St. Marks Driver Education School FAQ's
St. Marks Driver Education School's contact information is listed on your webpage. How can I know for sure if it is an approved driver training school in Texas?
Even though we provide a list of driver training schools on our website, we have no way of knowing for sure as to whether or not a particular school is certified by the Texas DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses. We strongly suggest that you contact St. Marks Driver Education School directly or check with the Texas DMV to find out for sure if St. Marks Driver Education School is a licensed school.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my driver training instead of a professional driver training school instructor like the ones they have at St. Marks Driver Education School?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the Texas DMV or a licensed driving school like St. Marks Driver Education School to find out if Texas allows driver training with a parent.
What happens if I don't know how to drive a manual-shift vehicle? Will St. Marks Driver Education School allow me to do my driver training with an automatic-shift vehicle?
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about driving any type of car--stick-shift or automatic-shift! However, if you prefer to complete your driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact St. Marks Driver Education School and inform them before you sign up to take their driver training course. That way you will know for certain if they will accommodate you.
I live in a rural area, that has a lot of dirt roads and rugged terrain. Will St. Marks Driver Education School 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 driver training school like St. Marks Driver Education School will want you to be taught how to drive safely on the local area's terrain.
Can I apply for my Texas 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 Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driver training school like St. Marks Driver Education School to learn more about the minimum age requirement in Texas.
Do I have to complete a Dallas Texas drivers education classroom course or online course before enrolling in one of St. Marks Driver Education School's behind-the-wheel 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 defensive driving classroom course (which are about 30 hours in length) or an approved online defensive driving course. You may want to ask St. Marks Driver Education School if they offer one or both programs.
Texas's DMV has told me that I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course. Do you know if St. Marks Driver Education School offers this course or not?
St. Marks Driver Education School does offer the behind-the-wheel training course that Texas requires all new teen-aged drivers to take. For more information about the courses St. Marks Driver Education School offers, we recommend that you contact St. Marks Driver Education School directly.
I live in Dallas Texas. What are the requirements for me to be able to get my first Texas driver's license?
It depends on the particular laws of Texas, but most states require teen-aged first-time license applicants to successfully complete both a drivers education classroom course and a driver training course. St. Marks Driver Education School may offer courses which would fulfill the driver training requirement, however you will need to contact them directly to find out exactly what types of courses they offer.
Is there a law in Texas that says I have to take driver training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in Texas requires that all teen-agers enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training course before receiving a Texas driver's license.
Do I need to have my instruction permit before I register for a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that St. Marks Driver Education School offers?
You will need to contact St. Marks Driver Education School or the Texas DMV to find out if you are allowed to enroll in a driving school like St. Marks Driver Education School before obtaining your Texas instruction permit.
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