Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc.FAQ's
Is Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. a licensed driving school in Oregon?
Just because a driving school appears on our directory of driver training institutions, we cannot guarantee that they are fully licensed to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in Oregon. We highly recommend that you contact Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. directly or the Oregon DMV to find out for sure if Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. offers behind-the-wheel training courses that have been approved by the State of Oregon.
Do I have to take a driver training course? Can't my parents just give me my driver training?
There are some states that do allow parents or guardians to provide their teen-aged kids' required driver training in order to obtain a driver's license. However many states do not allow any type of substitution for attending a professionally-taught driver training course. We suggest you contact your state's DMV to find out what the laws are in your state regarding behind-the-wheel training.
I have no clue how to drive a manual-shift vehicle. What happens if Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. makes me train on a stick-shift vehicle?
Considering the fact you are a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating ANY type of vehicle....manual OR automatic! If you prefer to do your hands-on driver training with an automatic-shift vehicle, you may want to call Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. and let them know before you sign up to take their driver training course. That way you'll know for certain whether Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. can accommodate you before you pay them any money.
I live in a very rural area, where there are mountains and a lot of dirt roads. Do you know if Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. offers training for driving in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in urban areas?
Since you live in a remote area, a local driving school such as Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. will tailor your behind-the-wheel training to handle the conditions in your area.
Can 14-year-olds get instruction permits to drive in Oregon?
Most states have set the minimum age for applying for a learner's permit at 15 or 15 1/2. However, some states do allow 14-year-olds to obtain an instruction permit. You may want to contact the Oregon DMV or a Oregon-approved driver training school like Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. to find out what the minimum age to drive is in Oregon.
Am I required to take a Eugene Oregon classroom or online drivers education course before I can enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course through Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc.?
This requirement varies from state to state but most states do mandate new teen-aged drivers to take BOTH a classroom-based driver education course (generally 30 hours in length) AND a behind-the-wheel training course. You should ask Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. if they offer one or both programs.
I'm required to take a defensive driving course in Eugene Oregon. Do you know if Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. offers driver training classes in Eugene Oregon?
Yes, Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. does offer behind-the-wheel training courses in Eugene Oregon. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to enroll in one of their defensive driving courses, please contact Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. directly.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a Oregon 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 complete both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Oregon DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to fulfill in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Is hands-on driver training required in Oregon in order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle?
Absolutely. All new drivers in Oregon must enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training course before they can be issued a license to independently operate a motor vehicle.
Can I sign up to take a Oregon driver training course prior to having my Oregon learners permit?
Most states require pre-licensed drivers to hold a learners permit before being permitted to sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course. You should contact a driving school like Southern Oregon Driver Education, Inc. and ask for more information.