Motor City Driving AcademyFAQ's
Is Motor City Driving Academy certified by the Michigan DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
Although we include Motor City Driving Academy in our directory of driving schools for Detroit Michigan, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not Motor City Driving Academy is licensed by the Michigan DMV. You should contact Motor City Driving Academy directly and ask them if you are thinking about enrolling in their Detroit Michigan driver training class.
Will the Michigan DMV allow my parents to supervise my driving practice instead of requiring me to take a behind-the-wheel training course at a state-approved driving school?
Possibly. Some states will allow your parents to supervise your driving practice in place of taking a behind-the-wheel driving course with a professional driving instructor. You will need to contact the Michigan DMV to find out if your driver training may be done by your parents in Michigan.
What if I don't know how to drive a stick-shift automobile? Does Motor City Driving Academy have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my behind-the-wheel training?
If you're taking a Detroit Michigan behind-the-wheel training class, chances are you don't know how to drive ANY vehicle yet-- stick or automatic. However, if you prefer an automatic vehicle then you should tell Motor City Driving Academy that prior to enrolling in the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
Since I live way out in the country where driving on dirt roads and rugged terrain is the norm, will Motor City Driving Academy be able to teach me how to drive in a rural environment? Or do they only prepare you for city-driving?
Since you live in a remote location, odds are that any local driving school in your area such as Motor City Driving Academy will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and bumpy terrain. We recommend that you contact Motor City Driving Academy directly to find out exactly what they offer.
I just turned 14 years old. Can I apply for my instruction permit in Michigan?
Probably not. The minimum age requirement for holding an instruction permit in most states is 15 1/2. You should contact the Michigan Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Motor City Driving Academy to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in Michigan.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Detroit Michigan or do I also have to register for a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the Michigan'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.
I have to take a behind-the-wheel training course in Detroit Michigan. Can I meet this requirement by registering with Motor City Driving Academy?
Yes, Motor City Driving Academy offers defensive driving courses in Detroit Michigan. You will need to contact Motor City Driving Academy directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to register for a class.
What do I need to do to obtain a driver's license in Detroit Michigan?
It depends on Michigan's laws, but most states require new, teen-aged drivers to complete a safe driving classroom course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. You may want to call Motor City Driving Academy to see if they offer the behind-the-wheel training course that would fulfill the regulations set forth by the Michigan DMV.
Is it necessary for me to take a driver training course in order to get my first Michigan driver's license?
Yes, it is. All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in Michigan are required to take a state-approved driver training course.
Do I have to receive my instruction permit in Michigan before I am allowed to sign up to take a driver training course like the one Motor City Driving Academy gives its students?
Laws vary from state to state, however most states do require that you obtain an learner's permit before you can sign up to take a driver training course like the one that Motor City Driving Academy gives its students.