ITTD Texas vs ITAD: Teen and Adult Impact Videos

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte

The ITTD Texas program is the 2-hour Impact Texas Teen Drivers video for drivers 15 to 17 in a teen driver education course, while ITAD is the 1-hour Impact Texas Adult Drivers video for adults. Both are free DPS programs on the same website, and each certificate is valid for 90 days before the driving skills test. Which one you take depends on your age and the driver education course you finished.

Key Facts

ITTD: 2 hours, for drivers 15 to 17 in an approved parent-taught or minor course. See ITTD in Texas.
ITAD: 1 hour, for drivers 18 to 24 who must take adult driver education, and drivers 25 or older. See ITAD.
Comparison: modules, course paper and web address differ. See the table.
Choosing: age decides, with one overlap at 18 and up. See how to pick.
Shared rules: free, paper certificate, 90 days. See what is the same.

What ITTD Texas Requires

The DPS Impact Texas Drivers page lists Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) as a “2-hour video.” It is required for “Drivers aged 15-17 taking an approved parent-taught or minor driver education course.”

The ITTD FAQ ties it to the teen course. It names applicants who took a Teen Driver Education Course and were issued a DE-964.

The teen video is split into eight modules. It comes after behind-the-wheel training and before the skills test. For the full teen picture, read our Impact Texas Teen Drivers guide.

What ITAD Requires

DPS lists Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) as a “1-hour video.” It is required for drivers aged 18 to 24 who must complete an adult driver education course, and for drivers 25 years or older.

ITAD has its own site at impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/ITAD/. The ITAD FAQ says the hour is split into three modules.

ITAD and the Adult Course

The ITAD FAQ says ITAD “is a separate requirement” from the 6-hour adult driver education course. It names applicants who finished that course and received an ADE-1317 certificate.

The FAQ says to take ITAD after the 6-hour course and no more than 90 days before the skills exam. DPS says on its adult license page that drivers 18 through 24 must finish the six-hour course before the driving test.

ITTD vs ITAD Comparison Table

Feature	ITTD (teen)	ITAD (adult)
Full name	Impact Texas Teen Drivers	Impact Texas Adult Drivers
Video length	2 hours	1 hour
Modules	Eight	Three
Who it is for	Ages 15 to 17 in an approved parent-taught or minor course	Ages 18 to 24 who must take adult driver education, or 25 and older
Driver education it follows	Teen course with 24 classroom hours	Six-hour adult course for ages 18 to 24
Course paper named in the FAQ	DE-964	ADE-1317
Web address	impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/ITTD	impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov/ITAD/

Each row comes from the DPS ITD page or the matching FAQ. The rules both programs share are in their own section.

How to Pick the Right Program

DPS gives one rule for choosing. Its first ITD step says to “Choose the correct program (ITTD or ITAD) based on your age and driver education requirements.”

Work through it by age:

Under 18 in a teen course: take ITTD. This covers parent-taught and minor driver education students.
18 to 24: finish the six-hour adult driver education course, then take ITAD.
25 or older: DPS says driver education is not required, but ITAD still is.
Any applicant 18 or older: the ITAD FAQ says you may complete either ITAD or ITTD.

Five steps to choose between ITTD and ITAD by age and driver education course

What Happens at 18

A teen who turns 18 before the road test has a choice. The ITAD FAQ says “Applicants 18 years of age or older may complete either the ITAD program or the ITTD program.”

Turning 18 can change other rules too. DPS says the six-month learner license holding rule applies unless the teen turns 18. Our adult learner license guide covers adult rules.

The teen and adult FAQs answer the same questions with the same rules:

No fee. Each FAQ says the program is “offered by the Department free of charge.”
Modules in order. Each module must be completed in full before the next one opens.
Certificate by e-mail. A copy goes to the account address, and you can log in to print it again.
Paper only. You must print the certificate. An electronic copy is not accepted.
90 days. Each certificate is valid for 90 days. Without a pass in that window, the program must be restarted.

DPS adds two more shared points. The certificate must be shown before the skills test, and third-party skills testing also requires ITD completion based on age.

Neither Replaces Driver Education

DPS says the ITD programs “do not replace the distracted driving module in the 24-hour teen driver education course or the 6-hour adult driver education course.”

So each video sits on top of its course. It never stands in for one.

Summary card of the rules ITTD and ITAD share: fee, module order, certificate format, validity and third-party tests

Timing Rules for Each Program

Both videos come late in the process, but the trigger differs. Here is what each FAQ says about when to watch:

ITTD: after “the 24 classroom hours and all behind the wheel instruction,” as “the last step before taking the driving skills examination.”
ITAD: after finishing the 6-hour adult course, and “no more than 90 days prior” to the skills exam.

The 90-day count works the same way for both. A certificate dated 90 days or less before the test is in range. One that is older means starting the program again.

DPS sums up the shared timing in its ITD steps. The program comes after the behind-the-wheel driver education requirements and before the driving skills test.

Signing Up on the Right Site

Each program has its own site with its own Register link. Start at the main ITD portal and click the program that fits.

