Teen Driving New Mexico FAQ's
Teen Driving New Mexico's contact information is listed on your webpage. How can I know for sure if it is a licensed driver training school in New Mexico?
Even though we provide a list of behind-the-wheel 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 New Mexico DMV to offer driver training courses. We strongly suggest that you contact Teen Driving New Mexico directly or check with the New Mexico DMV to find out for sure if Teen Driving New Mexico is a licensed school.
Do I have to take a behind-the-wheel training course? Can't my parents just give me my behind-the-wheel training?
There are some states that do allow parents or guardians to provide their teen-aged kids' required driver training in order to obtain a driver's license. However many states do not allow any type of substitution for attending a professionally-taught behind-the-wheel training course. We suggest you contact your state's DMV to find out what the laws are in your state regarding behind-the-wheel training.
I don't know how to drive using a stick-shift. Will Teen Driving New Mexico have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my driver training?
Since you're enrolling in a Santa Fe New Mexico behind-the-wheel training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a stick-shift OR an automatic! However, you should let Teen Driving New Mexico know what your preference is before signing up to take their behind-the-wheel class. That way you'll know for sure they will accommodate you.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Teen Driving New Mexico be able to teach me how to drive safely on rugged terrain as well as in a city or town?
Considering that you live in a remote area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Teen Driving New Mexico will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and other types of rugged terrain. You may wish to contact Teen Driving New Mexico to find out exactly what their driver training course includes before registering for their training course.
Now that I'm 14, will New Mexico allow me to get a learner's permit to drive?
Not likely. Most states require residents to be at least 15 or 15 1/2 years old before applying for an instruction permit. We recommend that your contact the New Mexico DMV office or a New Mexico-approved driving school such as Teen Driving New Mexico to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in New Mexico.
Do you know if the laws in New Mexico require new teen-aged drivers to register for a driver 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 successfully complete a behind-the-wheel training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course.
I have to take a defensive driving course in Santa Fe New Mexico. Can I meet this requirement by signing up with Teen Driving New Mexico?
Yes, Teen Driving New Mexico offers drivers education courses in Santa Fe New Mexico. You will need to contact Teen Driving New Mexico directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to register for a class.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a New Mexico driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to enroll in both a driver training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the New Mexico DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to fulfill in order to obtain your first driver's license.
I live in Santa Fe New Mexico and would like to apply for my first driver's license. Do I need to take a driver training course before I can be licensed?
New Mexico law requires that all new drivers enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training program before receiving their New Mexico driver's license. Teen Driving New Mexico may offer a behind-the-wheel training course that you are looking for. Please contact Teen Driving New Mexico directly for complete information as to what types of behind-the-wheel training courses they offer.
Can I sign up to take a New Mexico behind-the-wheel training course prior to having my New Mexico learners permit?
Most states require pre-licensed drivers to hold a instruction permit before being permitted to sign up to take a driver training course. You should contact a driving school like Teen Driving New Mexico and ask for more information.
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