Always Drive Safe Driving School

Teachers/Driver Instructors/Office Staff

Dr. Willene Ownes

Lawrence Wells Jr Owner

Dr. Willene Ownes

Full Time DET Of Drivers Education

Education since 1997 and present At Skyline High School , Graduated from University of Iowa & Doctorate From University Of Texas College. I really enjoy working with students on the drivers education level

Tonya Smith

Lawrence Wells Jr Owner

Dr. Willene Ownes

TEEN DRIVER ED

Class B CDL Licenses for 25 yr For DISD/DCS I have passion for working with teens/adult. Also i am a Licensed insurance Agent

Lawrence Wells Jr Owner

Zamiah Washington Office Manager

Education since 1992 and present

Held Class B CDL Licenses for 35 yrs School Bus Driver for 25 yrs. Also 25 yrs experience in Drivers Ed.

I've been in business since 2006 and present

I enjoy being a driver instructor 25 YRS EXPERINCE

My vision involves: 1) providing each student with the necessary information and techniques to be a SA

Education since 1992 and present

Held Class B CDL Licenses for 35 yrs School Bus Driver for 25 yrs. Also 25 yrs experience in Drivers Ed.

I've been in business since 2006 and present

I enjoy being a driver instructor 25 YRS EXPERINCE

My vision involves: 1) providing each student with the necessary information and techniques to be a SAFE and RESPONSIBLE DRIVER; 2) providing a friendly learning environment that meets the needs of each learning style while recognizing and understanding students’ strengths and weaknesses; and, 3) providing each student with the proper training so they can obtain a Texas driver’s license and the motoring public with SAFE and RESPONSIBLE DRIVERS

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Zamiah Washington Office Manager

Michelle Santillan Spanish Translator

Zamiah Washington Office Manager

I've Been a office Manager for 3yrs, I was currently a driver students at Always Drive Safe Driving School. I graduate from Lakeview High School. They have professional teachers and experience driver instructor. i enjoy meeting new people and students from around the area. Maybe one day i will own my own Driving School.

Mary Wells-Ceasar Asst. Manager

Michelle Santillan Spanish Translator

I am a Retired Nurse 45 yrs in the medical Field. I ve been a Volunteer for the school for 5yr.I love meeting parents and students, I enjoy listening to parents and students telling me about there first time experience driving in a car.

Michelle Santillan Spanish Translator

I am School Teacher and Present. I enjoy helping other anyway i can. I am known for my professionalism and my smile. I love to translate and i get to learn all ethnicities which helps me learn other languages.

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TEENS 14-17 /ADULTS 18 & Up

Teen Driver Ed course, We work together with parents to learn safe driving skills and the rules of the road. We supervise their practice driving to satisfy the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)-required 14 hours of behind-the-wheel driving.

General Service

(Teens 15 through 17yrs)

Classroom and Behind the Wheel Instruction

(Adult 18 & Up)

DPS 3rd Party Testing Site

Contact us for more Info 214-434-0047

Teens & Adults

Must pass with a 70 or above on the classroom & Driving Test…According to Senate Bill 1317 –

Adults

Adult Driver Education Classes (18 & Up) Must have proper ID before receiving a ADE Certificate is given.

WHILE DRIVING IN THE STUDENT DRIVER VEHICLE, ONE MUST...

· Pay attention at all times and be aware of their surroundings Comprehend the lesson being taught. Show improvement and give feedback before proceeding your Driving Test, (This means you should retain the skills and instructions taught in previous lessons)

-Important-

The instructors are aware that it is natural for many new drivers to be nervous the first time they drive. However, if you suffer from extreme anxiety or nervousness, you should consult a doctor especially before proceeding to the Department of Public Safety (D.P.S.) for your driving

Here's what you'll learn:

Traffic Laws
Driver Preparation
Vehicle Movements
Risk Reduction and Management
Distractions
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Adverse Conditions
And more

Permit Test

The permit test is given at the end of the first week and it covers knowledge of road signs, signals, and road rules. A vision test will be given as well before the permit test.

According to the new implement of the DPS, teenagers (under 18) are required to go to DPS office with their parents, as they will issue Instruction Permits (Leaners Licenses) with Biometric Photograph. The Drive Times are scheduled once the student get their Instruction Permit.

There are 14 hours of in-car instruction. The lessons are broken down into seven 2 hour lessons which include seven hours of driving and seven hours of observation. Driving times will be scheduled by the student after they get their permit.

