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401 North Main Street
McAllen, TX 78501
956-682-6211

Benavides Driving School FAQ's

Can you tell me if Benavides Driving School is a licensed driver training school in Texas?
Although Benavides Driving School is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently certified to teach behind-the-wheel training courses in Texas.  We recommend either calling Benavides Driving School directly or the Texas DMV to find out whether or not Benavides Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses that are state-approved.
Will the Texas DMV allow my parents to supervise my driving practice instead of requiring me to take a behind-the-wheel training course at a state-approved driving school?
Possibly.  Some states will allow your parents to supervise your driving practice in place of taking a behind-the-wheel driving course with a professional driving instructor.  You will need to contact the Texas DMV to find out if your behind-the-wheel driving may be done by your parents in Texas.
What happens if I don't know how to drive a manual-shift vehicle? Will Benavides Driving School allow me to do my behind-the-wheel training with an automatic-shift car?
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating any type of car--stick-shift or automatic-shift!  However, if you prefer to complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact Benavides Driving School and inform them before you sign up to take their behind-the-wheel training course.  That way you will know for certain if they will accommodate you.
I don't live anywhere near a city. There are dirt roads and bumpy terrain all around my house. How do I know if Benavides Driving School will train me on how to drive in a rural area like where I live and not just teach me how to drive in a town-or city-type environment?
Since Benavides Driving School is a local driver training company in your area, it's a safe bet that Benavides Driving School will be motivated (or perhaps required) to teach its local customers how to drive on rugged terrain.  If you want to make certain, however, you may want to call Benavides Driving School to find out exactly what's included in their driver training course before you register with them.
I just turned 14 years old. Am I eligible to receive my instruction permit in Texas?
Probably not.  The minimum age requirement for holding an instruction permit in most states is 15 1/2.  You should contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Benavides Driving School to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in Texas. 
Will I be required to enroll in both a drivers education classroom or online course and a behind-the-wheel training course in McAllen Texas?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now require new teen-aged drivers to register for both a drivers education course as well as a driver training course.
Does Benavides Driving School provide a hands-on driver training course like the one that is required by the State of Texas? I need to sign up for one in order to obtain my driver license.
Benavides Driving School offers hands-on driver training courses which are approved by the Texas DMV.  You may want to contact Benavides Driving School directly for more information about their courses and how to go about signing up for one.
What are the prerequisites in McAllen Texas for obtaining a drivers license?
It depends on your state's laws, however in many states, teen-agers must complete both a safe driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course.  Benavides Driving School may offer an approved driver training course which you could take.  Please contact Benavides Driving School for information regarding their available classes and how to go about signing up for them.
Is hands-on driver training required in Texas in order to be licensed to drive a car?
Absolutely.  All new drivers in Texas are required to take an approved driver training course before they can get a license to independently drive a motor vehicle.
Is it all right if I sign up with a behind-the-wheel training school like Benavides Driving School prior to my receiving my learner's permit?
In most states, you are required to have already received your instruction permit before you enroll in your behind-the-wheel training course like the one offered by Benavides Driving School.  We suggest you contact either Benavides Driving School to find out more information.

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