What is required for a teen to qualify for a provisional license in Texas?

To qualify for a provisional license in Texas, a teen must complete driver education and hold a learner's permit for at least six months. This requirement ensures that the young driver has both the knowledge and practical experience necessary to operate a vehicle safely before being granted more significant driving privileges.

Completing driver education provides the foundational skills and understanding of traffic laws, while the six-month holding period for the learner's permit allows the teen to practice driving under supervision. This combination is intended to reduce the risk of accidents by ensuring that new drivers have ample time to develop their driving skills before driving independently.

Other options do not fulfill the comprehensive preparation needed for a provisional license. Holding a learner's permit for three months alone is not sufficient, nor is passing just a vision test or obtaining parental permission without the necessary educational and experiential prerequisites.