Lake Travis Driving AcademyFAQ's
Is Lake Travis Driving Academy a licensed driving school in Texas?
Just because a driving school appears on our directory of driver training institutions, we cannot guarantee that they are fully licensed to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in Texas. We highly recommend that you contact Lake Travis Driving Academy directly or the Texas DMV to find out for sure if Lake Travis Driving Academy offers driver training courses that have been approved by the State of Texas.
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 as a substitute to taking a driver training 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.
What if I don't know how to operate a vehicle with a manual-shift? Does Lake Travis Driving Academy have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll let me train with?
Since you're just learning how to drive, you probably don't know how to operate either a manual-shift or an automatic-shift vehicle! However, if you have a preference as to a stick or an automatic, you probably should call Lake Travis Driving Academy to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their driver training course.
I live in a small rural community, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my behind-the-wheel training with Lake Travis Driving Academy include being taught how to drive in rural areas? Or do they just offer training for urban 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 behind-the-wheel training you receive from Lake Travis Driving Academy will include handling dirt roads and mountain driving.
If I'm 14, can I get an instruction permit to drive in Texas?
Possibly. However, you should be aware that most states require you to be at least 15½ years old before you can get an instruction permit. We recommend that you contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driving school such as Lake Travis Driving Academy to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in Texas.
Can I take Lake Travis Driving Academy's behind-the-wheel training course before taking a Austin Texas defensive driving classroom course or online course?
It depends on what Texas's laws say. 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 Texas's laws) or an approved online course, plus a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course. We recommend that you contact Lake Travis Driving Academy directly to see if they offer either (or both) of these courses.
I am looking to register for a Austin Texas drivers education course. Can Lake Travis Driving Academy assist me with this?
Yes. Drivers education courses are available in Austin Texas through Lake Travis Driving Academy. Please contact Lake Travis Driving Academy directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
What are the requirements in Austin Texas for obtaining a drivers license?
It depends on your state's laws, however in many states, teen-agers must complete both a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Lake Travis Driving Academy may offer an approved behind-the-wheel training course which you could take. Please contact Lake Travis Driving Academy for information regarding their available classes and how to go about signing up for them.
Is hands-on driver training required in Texas in order to be licensed to drive a car?
Absolutely. All new drivers in Texas must register for an approved behind-the-wheel training course before they can get a license to independently operate a motor vehicle.
Is it possible to register for a Texas-certified behind-the-wheel 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 an learners permit before registering for a driver training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Lake Travis Driving Academy to obtain more information.