Each class session and driving lesson is 2 hours long.  Classroom hours will be at the same time each day, check the class schedule for more information.

Tenative Course Schedule (subject to change as needed)

     Day 1 - Texas Drivers Handbook

     Day 2 - Texas Drivers Handbook, eye test

     Day 3 - Texas Drivers Handbook, permit test

     Day 4 - Your license to drive, right-of-way concepts

     Day 5 - Traffic control devices, controlling traffic flow

     Day 6 - Sharing the roadway

     Day 7 - DADAP

     Day 8 - Pre- & post-drive procedures, symbols and devices, occupant protection, & vehicle operation and

                   control

     Day 9 - Visual attention, vehicle maneuvers

     Day 10 - Driver readiness, road rage

     Day 11 - DADAP

     Day 12 - Risk reduction, low risk environment, moderate risk environment, & complex risk environment

     Day 13 - Adverse conditions, traction loss concerns

     Day 14 - Vehicle malfunctions, vehicle requirements, personal responsibility

     Day 15 - DADAP

     Day 16 - FINAL EXAM

Driving (7 hours driving, 7 hours Observation, total of 14 hours In-Car):

You will have 7 lessons, 2 hours per lesson.  Drive times will be scheduled according to student’s convenience and availability of an instructor and car.  Schedule Driving Lessons.

Canceling Drive Times: – Please see DriveTime FAQ

Pass/Fail Policy (In-Car): -   It is our responsibility to ensure that every student has mastered the basic skills before receiving their DE certificate.  Some students require more practice time than others.  It is also the parent’s responsibility to work with their student to help them improve.  A student will not pass his or her lesson #7 driving test if:

Ø      The instructor needs to grab the steering wheel.

Ø      The instructor needs to use the instructor brake

Ø      The student commits a moving violation.  (Ex: running a stop sign, speeding, etc.)

If the student fails their driving test, they must retest.  Retest will cost $15.00.  Any student who fails their driving test can work with their parents to further develop driving skills before retesting or can schedule additional drive times with Mansfield Driving Academy at a cost of $25.00 per hour.

Class Make-up:

Students who miss more than 5 days of class will be dropped from the course.  All missed class must be made up.  Example:  If a student misses day 6 of 16, they can make up day 6 in the next scheduled class on their day 6.  All make up days must be have prior instructor approval.

Contract Expiration Date:

According to the Texas Education Agency, each student has 180 days (6 months) to complete the entire course.  This includes the classroom phase, make-up lessons, and behind-the-wheel phase.  The 180 day start date will be from the first day of class.

How do I get my Learner's Permit?:

Obtaining your learner's permit, also known as the instruction permit, will allow you to drive with a 21 year old licensed driver in the front seat with you.  Once you complete the first 6 hours of classroom training (the first 3 days), Mansfield Driving Academy will administer the permit test.  Student's will take their results to the DPS office to apply for and receive their driving permit. 

To be eligible to apply for and obtain an instructional driving permit, the student must:

     1. be 15 years of age.

     2. be present for the first three days of class (non-negotiable per state requirements).

     3. pass the permit test and an eye exam, both to be given by the MDA. Specific information regarding the

         permit test will be given on the first day of class.

     4. go to the DPS office and present on original, certified birth certificate (hospital certificates are NOT

         accepted) and an original social security card (or a print out from the social security office) to DPS officials. 

         Students will be fingerprinted and have their photo taken while at the DPS office.

What forms of payment are accepted?

MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, PayPal, Debit Cards, Money Orders and Personal Checks are accepted.  Electronic payments can be made here through PayPal's secure website.  Payment in full is expected by the first class meeting.

Grading Policy:

Students in Driver’s Education will need to successfully complete both the class room and in-car portions of the course to receive their Driver’s Education Certificate. 

Students must score a 70% or above to pass the classroom portion of the course.  The classroom portion of the course includes lecture, discussions, worksheets, tests and instructional videos.  Students will be expected to fully participate in the class by reading their assigned portions of the book and by completing their daily work.  Each lesson may cover between one and four chapters, and will be tested by a chapter assessment.  Grades will be determined by the following weighted scale:

Daily class work counts 40%

Chapter / Unit tests count 40%

Final exam counts 20%. 

Students must score a 70% or above on the final exam to pass the course. 

For the in-car portion of the course, students will need to pass their driving test during lesson 7 or on a retest to pass the In-Car portion.  Students must successfully pass both the class room and in-car portion to receive their Driver’s Education Certificate. 

Successful completion of this course may entitle your student to a 10% savings on your auto insurance.