Saker's Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is Saker's Driving School a licensed driving school in Virginia?
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 Virginia. We highly recommend that you contact Saker's Driving School directly or the Virginia DMV to find out for sure if Saker's Driving School offers hands-on driving courses that have been approved by the State of Virginia.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my behind-the-wheel training instead of a professional driving school instructor like the ones they have at Saker's Driving School?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the Virginia DMV or a licensed driving school like Saker's Driving School to find out if Virginia allows driver training with a parent.
I can't operate a stick-shift. Will Saker's Driving School allow me to complete my driver training on an automatic-shift vehicle?
We recommend that you contact Saker's Driving School and ask them if you can do your behind-the-wheel training using a vehicle that has an automatic shift before signing up to take their behind-the-wheel training course.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Saker's Driving School be able to teach me how to drive safely on rugged terrain as well as in a city or town?
Considering that you live in a remote area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Saker's Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and other types of bumpy terrain. You may wish to contact Saker's Driving School to find out exactly what their behind-the-wheel training course includes before enrolling in their training course.
I just turned 14 years old. Can I apply for my instruction permit in Virginia?
Probably not. The minimum age requirement for holding a learners permit in most states is 15 1/2. You should contact the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Saker's Driving School to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in Virginia.
Do I have to complete a Roanoke Virginia drivers education classroom course or online course before enrolling in one of Saker's Driving School's behind-the-wheel training courses?
Each state has its own rules, but most states will require first-time drivers to take both a driver training course plus either a drivers education classroom course (which are about 30 hours in length) or an approved online drivers education course. You may want to ask Saker's Driving School if they offer one or both programs.
Does Saker's Driving School provide a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that is required by the State of Virginia? I need to complete one in order to obtain my driver license.
Saker's Driving School offers driver training courses which are approved by the Virginia DMV. You may want to contact Saker's Driving School directly for more information about their courses and how to go about signing up for one.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a Virginia driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to enroll in both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Virginia DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to fulfill in order to obtain your first driver's license.
I live in Roanoke Virginia and would like to apply for my first driver's license. Do I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course before I can be licensed?
Virginia law requires that all new drivers successfully complete an approved behind-the-wheel training program before receiving their Virginia driver's license. Saker's Driving School may offer a behind-the-wheel training course that you are looking for. Please contact Saker's Driving School directly for complete information as to what types of driver training courses they offer.
Is it all right if I register with a behind-the-wheel training school like Saker's Driving School prior to my receiving my instruction permit?
In most states, you are required to have already gotten your learner's permit before you enroll in your behind-the-wheel training course like the one offered by Saker's Driving School. We suggest you contact either Saker's Driving School to find out more information.