One Way Driver Training School

OneWay Driver Training School, Inc. is a reputable driving school that has been serving the community for many years. Our school has been instrumental in shaping responsible and safe drivers, with six teenagers from one family attesting to the effectiveness of our program. Our mission is to provide quality driver education that goes beyond the minimum requirements, thus producing well-trained and confident drivers.

Meet Our Owners

Debra K. Routh, one of our esteemed owners, is a proud alumna of Baylor University, where she received her B.S. and M.A. in education. With over 30 years of teaching experience under her belt, Debra has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in drivers education. She has a genuine passion for teaching teenagers to drive and has been doing so in various private schools in the DFW area. Her honesty, fairness, and dedication to her craft have earned her the respect and trust of many.

Penney Vogelsang, our other owner, has been teaching drivers education since 1985. She is licensed to teach the DWI program for first-time offenders and has taught Defensive Driving for ticket dismissal and insurance discounts. Penney also teaches corporate classes and is especially skilled in teaching alcohol education. Her expertise in teaching teens behind the wheel makes her one of the best in-car instructors in the area.

Teen Driver's Education Explanation

Our teen driver's education program is designed to meet the needs of students who are 15 years old and above. The T.E.A or V.O.E is a verification of enrollment/attendance in school and is valid for 30 days during the school year. If issued during the last week of the school year, it is valid for the entire summer. Students must present an official birth certificate with a raised seal (hospital copies are not accepted) or a Passport or Resident Alien card. Two residency forms must also be submitted as proof of residency.

OneWay Driver's Training Overview Program Overview

Our classes meet for three weeks, Monday through Friday, and the last Saturday. Classes may not be missed more than five times. If a class is missed, the student must make up the class when it is being taught again. Students will not be allowed in class if they are more than five minutes late. Students are expected to complete all classes, class make-ups, driving times, and observation times within six months of the class start date.

Student Expectation

Students are expected to pay attention and be cooperative during class and driving time. The material we teach is essential and can save lives. We provide students with a workbook and the Texas driving handbook. Obtaining a permit is possible upon completion of the first three days of class instruction (six hours) for students who are 15 years old and above.

Driving Policies

Students must spend 14 hours in the car, with seven hours dedicated to driving and seven hours to observing. Driving may continue several weeks after the class has been completed. Students should schedule drive times and show up at least ten minutes before their driving time with their permit. NO FLIP FLOPS. Students who cannot make a scheduled driving time must call at least 8 hours in advance and cancel, or they will be charged a $20 cancellation fee.

Required Video (Teens & Adults)

Teenagers must watch the ITTD video, while adults must watch the ITAD video.

State Approved Driving Test

OneWay is state-approved to offer the Driving Test for teenagers (OneWay students) for $75 cash, and online for $95 cash. Adults must have a permit.