South Park Defensive DrivingFAQ's
Is South Park Defensive Driving an approved 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 South Park Defensive Driving directly or the Texas DMV to find out for sure if South Park Defensive Driving 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 drive a manual-shift automobile? Does South Park Defensive Driving have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my behind-the-wheel training?
If you're taking a Houston Texas behind-the-wheel 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 South Park Defensive Driving that prior to signing up to take the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads everywhere. Will South Park Defensive Driving 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 South Park Defensive Driving will include behind-the-wheel driver training specifically tailored to that terrain.
I'm turning 14 in a few days. Can I get a learner's permit to drive in Texas after my 14th birthday?
Most likely, no. Most states (though not all) have laws which require that you be at least 15 or 15 1/2 before to be eligible to apply for an instruction permit. Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the Texas DMV office or a Texas-certified driving school such as South Park Defensive Driving to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Do you know if the laws in Texas require new teen-aged drivers to take a driver training course in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course?
The laws vary from state to state, but many states do require you to register for a driver training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course.
Texas's DMV has told me that I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course. Do you know if South Park Defensive Driving offers this course or not?
South Park Defensive Driving does offer the behind-the-wheel training course that Texas requires all new teen-aged drivers to take. For more information about the courses South Park Defensive Driving offers, we recommend that you contact South Park Defensive Driving directly.
Exactly what type of driver education do I need in Houston Texas before I can get my Texas driver's license?
The prerequisites for getting a driver's licenses vary from state to state, however most states now require teen-agers who are looking to get their first driver's license to complete a safe driving classroom course as well as a driver training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as South Park Defensive Driving and ask if they offer a Texas-approved driver training course which would satisfy Texas's driver's education requirements.
Is hands-on driver training required in Texas in order to be licensed to drive a car?
Absolutely. All new drivers in Texas are required to take an approved behind-the-wheel training course before they can be issued a license to independently drive a motor vehicle.
Will Texas allow me to register for a driver training course before I actually get my instruction permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you obtain your learner's permit before you register with a driver training course.