Sears Driving SchooFAQ's
Is Sears Driving Schoo an approved 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 driver training courses in Oregon. We highly recommend that you contact Sears Driving Schoo directly or the Oregon DMV to find out for sure if Sears Driving Schoo offers hands-on driving courses that have been approved by the State of Oregon.
Do you know if I can do my behind-the-wheel training with my mother or father instead of attending a driving school like Sears Driving Schoo?
Some states allow teen-agers to do their driver training with their parents instead of attending a professional driver training school. We recommend that you contact the Oregon DMV or Sears Driving Schoo directly to find out if Oregon allows parent-taught driver training.
Do you know if Sears Driving Schoo will let me complete my driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a stick-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a stick OR an automatic! Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact Sears Driving Schoo and see if they can accommodate you before registering for their behind-the-wheel training course.
Since I live way out in a rural area where driving on dirt roads and bumpy terrain is the norm, will Sears Driving Schoo 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 rural area, odds are that any local driving school in your area such as Sears Driving Schoo will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and rugged terrain. We recommend that you contact Sears Driving Schoo directly to find out exactly what they offer.
After I turn 14, will I be eligible to obtain my learner's permit so I can begin to learn how to drive?
It depends on which state you live in, however most states unfortunately require you to be at least 15 (or sometimes 15 1/2) before you can be issued a learner's permit. We suggest that you contact a local driver training school such as Sears Driving Schoo or the Oregon DMV office to learn more about the minimum age requirement for driving in Oregon.
Do you know if the laws in Oregon require new teen-aged drivers to successfully complete a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course?
The laws vary from state to state, but many states do require you to take a behind-the-wheel training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course.
I have to take a drivers education course in Portland Oregon. Can I meet this requirement by registering with Sears Driving Schoo?
Yes, Sears Driving Schoo offers defensive driving courses in Portland Oregon. You will need to contact Sears Driving Schoo directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to sign up for a class.
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 register for both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a safe driving classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Oregon DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to satisfy in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Am I required to take a Portland Oregon behind-the-wheel training course?
All drivers in Oregon are required to take a behind-the-wheel training course. You should contact Sears Driving Schoo to learn more about the courses they offer.
Do I need to have my instruction permit before I sign up to take a driver training course like the one that Sears Driving Schoo offers?
You will need to contact Sears Driving Schoo or the Oregon DMV to find out if you are allowed to enroll in a driver training school like Sears Driving Schoo before obtaining your Oregon learner's permit.