Goodnow's Driving SchoolFAQ's
Since Goodnow's Driving School is listed on your website, does this mean they are approved by the New York DMV to offer driver training courses?
The list of driving schools on our webpage is provided as a convenience to our customers only. We CANNOT guarantee that every single school listed is fully-certified by the New York DMV. You may want to call Goodnow's Driving School directly to find out if they offer a state-certified behind-the-wheel training course.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in New York, so taking a Albany behind-the-wheel training course like the one Goodnow's Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the New York DMV or a licensed driving school like Goodnow's Driving School and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
What if I don't know how to operate a manual-shift automobile? Does Goodnow's Driving School have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my driver training?
If you're taking a Albany New York driver training class, chances are you don't know how to drive ANY vehicle yet-- manual or automatic. However, if you prefer an automatic vehicle then you should tell Goodnow's Driving School that prior to registering for the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
I live in a small mountain community, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my driver training with Goodnow's Driving School include learning how to drive in remote areas? Or do they just offer training for city driving?
Most local driving schools will likely want their students to know how to drive safely in the local area. Therefore, chances are good that the driver training you receive from Goodnow's Driving School will include handling unpaved roads and mountain driving.
I'm turning 14 in a few days. Can I get a instruction permit to drive in New York after my 14th birthday?
Most likely, no. Most states (though not all) have laws which require that you be at least 15 or 15 1/2 before to be eligible to apply for a learner's permit. Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the New York DMV office or a New York-certified driving school such as Goodnow's Driving School to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Do you know if the laws in New York 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 successfully complete a driver training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course.
New York law says that I must sign up to take a hands-on driver training course in order to get licensed to drive in Albany New York. Is this something that Goodnow's Driving School can help me with?
Yes, Goodnow's Driving School offers the New York-approved driver training course. For more information about their classes and instruction schedule, please contact Goodnow's Driving School directly.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in Albany 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 enroll in 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 Goodnow's Driving School and ask if they offer a New York-approved driver training course which would fulfill New York's driver's education requirements.
Do I have to take a Albany New York behind-the-wheel training course in order to get a driver's license?
Yes. All drivers in New York must successfully complete an approved driver training course in order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Please contact Goodnow's Driving School for information on the types of behind-the-wheel training courses they offer in Albany New York.
Is it okay for me to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training class in New York before I receive my New York learners permit to drive?
Probably not. Most states require first-time drivers to have their learners permit before they are allowed to register for a driver training program. You should contact a driving school like Goodnow's Driving School and request more information.