Cypress Creek Driving AcademyFAQ's
Is Cypress Creek Driving Academy licensed by the Texas DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
Although we include Cypress Creek Driving Academy in our directory of driving schools for Houston Texas, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not Cypress Creek Driving Academy is certified by the Texas DMV. You should contact Cypress Creek Driving Academy directly and ask them if you are thinking about registering for their Houston Texas behind-the-wheel training class.
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 Texas?
Each state has its own rules regarding behind-the-wheel training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for enrolling in a driver training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the Texas DMV to find out for sure.
What if I don't know how to drive a vehicle with a stick-shift? Does Cypress Creek Driving Academy have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll allow me train with?
Since you're just learning how to drive, you probably don't know how to operate either a manual-shift or an automatic-shift vehicle! However, if you have a preference as to a stick or an automatic, you probably should call Cypress Creek Driving Academy to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their behind-the-wheel training course.
What happens to those of us who live in a rural area? Will Cypress Creek Driving Academy 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 Cypress Creek Driving Academy will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular locale.
Can I get my Texas learner's permit once I turn 14?
Most likely, no. Most states have set the minimum age to obtain an instruction permit at 15 or 15½. You may want to contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driver training school like Cypress Creek Driving Academy to learn more about the minimum age requirement in Texas.
Do I have to take both a defensive driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course in Houston Texas to get my Texas driver's license?
The laws vary depending on which state you live in, but most states do require that pre-licensed drivers register for a drivers education classroom course and a driver training course. You may want to call a driving instruction company like Cypress Creek Driving Academy and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
I am looking to register for a Houston Texas drivers education course. Can Cypress Creek Driving Academy assist me with this?
Yes. Drivers education courses are available in Houston Texas through Cypress Creek Driving Academy. Please contact Cypress Creek Driving Academy directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in Houston 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 register for a safe driving classroom course as well as a driver training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Cypress Creek Driving Academy 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 requires me 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-approved driver training course before I obtain my Texas instruction permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in Texas, however most states require first-time drivers to receive an instruction permit before registering for a driver training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Cypress Creek Driving Academy to obtain more information.