About Us

Texas-Based Driver Ed Company

Texas-based online driver education course history - Virtual Drive

Our Story

At Virtual Drivers Ed, we believe learning to drive is about more than just earning a license—it's about helping families build safe, confident, and responsible drivers for life.

Our state-approved Texas driver education courses are backed by the same trusted curriculum, experienced certified instructors, and proven expertise that have helped educate Texas drivers for decades. We deliver all state-required training in a modern, easy-to-use online format, with extra emphasis on what matters most to parents: clear guidance, dependable support, flexibility, and local driving blogs that help teens succeed both on the road and throughout the licensing process.

As we continue to grow, we're committed to making quality driver education more accessible by expanding our courses and resources into additional languages, like Spanish and Arabic, so even more Texas families can learn with confidence.

Whether you're helping your teenager earn a learner's license or preparing for the road ahead, our friendly Texas-based customer support team is here to help every step of the way.

Courses Approved by the State of Texas

Our state-approved online courses have successfully met the rigorous standards of the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR), giving parents confidence that their teen is receiving high-quality, trusted instruction. Every course includes the same state-mandated curriculum taught by certified instructors, presented in a way that is engaging, easy to understand, and relevant to today's Texas drivers.

 Because we know parents are teaching partners throughout the licensing journey, we've designed our courses to support the entire family—not just the student. Our videos feature familiar Texas roads, traffic patterns, and driving situations found in our capital of Austin and many of our state's largest cities, helping students learn in environments they'll actually encounter. This local perspective builds confidence, reduces anxiety, and better prepares new drivers for real-world driving long after they've earned their license.

Meet the Team

CEO of Texas-based online driver's ed provider

Mr. Kevin KnappCEO

Hello, I’m Kevin Knapp, the owner and operator of Virtual Drive Management - the company that supplies the materials and tools for your learning. I’m proud to provide you with the most up-to-date information on driving in Texas, and proud to provide it in an easy to understand, fun format.  As a family-owned business, we take pride in every aspect of this course and the partners who help us educate you to be the safest driver possible.

Virtual Drive 3D content and drone video specialist - Philip Knapp

Luke SheltonProject Manager

Luke has been with Virtual Drive since he was 18. He has a natural sense for business. He lends a hand on many projects from social media to course content. Luke is one of the reasons your experience stays current, engaging, and actually enjoyable — you can focus on learning the road, not fighting through the content.

Jake SheltonMedia Manager

Jake is our newest member and the Media Manager for our online driver’s education platform. Known for his artistic ability and creativity, Jake plays a key role in redesigning and modernizing items, and serves as the visionary force behind new personalization features — including the ability to choose your own instructor to create a learning experience that fits your style and schedule.

Online Texas driving instructor - Joel Massey

Joel Massey
Director of Customer Relations / Instructor

Joel is your online instructor and the person you’ll talk to if you have any questions. With over 10 years on the team, Joel is the heart of our customer relations and ensures your calls and emails are answered promptly.

Now HiringInfrastructure Analyst

This part-time job will be a services-related, project-based role. The first task will be to assess our system's strengths and weaknesses through a comprehensive front-to-back assessment. The ability to identify vulnerabilities, optimize resource usage, detect issues, and prevent disasters is key.  Please email becky@virtualdriversed.com for details.

Becky Shelton - Driving school program expansion lead

Becky Shelton Director of OPERATIONS

Becky brings a wealth of experience from her time in the IT and Finance departments at Dell and then, co-founder of a 13-year well-known auto industry ecommerce start-up.  She and Luke will be instrumental in our website optimization. Becky will lead our teen and school marketing & recruitment programs too. Becky has helped establish our Driver's Ed presence on campuses like Liberty Hill ISD, Leander ISD, Richardson ISD, Sherman and Carrollton ISD's too.

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