The teen sign-up form asks for a driver education type: Parent Taught (PTDE), Driver Education School, High School, or Out Of State Equivalent. It also asks for the student’s learner license number.

Both sites warn about the login step. You will be asked for an authorization code by e-mail, and if it is missing, check the spam or junk folder for a message from CRIME RECORDS.

Device and Language Notes

The portal’s device rules cover the videos. A desktop or laptop is needed, and the video is not compatible with a cell phone, tablet or iPad.

Both the ITTD and ITAD pages show an “En Español” link. The ITTD Contact Us page says Spanish translation requests go to ITD@dps.texas.gov.

What Each Video Is About

Both programs share one goal. DPS says ITD is “designed to educate drivers about the risks and consequences of distracted driving.”

The ITTD course overview adds teen-specific content, including real stories of teens and a “GDL Made Simple” video on Texas limits for new drivers. The ITAD course overview says it explains why the adult program was created and how it fits into driver license learning.

Where Each One Fits in Getting a License

For a teen, ITTD is one item on the provisional license list. The DPS provisional license page includes ITTD finished within 90 days of the driving test.

For adults, DPS lists an ITD certificate dated within 90 days of the skills test. DPS’s adult first-license steps do not include a learner license.

Both paths end at the same place, the driving skills test. Our ITTD completion guide walks through the teen steps.

Common Confusion Between ITTD and ITAD

Each point below is checked against the DPS and ITD pages:

Clicking the wrong button. The ITD portal shows both programs side by side. Teens in a teen course click Impact Texas Teen Drivers.
Picking the shorter video. ITAD is 1 hour, but DPS lists it for adults. A 16-year-old takes ITTD.
Thinking adults 25 and older skip ITD. They skip driver education, not ITAD.
Mixing up course papers. The teen FAQ names the DE-964. The adult FAQ names the ADE-1317.
Thinking the video counts as the course. Neither replaces the distracted driving module in its course.

Four Questions to Ask Before You Click

A quick self-check prevents the wrong certificate. Answer these before you register:

How old will the driver be on test day? Under 18 points to ITTD. 18 or older opens both options.
Which course paper do you hold? The teen FAQ names the DE-964, and the adult FAQ names the ADE-1317.
When is the skills test? The certificate must be dated within 90 days of it.
Are you on a computer? Phones, tablets and iPads will not play the video.

If the answers still leave you unsure, read the FAQ on each site. Both are short, with seven questions each.

Our Review of the Two FAQ Pages

On the ITTD and ITAD FAQ pages we checked on October 26, 2026, both had seven questions in the same order. The answers matched on fees, paper copies, e-mail delivery and the 90-day limit.

The answers differed on the video length, the number of modules, the course hours and the course certificate named. Only the ITAD FAQ said that applicants 18 or older may choose either program.

Getting Help With Either Program

Both sites list a Contact Us page and an FAQ. The ITTD Contact Us page gives ITD@dps.texas.gov and 512-424-5623, with phone help on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central time.

Before you call, check which program the account was made in. The two sites have separate menus for logging in, continuing a course and retrieving a certificate.

How Requirements Can Vary

Texas driver education rules come from TDLR, and driver license rules come from Texas DPS. They apply statewide, but what you need depends on the student’s age, the course method, and whether the classroom part comes from a parent-taught course, a driving school, or a public school.

Fees, forms, and office procedures can change. Check the TDLR parent-taught pages and the DPS driver license pages before each step, and follow the instructions from your course provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ITTD and ITAD?

ITTD is a 2-hour video for drivers 15 to 17 in a teen course. ITAD is a 1-hour video for adults 18 to 24 who must take adult driver education, and for drivers 25 or older.

Which one does my teen take?

A teen 15 to 17 in an approved parent-taught or minor driver education course takes ITTD. DPS lists ITAD for adults.

Can an 18-year-old take ITTD?

Yes. The ITAD FAQ says applicants 18 or older may complete either ITAD or ITTD.

Are both programs free?

Yes. Each FAQ says the program is offered by DPS free of charge.

Is the ITAD certificate also valid for 90 days?

Yes. Both certificates are valid for 90 days. Without a pass in that window, the program must be restarted.

Do adults 25 and older need ITAD?

Yes. DPS says drivers 25 or older are not required to take driver education, but its ITD page lists ITAD as required for them.

Where do I find each program?

Both start at impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov. The teen site is at /ITTD and the adult site is at /ITAD/.

Is ITAD part of the six-hour adult course?

No. The ITAD FAQ says it is a separate requirement. Take it after the six-hour course and no more than 90 days before the skills exam.

Conclusion

In short, ITTD is the 2-hour teen video, and ITAD is the 1-hour version for adults. Pick by age and course, print the certificate, and test within 90 days. Driving Logic’s Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed course is coming soon, and the TDLR provider search lists licensed teen courses in the meantime.

Sources

Billy Forte is the owner of Driving Logic, a state-approved driver improvement course provider serving Texas and other U.S. states.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Texas driver education and licensing rules are set by TDLR, Texas DPS, and Texas law, and can change. Check the official TDLR and DPS websites for current requirements.