Harbour Defensive Driving SchoolFAQ's
Since Harbour Defensive Driving School appears on your website, does this mean they are approved by the Washington DMV to offer driver training courses?
The list of driver training schools on our webpage is provided as a convenience to our customers only. We CANNOT guarantee that every single school listed is fully-certified by the Washington DMV. You may want to call Harbour Defensive Driving School directly to find out if they offer a state-certified behind-the-wheel training course.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in Washington, so taking a Kent driving school course like the one Harbour Defensive Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Washington DMV or a licensed driver training school like Harbour Defensive Driving School and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
Do you know if Harbour Defensive Driving School will let me take my behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a stick-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a stick OR an automatic! Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact Harbour Defensive Driving School and see if they can accommodate you before signing up to take their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a rural area, that has a lot of dirt roads and bumpy terrain. Will Harbour Defensive Driving School train me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a rural area, chances are very good that a local driving school like Harbour Defensive Driving School will want you to be trained in driving specific to the local area's terrain.
If I'm 14, can I get an instruction permit to drive in Washington?
Possibly. However, you should be aware that most states require you to be at least 15½ years old before you can get an instruction permit. We recommend that you contact the Washington Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Harbour Defensive Driving School to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in Washington.
Do I have to complete a Kent Washington drivers education classroom course or online course before registering for one of Harbour Defensive Driving School's behind-the-wheel training courses?
Each state has its own laws, but most states will require first-time drivers to take both a driver training course plus either a defensive driving classroom course (which are about 30 hours in length) or an approved online drivers education course. You may want to ask Harbour Defensive Driving School if they offer one or both programs.
If I need to register for a Kent Washington behind-the-wheel training program, can Harbour Defensive Driving School help?
Yes. Harbour Defensive Driving School offers driving instruction in Kent Washington. For more information about the type of behind-the-wheel training Harbour Defensive Driving School offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a Washington 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 register for both a driver training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Washington DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to fulfill in order to obtain your first driver's license.
I live in Kent Washington and would like to apply for my first driver's license. Do I need to take a driver training course before I can be licensed?
Washington law requires that all first-time drivers successfully complete an approved driver training program before receiving their Washington driver's license. Harbour Defensive Driving School may offer a behind-the-wheel training course that you are looking for. Please contact Harbour Defensive Driving School directly for complete information as to what types of driver training courses they offer.
Can I register for a Washington-licensed behind-the-wheel training course even if I don't have my Washington instruction permit yet?
Most likely, no. Most states have laws that require a pre-licensed driver to have obtained a Washington instruction permit before registering in a Washington behind-the-wheel training course. It would be best for you to contact a driving school such as Harbour Defensive Driving School and ask for more information.