Driving School

Manny's Drivers Education
P.O. Box 752
Palmer, AK 99645

Manny's Drivers EducationFAQ's

Manny's Drivers Education's contact information is listed on your webpage. How can I find out if it is a licensed driver training school in Alaska?
Even though we provide a list of driver training schools on our website, we have no way of knowing for sure as to whether or not a particular school is certified by the Alaska DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses.  We strongly suggest that you contact Manny's Drivers Education directly or check with the Alaska DMV to find out for sure if Manny's Drivers Education is a licensed school.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my behind-the-wheel training instead of a professional driver training school instructor like the ones they have at Manny's Drivers Education?
It depends on what your state's laws are.  You should contact the Alaska DMV or a licensed driver training school like Manny's Drivers Education to find out if Alaska allows driver training with a parent.
What if I don't know how to drive a vehicle with a stick-shift? Does Manny's Drivers Education have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll let me train with?
Since you're just learning how to drive, you probably don't know how to operate either a manual-shift or an automatic-shift vehicle!  However, if you have a preference as to a manual or an automatic, you probably should call Manny's Drivers Education to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a rural area, that has a lot of dirt roads and rugged terrain. Will Manny's Drivers Education train me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a rural area, chances are very good that a local driving school like Manny's Drivers Education will want you to be trained in driving specific to the local area's terrain.
Can I get my Alaska instruction permit once I turn 14?
Most likely, no.  Most states have set the youngest age to obtain a learner's permit at 15 or 15½.  You may want to contact the Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving instruction school like Manny's Drivers Education to learn more about the minimum age requirement in Alaska.
Do I have to take both a defensive driving classroom course and a driver training course in Palmer Alaska to get my Alaska driver's license?
The laws vary depending on which state you live in, but most states do require that pre-licensed drivers sign up to take a drivers education classroom course and a driver training course.  You may want to call a driving instruction company like Manny's Drivers Education and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
I have to register for a safe driving class in Palmer Alaska before Alaska will give me my driver's license. Does Manny's Drivers Education offer this type of course?
Manny's Drivers Education does offer the safe driver training course in Palmer Alaska that is required by the State of Alaska.  You will need to contact Manny's Drivers Education directly for more information about the driver courses they offer and their class schedules.
I live in Palmer Alaska. What are the requirements for me to be able to get my first Alaska driver's license?
It depends on the particular laws of Alaska, but most states require teen-aged first-time license applicants to successfully complete both a safe driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course.  Manny's Drivers Education may offer courses which would fulfill the behind-the-wheel training requirement, however you will need to contact them directly to find out exactly what types of courses they offer.
Is hands-on driver training required in Alaska in order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle?
Absolutely.  All new drivers in Alaska must take an approved driver training course before they can get a license to independently operate a motor vehicle.
Is it all right if I sign up with a behind-the-wheel training school like Manny's Drivers Education prior to my obtaining my instruction permit?
In most states, you are required to have already gotten your instruction permit before you enroll in your behind-the-wheel training course like the one offered by Manny's Drivers Education.  We suggest you contact either Manny's Drivers Education to find out more information.