Austin Driving SchoolFAQ's
Austin Driving School's address and phone number is listed on your webpage. How can I know for sure if it is an approved behind the wheel training school in Texas?
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 Texas DMV to offer driver 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.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in Texas, so taking a Austin behind-the-wheel training course like the one Austin Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Texas DMV or a licensed driver training school like Austin Driving School and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
I don't know how to drive using a manual-shift. Will Austin Driving School have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my driver training?
Since you're enrolling in a Austin Texas behind-the-wheel training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a stick-shift OR an automatic! However, you should let Austin Driving School know what your preference is before signing up to take their behind-the-wheel class. That way you'll know for sure they will accommodate you.
I live in a small rural community, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my driver training with Austin Driving School include being taught how to drive in rural 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 Austin Driving School will include handling dirt roads and mountain driving.
I just turned 14 years old. Am I eligible to apply for my learner's permit in Texas?
Probably not. The minimum age requirement for holding an instruction permit in most states is 15 1/2. You should contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Austin Driving School to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in Texas.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Austin Texas or do I also have to take 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 enroll in a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
Does Austin Driving School provide a driver training course like the one that is required by the State of Texas? I need to enroll in one in order to obtain my driver license.
Austin Driving School offers driver training courses which are approved by the Texas DMV. You may want to contact Austin Driving School directly for more information about their courses and how to go about signing up for one.
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 register for 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 meet in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Do I have to take a Austin Texas driver training course in order to get a driver's license?
Yes. All drivers in Texas must successfully complete an approved behind-the-wheel training course in order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Please contact Austin Driving School for information on the types of driver training courses they offer in Austin Texas.
Can I sign up to take a Texas-licensed behind-the-wheel training course even if I don't have my Texas learners permit yet?
Most likely, no. Most states have laws that mandate a pre-licensed driver to have obtained a Texas learners permit before registering in a Texas behind-the-wheel training course. It would be best for you to contact a driving school such as Austin Driving School and ask for more information.