Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School Since 1975
Benavides Driving School has been a trusted name in driver education since 1975. Founded by the late Pedro Pete Benavides, our family-owned institution has dedicated over four decades to cultivating safe, responsible drivers across Texas. We specialize in comprehensive teen and adult driver education programs, state-approved defensive driving courses, and third-party road testing services. Our experienced instructors combine classroom instruction with hands-on training to ensure students master both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.Approved by the Texas Education Agency, Department of Public Safety, and TCADA, we maintain rigorous standards while offering flexible scheduling options across multiple locations. Our commitment to excellence extends to personalized driving lessons and online course options that cater to modern learners' needs. With a proven track record of success reflected in our students' achievements and testimonials, we continue Pete Benavides' legacy of patience, encouragement, and unwavering dedication to driver safety.
Services
Teen Driver Education
Adult Driver Courses
Defensive Driving Classes
Driving Lessons
Road Driving Test
Online Courses
Parent Taught Drivers Ed
Instructor Taught Drivers Ed
Ticket Dismissal Courses
6-Hour Adult Class
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 47 years of experience in driver education since 1975
- Family-owned and operated with personalized instruction
- Courses approved by Texas Education Agency and DPS
- Experienced instructors with proven teaching methods
- Multiple locations and flexible scheduling options
Associations and certifications
- State of Texas
What people say
Great instructors
Quick testing
Highly recommended
Professional staff
Excellent drivers
Services
Teen Driver Education
Our state-mandated teen program includes 32 classroom hours and 14 driving hours. Students learn traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and practical skills through classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training. The course prepares teens for DPS licensing requirements while emphasizing safety and responsibility.
Defensive Driving Classes
State-approved defensive driving courses cover traffic laws, accident prevention, and safe driving practices. These 6-hour classes qualify for insurance discounts and ticket dismissal when court-approved. Our interactive instruction combines theory with real-world scenarios to improve driving awareness and decision-making skills.
Adult Driver Education
Our 6-hour adult course meets Texas licensing requirements for drivers aged 18-24. The program includes traffic rules instruction, written testing, and optional driving lessons. Participants receive completion certificates valid for one year toward DPS license applications.
Driving Lessons
One-on-one driving lessons provide personalized skill development for learners of all ages. Our certified instructors offer tailored guidance for permit preparation, license testing, or confidence building. Lessons focus on road safety, vehicle control, and defensive driving techniques in various traffic conditions.
Road Driving Test
We administer official DPS road skills tests for teens and adults. Our certified evaluators assess driving proficiency in controlled environments while maintaining state-mandated evaluation standards. Testing includes vehicle inspection, basic maneuvers, and real-world driving scenarios to ensure licensing readiness.
Questions
What driver education courses do you offer?
We provide teen driver education, adult driver courses, defensive driving classes, and driving lessons. Our programs include classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and online options.
How long is the teen driver education course?
The state-required program includes 32 classroom hours and 14 driving hours, typically completed over four weeks with evening classes and weekend driving sessions.
Can I take the driving test with your school?
Yes, we offer official DPS road skills testing for teens and adults at our authorized testing locations across the Rio Grande Valley.
Do you offer defensive driving for insurance discounts?
Our state-approved defensive driving course qualifies for a 10% insurance discount and ticket dismissal with court approval.
Are your instructors certified?
All our driving instructors are state-certified with extensive experience in driver education and road safety instruction.
What documents are needed for a learner's permit?
You'll need a verification of enrollment, birth certificate, social security card, and Texas ID. We provide required completion certificates for DPS permit applications.
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