Karens Driving School FAQ's
Is Karens Driving School a licensed driving school in Maine?
Just because a driving school appears on our directory of driver training institutions, we cannot guarantee that they are fully licensed to offer driver training courses in Maine. We highly recommend that you contact Karens Driving School directly or the Maine DMV to find out for sure if Karens Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses that have been approved by the State of Maine.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in Maine?
Each state has its own laws regarding driver training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for attending a driver training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the Maine DMV to find out for sure.
I can't operate a manual-shift. Will Karens Driving School allow me to do my behind-the-wheel training on an automatic-shift vehicle?
We recommend that you contact Karens Driving School and ask them if you can do your behind-the-wheel training using a vehicle that has an automatic shift before signing up to take their driver training course.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads all around. Will Karens Driving School train me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain town, chances are that a local driving school like Karens Driving School will include behind-the-wheel driver training specifically tailored to that terrain.
Are 14-year-olds allowed to obtain a instruction permit in Maine?
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 Maine Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school like Karens Driving School to find out what the minimum age for driving is in Maine.
Do I have to take both a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course in Lewiston Maine to get my Maine driver's license?
The laws vary depending on which state you live in, but most states do require that pre-licensed drivers enroll in a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. You may want to call a driving instruction company like Karens Driving School and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
I am looking to register for a Lewiston Maine behind-the-wheel training course. Can Karens Driving School assist me with this?
Yes. defensive driving courses are available in Lewiston Maine through Karens Driving School. Please contact Karens Driving School directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
What are the prerequisites in Lewiston Maine for obtaining a drivers license?
It depends on your state's laws, however in many states, teen-agers must complete both a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Karens Driving School may offer an approved behind-the-wheel training course which you could take. Please contact Karens Driving School for information regarding their available classes and how to go about registering for them.
Is hands-on driver training required in Maine in order to be licensed to drive a car?
Absolutely. All new drivers in Maine must take an approved behind-the-wheel training course before they can be issued a license to independently operate a motor vehicle.
Is it possible to register for a Maine-certified behind-the-wheel training course before I obtain my Maine learners permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in Maine, however most states require first-time drivers to receive a learners permit before registering for a behind-the-wheel training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Karens Driving School to obtain more information.
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