National Driver Training

What National Driver Training does

National Driver Training (NDT) is a privately held, Texas-headquartered driver education provider founded in 1995 and operating since 1998. The company delivers state-approved online driver education across at least 10 states (Texas, Virginia, California, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Ohio) plus behind-the-wheel in-car training and state-authorized third-party road skills testing in Texas and Colorado. Its technology stack is a multi-tenant online education platform with native iOS and Android apps, structured around a proprietary 7-level progressive curriculum that pairs classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel practice, plus a step-by-step parent in-car instruction manual and GPS-based vehicle monitoring for parents of teen drivers.

The company's revenue model is predominantly transactional and consumer-direct: one-time course fees for teen and adult online driver education ($25–$99 for most online courses), higher-priced behind-the-wheel training packages ($125–$950), a continuing education product ($49–$79) recognized nationwide for insurance discounts, and state-authorized road testing services. Distribution is self-serve via usdrivertraining.com and mobile apps, with community partnerships (schools, charities, booster clubs) functioning as a low-cost affiliate channel and a free program for foster teens. NDT claims to have helped shape driver education legislation in 28 states and to have launched the first state-approved online driver education course in the United States (Texas, 2000), giving it unusual regulatory legitimacy but no significant scale beyond a micro-cap, ~6-employee operation. Founder Wayne Tully remains CEO; the senior team is largely drawn from former Texas Department of Public Safety leadership, lending regulatory credibility rather than operational scale.

Name

National Driver Training

Legal name

National Driver Training Inc.

Website

https://usdrivertraining.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Driver Training is a privately held, Texas-based driver education provider delivering state-approved online courses, mobile learning apps, behind-the-wheel training, and third-party road testing to teen and adult drivers across more than 10 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Driver Education Services

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive (EDABALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Driver Behavior Scoring & Coaching Platforms (TLAEANAB)

Keywords

• Online driver education
• Behind-the-wheel training
• Defensive driving courses
• Parent-taught driver education
• State-approved driving school

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakeway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Online Driver Education Courses: One-time fee for online classroom driver education courses for teens and adults across multiple states. Includes permit test preparation and completion certificates.
2. Behind-the-Wheel Training: Hourly in-car training sessions with professional driving instructors. Packages range from 2-hour to 8-hour sessions plus comprehensive 7/7 driving and observation packages.
3. Third-Party Road Testing: State-authorized driving exam administration for Texas DPS. Authorized third-party tester providing road skills tests for teens and adults.
4. Continuing Education: 2, 4, and 6-hour continuing education courses for licensed drivers seeking insurance discounts and skill improvement. Recognized nationally by insurance companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

National Driver Training delivers state-approved online driver education courses for teens and adults across multiple U.S. states, built on a proprietary 7-level progressive curriculum. The company complements its online classroom instruction with in-car behind-the-wheel training packages in Texas and Colorado, state-authorized third-party road skills testing for Texas DPS, and continuing education courses recognized for insurance discounts. Courses are accessible via the company website and dedicated iOS/Android mobile applications.

