The Driving AcademyFAQ's
How do I know if The Driving Academy is licensed by Texas's DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
While we do include The Driving Academy's contact information in our driving school directory, we cannot say with certainty as to whether The Driving Academy is certified by the State of Texas. We recommend that you either contact The Driving Academy directly or possibly the Texas DMV to find out if The Driving Academy is a certified driver training school.
Will the Texas DMV allow my parents to supervise my driving practice instead of requiring me to take a behind-the-wheel training course at a state-approved driving school?
Possibly. Some states will allow your parents to supervise your driving practice in place of taking a behind-the-wheel driving course with a professional driving instructor. You will need to contact the Texas DMV to find out if your driver training may be done by your parents in Texas.
Do you know if The Driving Academy will let me complete my driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a stick-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a manual OR an automatic! Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact The Driving Academy and see if they can accommodate you before signing up to take their driver training course.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads all around. Will The Driving Academy train me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain town, chances are that a local driving school like The Driving Academy will include driving lessons specifically tailored to that terrain.
Are 14-year-olds allowed to obtain a learner's permit in Texas?
Although a few states allow teen-agers to begin practicing how to drive at 14, most states have set the youngest age for which to receive a learner's permit at either 15 or 15½. You will need to contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driving instruction company like The Driving Academy to find out what the minimum age for driving is in Texas.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in San Antonio Texas or do I also have to register for a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the Texas's laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to enroll in a driver training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
If I need to register for a San Antonio Texas driver training program, can The Driving Academy help?
Yes. The Driving Academy offers driving courses in San Antonio Texas. For more information about the type of behind-the-wheel training The Driving Academy offers and the training schedule, you should contact them 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 register for a safe driving classroom or online course as well as a driver training course. The Driving Academy may be able to help you meet the behind-the-wheel training requirement in Texas. Please contact either The Driving Academy or the Texas DMV for more information.
Is a behind-the-wheel training course required in San Antonio Texas for me to get a drivers license?
The law in Texas requires that all drivers complete a behind-the-wheel training course as part of their driver education. You should contact The Driving Academy directly to find out about the types of courses they offer.
Am I required to receive my instruction permit in Texas before I am permitted to register for a behind-the-wheel training course like the one The Driving Academy gives its students?
Laws vary from state to state, however most states do require that you receive a learner's permit before you can register for a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that The Driving Academy gives its students.