Defensive Driving 'R UsFAQ's
Defensive Driving 'R Us is listed on your website as a driving school which offers behind-the-wheel training courses. How do I know if Defensive Driving 'R Us is a licensed school in Texas?
While we include a list of driving schools on our website for your convenience, we cannot guarantee that every single one of them is currently licensed by the Texas DMV. We suggest you contact Defensive Driving 'R Us directly or the Texas DMV to find out if Defensive Driving 'R Us is a fully-accredited driving school.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in Texas, so taking a Houston driving school course like the one Defensive Driving 'R Us offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Texas DMV or a licensed driving school like Defensive Driving 'R Us and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
Do you know if Defensive Driving 'R Us will let me take my driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a manual-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a stick OR an automatic! Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact Defensive Driving 'R Us and see if they can accommodate you before signing up to take their driver training course.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads everywhere. Will Defensive Driving 'R Us train me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain community, chances are that a local driving instruction institute like Defensive Driving 'R Us will include behind-the-wheel driver training specifically tailored to that terrain.
Are 14-year-olds allowed to apply for a learner's permit in Texas?
Although a few states allow teen-agers to begin practicing how to drive at 14, most states have set the youngest age for which to receive a learner's permit at either 15 or 15½. You will need to contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driving instruction company like Defensive Driving 'R Us to find out what the minimum age for driving is in Texas.
Do you know if the laws in Texas require new teen-aged drivers to register for a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course?
The laws vary from state to state, but many states do require you to successfully complete a behind-the-wheel training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course.
Texas law says that I must enroll in a driver training course in order to get licensed to drive in Houston Texas. Is this something that Defensive Driving 'R Us can help me with?
Yes, Defensive Driving 'R Us offers the Texas-approved hands-on driver training course. For more information about their classes and instruction schedule, please contact Defensive Driving 'R Us directly.
What do I need to do to get a driver's license in Houston Texas?
It depends on Texas's laws, but most states require new, teen-aged drivers to sign up to take a safe driving classroom course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. You may want to call Defensive Driving 'R Us to see if they offer the driver training course that would meet the regulations set forth by the Texas DMV.
Is hands-on driver training required in Texas in order to be licensed to drive a car?
Absolutely. All new drivers in Texas must register for an approved driver training course before they can be issued a license to independently drive a motor vehicle.
Am I required to obtain my instruction permit in Texas before I am allowed to sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course like the one Defensive Driving 'R Us gives its students?
Laws vary from state to state, however most states do require that you obtain a instruction permit before you can register for a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that Defensive Driving 'R Us gives its students.