A & M Defensive DrivingFAQ's
Is A & M Defensive Driving 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 driver training courses in Texas. We highly recommend that you contact A & M Defensive Driving directly or the Texas DMV to find out for sure if A & M Defensive Driving offers behind-the-wheel training courses that have been approved by the State of Texas.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in Texas?
Each state has its own rules regarding behind-the-wheel training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for attending a driver training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the Texas DMV to find out for sure.
I have no clue how to drive a stick-shift vehicle. What happens if A & M Defensive Driving makes me train on a manual-shift vehicle?
Considering the fact you are a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating ANY type of vehicle....manual OR automatic! If you prefer to do your hands-on driver training with an automatic-shift vehicle, you may want to call A & M Defensive Driving and let them know before you enroll in their driver training course. That way you'll know for certain whether A & M Defensive Driving can accommodate you before you pay them any money.
I live in a remote area, that has a lot of dirt roads and rugged terrain. Will A & M Defensive Driving teach me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a rural area, chances are very good that a local driver training school like A & M Defensive Driving will want you to be trained in driving specific to the local area's terrain.
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 A & M Defensive Driving to find out what the minimum age to drive is in Texas.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Houston Texas or do I also have to enroll in 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.
I'm required to take a behind-the-wheel training course in Houston Texas. Do you know if A & M Defensive Driving offers behind-the-wheel training classes in Houston Texas?
Yes, A & M Defensive Driving does offer driver training courses in Houston Texas. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to enroll in one of their behind-the-wheel training courses, please contact A & M Defensive Driving directly.
What do I need to do to obtain a driver's license in Houston Texas?
It depends on Texas's laws, but most states require new, teen-aged drivers to complete a drivers education classroom course as well as a driver training course. You may want to call A & M Defensive Driving to see if they offer the driver training course that would fulfill the regulations set forth by the Texas DMV.
What are the laws in Texas concerning driver training courses? Do I have to take one to get my driver's license?
Yes, you do. Texas law states that new drivers take an approved behind-the-wheel training course as a prerequisite to getting their first driver's license.
Is it possible to sign up to take a Texas-approved 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 a instruction permit before signing up for a driver training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as A & M Defensive Driving to obtain more information.