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! DPS will not issue a permit if they do not have a VOE from their school. The VOE is tied to attendance and grades. If they have excessive absences and/or failing grades then they may not be able to get this form!

Classroom is three hours a day for only 8 days. Monday thru Friday then Monday thru Wednesday. 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. If you miss class 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 through our website.

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. If your child took the course with us, they received their final certificate, forms, and instructions on their last driving lesson.

We can be reached at 979-299-0030 (if no answer leave a message and we will call you), or email gcda2021@gmail.com. Sign-ups can be done easiest through scheduled appointments as we do NOT have set hours for the office. Our driving and testing schedule varies daily. 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 placement 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 24 hours of classroom with an instructor, 14 hours in-vehicle (7 hours behind-the-wheel & 7 hours observation), certificates, forms, and instructions for every step to licensing. The FULL COURSE is $440 for all classroom, driving lessons, certificates, forms, and instructions. If you are paying with a card then you pay through the website. No card pay will be accepted at the office. If paying with cash, you may make two half pay installments but no driving can begin until paid in full.

DRIVING PORTION ONLY

Behind-the-Wheel Only option costs $380 cash. Parent must sign the contract, bring student 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 with instructions for getting a license.

After the first six hours you take your written required DPS test with us and then can go get your permit. 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.

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.

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.

May 27- June 5 from 6-9pm for 8 days. Tuesday thru Friday then Monday thru Thursday. Starts day after Memorial Day.

3 hours a day for 8 days. Starts day after Memorial Day on a Tuesday. No class on weekend and it ends on a Thursday. Driving can be scheduled while class is on-going. Students still have 90 days to complete the driving portion.

No mobile devices allowed. Participation is required and no sleeping, disrupting, etc. Students can schedule driving once they have a permit and their parent comes in the first time. Students have 90 days to complete the driving portion.

June 9-18 from 6-9pm for 8 days. Monday thru Friday then Monday thru Wednesday.