SWERVE Driving School (Seattle)FAQ's
SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) is listed on your website as a driving school which offers behind-the-wheel training courses. How do I know if SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) is a licensed school in Washington?
While we include a list of driving schools on our website for your convenience, we cannot guarantee that every single one of them is currently licensed by the Washington DMV. We suggest you contact SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) directly or the Washington DMV to find out if SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) is a fully-accredited driver training school.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving instructor in Washington, so taking a Seattle behind-the-wheel training course like the one SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Washington DMV or a licensed driving school like SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
What if I don't know how to operate a vehicle with a stick-shift? Does SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) 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 SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your signing up to take their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a remote area, that has a lot of dirt roads and rugged terrain. Will SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) 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 driver training school like SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) will want you to be trained in driving specific to the local area's terrain.
I'm turning 14 in a few weeks. Can I get a instruction permit to drive in Washington 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 Washington DMV office or a Washington-certified driving school such as SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Do I have to take both a defensive driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course in Seattle Washington to get my Washington driver's license?
The laws vary depending on which state you live in, but most states do require that pre-licensed drivers sign up to take a drivers education classroom course and a driver training course. You may want to call a driving instruction company like SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
I have to take a defensive driving course in Seattle Washington. Can I meet this requirement by signing up with SWERVE Driving School (Seattle)?
Yes, SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) offers drivers education courses in Seattle Washington. You will need to contact SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to sign up for a class.
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 enroll in both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a safe driving classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Washington DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to meet in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Am I required to take a Seattle Washington behind-the-wheel training course?
All drivers in Washington are required to take a driver training course. You should contact SWERVE Driving School (Seattle) to learn more about the courses they offer.
Will Washington allow me to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course before I actually receive my instruction permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you obtain your instruction permit before you sign up with a driver training course.