Ballard Defensive Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is Ballard Defensive Driving School a certified 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 hands-on driving courses in Texas. We highly recommend that you contact Ballard Defensive Driving School directly or the Texas DMV to find out for sure if Ballard Defensive Driving School offers driver training courses that have been approved by the State of Texas.
I've been told that either of my parents can supervise my driver training, so I don't have to attend a Dallas Texas driving school like Ballard Defensive Driving School to fulfill my driver training requirement. Do you know if that's true or not?
You will need to contact the Texas DMV or a state-approved driving school like Ballard Defensive Driving School to find out. Some states do allow parent-taught driving, but many states do not.
What happens if I don't know how to operate a stick-shift vehicle? Will Ballard Defensive 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 operating any type of automobile--manual-shift or automatic-shift! However, if you prefer to complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact Ballard Defensive Driving School and inform them before you register for 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 Ballard Defensive Driving School include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other bumpy terrain?
If you live in a remote location, there is a high probability that a local driving school like Ballard Defensive 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 Texas?
Probably not. The minimum age requirement for holding a learners permit in most states is 15 1/2. You should contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driver training institute such as Ballard Defensive Driving School to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in Texas.
I live in Dallas Texas. Does the law say I have to register for both a drivers education classroom or online course and a driver training course in order to be fully-licensed here?
Each state has its own laws in regards to licensing procedures. However, most states do require that new, teen-aged drivers take both a driver training course plus either a drivers education online course or drivers education classroom course .
If I need to sign up to take a Dallas Texas driver training program, can Ballard Defensive Driving School help?
Yes. Ballard Defensive Driving School offers driving courses in Dallas Texas. For more information about the type of driver training Ballard Defensive Driving School offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in Dallas Texas before I can get my Texas driver's license?
The prerequisites for getting a driver's licenses vary from state to state, however most states now require teen-agers who are looking to get their first driver's license to enroll in a safe driving classroom course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Ballard Defensive Driving School and ask if they offer a Texas-approved behind-the-wheel training course which would satisfy Texas's driver's education requirements.
Do I have to take a Dallas Texas driver training course in order to get a driver's license?
Yes. All drivers in Texas must successfully complete an approved driver training course in order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Please contact Ballard Defensive Driving School for information on the types of driver training courses they offer in Dallas Texas.
Is it okay for me to enroll in a driver training class in Texas before I receive my Texas learners permit to drive?
Probably not. Most states require first-time drivers to have their learners permit before they are allowed to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training program. You should contact a driving instruction company like Ballard Defensive Driving School and request more information.