Austin Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is Austin Driving School an approved driving school in Texas?
Just because a driving school appears on our directory of driver training institutions, we cannot guarantee that they are fully licensed to offer driver training courses in Texas. We highly recommend that you contact Austin Driving School directly or the Texas DMV to find out for sure if Austin Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses that have been approved by the State of Texas.
Do I have to take a behind-the-wheel training course? Can't my parents just give me my driver training?
There are some states that do allow parents or guardians to provide their teen-aged kids' required behind-the-wheel training in order to obtain a driver's license. However many states do not allow any type of substitution for enrolling in a professionally-taught behind-the-wheel training course. We suggest you contact your state's DMV to find out what the laws are in your state regarding hands-on driving instruction.
Do I need to tell Austin Driving School that I need to train with an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know how to drive a stick-shift car.
Most new drivers don't know how to operate either a stick-shift OR and automatic-shift car! We recommend that you ask Austin Driving School if you can complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle before you sign up to take their driver training course.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads everywhere. Will Austin Driving School teach me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain community, chances are that a local driving school like Austin Driving School will include driving lessons specifically tailored to that terrain.
Are 14-year-olds allowed to apply for 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 minimum age for which to receive an instruction 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 Austin Driving School to find out what the minimum age for driving is in Texas.
Will I be required to complete both a drivers education classroom or online course and a driver training course in Austin Texas?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now require new teen-aged drivers to successfully complete both a drivers education course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course.
I have to take a drivers education course in Austin Texas. Can I meet this requirement by registering with Austin Driving School?
Yes, Austin Driving School offers defensive driving courses in Austin Texas. You will need to contact Austin Driving School directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to sign up for a class.
What are the requirements in Austin Texas for getting a drivers license?
It depends on your state's laws, however in many states, teen-agers must complete both a safe driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Austin Driving School may offer an approved behind-the-wheel training course which you could take. Please contact Austin Driving School for information regarding their available classes and how to go about signing up for them.
Is it necessary for me to take a driver training course in order to get my first Texas driver's license?
Yes, it is. All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in Texas must complete a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course.
Is it all right if I enroll in a behind-the-wheel training school like Austin Driving School prior to my receiving my instruction permit?
In most states, you are required to have already gotten your instruction permit before you register for your behind-the-wheel training course like the one offered by Austin Driving School. We suggest you contact either Austin Driving School to find out more information.