Third Coast Defensive Driving FAQ's
Are all the driving schools listed on your website fully-accredited by the Texas DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in Texas?
The driving school directory on our website is for your convenience only, and we cannot absolutely guarantee that every driving school listed is currently licensed to offer driving training courses in Texas. We suggest you contact the Texas DMV to make sure a particular driving school is certified before you register for their driver training course.
Could I just have my mother or father teach me how to drive instead of paying money to take a professional driver training course?
It depends on which state you live in. There are some states which allow you to complete your behind-the-wheel training with a parent or guardian instead of enrolling in a professional driving school. However many states require that first-time drivers take a professionally-taught driver training course. We recommend that you check with your state's DMV office to find out if your parent or guardian can fill the role as your behind-the-wheel driving instructor.
What if I don't know how to drive a vehicle with a manual-shift? Does Third Coast Defensive Driving have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll allow me train with?
Since you're just learning how to drive, you probably don't know how to operate either a manual-shift or an automatic-shift vehicle! However, if you have a preference as to a manual or an automatic, you probably should call Third Coast Defensive Driving to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a very remote area, where there are mountains and a lot of dirt roads. Do you know if Third Coast Defensive Driving offers training for driving in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in city areas?
Since you live in a rural area, a local driving school such as Third Coast Defensive Driving will tailor your behind-the-wheel training to handle the conditions in your area.
I'm turning 14 in a few months. Can I get a learner's permit to drive in Texas after my 14th birthday?
Most likely, no. Most states (though not all) have laws which require that you be at least 15 or 15 1/2 before to be eligible to apply for an instruction permit. Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the Texas DMV office or a Texas-certified driving school such as Third Coast Defensive Driving to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Do I have to take both a defensive driving classroom course and a driver training course in Houston Texas to get my Texas driver's license?
The laws vary depending on which state you live in, but most states do require that pre-licensed drivers register for a defensive driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. You may want to call a driving instruction company like Third Coast Defensive Driving and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
Texas's DMV has told me that I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course. Do you know if Third Coast Defensive Driving offers this course or not?
Third Coast Defensive Driving does offer the driver training course that Texas requires all new teen-aged drivers to take. For more information about the courses Third Coast Defensive Driving offers, we recommend that you contact Third Coast Defensive Driving directly.
What do I need to do to get a Texas drivers license in Houston Texas?
Most states require that teen-agers who are applying for their first driver's license complete both a drivers education classroom course and a driver training course. Third Coast Defensive Driving may be able to help you fulfill the behind-the-wheel training portion in Texas. Please contact Third Coast Defensive Driving for more information.
Do I have to take a Houston Texas driver training course in order to get a driver's license?
Yes. All drivers in Texas must successfully complete an approved behind-the-wheel training course in order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Please contact Third Coast Defensive Driving for information on the types of behind-the-wheel training courses they offer in Houston Texas.
Will Texas allow me to enroll in a driver training course before I actually get my learner's permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you receive your instruction permit before you sign up with a driver training course.
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