Driving School

Benavides Driving School
1600 N. Westgate, Suite 400
Weslaco, TX 78596

Benavides Driving SchoolFAQ's

Is Benavides Driving School licensed by the Texas DMV to offer driver training courses?
Although we include Benavides Driving School in our directory of driving schools for Weslaco Texas, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not Benavides Driving School is certified by the Texas DMV.  You should contact Benavides Driving School directly and ask them if you are thinking about signing up to take their Weslaco Texas driver training class.
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.
What happens if I don't know how to operate a manual-shift vehicle? Will Benavides Driving School allow me to do my behind-the-wheel training with an automatic-shift car?
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating any type of vehicle--stick-shift or automatic-shift!  However, if you prefer to complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact Benavides Driving School and let them know before you sign up to take their driver training course.  That way you will know for certain if they will accommodate you.
I live in a remote area, that has a lot of dirt roads and rugged terrain. Will Benavides Driving School teach me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a remote area, chances are very good that a local driver training school like Benavides Driving School will want you to be trained in driving specific to the local area's terrain.
Now that I'm 14, will Texas allow me to get a learner's permit to drive?
Not likely.  Most states require residents to be at least 15 or 15 1/2 years old before applying for a learner's permit.  We recommend that your contact the Texas DMV office or a Texas-approved driver training institute such as Benavides Driving School to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in Texas.
Am I required to take a Weslaco Texas classroom or online drivers education course before I can register for a driver training course through Benavides Driving School?
This requirement varies by state but most states do require new teen-aged drivers to take BOTH a classroom-based defensive driving course (generally 30 hours in length) AND a driver training course.  You should ask Benavides Driving School if they offer one or both programs.
If I need to register for a Weslaco Texas driver training program, can Benavides Driving School help?
Yes.  Benavides Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses in Weslaco Texas.  For more information about the type of behind-the-wheel training Benavides Driving School offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
What type of driver ed do I need before Texas will give me a driver's license?
Each state has its own requirements concerning drivers education, although you should know that most states now require all new, young drivers to complete a drivers education classroom or online course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course.  Benavides Driving School may be able to help you fulfill the behind-the-wheel training requirement in Texas.  Please contact either Benavides Driving School or the Texas DMV for more information.
Am I obligated to take a Weslaco Texas driver training course?
All drivers in Texas must take a driver training course.  You should contact Benavides Driving School to learn more about the courses they offer.
Do I have to receive my instruction permit in Texas before I am permitted to register for a driver training course like the one Benavides Driving School gives its students?
Laws vary from state to state, however most states do require that you hold an learner's permit before you can enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that Benavides Driving School gives its students.