Defensive Driving SolutionsFAQ's
Can you tell me if Defensive Driving Solutions is a licensed driver training school in Texas?
Although Defensive Driving Solutions is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently approved to teach driver training courses in Texas. We recommend either calling Defensive Driving Solutions directly or the Texas DMV to find out whether or not Defensive Driving Solutions offers driver training courses that are state-approved.
Do you know if I can do my driver training with my mother or father instead of attending a behind-the-wheel training course like the ones offered by Defensive Driving Solutions?
Some states allow teen-agers to do their driver training with their parents instead of attending a professional driving school. We recommend that you contact the Texas DMV or Defensive Driving Solutions directly to find out if Texas allows parent-taught behind-the-wheel training.
What if I don't know how to operate a manual-shift automobile? Does Defensive Driving Solutions have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my driver training?
If you're taking a Ft. Worth Texas behind-the-wheel training class, chances are you don't know how to drive ANY vehicle yet-- stick or automatic. However, if you prefer an automatic vehicle then you should tell Defensive Driving Solutions that prior to enrolling in the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
I don't live anywhere near a city. There are dirt roads and rugged terrain all around my house. How do I know if Defensive Driving Solutions will train me on how to drive in a rural area like where I live and not just teach me how to drive in a town-or city-type environment?
Since Defensive Driving Solutions is a local driver training company in your area, it's a safe bet that Defensive Driving Solutions will be motivated (or perhaps required) to teach its local customers how to drive on rough terrain. If you want to make certain, however, you may want to call Defensive Driving Solutions to find out exactly what's included in their behind-the-wheel training course before you register with them.
I'm turning 14 in a few months. Can I get a instruction permit to drive in Texas after my 14th birthday?
Most likely, no. Most states (though not all) have laws which require that you be at least 15 or 15 1/2 before to be eligible to apply for an instruction permit. Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the Texas DMV office or a Texas-certified driving school such as Defensive Driving Solutions to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Am I required to take a Ft. Worth Texas classroom or online drivers education course before I can sign up to take a driver training course through Defensive Driving Solutions?
This requirement varies from state to state but most states do mandate new teen-aged drivers to take BOTH a classroom-based defensive driving course (generally 30 hours in length) AND a driver training course. You should ask Defensive Driving Solutions if they offer one or both programs.
I am looking to register for a Ft. Worth Texas behind-the-wheel training course. Can Defensive Driving Solutions assist me with this?
Yes. behind-the-wheel training courses are available in Ft. Worth Texas through Defensive Driving Solutions. Please contact Defensive Driving Solutions directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
What type of driver ed do I need before Texas 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 sign up to take a safe driving classroom or online course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. Defensive Driving Solutions may be able to help you fulfill the behind-the-wheel training requirement in Texas. Please contact either Defensive Driving Solutions or the Texas DMV for more information.
Is hands-on driver training required in Texas in order to be licensed to drive a car?
Absolutely. All new drivers in Texas are required to take an approved driver training course before they can get a license to independently drive a motor vehicle.
Do I have to obtain my learner's permit in Texas before I am permitted to sign up to take a driver training course like the one Defensive Driving Solutions gives its students?
Laws vary from state to state, however most states do require that you obtain a learner's permit before you can enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that Defensive Driving Solutions gives its students.