Angelo Driving Academy 3rd party Testing  or

DPS Road Testing

Angelo Driving Academy offer road test for licensing as a 3rd party evaluator. Cost is $20 for  one attempt... $10 for subsequent attempts.  After 3rd attempt we requires private lesson to help ensure new drivers are safe, understand and obey the law.   Road test will done in school vehicle  must complete using DPS approved route and standards. Our test is given here on site at 400 W Ave N, test begins and ends at Angelo Driving Academy. 


Road test for Teen a who completed 32 hours/14 hours 
 - Requirements to take Alternate DPS 3rd Party Road
     -- Must have DE 964 (Original Certificate of Driver Education Completion)
     -- Must have Impact Video Completion Certificate original (use C00036 code for Angelo Driving Academy.
     -- Must have 30 hours log sheet (completed)
     -- Must have Verification of Enrollment Form (from HS) or HS Completion
     -- Must Current and Valid DL or permit
( Teens under 18 must hold permit for at least  6 months)

Road test for Adults  18 to 24  (6) hours ADE course grads)
 - Requirements to take Alternate DPS 3rd Party Road
     -- Must have ADE 1317 or DE 964 (Original Certificate of Driver Education Completion)
     -- Must have Impact Video Completion Certificate original
     -- Must Current and Valid DL or permit

1st time Adults licensees  25 and over must watch Impact Texas Young Drivers (ITYD) videos


To schedule Private drives or Road Test see Drive Schedule, Private Drive Open slots:   Click on Link: Drive Schedule . Then download file to see available dates and time. Call or email us to schedule.

Road Test Requirements:
You will be graded on your ability to demonstrate the following maneuvers: parallel parking, backing in a straight line, approaching intersections, turning, stopping in regular traffic conditions, controlling the vehicle, observing traffic, maintaining vehicle position (turning, stopping, etc.), and using signals.

COPS Evaluation 
   C- Control (starts, stops, steering and speed)
   O - Observation (focus, attentiveness, alert, etc)
   P - Positioning ( lane, parking, space positions)
   S - Signaling ( not too late, soon or not at all)  

  (4) ways to Fail the Road Test
     -1. Too many points deductions (more than 30 points off)
     -2. A dangerous act ( any act or action that present a threat or possible crash)
       - 3. Violation or breaking a law
     - 4. Involved in a  crash


Individuals over the age of 25 are allowed  to be tested by TPST authorized schools.



Link to DPS Offices in and near San Angelo