Sarasota County Technical Institute FAQ's
How do I know if Sarasota County Technical Institute is certified by Florida's DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
While we do include Sarasota County Technical Institute's contact information in our driving school directory, we cannot say with certainty as to whether Sarasota County Technical Institute is certified by the State of Florida. We recommend that you either contact Sarasota County Technical Institute directly or possibly the Florida DMV to find out if Sarasota County Technical Institute is a licensed driver training school.
Do you know if I can complete my behind-the-wheel training with my mother or father instead of attending a driving school like Sarasota County Technical Institute?
Some states allow teen-agers to do their behind-the-wheel training with their parents instead of attending a professional driving school. We recommend that you contact the Florida DMV or Sarasota County Technical Institute directly to find out if Florida allows parent-taught driver training.
What happens if I don't know how to operate a stick-shift vehicle? Will Sarasota County Technical Institute allow me to do my behind-the-wheel training with an automatic-shift automobile?
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about driving any type of car--manual-shift or automatic-shift! However, if you prefer to complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact Sarasota County Technical Institute and inform them before you enroll in their driver training course. That way you will know for certain if they will accommodate you.
I live in a remote area, that has a lot of dirt roads and rugged terrain. Will Sarasota County Technical Institute train me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a remote area, chances are very good that a local driving school like Sarasota County Technical Institute will want you to be taught how to drive safely on the local area's terrain.
Can I apply for my Florida learner's permit once I turn 14?
Most likely, no. Most states have set the youngest age to obtain an instruction permit at 15 or 15½. You may want to contact the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving instruction school like Sarasota County Technical Institute to learn more about the minimum age requirement in Florida.
Do I have to complete a Sarasota Florida drivers education classroom course or online course before enrolling in one of Sarasota County Technical Institute's driver training courses?
Each state has its own laws, but most states will require first-time drivers to take both a driver training course plus either a drivers education classroom course (which are about 30 hours in length) or an approved online defensive driving course. You may want to ask Sarasota County Technical Institute if they offer one or both programs.
I am looking to register for a Sarasota Florida defensive driving course. Can Sarasota County Technical Institute assist me with this?
Yes. defensive driving courses are available in Sarasota Florida through Sarasota County Technical Institute. Please contact Sarasota County Technical Institute directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in Sarasota Florida before I can get my Florida driver's license?
The prerequisites for getting a driver's licenses vary from state to state, however most states now require teen-agers who are looking to get their first driver's license to register for a safe driving classroom course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Sarasota County Technical Institute and ask if they offer a Florida-approved driver training course which would fulfill Florida's driver's education requirements.
Is there a law in Florida that says I have to take behind-the-wheel training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in Florida requires that all teen-agers successfully complete an approved driver training course before receiving a Florida driver's license.
Am I required to receive my learner's permit in Florida before I am allowed to register for a driver training course like the one Sarasota County Technical Institute gives its students?
Laws vary from state to state, however most states do require that you obtain an instruction permit before you can register for a driver training course like the one that Sarasota County Technical Institute gives its students.
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