Driving School

Safety Council of Greater St. Louis
2330 Hampton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139

Safety Council of Greater St. LouisFAQ's

Safety Council of Greater St. Louis's contact information is listed on your webpage. How can I know for sure if it is an approved driver training school in Missouri?
Even though we provide a list of behind-the-wheel training schools on our website, we have no way of knowing for sure as to whether or not a particular school is licensed by the Missouri DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses.  We strongly suggest that you contact Safety Council of Greater St. Louis directly or check with the Missouri DMV to find out for sure if Safety Council of Greater St. Louis is a licensed school.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in Missouri, so taking a St. Louis driver training course like the one Safety Council of Greater St. Louis offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Missouri DMV or a licensed driver training school like Safety Council of Greater St. Louis and ask them.  While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
What if I don't know how to operate a vehicle with a stick-shift? Does Safety Council of Greater St. Louis 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 stick or an automatic, you probably should call Safety Council of Greater St. Louis to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a very remote area, where there are mountains and a lot of unpaved roads. Do you know if Safety Council of Greater St. Louis offers training for driving in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in urban areas?
Since you live in a rural area, a local driving school such as Safety Council of Greater St. Louis will tailor your driver training to handle the conditions in your area.  
I'm turning 14 in a few months. Can I get a learner's permit to drive in Missouri after my 14th birthday?
Most likely, no.  Most states (though not all) have laws which require that you be at least 15 or 15 1/2 before to be eligible to apply for an instruction permit.  Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the Missouri DMV office or a Missouri-certified driving school such as Safety Council of Greater St. Louis to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Do I have to take both a defensive driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course in St. Louis Missouri to get my Missouri driver's license?
The laws vary depending on which state you live in, but most states do require that pre-licensed drivers enroll in a defensive driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course.  You may want to call a driving instruction company like Safety Council of Greater St. Louis and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
Missouri law says that I must successfully complete a hands-on driver training course in order to get licensed to drive in St. Louis Missouri. Is this something that Safety Council of Greater St. Louis can help me with?
Yes, Safety Council of Greater St. Louis offers the Missouri-approved hands-on driver training course.  For more information about their classes and instruction schedule, please contact Safety Council of Greater St. Louis directly.
What steps do I have to take in order to get a Missouri drivers license in St. Louis Missouri?
Most states require that teen-agers who are applying for their first driver's license complete both a safe driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course.  Safety Council of Greater St. Louis may be able to help you meet the driver training portion in Missouri.  Please contact Safety Council of Greater St. Louis for more information. 

 
Is it necessary for me to complete a driver training course in order to get my first Missouri driver's license?
Yes, it is.  All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in Missouri are required to take a state-approved driver training course.
Is it all right if I register with a behind-the-wheel training school like Safety Council of Greater St. Louis prior to my obtaining my instruction permit?
In most states, you are required to have already received your learner's permit before you register for your driver training course like the one offered by Safety Council of Greater St. Louis.  We suggest you contact either Safety Council of Greater St. Louis to find out more information.