Private Driver Training Schools

Private Driver Training Schools were granted permission to operate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under Act 605 of 1952.  The oversight of Private Driver Training Schools, their owners, directors, instructors, and vehicles comes under the purview of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.  Here you will find information on how to establish a Private Driver Training School, the regulations regarding licensure of the school, it's director and instructors and guidance on instructor preparation.  You will also find the application for a licens​e to conduct a PDTS, the application for the sale of a PDTS, the professional staff application, vehicle application, the annual renewal application, and a staff termination form.    

• How to Establish a Driving School
• Chapter 101, Private Driver Training School Opens In A New WindowPa. School Code Section 22 Chapter 101 et seq.
• Act 605 (PDF) Act 605 of 1952
  
• Application for a License to Conduct a Private Driver Training School (PDF)
• Application for the Sale of a Private Driver Training School (PDF) 
  
• Professional Staff Application (PDF)
  
• Renewal Application (PDF)
  
• Vehicle Application (PDF)
• Staff Termination Form (PDF)