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The Texas DPS Driving Log form is a crucial document designed to track the behind-the-wheel practice hours for new drivers in Texas. This log ensures that young drivers complete the required 20 hours of supervised driving, which includes at least 10 hours at night, before they can apply for a provisional license. By documenting each practice session, parents and guardians can help ensure that their teen is adequately prepared for the responsibilities of driving.

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BEHIND THE WHEEL INSTRUCTION LOG 20 HOURS

Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Guide may be downloaded or printed from www.tea.state.tx.us/drive

The 20 hours of behind-the-wheel practice must be completed in the presence of an adult who meets the requirements of Section 521.222 (d)(2), Transportation Code before the young driver is eligible for a provisional license. Only one (1) hour of behind-the- wheel instruction per day will count towards the 20 hours regardless of the number of hours the student actually drives in a day.

Student’s Name: ________________________________________________________ DL #: ______________________________

Practice Session	Date	Time	Daytime	Nighttime	Adult’s Signature and DL #
	mm/dd/yyyy	(am/pm)	Hours	Hours	Adult’s Signature and DL #
	mm/dd/yyyy	(am/pm)	Hours	Hours
Getting Ready, Starting,
Placing the Vehicle in
Motion, and Stopping
Motion, and Stopping
Recommended 1 hour
Moving, Stopping,
Steering, Knowing Where
Steering, Knowing Where
You Are
You Are
Recommended 2 hour
Backing
Recommended 1 hour

Turning, Lane Position,
and Visual Skills
Recommended 2 hours
Recommended 2 hours

Searching Intended
Path of Travel
Recommended 2 hours
Recommended 2 hours

Parking
Recommended 1 hour

Turnabouts
Turnabouts
Recommended 2 hours
Recommended 2 hours

Multiple Lane Roadways
Multiple Lane Roadways
Recommended 3 hours


City Driving
City Driving
Recommended 3 hours


Expressway/Freeway
Expressway/Freeway
Driving
Driving
Recommended 3 hours

I certify and endorse that the above record is true and correct and my student has completed 20 hours of guided practice which includes at least 10 at nighttime.

____________________________________________________________	_______________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature (if over 18 years of age student’s signature)	Date

When your teenager is eligible for the provisional license take this log, the DE-964 driver education completion certificate and with the other required documents to the Department of Public Safety. Required documents: (1) Valid Learner’s License (Instruction Permit), (2) Verification of Enrollment and Attendance Form, (3) DE 964 from school which provided the driver education course, (3) 20 Hours Behind-the-Wheel Practice Log, (4) The vehicle used for the Road Test must be able to pass an inspection where everything works properly, have a valid inspection sticker, valid registration sticker, and current insurance, (5) Money to pay for license

Texas Education Agency/Texas Department of Public Safety Parent Guide 20 Hours

BEHIND THE WHEEL INSTRUCTION LOG 20 HOURS

Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Guide may be downloaded or printed from www.tea.state.tx.us/drive

Getting Ready, Starting, Placing the Vehicle in Motion, and Stopping (p. 14) Recommended 1 hour -- These practice sessions introduce your teenager to the instrument panel, vehicle controls, and mirror blind spots. The young driver should get ready to drive, start the vehicle, place the vehicle in motion, stop, and secure the vehicle. Please review the vehicle owner’s manual before and during these practice sessions.

