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>> [Background Music] The Texas Department
of Public Safety announces the launch

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of the IMPACT Texas Teen Drivers ITTD Program.

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ITTD is a free two-hour informational video that
was developed by the department with the goal

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of saving lives through awareness and education.

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Distracted driving is the number
one killer of teens in America.

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It shows what can happen when young
drivers are distracted while driving.

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Beginning, September 1st, 2015, anyone

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who takes teen driver education courses
including parent-taught driver education must

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present their ITTD completion certificate
along with their certificate of completion

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of a driver education course in order
to take the driver skills examination.

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Individuals aged 18 to 24 who choose to complete
a teen driver education course must also

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complete the program.

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ITTD should be completed after the 32 classroom
hours and all behind the wheel instruction.

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It is the last step before the
driving skills examination.

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All applicants who have completed the
program have 90 days from the date

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on their ITTD certificate to
pass the driving skills exam.

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If not passed, ITTD must be taken again.

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ITTD is available through the Texas Department

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of Public Safety's IMPACT
Texas Teen Driver's website.

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At https://impacttexasteendrivers.dps.texas.gov.

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or if your driving school is authorized
to administer third party skills tests.

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Always remember to make good choices
while driving to keep yourself

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and others safe on our Texas highways.

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Together, we can stop distracted driving.

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