Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Driving Instruction in Lubbock, TX
Drive Trainers has served Lubbock drivers for 15 years, transitioning to mobile operations in 2022 to deliver licensed, professional driving instruction directly to clients. With 36 years of combined experience in roadway safety education, our team specializes in personalized behind-the-wheel training, defensive driving, and Texas DPS road testing. We adapt to modern needs by offering online driver education courses while maintaining hands-on vehicle instruction to ensure students develop safe, responsible driving skills.Our services cater to teens, adults, and international drivers seeking Texas licenses, with flexible scheduling available 4PM-8PM Monday-Friday and 9A-2P Saturday. As Texas-licensed educators since 1988, we prioritize control, observation, positioning, and signaling techniques aligned with DPS requirements. Our mobile approach eliminates facility constraints, focusing on individualized instruction that builds confident, law-abiding drivers across Lubbock's roadways.
Services
Driving Lessons
Online Courses
Road Testing
Defensive Driving
License Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 36 years of combined roadway safety education experience
- Mobile training services across Lubbock city limits
- Certified Texas DPS Third Party Skills Test examiners
- Customized lesson plans for teen and adult learners
- Integrated online coursework with hands-on vehicle instruction
Associations and certifications
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
- Texas DPS TPST Examiner #5777
Services
Driving Lessons
Personalized driving instruction with TDLR-licensed professionals. Services include pick-up/drop-off within Lubbock, vehicle provision, and DPS skills test preparation. Lessons focus on control, observation, positioning, and signaling techniques required for Texas licensing. $60/hour with flexible scheduling available evenings and weekends.
Online Courses
State-approved driver education programs for teens and adults. Includes 32-hour teen curriculum, 6-hour adult courses, and Impact Texas Driver programs. Online modules prepare students for behind-the-wheel training and DPS licensing requirements. Courses available in English and Spanish.
Road Testing
Official Texas DPS Third Party Skills Testing conducted by certified examiners. Testing available in student's vehicle or ours for $50-$75 per attempt. Requires prior learner's license acquisition and completion of required practice hours. Appointments scheduled evenings and weekends.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving education focusing on accident prevention techniques. Courses cover hazard recognition, space management, and emergency response. Program meets Texas insurance reduction requirements and ticket dismissal criteria. Available online through partner platform Aceable.
License Preparation
Comprehensive licensing assistance including document preparation, practice logs, and test scheduling. Services guide students through Texas DPS requirements from learner's permit to permanent license. Includes 30-hour parent-supervised practice tracking.
People
Cindi Newlin
Lead Instructor & Owner
Texas-licensed educator since 1988 with 36 years of driver training experience. Certified DPS Third Party Skills Test Examiner #5777 and TDLR-licensed instructor. Specializes in teen driver development and adult licensing programs.
Questions
What driver education services do you offer?
We provide behind-the-wheel training, online driver education courses, DPS road testing, defensive driving instruction, and full licensing preparation for teens and adults.
How much do driving lessons cost?
Private driving lessons are $60-$70 per hour including vehicle, insurance, and instructor. Bundled packages with online courses and road tests start at $500.
Are your instructors certified?
Yes, our instructors hold Texas TDLR licenses and DPS Third Party Skills Test Examiner certifications. We've maintained these credentials since 2007.
Do you offer online courses?
Yes, we provide state-approved online driver education in English and Spanish for teen and adult learners, including Impact Texas Driver programs.