Moving, Stopping, Steering, Knowing Where You Are (p. 15) Recommended 2 hours -- Focus on learning the correct procedures for moving, stopping, using reference points, and steering the vehicle at different speeds. Begin in a large, level parking lot that is free of obstacles. The teenager should practice driving around the perimeter of the lot at 10 and 15 mph. Using commentary driving, have your teenager focus on smooth push-pull-slide hand-to-hand steering and stops. Your teenager should be taught to ease off the accelerator or use the brake to reduce speed before entering a curve and use slight acceleration to overcome inertia and pull the vehicle out of the curve. Ask the teenager to move the vehicle to specified targets in the parking lot at 10 and 15 mph. The target is a fixed object that is located 12-20 seconds ahead of the vehicle, in the center of the path of travel, and is what the driver steers toward. It can be a car a block ahead, a traffic signal, the crest of a hill, etc. Having a target helps the new driver to: visualize the space the vehicle will be occupying; look far ahead of the vehicle and begin a search to identify risks; improve steering accuracy. Focus on smooth acceleration, proper speed, and smooth stops. Explain to your teenager that “curling” the toes back to ease pressure off the brake just before stopping results in smoother stops. Practice normal smooth stops and hard smooth stops which are done at a slightly higher speed.

Backing (p. 16) Recommended 1 hour -- Repeat the tasks listed in sessions Moving, Stopping, Steering, Knowing Where You Are with the vehicle in reverse gear at idle or slow speeds. Backing from one target to another allows your teenager to practice seeing, steering, and speed control skills with the vehicle in reverse gear.

Turning, Lane Position, and Visual Skills (p. 16) Recommended 2 hours -- During the next practice sessions practice 10-15 right and left turns from stopped and moving positions in a parking lot. Left turns should be “squared” and right turns should be “rounded.” Emphasize proper signals, mirror checks, side- position reference points, speed and steering control, and the need to look ahead of the vehicle at a selected target in the center of the path of travel. Warn young drivers not to fixate on any one thing. Prior to progressing to driving in a quiet neighborhood, your teenager should be able to demonstrate the ability to move and stop the car smoothly, maintain a given speed, and steer with reasonable precision. If your teenager is ready, practice right and left turns in a residential area.

Searching Intended Path of Travel (p. 18) Recommended 2 hours -- In a residential area, or, if ready, on roads with light traffic, continue working on basic visual skills, negotiating curves, and right and left turns. Practice judging space in seconds, identifying a target, and searching the target area and target path. Ask your teenager to comment prior to changing speed or position. Young drivers have the tendency to monitor the road immediately in front of the vehicle.

Parking (p. 19) Recommended 1 hour -- Angle Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Parking, Curb Parking, Parking Uphill, Parking Downhill

Turnabouts (p. 21) Recommended 2 hours -- Focus on recognizing the different types of turnabouts and selecting the appropriate type of turnabout for a given situation. Begin in a large, level parking lot free of obstacles. Practice 2-point, 3-point, and U-turns in a parking lot. Progress to a lightly traveled residential area, and practice visual search skills, turns, and each turnabout at least 10 times. The easiest and safest way to change directions is to drive around the block.

Multiple Lane Roadways (p. 22) Recommended 3 hours -- Focus on lane position, lane changing, following distance, and mirror blind spots. If possible, choose a time when the four-lane roadway on which you select to practice has minimal traffic, such as during early morning hours on Saturday or Sunday. There are several lane position choices a driver can make without changing lanes. Practice driving in lane position 1, 2, and 3 for several miles during each session.

City Driving (p. 24) Recommended 3 hours -- Focus on driving on crowded urban roadways. During these practice sessions have your teenager examine the importance of scanning ahead, lane position, covering the brake, and the hazards associated with parked cars, traffic congestion, and distractions. Decision- making is the most important skill used in driving. A driver operating in city traffic flow makes 50-60 decisions per mile. Drivers need visibility, space, time, and adequate traction to perform all maneuvers in city traffic whether crossing, turning, passing, or adjusting speed and/or position. During these sessions ask your teenager to focus on controlling space to the front and speed to enhance visibility, space, time, and traction. Driving on congested roadways allows a very small margin for driver error. Effective searching skills and driver alertness are both essential. Every second counts in this driving environment.

