Island Driving SchoolFAQ's
Since Island Driving School is listed on your website, does this mean they've been approved by the Texas DMV to offer driver training courses?
The list of driver training schools on our webpage is provided as a convenience to our customers only. We CANNOT guarantee that every single school listed is fully-certified by the Texas DMV. You may want to call Island Driving School directly to find out if they offer a state-certified behind-the-wheel training course.
Do I have to take a behind-the-wheel training course? Can't my parents just give me my behind-the-wheel training?
There are some states that do permit parents or guardians to provide their teen-aged kids' required driver training in order to obtain a driver's license. However many states do not allow any type of substitution for taking a professionally-taught driver training course. We suggest you contact your state's DMV to find out what the laws are in your state regarding behind-the-wheel training.
Do I need to tell Island Driving School that I need to train with an automatic-shift automobile? I don't know how to drive a stick-shift automobile.
Most new drivers don't know how to operate either a stick-shift OR and automatic-shift vehicle! We recommend that you ask Island Driving School if you can complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle before you sign up to take their driver training course.
I live in a very rural area, where there are mountains and a lot of unpaved roads. Do you know if Island Driving School offers training for driving in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in city areas?
Since you live in a remote area, a local driving school such as Island Driving School will tailor your driver training to handle the conditions in your area.
I'm turning 14 in a few weeks. Can I get a learner's 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 a learner's permit. Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the Texas DMV office or a Texas-certified driving school such as Island Driving School to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
I live in Texas City Texas. Does the law say I have to take both a drivers education classroom or online course and a behind-the-wheel training course in order to be fully-licensed here?
Each state has its own laws in regards to licensing procedures. However, most states do mandate that new, teen-aged drivers take both a behind-the-wheel training course plus either a drivers education online course or drivers education classroom course .
I am looking to register for a Texas City Texas drivers education course. Can Island Driving School assist me with this?
Yes. Drivers education courses are available in Texas City Texas through Island Driving School. Please contact Island Driving School directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
I live in Texas City Texas. What requirements must I meet to be able to get my first Texas driver's license?
It depends on the particular laws of Texas, but most states require teen-aged first-time license applicants to successfully complete both a safe driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Island Driving School may offer courses which would meet the behind-the-wheel training requirement, however you will need to contact them directly to find out exactly what types of courses they offer.
I live in Texas City Texas and would like to apply for my first driver's license. Do I need to take a driver training course before I can be licensed?
Texas law mandates that all first-time drivers enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training program before receiving their Texas driver's license. Island Driving School may offer a behind-the-wheel training course that you are looking for. Please contact Island Driving School directly for complete information as to what types of driver training courses they offer.
Is it possible to sign up to take a Texas-approved driver training course before I obtain my Texas learners permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in Texas, however most states require first-time drivers to receive a learners permit before registering for a behind-the-wheel training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Island Driving School to obtain more information.