FAQs

  • Q: Is ITAD part of the 6 hours of Driver Education required to complete prior to taking the skills (behind the wheel) examination?

    A: ITAD is a separate requirement and must be completed no more than 90 days prior to the applicant taking the skills examination. ITAD should be completed after the 6 hour Adult Driver Education Course.

  • Q: Who is required to take ITAD?

    A: Any applicant who has taken a 6 hour Adult Driver Education Course and was issued an ADE-1317 Certificate, is required to view the ITAD program and receive a completion certificate before the drive test will be administered. The certificate must be dated within 90 days of the drive test.

    Applicants ages 18 years of age or older must complete an ITD program prior to taking the skills examination. Applicants 18 years of age or older can complete either the Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) program or the ITTD program.

    The proof of appropriate ITD program completion must be provided to the testing entity prior to administration of the skills examination and no later than ninety (90) days after program completion.

  • Q: Is there an expiration date on the ITAD certificate?

    A: Yes, the ITAD certification has an expiration date. The ITAD certificate is only valid for 90 days. If the applicant does not pass the driving skills examination within 90 days of the date on the certificate they must restart the ITAD program.

  • Q: Do I have to watch the 1 hour video in a single viewing?

    A: No, the ITAD video is broken up into three (3) modules that you can view independently. Each module must be completed in its entirety in order to progress to the next module.

  • Q: After I complete all modules and finish the ITAD video, how will I receive my certificate?

    A: A copy of the certificate will be e-mailed to the address used to create an account on the ITAD website. Additionally, you will be able to log in to the ITAD website at any time to retrieve and print your certificate (go to course, course overview, and reprint certificate).

  • Q: Can I submit the electronic copy of my certificate to the driver license office or TPST School?

    A: No. You must print the certificate and submit a paper copy to the driver license office or TPST School

  • Q: Is there a fee required to take ITAD?

    A: No. ITAD is offered by the Department free of charge.