Third-party road test locations in McAllen, TX
6 locations in McAllen are approved by the state to give the official driver license road test. Testing at a school can be much faster than waiting for a state office appointment.
State road test wait near McAllen, TX
Next available non-CDL drive test appointment at the nearest Texas DPS driver license offices:
| Office | Distance | Next drive test |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen | ~0 mi | 12 days |
| Edinburg Mega Center | ~9 mi | 9 days |
| Weslaco | ~17 mi | 10 days |
Source: Texas DPS Driver License Office Wait Times, updated 11/15/2026. Estimated days until the next available appointment, based on the previous business day. Earlier openings from cancellations may exist. Distances are approximate straight-line miles.
Approved driving schools can often test you sooner. Call to check their next opening.
Approved road test locations in McAllen
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Benavides Driving School
401 N. Main St., McAllen, TX 78501
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Cazares Defensive Driving School
2805 E Griffin Pkwy, McAllen, TX 78501
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Collision Free Driver Ed 21st Street
21st Street, 2200 Pecan Blvd. (off premise test site behind the McAllen Police Department & Municipal Court Bldg), McAllen, TX 78501
between Quince Ave & Pecan Blvd.
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Collision Free Driver Ed 2605 N 5 1/2 Street at Highland Avenue
2605 N 5 1/2 Street at Highland Avenue, McAllen, TX 78501
off premise test site next to Jackson Elementary
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Driving Zone Defensive Driving School, LLC
5520 N. 10th, McAllen, TX 78504
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LTD Driving School
2409 Buddy Owens Blvd., McAllen, TX 78504
Listings source: Texas DPS list of authorized Third Party Skills Testing (TPST) schools, last checked November 15, 2026.
More approved schools near McAllen
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Hernandez Driving School
1000 E. Business Hwy 83, Suite E, Pharr, TX 78577 · ~5 mi away
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Ava Driving School
204 E Cano Street, Edinburg, TX 78539 · ~5 mi away
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RST Driving School
2002 W. University, Suite 4, Edinburg, TX 78539 · ~5 mi away
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Cazares Driving School
713N Bentsen Palm, Dr. Suite A, Mission, TX 78572 · ~7 mi away
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RST Driving School
2002 N Conway, Suite 1D, Mission, TX 78572 · ~7 mi away
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Cazares Defensive Driving School
910 E. Veterans Blvd, Suite 10, Palm View, TX 78572 · ~7 mi away
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Express Driving School
5224 E University Ste. C, Edinburg, TX 78542 · ~17 mi away
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Cazares Defensive Driving School
1310 W. Pike Suite C, Weslaco, TX 78596 · ~18 mi away
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Questions about road tests in McAllen
Can I take my driver's license road test at a driving school in McAllen?
Yes. 6 locations in McAllen are on the Texas DPS list of schools approved to give the official Class C drive test. You still need to meet the state's eligibility rules.
How much does a third-party road test cost?
Each school sets its own price, and Texas DPS does not regulate what schools charge for the drive test. Call the school or check its website for current pricing before you book.
Can I keep my state appointment while I test at a school?
Some Texas schools say you can't hold a pending state drive test appointment while you test with them. Ask the school about its rules before you book, and cancel any state appointment if they require it.