Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) FAQ's
Since Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) is listed on your website, does this mean they've been approved by the Florida DMV to offer driver 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-certified by the Florida DMV. You may want to call Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) directly to find out if they offer a state-certified behind-the-wheel training course.
Do you know if I can do my behind-the-wheel training with my mother or father instead of attending a driving school like Hillsborough Community College (Tampa)?
Some states allow teen-agers to complete their driver training with their parents instead of attending a professional driver training school. We recommend that you contact the Florida DMV or Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) directly to find out if Florida allows parent-taught behind-the-wheel training.
I have no clue how to drive a manual-shift vehicle. What happens if Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) makes me train on a manual-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 Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) and let them know before you enroll in their behind-the-wheel training course. That way you'll know for certain whether Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) will be able to accommodate you before you pay them any money.
What happens to those of us who live in a non-urban area? Will Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other bumpy terrain?
If you live in a rural location, there is a high probability that a local driving school like Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular area.
Now that I'm 14, will Florida allow me to get an instruction permit to drive?
Not likely. Most states require residents to be at least 15 or 15 1/2 years old before applying for a learner's permit. We recommend that your contact the Florida DMV office or a Florida-approved driver training institute such as Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in Florida.
Can I take Hillsborough Community College (Tampa)'s driver training course before taking a Tampa Florida drivers education classroom course or online course?
It depends on what Florida'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 Florida's laws) or an approved online course, plus a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course. We recommend that you contact Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) directly to see if they offer either (or both) of these courses.
I have to take a driver training class in Tampa Florida before Florida will give me my driver's license. Does Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) offer this type of course?
Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) does offer the driver training course in Tampa Florida that is required by the State of Florida. You will need to contact Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) directly for more information about the driver courses they offer and their class schedules.
What steps do I have to take in order to get a Florida drivers license in Tampa Florida?
Most states require that teen-agers who are applying for their first driver's license complete both a safe driving classroom course and a driver training course. Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) may be able to help you meet the driver training portion in Florida. Please contact Hillsborough Community College (Tampa) for more information.
Is there a law in Florida that requires me to take driver training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in Florida requires that all teen-agers enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training course before receiving a Florida driver's license.
Will Florida allow me to enroll in a driver training course before I actually get my instruction permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you receive your learner's permit before you enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course.
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