Step 1: Determine which group you qualify under: Teen (if you took the teen class then you must go by the rules for teen class), Adult 18-24, Adult 25+
Step 2: Review the checklist and make certain you have all required documents
Step 3: You may pay the required fees online.
Step 4: YOU MUST RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION CALL FOR DATE/TIME. We do not test before 10a.m. but we test on the hour throughout the day.
Step 5: Show up 10 minutes PRIOR to scheduled exam and park on the side of the building beside the front parallel parking standard (you should be facing Plantation Drive).
Step 6: Bring in all required documents for approval.
Step 7: Examiner will check for all required documents, have you sign the DL40, check your insurance (PAPER copy current/no exclusion & must match VIN # on registration date sticker on vehicle), and the following on the vehicle: two plates (front/back—both attached at least 12” from ground—no IN TRANSIT plates), horn, L/R signal lights in front/back, three working brake lights, examiners door must open, seatbelts, and vehicle must be free of excessive debris.
Step 8: If all is in order, the driving skills test will be given. Examiner will explain what to expect so please ask any questions BEFORE the test begins as once it is started no questions can be answered.
DRIVING SITUATIONS TO EXPECT ON THE TEST:
We strive to reduce stress for the student by being clear with all directions and being overall friendly and polite.
Items you will be tested over:
*Right turns, left turns with/without stop sign intersections
*Merging
*Intersections with Lights
*Right of Way
*Observation
*Signals
*Positioning
*Control of Vehicle
*Backing /Reversing
*PARALLEL PARKING ( Provided at Gulf Coast Driving Academy – Lake Jackson. You may practice as much as necessary).
Step 9: Upon returning to the testing site, park in the back of the lot in the grassy area. Examiner will review your test and, if you passed, you will come inside to get your paperwork in a SEALED, SECURE envelope. DO NOT OPEN THIS ENVELOPE OR DPS WILL NOT TAKE YOUR RESULTS!
Step 10: Take the sealed envelope to your local DPS office to receive your unrestricted driver’s license!