Tom's Driving Academy FAQ's
Tom's Driving Academy is listed on your website as a driving school which offers driver training courses. How do I know if Tom's Driving Academy is a licensed school in Oregon?
While we include a list of driver training schools on our website for your convenience, we cannot guarantee that every single one of them is currently licensed by the Oregon DMV. We suggest you contact Tom's Driving Academy directly or the Oregon DMV to find out if Tom's Driving Academy is a fully-accredited driver training school.
Could I just have my mother or father give me my behind-the-wheel training instead of paying money to attend a professional behind-the-wheel training course?
It depends on which state you live in. There are some states which allow you to complete your hands-on driver training with a parent or guardian instead of attending a professional driving school. However many states require that first-time drivers take a professionally-taught behind-the-wheel 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 stick-shift? Does Tom's Driving Academy 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 Tom's Driving Academy to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their driver training course.
I live in a very rural area, where there are mountains and a lot of unpaved roads. Do you know if Tom's Driving Academy offers training for driving in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in urban areas?
Since you live in a remote area, a local driving school such as Tom's Driving Academy will tailor your behind-the-wheel training to handle the conditions in your area.
Now that I'm 14, will Oregon 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 a learner's permit. We recommend that your contact the Oregon DMV office or a Oregon-approved driving school such as Tom's Driving Academy to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in Oregon.
Do you know if the laws in Oregon require new teen-aged drivers to take a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course?
The laws vary from state to state, but many states do require you to register for a driver training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course.
I am looking to sign up to take a Hillsboro Oregon drivers education course. Can Tom's Driving Academy assist me with this?
Yes. defensive driving courses are available in Hillsboro Oregon through Tom's Driving Academy. Please contact Tom's Driving Academy directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a Oregon 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 register for both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a safe driving classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Oregon DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to satisfy in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Am I required to take a Hillsboro Oregon driver training course?
All drivers in Oregon are required to take a behind-the-wheel training course. You should contact Tom's Driving Academy to learn more about the courses they offer.
Am I required to obtain my instruction permit in Oregon before I am allowed to sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course like the one Tom's Driving Academy gives its students?
Laws vary from state to state, however most states do require that you hold an instruction permit before you can sign up to take a driver training course like the one that Tom's Driving Academy gives its students.
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