Texas Driving AcademyFAQ's
Since Texas Driving Academy is listed on your website, does this mean they've been approved by the Texas DMV to offer behind-the-wheel 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-approved by the Texas DMV. You may want to call Texas Driving Academy directly to find out if they offer a state-certified behind-the-wheel training course.
I've been told that either of my parents can supervise my driver training, so I don't have to attend a Texas driving school like Texas Driving Academy to fulfill my behind-the-wheel training requirement. Do you know if that's true or not?
You will need to contact the Texas DMV or a state-approved driver training school like Texas Driving Academy to find out. Some states do allow parent-taught driving, but many states do not.
Do I need to tell Texas Driving Academy that I need to train with an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know how to drive a manual-shift vehicle.
Most new drivers don't know how to operate either a manual-shift OR and automatic-shift automobile! We recommend that you ask Texas Driving Academy if you can complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle before you register for their driver training course.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Texas Driving Academy 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 rural area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Texas Driving Academy will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and other types of bumpy terrain. You may wish to contact Texas Driving Academy to find out exactly what their behind-the-wheel training course includes before enrolling in their training course.
I'm turning 14 in a few weeks. Can I get a instruction permit to drive in Texas 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 Texas DMV office or a Texas-certified driving school such as Texas Driving Academy to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Can I take Texas Driving Academy's behind-the-wheel training course before taking a Texas defensive driving classroom course or online course?
It depends on what Texas's laws prescribe. However, you should know that most states will require teen-aged, first-time drivers to complete both a drivers education classroom course (which are approximately 30 hours in length, depending on Texas's laws) or an approved online course, plus a state-approved driver training course. We recommend that you contact Texas Driving Academy directly to see if they offer either (or both) of these courses.
If I need to register for a Texas driving school, can Texas Driving Academy help?
Yes. Texas Driving Academy offers driving instruction in Texas. For more information about the type of driver training Texas Driving Academy offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
I live in Texas. What requirements must I meet to be able to get my first Texas driver's license?
It depends on the particular laws of Texas, but most states require teen-aged first-time license applicants to successfully complete both a safe driving classroom course and a driver training course. Texas Driving Academy may offer courses which would meet the driver training requirement, however you will need to contact them directly to find out exactly what types of courses they offer.
What are the laws in Texas concerning driver training courses? Do I have to take one to get my driver's license?
Yes, you do. Texas law states that new drivers enroll in an approved driver training course as a prerequisite to getting their first driver's license.
Is it all right if I enroll in a driver training school like Texas Driving Academy prior to my obtaining my learner's permit?
In most states, you are required to have already gotten your learner's permit before you register for your driver training course like the one offered by Texas Driving Academy. We suggest you contact either Texas Driving Academy to find out more information.