Defensive Driving of HoustonFAQ's
Is Defensive Driving of Houston certified by the Texas DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
Although we include Defensive Driving of Houston in our directory of driving schools for Houston Texas, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not Defensive Driving of Houston is certified by the Texas DMV. You should contact Defensive Driving of Houston directly and ask them if you are thinking about enrolling in their Houston Texas behind-the-wheel training class.
Could I just have my mother or father give me my behind-the-wheel training instead of paying money to take a professional driver training course?
It depends on which state you live in. There are some states which permit you to do your hands-on driver training with a parent or guardian instead of attending a professional driving school. However many states require that first-time drivers take a professionally-taught driver training course. We recommend that you check with your state's DMV office to find out if your parent or guardian can fill the role as your behind-the-wheel driving instructor.
I don't know how to drive using a stick-shift. Will Defensive Driving of Houston have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my behind-the-wheel training?
Since you're enrolling in a Houston Texas behind-the-wheel training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a manual-shift OR an automatic! However, you should let Defensive Driving of Houston know what your preference is before enrolling in their behind-the-wheel class. That way you'll know for sure they will accommodate you.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Defensive Driving of Houston be able to teach me how to drive safely on bumpy terrain as well as in a city or town?
Considering that you live in a remote area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Defensive Driving of Houston will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and other types of rugged terrain. You may wish to contact Defensive Driving of Houston to find out exactly what their driver training course includes before signing up to take their training course.
Can 14-year-olds get learner's permits to drive in Texas?
Most states have set the minimum age for applying for a learner's permit at 15 or 15 1/2. However, some states do allow 14-year-olds to get a learner's permit. You may want to contact the Texas DMV or a Texas-approved driver training school like Defensive Driving of Houston to find out what the minimum age to drive is in Texas.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Houston Texas or do I also have to register for a behind-the-wheel 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.
I have to take a drivers education course in Houston Texas. Can I meet this requirement by registering with Defensive Driving of Houston?
Yes, Defensive Driving of Houston offers behind-the-wheel training courses in Houston Texas. You will need to contact Defensive Driving of Houston directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to sign up for a class.
How do I obtain a drivers license in Houston Texas?
In most states, pre-licensed teens are required to complete both a classroom safe driving course and a driver training course. Defensive Driving of Houston may be able to help you meet the behind-the-wheel training portion in Texas.
Is there a law in Texas that requires me to take driver training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in Texas mandates that all teen-agers take an approved behind-the-wheel training course before receiving a Texas driver's license.
Is it all right if I enroll in a driver training school like Defensive Driving of Houston prior to my receiving my instruction permit?
In most states, you are required to have already gotten your instruction permit before you sign up to take your driver training course like the one offered by Defensive Driving of Houston. We suggest you contact either Defensive Driving of Houston to find out more information.