Sam's Driving SchoolFAQ's
Can you tell me if Sam's Driving School is a licensed driving school in Texas?
Although Sam's Driving School is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently certified to teach driver training courses in Texas. We recommend either calling Sam's Driving School directly or the Texas DMV to find out whether or not Sam's Driving School offers driver training courses that are state-approved.
Do you know if I can complete my driver training with my mother or father instead of attending a driving school like Sam's Driving School?
Some states allow teen-agers to do their driver training with their parents instead of attending a professional driver training school. We recommend that you contact the Texas DMV or Sam's Driving School directly to find out if Texas allows parent-taught driver training.
What if I don't know how to drive a manual-shift automobile? Does Sam's Driving School have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my behind-the-wheel training?
If you're taking a Richmond Texas 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 Sam's Driving School that prior to enrolling in the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Sam's Driving School be able to teach me how to drive safely on rugged terrain as well as in a city or town?
Considering that you live in a remote area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Sam's Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and other types of bumpy terrain. You may wish to contact Sam's Driving School to find out exactly what their behind-the-wheel training course includes before registering for their training course.
Now that I'm 14, will Texas allow me to get an instruction permit to drive?
Not likely. Most states require residents to be at least 15 or 15 1/2 years old before applying for a learner's permit. We recommend that your contact the Texas DMV office or a Texas-approved driver training institute such as Sam's Driving School to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in Texas.
Will I be required to enroll in both a drivers education classroom or online course and a behind-the-wheel training course in Richmond Texas?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now mandate new teen-aged drivers to successfully complete both a drivers education course as well as a driver training course.
Texas law says that I must successfully complete a behind-the-wheel training course in order to get licensed to drive in Richmond Texas. Is this something that Sam's Driving School can help me with?
Yes, Sam's Driving School offers the Texas-approved hands-on driver training course. For more information about their classes and instruction schedule, please contact Sam's Driving School directly.
Exactly what type of driver education do I need in Richmond 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 sign up to take a drivers education classroom course as well as a driver training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Sam's Driving School and ask if they offer a Texas-approved behind-the-wheel training course which would satisfy Texas's driver's education requirements.
Is there a law in Texas that says I have to take behind-the-wheel training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in Texas mandates that all teen-agers successfully complete an approved driver training course before receiving a Texas driver's license.
Is it possible to register for a Texas-certified driver training course before I obtain my Texas learners permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in Texas, however most states require first-time drivers to receive a learners permit before registering for a driver training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Sam's Driving School to obtain more information.