Question 1

Can I take my Texas DPS road test at A&K instead of a DPS office?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A&K Driving Austin is authorized by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) as a Third-Party Skills Test site in Northwest Austin. Road tests are by appointment only; book online or call (512) 505-8398.

Question 2

How much does the road test cost?

Accepted Answer

The road test is $125 and includes two attempts, so you get a free retake if you don't pass the first time. A school car is provided. With pickup and drop-off within 10 miles, it's $150 (not available for teen drivers).

Question 3

What do I need to bring to my road test?

Accepted Answer

You need a valid, unexpired Texas learner permit and the documents on our Driving Exam Checklist. Because you test in our car, you don't need proof of insurance or registration. Teen drivers must meet us at the school, and a parent or guardian must be present to sign the road test paperwork.

Question 4

What does the road test cover?

Accepted Answer

A licensed examiner directs you along the approved test route and scores your control, observation, positioning and signaling. You'll also parallel park, reverse safely and perpendicular park. Breaking a traffic law, dangerously impeding traffic or refusing instructions is an automatic fail.

Question 5

Do I still have to visit a DPS office after I pass?

Accepted Answer

Often not. After your road test, we can help upload your driver license application documents to the Texas.gov TxT online portal. Certain eligibility rules apply, so check the online submission requirements first.

Question 6

Which driving package should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Choose the 6-hour package if you're a beginner, the 3-hour package if you have some experience, and Prep & Driving Exam if you only need a final test-route practice before your road test. Every package is one-on-one with an instructor in a school car.

Question 7

Do I need a permit for driving lessons?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lesson packages require a Texas learner permit or a valid driver license, and packages that include the road test require a valid learner permit.

Question 8

Do you offer pickup and drop-off?

Accepted Answer

Yes, within 10 miles of our office on FM 620, through the packages marked + Pick-ups. Locations farther away have an additional fee.

Question 9

How long is my package good for, and can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

All packages are valid for one year from purchase. After that, unused lessons can be extended for $25 per lesson. If you cancel a package, you get a prorated refund for unused services.

Question 10

Does the teen 7+7 package count toward Texas teen driver ed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Teen Driver Package covers the in-car part of a Texas teen driver education course: 7 hours of driving and 7 hours of observation with a TDLR-licensed instructor, in 2-hour sessions. It's $700, or $825 with the road test. Our regular lesson packages don't count as the driver ed in-car course, but teens can log those driving hours toward the 30 hours of supervised practice Texas requires, within the state's daily limit on the log.

Question 11

What do teens need to sign up for the 7+7?

Accepted Answer

A valid Texas learner permit and a transfer certificate from the online or in-person course provider where they completed the classroom portion. You can email the certificate to akdrivingaustin@gmail.com.

Question 12

What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?

Accepted Answer

Please give at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice have a $45 rescheduling fee, except for illness or a medical or family emergency. If you're 5-10 minutes late, we start that much later, and end on time if another student is booked after you. Arriving 15 minutes late without notice counts as a no-show, and the lesson is lost unless you pay the $45 rescheduling fee.

Question 13

What are your hours and where are you located?

Accepted Answer

We're open Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-7 PM and Saturday-Sunday 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, by appointment. The office is at 10713 N FM 620, Suite 302, Austin, TX 78726, in 620 Oaks Office Park. Call (512) 505-8398.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take my Texas DPS road test at A&K instead of a DPS office?

How much does the road test cost?

What do I need to bring to my road test?

What does the road test cover?

Do I still have to visit a DPS office after I pass?