Impact Texas Teen Drivers Questions: What to Expect

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte

The top Impact Texas Teen Drivers questions have short official answers: ITTD is a free, 2-hour DPS video about distracted driving, split into eight modules, and the DPS pages we checked do not describe a quiz or exam. Teens watch each module in order, then print a certificate for the driving skills test. This guide sets out what to expect, using only what DPS and its ITD site say.

Key Facts

Format: a video in eight modules, watched on a computer. See what you see on screen.
Quiz: the official pages do not describe one. See the quiz question.
Topic: the risks and results of distracted driving. See the subject matter.
Tone: real stories about teens. See the message.
Not included: no driving, no classroom hours, no knowledge test. See what ITTD is not.

Does ITTD Have Quiz Questions?

It is a fair thing to ask before starting. The honest answer is that DPS does not describe a quiz, test or passing score for it.

We read the DPS Impact Texas Drivers page, the ITTD course overview and the ITTD FAQ. None of them mention quiz questions, a final exam or an answer key.

What the pages do describe is finishing the video. The FAQ says each of the eight modules “must be completed in its entirety in order to progress to the next module.” After the last module, a certificate is e-mailed.

A Word on Answer Keys

Some sites claim to sell or share ITTD answers. Since DPS does not describe a quiz, there is nothing official for those answers to match.

Skip them. The program is free from DPS, and the only thing the test site needs is the printed certificate.

What You See on Screen

The ITTD site is simple. Its menu lists Home, Course Overview, Register, FAQs, Resources, Links and Contact Us, plus an “En Español” link.

The Course Overview page explains why the program exists and includes a short overview video. Reading it first gives a teen a preview of the tone.

Under Course Overview are two options. Continue Course picks up where the student left off, and Retrieve Certificate prints the certificate again.

Here is how a session goes, based on the site:

Log in with the student’s e-mail and password.
Enter the authorization code the site e-mails you. The sender is CRIME RECORDS.
Open the next module and watch it to the end.
Repeat until all eight are done.

The FAQ says you do not need to watch all two hours at once. It calls them modules “that you can view independently,” so a teen can stop between them.

What the Videos Talk About

DPS states the purpose in one line. The ITD program is “designed to educate drivers about the risks and consequences of distracted driving.”

The ITTD course overview gives a bit more. It says the program focuses on cell phone use and trying to multitask while driving, and it uses Texas facts and materials.

It also names a video called “GDL Made Simple.” That part reviews teen crash risk and Texas limits for new drivers, such as passenger rules. For a fuller look at each topic, read what ITTD teaches.

Five parts of an Impact Texas Teen Drivers session, from logging in with the e-mailed code to the certificate e-mail

The Message Behind the Program

Parents may want to know the tone before a teen starts. The course overview says the program shares real-life stories of teens who died in distracted driving crashes.

The overview says the program “explains with hard facts the dangers of distracted driving.” It also sums up its message in one line: “It is not about bad kids doing bad things, but about good kids making poor choices.”

So expect a safety message built around real people, not a lecture on rules alone. The overview says the program is modeled on a California nonprofit effort called Impact Teen Drivers.

Extra Resources on the Site

The ITTD Resources page is separate from the course. It offers distracted driving posters in English and Spanish to share with friends, family and schools.

The same page lists a video called “1 Week on Texas Highways.” The page marks it as containing graphic content, so preview it before sharing it with a younger viewer.

What ITTD Does Not Include

Knowing what is not in ITTD clears up a lot of confusion. Here is what the program does not do:

No driving. It is a video. Behind-the-wheel training happens in the driver education course.
No classroom credit. The FAQ says ITTD “is a separate requirement” and is not part of the 24 classroom hours.
No swap for the course module. DPS says the ITD programs do not replace the distracted driving module in the 24-hour teen course.
No knowledge test. The DPS learner license page covers that exam, which is taken in the course or at a DPS office.

ITTD also does not replace the driving skills test. It is a ticket to take that test.

Official Answers at a Glance

This table pairs each question with what the official page says:

Question	Official answer	Where it is stated
Is there a fee?	No, free of charge	ITTD FAQ
Must I watch it in one go?	No, eight modules can be viewed independently	ITTD FAQ
Can I skip ahead?	Each module must be completed to reach the next	ITTD FAQ
Is there a quiz?	Not described on the pages we checked	DPS ITD page, ITTD FAQ
Can I use a tablet?	No, a desktop or laptop is needed	ITD portal
Can I show the certificate on my phone?	No, print a paper copy	ITTD FAQ

Summary card of what to expect in ITTD: format, number of parts, main focus, quiz status and proof of completion

Questions About Who Takes It

Does every new teen driver take ITTD? DPS says the 2-hour video is required for drivers aged 15 to 17 taking an approved parent-taught or minor driver education course.

