Gotham Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is Gotham Driving School an approved driving school in New York?
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 New York. We highly recommend that you contact Gotham Driving School directly or the New York DMV to find out for sure if Gotham Driving School offers hands-on driving courses that have been approved by the State of New York.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my behind-the-wheel training instead of a professional driving school instructor like the ones they have at Gotham Driving School?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the New York DMV or a licensed driver training school like Gotham Driving School to find out if New York allows behind-the-wheel training with a parent.
What if I don't know how to operate a vehicle with a stick-shift? Does Gotham Driving School have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll let 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 stick or an automatic, you probably should call Gotham Driving School to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their behind-the-wheel training course.
What happens to those of us who live in a rural area? Will Gotham Driving School include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other rugged?
If you live in a remote location, there is a high probability that a local driving school like Gotham Driving School will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular area.
Can I get my New York instruction permit once I turn 14?
Most likely, no. Most states have set the youngest age to obtain an instruction permit at 15 or 15½. You may want to contact the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving instruction school like Gotham Driving School to learn more about the minimum age requirement in New York.
I live in Bronx New York. Does the law say I have to register for both a driver ed classroom or online course and a behind-the-wheel training course in order to be fully-licensed here?
Each state has its own laws in regards to licensing procedures. However, most states do mandate that new, teen-aged drivers register for both a behind-the-wheel training course plus either a drivers education online course or drivers education classroom course .
If I need to enroll in a Bronx New York driver training program, can Gotham Driving School help?
Yes. Gotham Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses in Bronx New York. For more information about the type of behind-the-wheel training Gotham Driving School offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
What do I need to do to get a New York drivers license in Bronx New York?
Most states require that teen-agers who are applying for their first driver's license complete both a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Gotham Driving School may be able to help you fulfill the driver training portion in New York. Please contact Gotham Driving School for more information.
Is a driver training course a prerequisite in Bronx New York for me to get a drivers license?
The law in New York requires that all drivers complete a behind-the-wheel training course as part of their driver education. You should contact Gotham Driving School directly to find out about the types of courses they offer.
Will New York allow me to register for a behind-the-wheel training course before I actually get my instruction permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you receive your learner's permit before you sign up with a behind-the-wheel training course.