Street Smarts Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is Street Smarts Driving School a certified driving school in New Mexico?
Just because a driving school appears on our directory of driver training institutions, we cannot guarantee that they are fully licensed to offer hands-on driving courses in New Mexico. We highly recommend that you contact Street Smarts Driving School directly or the New Mexico DMV to find out for sure if Street Smarts Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses that have been approved by the State of New Mexico.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in New Mexico?
Each state has its own laws regarding driver training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for attending a behind-the-wheel training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the New Mexico DMV to find out for sure.
What happens if I don't know how to drive a stick-shift vehicle? Will Street Smarts Driving School allow me to do my driver training with an automatic-shift vehicle?
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about driving any type of vehicle--stick-shift or automatic-shift! However, if you prefer to complete your driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact Street Smarts Driving School and let them know before you sign up to take their behind-the-wheel training course. That way you will know for certain if they will accommodate you.
What happens to those of us who live in a non-urban area? Will Street Smarts Driving School include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other bumpy terrain?
If you live in a rural location, there is a high probability that a local driver training school like Street Smarts Driving School will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular area.
I just turned 14 years old. Can I receive my instruction permit in New Mexico?
Probably not. The minimum age requirement for holding an instruction permit in most states is 15 1/2. You should contact the New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driver training institute such as Street Smarts Driving School to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in New Mexico.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Albuquerque New Mexico or do I also have to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the New Mexico's laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to successfully complete a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
New Mexico's DMV has told me that I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course. Do you know if Street Smarts Driving School offers this course or not?
Street Smarts Driving School does offer the driver training course that New Mexico requires all new teen-aged drivers to take. For more information about the courses Street Smarts Driving School offers, we recommend that you contact Street Smarts Driving School directly.
What are the requirements in Albuquerque New Mexico for obtaining 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 driver training course. Street Smarts Driving School may offer an approved behind-the-wheel training course which you could take. Please contact Street Smarts Driving School for information regarding their available classes and how to go about registering for them.
Is a driver training course required in Albuquerque New Mexico for me to get a drivers license?
The law in New Mexico requires that all drivers complete a driver training program as part of their driver education. You should contact Street Smarts Driving School directly to find out about the types of courses they offer.
Will New Mexico allow me to enroll in a driver training course before I actually receive my learner's permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you obtain your learner's permit before you enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course.