Texas Driving AcademyFAQ's
How do I know if Texas Driving Academy is certified by 's DMV to offer driver training courses?
While we do include Texas Driving Academy's contact information in our driving school directory, we cannot say with certainty as to whether Texas Driving Academy is licensed by the State of . We recommend that you either contact Texas Driving Academy directly or possibly the DMV to find out if Texas Driving Academy is a certified driver training school.
Will the DMV allow my parents to supervise my driving practice instead of requiring me to take a behind-the-wheel training course at a state-approved driving school?
Possibly. Some states will allow your parents to supervise your driving practice in place of taking a driver training course with a professional driving instructor. You will need to contact the DMV to find out if your driver training may be done by your parents in .
Do you know if Texas Driving Academy will let me complete 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 Texas Driving Academy and see if they can accommodate you before signing up to take their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a small rural town, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my behind-the-wheel training with Texas Driving Academy 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 driver training you receive from Texas Driving Academy will include handling unpaved roads and mountain driving.
After I turn 14, will I be eligible to obtain my instruction permit so I can begin to learn how to drive?
It depends on which state you live in, however most states unfortunately require you to be at least 15 (or sometimes 15 1/2) before you can be issued a instruction permit. We suggest that you contact a local driver training school such as Texas Driving Academy or the DMV office to learn more about the minimum age requirement for driving in .
Will I be required to enroll in both a drivers education classroom or online course and a behind-the-wheel training course in ?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now require new teen-aged drivers to register for both a drivers education course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course.
I am looking to register for a defensive driving course. Can Texas Driving Academy assist me with this?
Yes. behind-the-wheel training courses are available in through Texas Driving Academy. Please contact Texas Driving Academy directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
I live in . What requirements must I meet to be able to get my first driver's license?
It depends on the particular laws of , but most states require teen-aged first-time license applicants to successfully complete both a safe driving classroom course and a driver training course. Texas Driving Academy may offer courses which would meet 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 there a law in that says I have to take behind-the-wheel training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in mandates that all teen-agers enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training course before receiving a driver's license.
Do I need to have my instruction permit before I register for a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that Texas Driving Academy offers?
You will need to contact Texas Driving Academy or the DMV to find out if you are allowed to sign up with a driving school like Texas Driving Academy before receiving your instruction permit.