Product overview

National Driver Training offers a comprehensive driver education ecosystem comprising online classroom courses, behind-the-wheel training, state road testing services, and continuing education programs. The core offerings include Teen Online Driver Education Courses across 10 states (Texas, Virginia, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and California), Adult Online Driver Education programs, and Continuing Education courses in 2/4/6-hour formats. The company provides supplemental products including the Parent In-Car Manual ($30) for home-based driving instruction and Behind-the-Wheel Training packages in Texas ($125-$950). All programs are accessible via web platform and dedicated iOS/Android mobile apps, with state road testing available at Texas and Colorado facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teen Online Driver Education Courses State-approved online driver education programs for teen drivers across multiple states including Texas, Virginia, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, providing 30-32 hours of classroom instruction with comprehension tests and permit test preparation.
• Adult Online Driver Education Online driver education programs for first-time adult drivers and adults seeking ticket dismissal or court-ordered programs, including the 6-hour Texas Adult First Time Driver course and Texas Defensive Driving/Ticket Dismissal Program.
• Continuing Education Courses Nationally recognized continuing education programs for licensed drivers seeking to improve skills and qualify for insurance discounts, offered in 2-hour ($79), 4-hour ($49), and 6-hour formats and recognized by insurance agencies nationwide for potential point-reduction.
• Behind-the-Wheel Training (Texas) Professional in-car driving instruction based on a 7-level process covering parking lot basics through expressway driving, with options for DPS Road Skills Test administration, test prep, and 2-8 hour driving lesson packages ranging from $125 to $925.
• Parent In-Car Manual A $30 step-by-step guide for parents to decode the behind-the-wheel portion of driver education, including 7 sections, a grading tool, diagrams, and pictures to coach teens through 44 hours of driving instruction, designed for students not enrolled in NDT's online course.
• State Road Skills Testing In-car state testing services at headquarters in Lakeway, Texas and Colorado Springs, Colorado, authorized as a third-party tester for Texas DPS Road Skills Tests, allowing students to complete their driving exam through NDT facilities.
• Texas Adult First Time Driver Course A 6-hour online drivers education program designed for first-time adult drivers (18 or over), meeting Texas state requirements for adults who have never had a driver license, with English and Spanish availability, instant certificate download, and audio read-along feature.
• Texas Defensive Driving / Ticket Dismissal Program Online Texas Driving Safety or Ticket Dismissal Program at the lowest price allowed by law ($25), approved as a court-ordered defensive driving or ticket dismissal course and potentially qualifying for insurance discounts.
• Virginia Adult Driver Education / Driver Improvement Clinic DMV-approved computer-based online curriculum for Virginia adults, including Driver Improvement courses for ticket dismissal and insurance discount purposes.
• Nationwide General Driver Education General online driver education course for teens in states without a specific state-program offering, including audible read-along, unlimited practice permit tests, and instant certificate downloads.
• Mobile Apps (iOS/Android) Native mobile applications available on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store enabling students to complete driver education coursework from mobile devices, with Texas-specific app available and additional state approvals in development.
• Texas In-Car Lessons (7/7 Package and hourly sessions) Behind-the-wheel training sessions for Texas teens and adults, including the 7/7 Package offering 7 hours driving and 7 hours observation for $950 and individual hourly session options.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Foster Care OrganizationsminorOthersCommunity partnership program providing free driver's education courses to foster teens. Verification required. Contact office at 512-222-1100 or email [email protected].
• Local Schools, Charities, Booster Clubs and Sports TeamsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership program where organizations can earn a percentage of sales associated with their organization. Supports local community groups through affiliate-style arrangement.
• University of Colorado-Colorado SpringsminorOthersConducted research project in October 2000 on effectiveness of parent taught driver training. Survey population consisted of teens that had completed NDT's parent-taught driver education program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aceable: Aceable is a leading mobile-first online driver education provider offering state-approved teen and adult courses, particularly strong in Texas. It is the most direct competitor to NDT's core online driver education offering with a similar product, target audience, and digital delivery model.
• I Drive Safely: I Drive Safely offers online driver education, defensive driving, and traffic school courses across multiple states. It is a direct competitor in the online traffic school and driver improvement segments where NDT also operates.
• DriversEd.com: DriversEd.com is one of the largest online driver education providers in the U.S., offering state-approved courses for teens and adults across multiple states. It competes directly with NDT in the online permit-prep and driver education category.
• GoToTrafficSchool: GoToTrafficSchool offers online defensive driving and traffic school courses for ticket dismissal and insurance discounts. It overlaps with NDT's continuing education and defensive driving offerings.
• DriversEdToGo: DriversEdToGo provides mobile app-based online driver education courses approved in multiple states. It competes with NDT's mobile app delivery format and online driver ed curriculum.

Emerging players

• Coastline Academy: Coastline Academy is a smaller online driver education provider focused on teen and adult permit preparation. It represents an emerging competitor in the same niche with a digital-first approach similar to NDT.

Regional players

• 911 Driving School: 911 Driving School offers in-person behind-the-wheel driver education in select states. It competes with NDT's in-car training component, particularly in markets where NDT has physical presence.
• SafeWay Driving Schools: SafeWay Driving Schools operates in-person behind-the-wheel driver training in select U.S. markets. It overlaps with NDT's in-car training services in Texas and represents an in-person regional competitor.

Broad incumbents

• American Safety Council: American Safety Council provides online traffic school, defensive driving, and continuing education courses nationally. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping course offerings in NDT's continuing education category.
• Driving Dynamics: Driving Dynamics is an established provider of corporate fleet driver safety training. It is comparable to NDT's corporate fleet training segment and represents a broader incumbent in the commercial driver education space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DriverEdSafety
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• Instagraminstagram.com/nationaldrivertraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-driver-training

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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