Expressway/Freeway Driving (p. 25) Recommended 3 hours -- Focus on complex risk driving environments at speeds up to 70 mph. Traffic flow on expressways can be heavy and at times unpredictable. They are called limited access highways because there are only certain locations, called interchanges, where a driver can enter and exit the expressway. Expressways have a low frequency of collisions, but often have high injury severity rates when a collision does occur because of the higher speeds. Review the expressway information in the Texas Driver Handbook. Make sure your teenager understands the different kinds of expressway interchanges, expressway signs, signals, lane markings, speed limits, and the importance of maintaining a 20-30 second visual lead.

Texas Education Agency/Texas Department of Public Safety Parent Guide 20 Hours

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Common mistakes

Inaccurate Dates: Many people forget to enter the correct date for each practice session. It is crucial to record the exact date to maintain an accurate log of the 20 hours required.
Missing Adult Signature: Some individuals overlook the need for an adult's signature and driver's license number. This signature is essential to validate the log and confirm that the practice was supervised.
Failure to Track Hours: A common mistake is not accurately recording the hours spent driving. Only one hour of practice per day counts toward the total. Keeping track of this is vital for compliance.
Not Meeting Nighttime Requirements: The log must reflect at least 10 hours of nighttime driving. Failing to meet this requirement can delay the eligibility for a provisional license.
Improper Session Documentation: Individuals sometimes do not follow the recommended session breakdown. Each practice session should be categorized according to the specific skills practiced, as outlined in the log.
Neglecting Required Documents: When submitting the log, people often forget to include other necessary documents, such as the DE-964 certificate. Ensure all required paperwork is in order to avoid complications.

Key takeaways

Filling out and using the Texas DPS Driving Log form is crucial for your teenager's journey toward obtaining a provisional license. Here are key takeaways to ensure the process goes smoothly:

Completion Requirement: Your teenager must complete 20 hours of behind-the-wheel practice under the supervision of a qualified adult.
Daily Limit: Only one hour of driving practice counts towards the total 20 hours each day, regardless of how long the student drives.
Documentation: Ensure the log is accurately filled out, including the student's name, driver's license number, and practice session details.
Night Driving: At least 10 of the 20 hours must be completed during nighttime driving sessions.
Adult Supervision: The supervising adult must meet specific requirements as outlined in Section 521.222 (d)(2) of the Texas Transportation Code.
Required Signatures: Both the supervising adult and, if applicable, the parent or guardian must sign the log to certify its accuracy.
Additional Documents: When applying for the provisional license, bring the Driving Log along with other necessary documents, including the DE-964 completion certificate.
Vehicle Readiness: The vehicle used for the road test must be in proper working order, with valid inspection and registration stickers, as well as current insurance.

Make sure to follow these guidelines closely. A well-maintained log not only helps your teenager meet requirements but also enhances their driving skills and confidence.

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Steps to Using Texas Dps Driving Log

Completing the Texas DPS Driving Log form is a crucial step in ensuring that your teenager meets the requirements for obtaining a provisional license. This log tracks the hours spent practicing behind the wheel under the supervision of a qualified adult. It is essential to fill out the form accurately and completely to avoid any delays in the licensing process.

Download or print the Texas DPS Driving Log form from www.tea.state.tx.us/drive.
Enter the student’s name in the designated space at the top of the form.
Fill in the student’s Driver’s License (DL) number next to their name.
Record the practice session date in the format mm/dd/yyyy.
Indicate the time of the practice session, specifying whether it was during the daytime or nighttime.
Document the number of hours spent driving during the session for both daytime and nighttime practices.
For each recommended driving skill, fill in the hours practiced according to the guidelines provided. Ensure that the total driving hours add up to at least 20 hours, with at least 10 hours at nighttime.
Obtain the adult supervisor’s signature and Driver’s License number in the appropriate section.
Have the parent or guardian sign the form if the student is under 18 years of age, or the student can sign if they are over 18.
Enter the date of the parent/guardian’s signature.

After completing the log, gather all required documents for the provisional license application. These include the DE-964 driver education completion certificate and other necessary paperwork. It is vital to ensure that everything is in order before visiting the Department of Public Safety.