Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in Lubbock, TX
Drive Trainers, established in 2007, has dedicated over 15 years to providing exceptional driver education in Lubbock, Texas. With a rich legacy of adapting to industry changes, we transitioned to mobile training in 2022, bringing our expertise directly to students. Our team of certified professionals, including TDLR-licensed instructors and Texas DPS TPST examiners, combines 36 years of collective experience in roadway safety education.We offer comprehensive programs, from online driver education to personalized behind-the-wheel training and road testing, all designed to meet Texas DPS standards. Our approach emphasizes safe, responsible driving through controlled instruction, observation, positioning, and signaling techniques. We pride ourselves on flexible scheduling, competitive pricing, and a commitment to nurturing confident drivers of all ages.
Services
Behind-the-wheel training
Online driver education
Road testing services
Defensive driving courses
Texas license preparation
Teen driver programs
Adult driver instruction
TPST examiner services
Roadway skills testing
Parent-taught curriculum
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 36 years of combined instructor experience in Texas driver education.
- Our mobile training brings personalized lessons directly to Lubbock city limits.
- Certified Texas DPS TPST examiners administer official road tests.
- Flexible packages include vehicle use, insurance, and fuel in lesson pricing.
- Curriculum aligns with Texas DPS requirements for control, observation, and safety.
Associations and certifications
- Texas Department of Public Safety TPST Examiner #5777
- Texas Driver Education Training School (TDLR lic. #C0212A)
Services
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Professional in-vehicle instruction covering Texas DPS required skills: control, observation, positioning, and signaling. Includes vehicle, insurance, and fuel. $70/hour for personalized sessions within Lubbock city limits.
Online Driver Education
State-approved 32-hour teen course and 6-hour adult program with Impact Texas Drivers modules. Full bundle includes online course, 7 driving hours, and road test for $500. Available in English and Spanish.
Road Testing Services
Official Texas DPS TPST examinations administered by certified examiner #5777. $75 per test in client's or instructor's vehicle. Includes pre-test evaluation and documentation assistance.
Defensive Driving Courses
ACEABLE-powered defensive driving program focusing on collision avoidance techniques. $25 online course meets requirements for insurance reduction and ticket dismissal. Available in English and Spanish.
Parent-Taught Curriculum
Comprehensive teen driver package including PTDE packet, instructor designation, practice log tracking, and 30-hour parent-guided training framework. Integrates with Texas DPS licensing requirements.
People
Ms. Cindi Newlin
Lead Instructor/Examiner
Certified Texas DPS TPST Examiner #5777 with 30+ years in driver education. Former campus director for Lubbock's 'Best of the West' driving school. Administers official road tests and develops curriculum standards.
Dr. Ed
Education Director
Veteran driver education administrator since 1988. Supervises instructor training and course compliance with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation standards. Specializes in alcohol education and occupant restraint instruction.
Questions
What driver education options do you offer for teens?
We provide parent-taught curriculum with 32-hour online courses plus 7 driving hours, meeting Texas DPS requirements. Includes practice logs and road test preparation.
Can adults complete driver training through your programs?
Adults aged 18-24 complete a 6-hour online course plus Impact Texas Drivers module. We also offer road testing for out-of-state transfers requiring Texas licensing.
Are defensive driving courses available in person?
All defensive driving courses transitioned to online format in 2022. ACEABLE provides English/Spanish courses for $25 with insurance reduction and ticket dismissal options.