Rio Grande Defensive Driving SchoolFAQ's
Can you tell me if Rio Grande Defensive Driving School is a licensed driving school in Texas?
Although Rio Grande Defensive 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 licensed to teach behind-the-wheel training courses in Texas. We recommend either calling Rio Grande Defensive Driving School directly or the Texas DMV to find out whether or not Rio Grande Defensive Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses that are state-approved.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in Texas?
Each state has its own laws regarding driver training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for taking a behind-the-wheel training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the Texas DMV to find out for sure.
Do I need to tell Rio Grande Defensive Driving School that I need to train with an automatic-shift car? I don't know how to operate a manual-shift car.
Most new drivers don't know how to operate either a stick-shift OR and automatic-shift automobile! We recommend that you ask Rio Grande Defensive Driving School if you can complete your driver training using an automatic-shift car before you sign up to take their driver training course.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Rio Grande Defensive Driving School 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 Rio Grande Defensive Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and other types of rugged terrain. You may wish to contact Rio Grande Defensive Driving School to find out exactly what their driver training course includes before signing up to take their training course.
If I'm 14, can I get an instruction permit to drive in Texas?
Possibly. However, you should be aware that most states require you to be at least 15½ years old before you can get a learner's permit. We recommend that you contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Rio Grande Defensive Driving School to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in Texas.
Do I have to take both a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course in Harlingen Texas to get my Texas driver's license?
The laws vary depending on which state you live in, but most states do require that pre-licensed drivers register for a defensive driving classroom course and a driver training course. You may want to call a driving instruction company like Rio Grande Defensive Driving School and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
I'm required to take a defensive driving course in Harlingen Texas. Do you know if Rio Grande Defensive Driving School offers defensive driving classes in Harlingen Texas?
Yes, Rio Grande Defensive Driving School does offer defensive driving courses in Harlingen Texas. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to sign up for one of their defensive driving courses, please contact Rio Grande Defensive Driving School directly.
What do I need to do to obtain a driver's license in Harlingen Texas?
It depends on Texas's laws, but most states require new, teen-aged drivers to sign up to take a drivers education classroom course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. You may want to call Rio Grande Defensive Driving School to see if they offer the behind-the-wheel training course that would satisfy the regulations set forth by the Texas DMV.
Is it necessary for me to sign up for a driver training course in order to get my first Texas driver's license?
Yes, it is. All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in Texas are required to take a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course.
Can I sign up to take a Texas-licensed driver training course even if I don't have my Texas learners permit yet?
Most likely, no. Most states have laws that mandate a pre-licensed driver to have obtained a Texas learners permit before registering in a Texas behind-the-wheel training course. It would be best for you to contact a driving school such as Rio Grande Defensive Driving School and ask for more information.