Tampa Area Safety Council FAQ's
Is Tampa Area Safety Council an approved driving school in Florida?
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 Florida. We highly recommend that you contact Tampa Area Safety Council directly or the Florida DMV to find out for sure if Tampa Area Safety Council offers behind-the-wheel training courses that have been approved by the State of Florida.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in Florida?
Each state has its own laws regarding driver training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for enrolling in a driver training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the Florida DMV to find out for sure.
What if I don't know how to operate a manual-shift automobile? Does Tampa Area Safety Council have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my behind-the-wheel training?
If you're taking a Tampa Florida driver training class, chances are you don't know how to drive ANY vehicle yet-- manual or automatic. However, if you prefer an automatic vehicle then you should tell Tampa Area Safety Council that prior to signing up to take the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
What happens to those of us who live in a non-urban area? Will Tampa Area Safety Council include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other bumpy terrain?
If you live in a remote location, there is a high probability that a local driving school like Tampa Area Safety Council will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular area.
Can I get my Florida instruction permit once I turn 14?
Most likely, no. Most states have set the minimum age to obtain a learner's permit at 15 or 15½. You may want to contact the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driver training school like Tampa Area Safety Council to learn more about the minimum age requirement in Florida.
Do you know if the laws in Florida require new teen-aged drivers to take a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course?
The laws vary from state to state, but many states do require you to take a driver training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course.
I am looking to enroll in a Tampa Florida behind-the-wheel training course. Can Tampa Area Safety Council assist me with this?
Yes. behind-the-wheel training courses are available in Tampa Florida through Tampa Area Safety Council. Please contact Tampa Area Safety Council directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
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. Tampa Area Safety Council may be able to help you meet the driver training portion in Florida. Please contact Tampa Area Safety Council for more information.
Am I obligated to take a Tampa Florida behind-the-wheel training course?
All drivers in Florida are required to take a driver training course. You should contact Tampa Area Safety Council to learn more about the courses they offer.
Do I have to receive my learner's permit in Florida before I am permitted to enroll in a driver training course like the one Tampa Area Safety Council gives its students?
Laws vary from state to state, however most states do require that you hold a learner's permit before you can enroll in a driver training course like the one that Tampa Area Safety Council gives its students.
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