DPS-authorized third party road test for teens & adults

3rd party road test in Plano, Texas

Ready for your Texas driving test? Best Driving School offers convenient 3rd party road testing in Plano for eligible teen and adult drivers.

Road test options

Two ways to book your 3rd party road test

Choose the option that fits your preparation level.

Both options provide the eligible road test service. If you already feel ready, choose the test-only option. If you want a little practice first, add a short warm-up drive.

For drivers who are ready to test

Road test only

Road test $100

If you have practiced and feel ready, book your third party driving test without an additional practice session.

Includes

  • Texas driving skills test
  • Testing with an eligible examiner
  • Test route and skills based on applicable requirements
  • Convenient Plano testing location

You need: A valid learner permit/license and any required documents for your age and licensing situation.

How booking works: Pick your test date and time when you book.

Warm up before your test

Practice drive + road test

Practice + road test $140

Want a little extra practice before the test? Start with a short driving session with an instructor, then take your road test.

Practice can cover

  • Parking
  • Turns
  • Lane changes
  • Signaling
  • Speed control
  • Basic road-test skills

You need: The required permit/license and documents for your age and licensing situation.

How booking works: Pick your test date and time when you book.

Need more practice first? Adult driving lessons start at $180 for 2 hours.

Who can test

Who can take a 3rd party road test here?

Already completed driver education? You may still be able to take your test with us.

Eligibility depends on your age, permit/license status, driver education, and other Texas requirements.

Teens

Teen drivers

Your teen may need to meet applicable Texas requirements, including:

  • Required learner permit
  • Required teen driver education
  • Required driving practice
  • Any applicable Impact Texas Teen Drivers requirements

Young adults

Ages 18–24

Depending on your situation, you may need:

  • A valid learner license or applicable restricted license
  • Required adult driver education
  • Any applicable Impact Texas Adult Drivers requirement

Adults

Age 25+

Requirements depend on your licensing situation.

You may need:

  • A valid learner license or applicable license
  • Required documentation
  • Any applicable Texas requirements

Licensed in another state or country?

Ask Texas DPS first

DPS will tell you whether your license transfers or you need a Texas driving test. If you need one, you can take it here.

On test day

What to bring to your Texas road test

Bring all required documents and items with you. If something is missing, expired, or does not meet the applicable requirements, your test may need to be rescheduled.

Before you arrive, make sure you have:

  • Your valid learner permit or required license
  • Your driver education certificate, if required for your age
  • Any required Impact Texas Drivers certificate
  • Glasses or contacts, if required for driving
  • A properly registered and insured vehicle, if you are using your own car
  • Any other documents required for your specific licensing situation
Photo · student-driver car outside the Plano office

During the test

What does the examiner check?

The Texas driving test evaluates your ability to control the vehicle and drive safely in real traffic. Your examiner may assess areas such as vehicle control, observation, positioning, and signaling.

Key skills include:

  • Vehicle control: steering, braking, acceleration, and speed control
  • Observation: checking mirrors, blind spots, traffic signs, and surroundings
  • Positioning: staying in the correct lane and maintaining safe road position
  • Signaling: using signals correctly before turns and lane changes
  • Turns & stops: making safe turns and coming to complete stops when required
  • Parking skills: demonstrating the parking skills required during the test

Want to practice first? A short practice drive can help you review these skills before taking your 3rd party driving road test.

Photo · student parallel parking during practice

FAQ

Road test questions

A third-party road test is a driving skills test provided through an authorized third-party testing provider rather than directly at a Texas DPS location. The applicable Texas requirements still apply.

In many cases, yes, if you meet the applicable eligibility requirements. You do not necessarily need to complete your driving lessons with us.

Your remaining licensing steps depend on your situation. Follow the current instructions from Texas DPS after completing your driving test.

Texas DPS driver license

Vehicle requirements apply. If you plan to use your own vehicle, confirm that it meets the current requirements before your appointment.

If you do not pass, ask the testing provider about the next available testing opportunity and any waiting period or additional requirements that apply.

Book a road test time

Eligibility depends on your age and licensing situation. Teens and adults can have different requirements, so check the current Texas DPS rules before booking.

Yes, if you meet the applicable requirements. Our road test service does not require you to complete all your driving lessons with us.

Yes. You can add a practice drive before your road test to review key driving skills with an instructor.

Ready to take your 3rd party road test?

Pick a time, prepare your documents, and take your Texas driving test at our Plano testing location.

If you already feel ready, book the third party road test. If you want additional practice first, choose the practice drive + road test option.