Austin Driving SchoolFAQ's
Austin Driving School's contact information is listed on your webpage. How can I know for sure if it is a licensed driver training school in Texas?
Even though we provide a list of behind-the-wheel training schools on our website, we have no way of knowing for sure as to whether or not a particular school is licensed by the Texas DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses. We strongly suggest that you contact Austin Driving School directly or check with the Texas DMV to find out for sure if Austin Driving School is a licensed school.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in Texas?
Each state has its own rules regarding driver training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised driver training as a substitute for taking a behind-the-wheel training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the Texas DMV to find out for sure.
I have no clue how to drive a stick-shift vehicle. What happens if Austin Driving School makes me train on a stick-shift vehicle?
Considering the fact you are a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating ANY type of vehicle....manual OR automatic! If you prefer to do your behind-the-wheel training with an automatic-shift vehicle, you may want to call Austin Driving School and let them know before you enroll in their behind-the-wheel training course. That way you'll know for certain whether Austin Driving School can accommodate you before you pay them any money.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Austin Driving School be able to teach me how to drive safely on rugged terrain as well as in a city or town?
Considering that you live in a rural area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Austin Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and other types of bumpy terrain. You may wish to contact Austin Driving School to find out exactly what their behind-the-wheel training course includes before enrolling in their training course.
Can 14-year-olds obtain learner's permits to drive in Texas?
Most states have set the minimum age for applying for a learner's permit at 15 or 15 1/2. However, some states do allow 14-year-olds to get a learner's permit. You may want to contact the Texas DMV or a Texas-approved driver training school like Austin Driving School to find out what the minimum age to drive is in Texas.
I live in Austin Texas. Does the law say I have to take both a driver ed classroom or online course and a driver training course in order to be fully-licensed here?
Each state has its own laws in regards to licensing procedures. However, most states do require that new, teen-aged drivers enroll in both a driver training course plus either a drivers education online course or drivers education classroom course .
Texas's DMV has told me that I need to take a driver training course. Do you know if Austin Driving School offers this course or not?
Austin Driving School does offer the behind-the-wheel training course that Texas requires all new teen-aged drivers to take. For more information about the courses Austin Driving School offers, we recommend that you contact Austin Driving School directly.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a Texas driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to complete both a driver training course in addition to a safe driving classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Texas DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to satisfy in order to obtain your first driver's license.
I live in Austin Texas and would like to apply for my first driver's license. Do I need to take a driver training course before I can be licensed?
Texas law mandates that all first-time drivers successfully complete an approved driver training program before receiving their Texas driver's license. Austin Driving School may offer a driver training course that you are looking for. Please contact Austin Driving School directly for complete information as to what types of driver training courses they offer.
Is it possible to enroll in a Texas-certified behind-the-wheel training course before I obtain my Texas learners permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in Texas, however most states require first-time drivers to receive a learners permit before signing up for a driver training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Austin Driving School to obtain more information.