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2318 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
203-375-4693

Howe Driving School FAQ's

How do I know if Howe Driving School is licensed by Connecticut's DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
While we do include Howe Driving School's contact information in our driving school directory, we cannot say with certainty as to whether Howe Driving School is certified by the State of Connecticut.  We recommend that you either contact Howe Driving School directly or possibly the Connecticut DMV to find out if Howe Driving School is a certified driver training school.
Do you know if I can complete my driver training with my mother or father instead of attending a behind-the-wheel training course like the ones offered by Howe Driving School?
Some states allow teen-agers to do their behind-the-wheel training with their parents instead of attending a professional driving school.  We recommend that you contact the Connecticut DMV or Howe Driving School directly to find out if Connecticut allows parent-taught behind-the-wheel training.
I don't know how to drive using a manual-shift. Will Howe Driving School have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my behind-the-wheel training?
Since you're enrolling in a Stratford Connecticut driver training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a manual-shift OR an automatic!  However, you should let Howe Driving School know what your preference is before signing up to take their driver 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 Howe Driving School be able to teach me how to drive safely on bumpy 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 Howe Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and other types of rugged terrain.  You may wish to contact Howe Driving School to find out exactly what their behind-the-wheel training course includes before signing up to take their training course.
Are 14-year-olds allowed to obtain a learner's permit in Connecticut?
Although a few states allow teen-agers to begin practicing how to drive at 14, most states have set the youngest age for which to receive an instruction permit at either 15 or 15½.  You will need to contact the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school like Howe Driving School to find out what the minimum age for driving is in Connecticut. 
Do you know if the laws in Connecticut require new teen-aged drivers to enroll in 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 have to take a drivers education course in Stratford Connecticut. Can I meet this requirement by signing up with Howe Driving School?
Yes, Howe Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses in Stratford Connecticut.  You will need to contact Howe Driving School 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 Connecticut 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 safe driving classroom or online course.  You may wish to contact the Connecticut DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to meet in order to obtain your first driver's license.
I live in Stratford Connecticut 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?
Connecticut law mandates that all new drivers sign up for an approved driver training program before receiving their Connecticut driver's license.  Howe Driving School may offer a driver training course that you are looking for.  Please contact Howe Driving School directly for complete information as to what types of driver training courses they offer.
Is it possible to register for a Connecticut-certified behind-the-wheel training course before I obtain my Connecticut instruction permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in Connecticut, however most states require first-time drivers to receive a instruction permit before signing up for a behind-the-wheel training course.  We recommend you contact a driving school such as Howe Driving School to obtain more information.

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