First Gear Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is First Gear Driving School a licensed driving school in ?
Just because a driving school appears on our directory of driver training institutions, we cannot guarantee that they are fully licensed to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in . We highly recommend that you contact First Gear Driving School directly or the DMV to find out for sure if First Gear Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses that have been approved by the State of .
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in , so taking a driver training course like the one First Gear Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the DMV or a licensed driving school like First Gear Driving School and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
What if I don't know how to drive a stick-shift automobile? Does First Gear Driving School have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my driver training?
If you're taking a 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 First Gear Driving School that prior to enrolling in the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
What happens to those of us who live in a rural area? Will First Gear Driving School include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other bumpy terrain?
If you live in a rural location, there is a high probability that a local driver training school like First Gear Driving School will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular area.
Can I get my learner's permit once I turn 14?
Most likely, no. Most states have set the youngest age to obtain a learner's permit at 15 or 15½. You may want to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driver training school like First Gear Driving School to learn more about the minimum age requirement in .
Do I have to complete a drivers education classroom course or online course before registering for one of First Gear Driving School's behind-the-wheel training courses?
Each state has its own laws, but most states will require first-time drivers to take both a driver training course plus either a drivers education classroom course (which are about 30 hours in length) or an approved online drivers education course. You may want to ask First Gear Driving School if they offer one or both programs.
If I need to register for a behind-the-wheel training program, can First Gear Driving School help?
Yes. First Gear Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses in . For more information about the type of driver training First Gear Driving School offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in before I can get my 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 complete a drivers education classroom course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as First Gear Driving School and ask if they offer a -approved driver training course which would meet 's driver's education requirements.
What are the laws in concerning driver training courses? Do I have to take one to get my driver's license?
Yes, you do. law states that new drivers successfully complete an approved behind-the-wheel training course as a prerequisite to obtaining their first driver's license.
Is it all right if I enroll in a behind-the-wheel training school like First Gear Driving School prior to my obtaining my learner's permit?
In most states, you are required to have already received your instruction permit before you enroll in your behind-the-wheel training course like the one offered by First Gear Driving School. We suggest you contact either First Gear Driving School to find out more information.