Pace Driving SchoolFAQ's
Can you tell me if Pace Driving School is a licensed driving school in Maine?
Although Pace Driving School is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently certified to teach driver training courses in Maine. We recommend either calling Pace Driving School directly or the Maine DMV to find out whether or not Pace Driving School offers driver training courses that are state-approved.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving instructor in Maine, so taking a Portland driving school course like the one Pace Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Maine DMV or a licensed driving school like Pace Driving School and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
What happens if I don't know how to operate a manual-shift vehicle? Will Pace Driving School allow me to do my driver training with an automatic-shift vehicle?
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about driving any type of automobile--stick-shift or automatic-shift! However, if you prefer to complete your driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact Pace Driving School and inform them before you register for their behind-the-wheel training course. That way you will know for certain if they will accommodate you.
Since I live way out in the country where driving on dirt roads and bumpy terrain is the norm, will Pace Driving School be able to teach me how to drive in a non-urban environment? Or do they only prepare you for city-driving?
Since you live in a remote location, odds are that any local driving school in your area such as Pace Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and rugged terrain. We recommend that you contact Pace Driving School directly to find out exactly what they offer.
Now that I'm 14, will Maine allow me to get an instruction permit to drive?
Not likely. Most states require residents to be at least 15 or 15 1/2 years old before applying for an instruction permit. We recommend that your contact the Maine DMV office or a Maine-approved driver training institute such as Pace Driving School to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in Maine.
I live in Portland Maine. Does the law say I have to register for both a drivers education 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 require that new, teen-aged drivers successfully complete both a behind-the-wheel training course plus either a drivers education online course or drivers education classroom course .
I have to take a drivers education course in Portland Maine. Can I meet this requirement by signing up with Pace Driving School?
Yes, Pace Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses in Portland Maine. You will need to contact Pace Driving School directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to register for a class.
What are the prerequisites in Portland Maine for obtaining a drivers license?
It depends on your state's laws, however in many states, teen-agers must complete both a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Pace Driving School may offer an approved behind-the-wheel training course which you could take. Please contact Pace Driving School for information regarding their available classes and how to go about signing up for them.
Is it necessary for me to take a behind-the-wheel training course in order to get my first Maine driver's license?
Yes, it is. All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in Maine must complete a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course.
Can I sign up to take a Maine-licensed behind-the-wheel training course even if I don't have my Maine learners permit yet?
Most likely, no. Most states have laws that require a pre-licensed driver to have obtained a Maine instruction permit before registering in a Maine driver training course. It would be best for you to contact a driving school such as Pace Driving School and ask for more information.