Western Pacific Truck SchoolFAQ's
Is Western Pacific Truck School a certified driving school in Oregon?
Just because a driving school appears on our directory of driver training institutions, we cannot guarantee that they are fully licensed to offer hands-on driving courses in Oregon. We highly recommend that you contact Western Pacific Truck School directly or the Oregon DMV to find out for sure if Western Pacific Truck School offers behind-the-wheel training courses that have been approved by the State of Oregon.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my behind-the-wheel training instead of a professional driving school instructor like the ones they have at Western Pacific Truck School?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the Oregon DMV or a licensed driver training school like Western Pacific Truck School to find out if Oregon allows driver training with a parent.
What if I don't know how to drive a stick-shift automobile? Does Western Pacific Truck School have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my driver training?
If you're taking a Portland Oregon driver 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 Western Pacific Truck School that prior to enrolling in the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
I don't live anywhere near a city. There are unpaved roads and rugged terrain all around my house. How do I know if Western Pacific Truck School will train me on how to drive in a rural area like where I live and not just teach me how to drive in a town-or city-type environment?
Since Western Pacific Truck School is a local driver training company in your area, it's a safe bet that Western Pacific Truck School will be motivated (or perhaps required) to teach its local customers how to drive on rough terrain. If you want to make certain, however, you may want to call Western Pacific Truck School to find out exactly what's included in their driver training course before you sign up with them.
I just turned 14 years old. Can I receive my instruction permit in Oregon?
Probably not. The minimum age requirement for holding a learners permit in most states is 15 1/2. You should contact the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Western Pacific Truck School to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in Oregon.
Can I take Western Pacific Truck School's behind-the-wheel training course before taking a Portland Oregon defensive driving classroom course or online course?
It depends on what Oregon's laws prescribe. However, you should know that most states will require teen-aged, first-time drivers to complete both a defensive driving classroom course (which are approximately 30 hours in length, depending on Oregon's laws) or an approved online course, plus a state-approved driver training course. We recommend that you contact Western Pacific Truck School directly to see if they offer either (or both) of these courses.
I have to complete a safe driving class in Portland Oregon before Oregon will give me my driver's license. Does Western Pacific Truck School offer this type of course?
Western Pacific Truck School does offer the behind-the-wheel training course in Portland Oregon that is required by the State of Oregon. You will need to contact Western Pacific Truck School directly for more information about the behind-the-wheel courses they offer and their class schedules.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a Oregon driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to complete both a driver training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Oregon DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to satisfy in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Is it necessary for me to enroll in a driver training course in order to get my first Oregon driver's license?
Yes, it is. All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in Oregon must complete a state-approved driver training course.
Is it okay for me to sign up to take a driver training class in Oregon before I receive my Oregon instruction permit to drive?
Probably not. Most states require first-time drivers to have their learners permit before they are allowed to sign up to take a driver training program. You should contact a driving school like Western Pacific Truck School and request more information.