Lewis School of Driving IncFAQ's
Is Lewis School of Driving Inc certified by the Connecticut DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
Although we include Lewis School of Driving Inc in our directory of driving schools for New Canaan Connecticut, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not Lewis School of Driving Inc is certified by the Connecticut DMV. You should contact Lewis School of Driving Inc directly and ask them if you are thinking about signing up to take their New Canaan Connecticut behind-the-wheel training class.
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 driver training school instructor like the ones they have at Lewis School of Driving Inc?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the Connecticut DMV or a licensed driving school like Lewis School of Driving Inc to find out if Connecticut allows behind-the-wheel training with a parent.
What happens if I don't know how to drive a manual-shift vehicle? Will Lewis School of Driving Inc allow me to do my behind-the-wheel training with an automatic-shift vehicle?
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating any type of car--stick-shift or automatic-shift! However, if you prefer to complete your driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact Lewis School of Driving Inc and let them know before you sign up to take their behind-the-wheel training course. That way you will know for certain if they will accommodate you.
I don't live anywhere near a city. There are dirt roads and rugged terrain all around my house. How do I know if Lewis School of Driving Inc will train me on how to drive in a rural area like where I live and not just teach me how to drive in a town-or city-type environment?
Since Lewis School of Driving Inc is a local driver training company in your area, it's a safe bet that Lewis School of Driving Inc will be motivated (or perhaps required) to teach its local customers how to drive on bumpy terrain. If you want to make certain, however, you may want to call Lewis School of Driving Inc to find out exactly what's included in their driver training course before you sign up with them.
I'm turning 14 in a few months. Can I get a learner's permit to drive in Connecticut 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 a learner's permit. Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the Connecticut DMV office or a Connecticut-certified driving school such as Lewis School of Driving Inc to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Can I take Lewis School of Driving Inc's behind-the-wheel training course before taking a New Canaan Connecticut drivers education classroom course or online course?
It depends on what Connecticut's laws say. However, you should know that most states will require teen-aged, first-time drivers to complete both a defensive driving classroom course (which are approximately 30 hours in length, depending on Connecticut's laws) or an approved online course, plus a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course. We recommend that you contact Lewis School of Driving Inc directly to see if they offer either (or both) of these courses.
I'm required to take a defensive driving course in New Canaan Connecticut. Do you know if Lewis School of Driving Inc offers defensive driving classes in New Canaan Connecticut?
Yes, Lewis School of Driving Inc does offer driver training courses in New Canaan Connecticut. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to enroll in one of their driver training courses, please contact Lewis School of Driving Inc directly.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a Connecticut 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 sign up to take both a driver training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Connecticut DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to meet in order to obtain your first driver's license.
What are the laws in Connecticut concerning driver training courses? Do I have to take one to get my driver's license?
Yes, you do. Connecticut law states that new drivers successfully complete an approved behind-the-wheel training course as a prerequisite to getting their first driver's license.
Will Connecticut allow me to sign up to take a driver 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 learner's permit before you sign up with a behind-the-wheel training course.