Texas School of DrivingFAQ's
Are all the driving schools listed on your website fully-licensed by the Texas DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in Texas?
The driving school directory on our website is for your convenience only, and we cannot absolutely guarantee that every driving school listed is currently licensed to offer driving training courses in Texas. We suggest you contact the Texas DMV to make sure a particular driving school is accredited before you sign up to take their driver training course.
Do you know if I can do my driver training with my mother or father instead of attending a driving school like Texas School of Driving?
Some states allow teen-agers to complete their driver training with their parents instead of attending a professional driving school. We recommend that you contact the Texas DMV or Texas School of Driving directly to find out if Texas allows parent-taught behind-the-wheel training.
I can't drive a stick-shift. Will Texas School of Driving allow me to complete my driver training on an automatic-shift vehicle?
We recommend that you contact Texas School of Driving and ask them if you can do your behind-the-wheel training using a vehicle that has an automatic shift before signing up to take their driver training course.
I live in a small mountain community, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my behind-the-wheel training with Texas School of Driving include being taught how to drive in remote areas? Or do they just offer training for city driving?
Most local driving schools will likely want their students to be taught how to drive safely in the local area. Therefore, chances are good that the driver training you receive from Texas School of Driving will include handling unpaved roads and mountain driving.
Can 14-year-olds obtain learner's permits to drive in Texas?
Most states have set the minimum age for applying for an instruction permit at 15 or 15 1/2. However, some states do allow 14-year-olds to get an instruction permit. You may want to contact the Texas DMV or a Texas-approved driver training school like Texas School of Driving to find out what the minimum age to drive is in Texas.
Will I be required to enroll in both a drivers education classroom or online course and a behind-the-wheel training course in Houston Texas?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now require new teen-aged drivers to enroll in both a drivers education course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course.
I have to take a defensive driving course in Houston Texas. Can I meet this requirement by signing up with Texas School of Driving?
Yes, Texas School of Driving offers defensive driving courses in Houston Texas. You will need to contact Texas School of Driving directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to sign up for a class.
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 register for a drivers education classroom or online course as well as a driver training course. Texas School of Driving may be able to help you fulfill the driver training requirement in Texas. Please contact either Texas School of Driving or the Texas DMV for more information.
Am I obligated to take a Houston Texas driver training course?
All drivers in Texas are required to take a driver training course. You should contact Texas School of Driving to learn more about the courses they offer.
Is it okay for me to sign up to take 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 driver training program. You should contact a driving school like Texas School of Driving and request more information.