32 Classroom Hours
14 In-Car hours
Permit Test

Documents

Documents to be shown to DPS:
Two proofs of residency ( water/utility bill)Certified Birth Certificate (No foreign birth certificate accepted, must have resident alien card, passport with visa, Texas id or citizenship papers)

Original Social Security Card
A valid TEA Form (proof of enrollment obtained from school office) – Valid for only 30 days from the date issued.
Forms given by us – DE964 & DL-14A (permit application form given by instructor on Day 1)
$16 for under 18 and $26 for 18 and above, which is submitted to DPS Office for Permit Application.
certified birth certificate (no foreign birth certificates accepted, must have resident alien card, passport with visa, Texas ID or citizenship papers.
2 proofs of residency (mortgage statement, current automobile insurance, medical or health card, ect)

Driving Test

STUDENT MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE AND HOLD THEIR PERMIT FOR SIX MONTHS AND MUST HAVE COMPLETED THEIR COMPLETE DRIVERS-ED PROGRAM ( 32 CLASSROOM HOURS, 14 IN-CAR HOURS). PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

DPS REQUIREMENT FOR TAKING THE ROAD TEST AT THE DRIVING SCHOOL:

MUST WATCH ‘IMPACT’ VIDEO, APPROXIMATE 2 HOURS, PRINT THE CERTIFICATE, PRIOR TO TAKING THE DRIVING TEST. YOU MUST TAKE YOUR DRIVING TEST WITHIN 90 DAYS OF WATCHING THE VIDEO. ENTER THE NAME OF THE DRIVING SCHOOL ATTENDED OR PARENT TAUGHT OPTION.

https://impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/ittd/

TEENS FROM OTHER DRIVING SCHOOLS, PARENT TAUGHT, CAN TAKE THE TEST AT OUR SCHOOL AS WELL. BUT ALL TEANAGERS NEED THE FOLLWING ITEMS WITH THEM, WHEN THEY COME TO OUR SCHOOL TO TAKE THE TEST.

IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE/CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR TEST DURING BUSINESS HOURS.

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE PRINTED AND BROUGHT FOR DRIVING TEST !!! IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE BROUGHT INTO THE OFFICE WHEN ARRIVING FOR THE TEST.

NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE PRINTED AT THE OFFICE!

PERMIT
DRIVER’S EDUCATION COMPLETION CERTIFICATE (DE-964) (NOT LEARNERS LICENSE)
Impact Certificate

About Us

Qualified Instructors

All of our Instructors have 15 are more years Teaching in Public School System and Drivers Education Program

Requirements

No Tickets, No Warrants, No Truancy

Tx DPS Requirements for Getting a Permit and/or license

1. Proof of Identification

A) Birth Certificate*

B) Passport

C) US Alien Resident Card

Tx DPS Requirements for Getting a Permit and/or license

Teenagers are required to attend 6 hours of classroom instruction before the written test is administered. Must pass with a 70 or above. Students must also pass the vision and written tests before any DPS paperwork will be given

D) Texas Identification Card

E) Out-of-State Drivers License

F) Court Order Name Change

2. Proof of Social Security

G) Texas Identification Card

H) Out-of-State Drivers License

I) Court Order Name Change

J) Social Security Card*

K) For national security reasons, DPS accepts original documents only... NO COPIES.

~~If the NAMES on ID and SS do not match, you will also need a Court Order Name Change.

~~We will return the ID and Social Security Card along with the permit.

3. Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) Form

Also called the TEA Form, ask for this form from the attendance office at your school.

4. Application for permit

5. Behind The Wheel Parent Log

30 hours additional driven by the parent

6. Glasses or Contacts

If the student wears glasses or contacts, be sure to bring them on the day of the test. A vision screening will be done as part of the testing.

7. When all of the requirements have been satisfied, including the classroom instruction and behind the wheel driving, AAcurate Driving School will issue the TEA Certificate (form DE-964) stating that the student has met all of the requirments.

Class Info Teens/Adults

Teens 14-17 Classes last( 3 weeks)

Adults Classes last( 6 hrs)

Rules for In-Car Instruction (Teen Drivers)

1. You must arrive 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.

2. You must have your valid Texas learners permit in your possession during ALL behind-the-wheel lessons. Close Toe Shoes..

3. If you have an "A" restriction on your permit, you must wear your glasses or contacts during the behind-the-wheel lessons.

4. If you are unable to attend a drive time, you must cancel at least 24 hours before it is scheduled, or you will be charged $30 to reschedule.

5. Always Drive Safe Driving School is State Board Certified..

6. Our cellphone policy* is the same as the Public School Systems.

7. If you fall asleep during your observation time, you will not receive any credit for that day and you will be charged $20 to reschedule the drive time.

8. Please make sure that you have made arrangements for pick-up after your drive time is completed.

9. During the drive schedule We cannot reserve a spot for you by phone, All drive times must schedule in person..

10. All students will be on a 6 months Probation before getting the Driving License…

11. Drive times are spread out within the 6 months Probation

( 1-2 Drive Times per months) State Requirement..

11. PARENT / GUARDIAN PRACTICE LOG

Texas Law requires 30 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with an adult who is at least 21 years old

WHO HAS A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE.