Driving School

Triangle Driving Institute
8683 9th Avenue
Port Arthur, TX 77642

Triangle Driving InstituteFAQ's

Since Triangle Driving Institute is listed on your website, does this mean they are approved by the Texas DMV to offer driver training courses?
The list of driving schools on our webpage is provided as a convenience to our customers only.  We CANNOT guarantee that every single school listed is fully-certified by the Texas DMV.  You may want to call Triangle Driving Institute directly to find out if they offer a state-certified behind-the-wheel training course.
Could I just have my mother or father teach me how to drive instead of paying money to enroll in a professional driver training course?
It depends on which state you live in.  There are some states which allow you to complete your behind-the-wheel training with a parent or guardian instead of enrolling in a professional driving school.  However many states require that first-time drivers take a professionally-taught behind-the-wheel training course.  We recommend that you check with your state's DMV office to find out if your parent or guardian can fill the role as your behind-the-wheel driving instructor.
Do you know if Triangle Driving Institute will let me take my behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a stick-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a stick OR an automatic!  Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact Triangle Driving Institute and see if they can accommodate you before registering for their driver training course.
I live in a small mountain town, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my behind-the-wheel training with Triangle Driving Institute include being taught how to drive in remote areas? Or do they just offer training for city driving?
Most local driving schools will likely want their students to be taught how to drive safely in the local area.  Therefore, chances are good that the behind-the-wheel training you receive from Triangle Driving Institute will include handling unpaved roads and mountain driving.
Are 14-year-olds allowed to obtain a instruction permit in Texas?
Although a few states allow teen-agers to begin practicing how to drive at 14, most states have set the youngest age for which to hold a learner's permit at either 15 or 15½.  You will need to contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving instruction company like Triangle Driving Institute to find out what the minimum age for driving is in Texas. 
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Port Arthur Texas or do I also have to enroll in a driver training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the Texas's laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to take a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
I am looking to register for a Port Arthur Texas defensive driving course. Can Triangle Driving Institute assist me with this?
Yes.  defensive driving courses are available in Port Arthur Texas through Triangle Driving Institute.  Please contact Triangle Driving Institute directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
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 sign up to take both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a drivers education 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.
Is a driver training course required in Port Arthur Texas for me to get a drivers license?
The law in Texas requires that all drivers complete a driver training program as part of their driver education.  You should contact Triangle Driving Institute directly to find out about the types of courses they offer.
Is it possible to sign up to take a Texas-certified behind-the-wheel training course before I obtain my Texas instruction permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in Texas, however most states require first-time drivers to receive a instruction permit before registering for a driver training course.  We recommend you contact a driving school such as Triangle Driving Institute to obtain more information.