, etc. you will still have to follow the rules for scheduling as we cannot make exceptions for anyone. Students are limited to twice a week to begin driving.

After the first six hours you take your written required DPS test with us and then can go get your permit. The traditional class can driving while still attending class. The condensed class can begin driving the last day of class. You can begin scheduling your driving when you have a permit, zero balance, and driving availability that works with your schedule. You have 90 days for the driving to be completed.

If you pay on-line, your financial institution may process your payment as: GCDA LLC, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay, or Gulf Coast Driving Academy.

When eligible for your license, we offer the road skills test for an additional fee.

Got Questions?

Contact us in Lake Jackson at 1-(979) 299-0030.

STEP ONE

Upcoming Class Sessions

Review our list of upcoming course options.

Sept. 30 – Oct. 24

6pm-8pm

TRADITIONAL: Monday thru Thursday 6-8pm for FOUR weeks. NO FRIDAYS. This is the last Mon-Thurs class for the school year.

TRADITIONAL: Monday thru Thursday from 6pm-8pm for four weeks. NO FRIDAYS.

Maximum students: 20.

November 4 – 23

6pm-8pm

TRADITIONAL: Monday thru Friday 6-8pm for THREE weeks. Class will end on a Saturday morning for the final.

TRADITIONAL: Monday thru Friday from 6pm-8pm for three weeks. Class will end Saturday, November 23 at 9am

Maximum students: 20.

STEP TWO

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