North Texas Job CorpsFAQ's
Is North Texas Job Corps 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 hands-on driving courses in Texas. We highly recommend that you contact North Texas Job Corps directly or the Texas DMV to find out for sure if North Texas Job Corps offers hands-on driving courses that have been approved by the State of Texas.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my driver training instead of a professional driver training school instructor like the ones they have at North Texas Job Corps?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the Texas DMV or a licensed driving school like North Texas Job Corps to find out if Texas allows driver training with a parent.
What if I don't know how to operate a vehicle with a manual-shift? Does North Texas Job Corps have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll allow 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 manual or an automatic, you probably should call North Texas Job Corps to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your signing up to take their driver training course.
I live in a rural area, that has a lot of dirt roads and bumpy terrain. Will North Texas Job Corps teach me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a remote area, chances are very good that a local driving school like North Texas Job Corps will want you to be trained in driving specific to the local area's terrain.
After I turn 14, will I be eligible to get my learner's 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 North Texas Job Corps or the Texas DMV office to learn more about the minimum age requirement for driving in Texas.
Do you know if the laws in Texas require new teen-aged drivers to enroll in a behind-the-wheel 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 behind-the-wheel training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course.
Texas law says that I must sign up to take a hands-on driver training course in order to get licensed to drive in McKinney Texas. Is this something that North Texas Job Corps can help me with?
Yes, North Texas Job Corps offers the Texas-approved behind-the-wheel training course. For more information about their classes and instruction schedule, please contact North Texas Job Corps directly.
What are the requirements in McKinney Texas for getting 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. North Texas Job Corps may offer an approved driver training course which you could take. Please contact North Texas Job Corps for information regarding their available classes and how to go about signing up for them.
Is it necessary for me to enroll in a driver training course in order to get my first Texas driver's license?
Yes, it is. All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in Texas are required to take a state-approved driver training course.
Do I need to have my learner's permit before I enroll in a driver training course like the one that North Texas Job Corps offers?
You will need to contact North Texas Job Corps or the Texas DMV to find out if you are allowed to enroll in a driver training school like North Texas Job Corps before receiving your Texas learner's permit.