Certified Defensive Driving Co.FAQ's
Since Certified Defensive Driving Co. appears on your website, does this mean they've been approved by the New York DMV to offer driver training courses?
The list of driver training schools on our webpage is provided as a convenience to our customers only. We CANNOT guarantee that every single school listed is fully-approved by the New York DMV. You may want to call Certified Defensive Driving Co. directly to find out if they offer a state-certified behind-the-wheel training course.
Will the New York DMV allow my parents to supervise my driving practice instead of requiring me to take a behind-the-wheel training course at a state-approved driving school?
Possibly. Some states will allow your parents to supervise your driving practice as a substitute to taking a behind-the-wheel driving course with a professional driving instructor. You will need to contact the New York DMV to find out if your behind-the-wheel driving may be done by your parents in New York.
I can't drive a stick-shift. Will Certified Defensive Driving Co. allow me to complete my driver training on an automatic-shift vehicle?
We recommend that you contact Certified Defensive Driving Co. and ask them if you can do your driver training using a vehicle that has an automatic shift before enrolling in their driver training course.
What happens to those of us who live in a rural area? Will Certified Defensive Driving Co. include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other bumpy terrain?
If you live in a remote location, there is a high probability that a local driving school like Certified Defensive Driving Co. will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular locale.
Can 14-year-olds obtain instruction permits to drive in New York?
Most states have set the minimum age for applying for an instruction permit at 15 or 15 1/2. However, some states do allow 14-year-olds to obtain a learner's permit. You may want to contact the New York DMV or a New York-approved driver training school like Certified Defensive Driving Co. to find out what the minimum age to drive is in New York.
Will I be required to complete both a drivers education classroom or online course and a driver training course in Baldwinsville New York?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now mandate new teen-aged drivers to sign up for both a drivers education course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course.
If I need to sign up to take a Baldwinsville New York behind-the-wheel training program, can Certified Defensive Driving Co. help?
Yes. Certified Defensive Driving Co. offers behind-the-wheel training courses in Baldwinsville New York. For more information about the type of driver training Certified Defensive Driving Co. offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in Baldwinsville New York before I can get my New York driver's license?
The prerequisites for getting a driver's licenses vary from state to state, however most states now require teen-agers who are looking to get their first driver's license to sign up to take a drivers education classroom course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Certified Defensive Driving Co. and ask if they offer a New York-approved driver training course which would meet New York's driver's education requirements.
Is it necessary for me to sign up for a behind-the-wheel training course in order to get my first New York driver's license?
Yes, it is. All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in New York are required to take a state-approved driver training course.
Is it okay for me to sign up to take a driver training class in New York before I receive my New York instruction permit to drive?
Probably not. Most states require first-time drivers to have their learners permit before they are allowed to sign up to take a driver training program. You should contact a driving school like Certified Defensive Driving Co. and request more information.