Behind The Wheel Driving AcademyFAQ's
Can you tell me if Behind The Wheel Driving Academy is a certified driver training school in Texas?
Although Behind The Wheel Driving Academy is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently approved to teach hands-on driving courses in Texas. We recommend either calling Behind The Wheel Driving Academy directly or the Texas DMV to find out whether or not Behind The Wheel Driving Academy offers driver training courses that are state-approved.
Will the Texas DMV allow my parents to supervise my driving practice instead of requiring me to take a behind-the-wheel training course at a state-approved driving school?
Possibly. Some states will allow your parents to supervise your driving practice in place of taking a behind-the-wheel driving course with a professional driving instructor. You will need to contact the Texas DMV to find out if your driver training may be done by your parents in Texas.
What if I don't know how to drive a manual-shift automobile? Does Behind The Wheel Driving Academy have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my driver training?
If you're taking a El Paso Texas behind-the-wheel training class, chances are you don't know how to drive ANY vehicle yet-- stick or automatic. However, if you prefer an automatic vehicle then you should tell Behind The Wheel Driving Academy that prior to registering for the course in order to make sure they can 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 Behind The Wheel Driving Academy 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 Behind The Wheel Driving Academy is a local driver training company in your area, it's a safe bet that Behind The Wheel Driving Academy will be motivated (or perhaps required) to teach its local customers how to drive on rugged terrain. If you want to make certain, however, you may want to call Behind The Wheel Driving Academy to find out exactly what's included in their driver training course before you register with them.
I'm turning 14 in a few weeks. Can I get a learner's 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 an instruction permit. Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the Texas DMV office or a Texas-certified driving school such as Behind The Wheel Driving Academy to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Can I take Behind The Wheel Driving Academy's behind-the-wheel training course before taking a El Paso Texas drivers education 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 behind-the-wheel training course. We recommend that you contact Behind The Wheel Driving Academy directly to see if they offer either (or both) of these courses.
I have to take a drivers education course in El Paso Texas. Can I meet this requirement by enrolling in Behind The Wheel Driving Academy?
Yes, Behind The Wheel Driving Academy offers behind-the-wheel training courses in El Paso Texas. You will need to contact Behind The Wheel Driving Academy directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to register for a class.
What are the requirements in El Paso Texas for obtaining a drivers license?
It depends on your state's laws, however in many states, teen-agers must complete both a safe driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Behind The Wheel Driving Academy may offer an approved driver training course which you could take. Please contact Behind The Wheel Driving Academy for information regarding their available classes and how to go about registering for them.
Is there a law in Texas that says I have to take behind-the-wheel training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in Texas requires that all teen-agers enroll in an approved driver training course before receiving a Texas driver's license.
Do I need to have my learner's permit before I enroll in a driver training course like the one that Behind The Wheel Driving Academy offers?
You will need to contact Behind The Wheel Driving Academy or the Texas DMV to find out if you are allowed to enroll in a driving school like Behind The Wheel Driving Academy before obtaining your Texas learner's permit.