Academy Driving SchoolFAQ's
Academy Driving School is listed on your website as a driving school which offers behind-the-wheel training courses. How do I know if Academy Driving School is a certified school in New York?
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 New York DMV. We suggest you contact Academy Driving School directly or the New York DMV to find out if Academy Driving School is a fully-accredited driver training school.
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 in place of taking a driver training course with a professional driving instructor. You will need to contact the New York DMV to find out if your driver training may be done by your parents in New York.
What if I don't know how to operate a stick-shift automobile? Does Academy Driving School have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my driver training?
If you're taking a Brooklyn New York driver training class, chances are you don't know how to drive ANY vehicle yet-- stick or automatic. However, if you prefer an automatic vehicle then you should tell Academy Driving School that prior to signing up to take the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
I live in a very rural area, where there are mountains and a lot of unpaved roads. Do you know if Academy Driving School offers training for driving in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in city areas?
Since you live in a rural area, a local driving school such as Academy Driving School will tailor your driver training to handle the conditions in your area.
Now that I'm 14, will New York allow me to get an instruction permit to drive?
Not likely. Most states require residents to be at least 15 or 15 1/2 years old before applying for an instruction permit. We recommend that your contact the New York DMV office or a New York-approved driving school such as Academy Driving School to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in New York.
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 drivers education classroom or online course?
The laws vary from state to state, but many states do require you to take a driver training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course.
New York's DMV has told me that I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course. Do you know if Academy Driving School offers this course or not?
Academy Driving School does offer the driver training course that New York requires all new teen-aged drivers to take. For more information about the courses Academy Driving School offers, we recommend that you contact Academy Driving School directly.
What do I need to do to obtain a driver's license in Brooklyn New York?
It depends on New York's laws, but most states require new, teen-aged drivers to complete a safe driving classroom course as well as a driver training course. You may want to call Academy Driving School to see if they offer the behind-the-wheel training course that would fulfill the regulations set forth by the New York DMV.
Is a driver training course a prerequisite in Brooklyn New York for me to get a drivers license?
The law in New York requires that all drivers complete a driver training program as part of their driver education. You should contact Academy Driving School directly to find out about the types of courses they offer.
Do I need to have my instruction permit before I enroll in a driver training course like the one that Academy Driving School offers?
You will need to contact Academy Driving School or the New York DMV to find out if you are allowed to sign up with a driver training school like Academy Driving School before receiving your New York learner's permit.