Freedom To DriveFAQ's
Freedom To Drive is listed on your website as a driving school which offers driver training courses. How do I know if Freedom To Drive is a licensed school in Virginia?
While we include a list of driver training schools on our website for your convenience, we cannot guarantee that every single one of them is currently licensed by the Virginia DMV. We suggest you contact Freedom To Drive directly or the Virginia DMV to find out if Freedom To Drive is a fully-accredited driving school.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my behind-the-wheel training instead of a professional driving school instructor like the ones they have at Freedom To Drive?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the Virginia DMV or a licensed driver training school like Freedom To Drive to find out if Virginia allows driver training with a parent.
What if I don't know how to operate a stick-shift automobile? Does Freedom To Drive have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my behind-the-wheel training?
If you're taking a Virginia Beach Virginia behind-the-wheel training class, chances are you don't know how to drive ANY vehicle yet-- manual or automatic. However, if you prefer an automatic vehicle then you should tell Freedom To Drive that prior to enrolling in the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
What happens to those of us who live in a non-urban area? Will Freedom To Drive include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other rugged?
If you live in a rural location, there is a high probability that a local driving school like Freedom To Drive will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular locale.
I just turned 14 years old. Am I eligible to receive my instruction permit in Virginia?
Probably not. The minimum age requirement for holding an instruction permit in most states is 15 1/2. You should contact the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Freedom To Drive to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in Virginia.
Am I required to take a Virginia Beach Virginia classroom or online drivers education course before I can sign up to take a driver training course through Freedom To Drive?
This requirement varies from state to state but most states do mandate pre-licensed drivers to take BOTH a classroom-based defensive driving course (generally 30 hours in length) AND a behind-the-wheel training course. You should ask Freedom To Drive if they offer one or both programs.
I have to complete a driver training class in Virginia Beach Virginia before Virginia will give me my driver's license. Does Freedom To Drive offer this type of course?
Freedom To Drive does offer the safe driver training course in Virginia Beach Virginia that is required by the State of Virginia. You will need to contact Freedom To Drive directly for more information about the behind-the-wheel courses they offer and their class schedules.
What type of driver ed do I need before Virginia will give me a driver's license?
Each state has its own requirements concerning drivers education, although you should know that most states now require all new, young drivers to complete a safe driving classroom or online course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. Freedom To Drive may be able to help you fulfill the driver training requirement in Virginia. Please contact either Freedom To Drive or the Virginia DMV for more information.
Is it necessary for me to complete a behind-the-wheel training course in order to get my first Virginia driver's license?
Yes, it is. All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in Virginia must complete a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course.
Do I need to have my learner's permit before I register for a driver training course like the one that Freedom To Drive offers?
You will need to contact Freedom To Drive or the Virginia DMV to find out if you are allowed to register with a driver training school like Freedom To Drive before obtaining your Virginia instruction permit.