The Driving TeacherFAQ's
Are all the driving schools listed on your website fully-certified by the DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in ?
The driving school directory on our website is for your convenience only, and we cannot absolutely guarantee that every driving school listed is currently accredited to offer driving training courses in . We suggest you contact the DMV to make sure a particular driving school is certified before you register for their driver training course.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in , so taking a driving school course like the one The Driving Teacher offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the DMV or a licensed driving school like The Driving Teacher and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
Do I need to tell The Driving Teacher that I need to train with an automatic-shift car? I don't know how to drive a manual-shift vehicle.
Most new drivers don't know how to operate either a manual-shift OR and automatic-shift automobile! We recommend that you ask The Driving Teacher if you can complete your driver training using an automatic-shift automobile before you register for their driver training course.
I don't live anywhere near a city. There are dirt roads and rugged terrain all around my house. How do I know if The Driving Teacher will train me on how to drive in a remote area like where I live and not just teach me how to drive in a town-or city-type environment?
Since The Driving Teacher is a local driver training company in your area, it's a safe bet that The Driving Teacher will be motivated (or perhaps required) to teach its local customers how to drive on rugged terrain. If you want to make certain, however, you may want to call The Driving Teacher to find out exactly what's included in their behind-the-wheel training course before you sign up with them.
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 learner's permit. We suggest that you contact a local driver training school such as The Driving Teacher or the DMV office to learn more about the minimum age requirement for driving in .
Can I take The Driving Teacher's driver training course before taking a drivers education classroom course or online course?
It depends on what 's laws prescribe. However, you should know that most states will require teen-aged, first-time drivers to complete both a drivers education classroom course (which are approximately 30 hours in length, depending on 's laws) or an approved online course, plus a state-approved driver training course. We recommend that you contact The Driving Teacher directly to see if they offer either (or both) of these courses.
I am looking to enroll in a defensive driving course. Can The Driving Teacher assist me with this?
Yes. behind-the-wheel training courses are available in through The Driving Teacher. Please contact The Driving Teacher directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
What type of driver ed do I need before will give me a driver's license?
Each state has its own requirements concerning drivers education, although you should know that most states now require all new, young drivers to complete a drivers education classroom or online course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. The Driving Teacher may be able to help you fulfill the driver training requirement in . Please contact either The Driving Teacher or the DMV for more information.
Is a driver training course a prerequisite in for me to get a drivers license?
The law in requires that all drivers complete a behind-the-wheel training program as part of their driver education. You should contact The Driving Teacher directly to find out about the types of courses they offer.
Can I register for a behind-the-wheel training course prior to having my learners permit?
Most states require pre-licensed drivers to hold a learners permit before being permitted to sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course. You should contact a driving school like The Driving Teacher and ask for more information.