Austin Driving SchoolFAQ's
Are all the driving schools listed on your website fully-certified by the Texas DMV to offer driver training courses in Texas?
The driving school directory on our website is for your convenience only, and we cannot absolutely guarantee that every driving school listed is currently accredited to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in Texas. We suggest you contact the Texas DMV to make sure a particular driving school is accredited before you register for their driving course.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving instructor in Texas, so taking a Round Rock driving school course like the one Austin Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Texas DMV or a licensed driver training school like Austin Driving School and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
I have no clue how to drive a stick-shift vehicle. What happens if Austin Driving School 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....stick OR automatic! If you prefer to do your hands-on driver training with an automatic-shift vehicle, you may want to call Austin Driving School and let them know before you sign up to take their behind-the-wheel training course. That way you'll know for certain whether Austin Driving School will be able to accommodate you before you pay them any money.
I live in a very remote area, where there are mountains and a lot of dirt roads. Do you know if Austin Driving School offers training for driving in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in urban areas?
Since you live in a remote area, a local driving school such as Austin Driving School will tailor your behind-the-wheel training to handle the conditions in your area.
Now that I'm 14, will Texas allow me to get a learner's permit to drive?
Not likely. Most states require residents to be at least 15 or 15 1/2 years old before applying for a learner's permit. We recommend that your contact the Texas DMV office or a Texas-approved driving school such as Austin Driving School to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in Texas.
I live in Round Rock Texas. Does the law say I have to register for both a driver ed classroom or online course and a driver training course in order to be fully-licensed here?
Each state has its own laws in regards to licensing procedures. However, most states do mandate that new, teen-aged drivers successfully complete both a driver training course plus either a drivers education online course or drivers education classroom course .
I am looking to sign up to take a Round Rock Texas defensive driving course. Can Austin Driving School assist me with this?
Yes. defensive driving courses are available in Round Rock Texas through Austin Driving School. Please contact Austin Driving School directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
What type of driver ed do I need before Texas will give me a driver's license?
Each state has its own requirements concerning drivers education, although you should know that most states now mandate all new, young drivers to enroll in a safe driving classroom or online course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. Austin Driving School may be able to help you meet the behind-the-wheel training requirement in Texas. Please contact either Austin Driving School or the Texas DMV for more information.
Is it necessary for me to sign up for 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 must complete a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course.
Do I need to have my learner's permit before I sign up to take a driver training course like the one that Austin Driving School offers?
You will need to contact Austin Driving School or the Texas DMV to find out if you are allowed to sign up with a driving school like Austin Driving School before obtaining your Texas learner's permit.