The FAQ links it to the teen course certificate. It says applicants who took a Teen Driver Education Course and were issued a DE-964 must view ITTD before the drive test.

What about a student who turns 18? The ITAD FAQ says applicants 18 or older may complete either ITAD or ITTD.

Whose name goes on the account? The student’s. The sign-up page says the form “must be completed with the student’s information.”

That choice sticks. The same page warns that the completion certificate “will only print for the name registered on the account.”

The form also asks for the student’s learner license number. So expect to have the learner license in hand before registering. Our step-by-step ITTD guide covers each field.

Questions About the Certificate

How does the certificate arrive? The FAQ says a copy is e-mailed to the address on the account. The student can also log in at any time to print it again.

Can it be shown on a phone? No. The FAQ says you must print it and turn in a paper copy at the driver license office or third-party test school.

Does it expire? Yes.

The FAQ says it displays an expiration date and is only valid for 90 days. Our ITTD certificate guide covers the details.

Questions About Timing

When should the teen watch it? DPS says ITD must be completed after the behind-the-wheel driver education requirements and before the driving skills test.

How long does the proof last? DPS says the certificate is valid for 90 days. The FAQ adds that a teen who does not pass the skills test within 90 days of the certificate date must restart ITTD.

Both rules are covered in detail in our Impact Texas Teen Drivers guide.

Questions About Help

Who answers ITTD questions? The ITTD Contact Us page lists 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.

The page asks you to read the FAQs first. It also asks you not to send your certificate by e-mail, since the printed copy goes to the test appointment.

How to Prepare as a Family

A little planning makes the two hours go smoothly. These steps follow the official pages:

Pick the computer. Use a desktop or laptop with Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
Check the clock. The ITD portal links skip errors to a wrong computer date or time.
Close other programs. The portal says to close programs running in the background.
Block out time. Plan sittings that end between modules, not in the middle of one.
Know the test date. Finish ITTD within 90 days of the road test.

It also helps to connect the video to Texas law. Under Transportation Code 545.424, a driver under 18 may not use a wireless communication device while driving, except in an emergency, and that includes hands-free devices. Our Texas teen cell phone law guide explains the rule.

Our Review of the Official Pages

On the ITTD course overview and FAQ pages we checked on October 26, 2026, we found no mention of a quiz, test, passing score or answer key. The FAQ had seven questions, about the fee, timing, modules, the certificate and paper copies.

The course overview described eight video parts and the real-life stories. It did not say how long each part runs.

Common Mistakes About What to Expect

Each point below checks an assumption against the official pages:

Studying for a test. DPS does not describe an ITTD exam.
Buying answers. There is no official answer key to buy.
Expecting class credit. ITTD is not part of the 24 classroom hours.
Planning on a tablet. The site says a desktop or laptop is needed.
Thinking it replaces the road test. It only lets the teen take that test.

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

Are there Impact Texas Teen Drivers questions to answer?

The DPS and ITD pages we checked do not describe a quiz or exam. They describe watching eight modules in order and then printing a certificate.

Is there an answer key for ITTD?

Not an official one. DPS does not describe a quiz, so be cautious with any site selling ITTD answers.

What does the ITTD course cover?

Distracted driving and its results. The course overview says it focuses on cell phone use and multitasking, and it shares real stories of Texas teens.

Is ITTD hard?

DPS does not rate its difficulty. The pages describe a 2-hour video in eight modules, with no passing score listed.

Can a teen watch ITTD in Spanish?

The ITTD site has an “En Español” link. The Contact Us page says Spanish translation requests go to ITD@dps.texas.gov.

Can my teen stop in the middle of a module?

They can close the video, but that module will not count yet. The FAQ says each module must be completed in its entirety before the next one opens.

What happens after the last module?

The FAQ says the certificate is e-mailed to the account address. You can also log in at any time to print it, and the teen brings a paper copy to the skills test.

Conclusion

ITTD is a video program, so expect eight modules, real stories and a clear focus on phones and distractions, not a graded test. Finish each module in order, print the certificate, and keep the 90-day window in mind. Driving Logic’s Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed course is coming soon, and the TDLR provider search lists licensed driver education courses you can use 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.