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This website can be automatically translated into Spanish. Top righthand side.
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Everyone who has completed their minimal drives will be contacted by the school to schedule a road test or will mail your completion certificate. The certificate is valid for only 2 years.
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We are in the rainy season. We will cancel class when possible flooding may not only affect the students driving, but also the ability to make it safely to the school. The judgement of not coming to the school, when we don't cancel the classes is up to the parents, depending on what part of Harris or the surrounding counties you may live. Please check this website for weather updates and cancellations: confirmed cancellation of classes will be sent at least an hour before the class, if not sooner to both student and parent. Unfortunately, at this last hurricane we had no way to communicate we lost power both at our homes and the office.
Parking/Waiting Area:
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We have installed a waiting area, to also serve as a drop-off spot due to rain. āā
Under normal conditions please park to the right side of the fence or parallel park along the side of the building. we have installed a flood light for better visibility in the parking lot. When picking up your students after class you may park against the fence on the right side or parallel park next to the building.
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"Register & pay early to recieve discounted price; ask about our buddy system"
Depending on the season if is always best to register early. A $75 (non-refundable) deposit is strong recommended to save your spot.
Anyone from 15 to 24 years of age may op to take the Teen 32 hour class. You can not get your provisional license until you are 16 yeats of age. Depending on when you get your driving permit you must hold for six months, unless have not reach the age of a16; or turn 18 years old within the six month period. Even if you turn 18 years of age, you must still complete the 32 hours of classroom instructions and 14 hours in the car: 7 hours driving/7 hours observing. If may miss up to 4 days of classes without being dropped from the program but you must make them up in future class sessions within 90 days of your classroom completion and you must complete all your required driving hours within your six month probation period or may be subject to a Reinstatement Fee.
As per contract, we will strive to start driving all students, depending on their availability ASAP within 30 of class competion. We ask not to drive your child until they have driven with the school it is harder to change bad habits, then create good ones. WE HAVE AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CAMERA IN OUR CAR. Please read our Safety and Well Being Protection Statement, herein.
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WE NOT LONGER, HAVE A PROVIDER FOR ONLINE CLASSES; please read our section of Teen Classroom vs online classes section.
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW NEW GOOD INSTRUCTORS
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Safety and Well Being Protection Statement
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In order to make this the most enjoyable and learning experience, since 2022, Sharpstown Driving School has installed cameras in the car both interior and exterior. This addendum clarifies how the cameras are a positive for everyone concern.
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This was done for several comment sense reasons:
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Transparency and protection for all involved: the students and instructors from any type of mistreatment, harassment, or an uncomfortable environment to learn. While it is sad, it is a reality. We live in a time where some people lack social skills or are hyper sensitive or will over reaction to certain situations. As well as, there are also bad instructors.
2. To have the parents rest assure on how this school is run and how we can be professional in a friendly and relax environment for better learning. We are tough on what we want the potential licensed driver to learn and we will push you and expect you to push yourself to learn; understanding that not everyone learns in the same pace, way, time, or manner. We use commentary driving to teach every individual to look far ahead and understand what they see, what might happen, what they are going to do, and do it with confidence in a relax manner. A video is made on the first day driving on how to control the gas and the steering in the most proficient manner possible. The first two days are the hardest.
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We may get out of the car to physically see where we are.
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May have to demonstrate the movements in the air
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Showing them using their hands the motions to do.
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May have to draw pictures.
Most definitely will repeat instructions over and over again until it sinks in. Which means the student doing their part in following the instructors’ instructions and/or should include them doing the exercises taught in the lesson at home, even without the car moving. If your child has any type of learning disability, please let us know.
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The camera is also an extremely good tool to teach by seeing the mistakes done and being able to see thru the external camera what was missed or not seen.
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If at any time within 48 hours of the driving, you would like to see the video; it is available to see with an appointment after hours.