Dickinson Driver EducationFAQ's
Dickinson Driver Education is listed on your website as a driving school which offers behind-the-wheel training courses. How do I know if Dickinson Driver Education is a certified school in Texas?
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 Texas DMV. We suggest you contact Dickinson Driver Education directly or the Texas DMV to find out if Dickinson Driver Education is a fully-accredited driver training school.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in Texas, so taking a Stafford driver training course like the one Dickinson Driver Education offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Texas DMV or a licensed driver training school like Dickinson Driver Education and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
Do I need to tell Dickinson Driver Education that I need to train with an automatic-shift automobile? I don't know how to operate a manual-shift automobile.
Most new drivers don't know how to operate either a manual-shift OR and automatic-shift automobile! We recommend that you ask Dickinson Driver Education if you can complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle before you register for their driver training course.
What happens to those of us who live in a rural area? Will Dickinson Driver Education 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 Dickinson Driver Education will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular area.
After I turn 14, will I be eligible to get my instruction permit so I can begin to learn how to drive?
It depends on which state you live in, however most states unfortunately require you to be at least 15 (or sometimes 15 1/2) before you can be issued a instruction permit. We suggest that you contact a local driver training school such as Dickinson Driver Education or the Texas DMV office to learn more about the minimum age requirement for driving in Texas.
Can I take Dickinson Driver Education's driver training course before taking a Stafford Texas drivers education classroom course or online course?
It depends on what Texas's laws prescribe. However, you should know that most states will require teen-aged, first-time drivers to complete both a defensive driving classroom course (which are approximately 30 hours in length, depending on Texas's laws) or an approved online course, plus a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course. We recommend that you contact Dickinson Driver Education directly to see if they offer either (or both) of these courses.
I'm required to take a defensive driving course in Stafford Texas. Do you know if Dickinson Driver Education offers behind-the-wheel training classes in Stafford Texas?
Yes, Dickinson Driver Education does offer defensive driving courses in Stafford Texas. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to sign up for one of their behind-the-wheel training courses, please contact Dickinson Driver Education directly.
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 mandate all new, young drivers to complete a drivers education classroom or online course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. Dickinson Driver Education may be able to help you fulfill the behind-the-wheel training requirement in Texas. Please contact either Dickinson Driver Education or the Texas DMV for more information.
Is hands-on driver training required in Texas in order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle?
Absolutely. All new drivers in Texas are required to take an approved behind-the-wheel training course before they can be issued a license to independently operate a motor vehicle.
Is it okay for me to register for a driver training class in Texas before I receive my Texas learners permit to drive?
Probably not. Most states require first-time drivers to have their learners permit before they are allowed to register for a behind-the-wheel training program. You should contact a driving school like Dickinson Driver Education and request more information.