Branch's Driving School, Inc.FAQ's
How do I know if Branch's Driving School, Inc. is licensed by New York's DMV to offer driver training courses?
While we do include Branch's Driving School, Inc.'s contact information in our driving school directory, we cannot say with certainty as to whether Branch's Driving School, Inc. is licensed by the State of New York. We recommend that you either contact Branch's Driving School, Inc. directly or possibly the New York DMV to find out if Branch's Driving School, Inc. is a certified driver training school.
I've been told that either of my parents can monitor my driver training, so I don't have to attend a Syracuse New York driving school like Branch's Driving School, Inc. to fulfill my driver training requirement. Do you know if that's true or not?
You will need to contact the New York DMV or a state-approved driver training school like Branch's Driving School, Inc. to find out. Some states do allow parent-taught driving, but many states do not.
Do I need to tell Branch's Driving School, Inc. that I need to train with an automatic-shift automobile? I don't know how to drive a manual-shift car.
Most new drivers don't know how to operate either a manual-shift OR and automatic-shift vehicle! We recommend that you ask Branch's Driving School, Inc. if you can complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift automobile before you enroll in their driver training course.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Branch's Driving School, Inc. be able to teach me how to drive safely on bumpy terrain as well as in a city or town?
Considering that you live in a rural area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Branch's Driving School, Inc. will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and other types of bumpy terrain. You may wish to contact Branch's Driving School, Inc. to find out exactly what their driver training course includes before signing up to take their training course.
If I'm 14, can I get a driver's permit to drive in New York?
Possibly. However, you should be aware that most states require you to be at least 15½ years old before you can get a learner's permit. We recommend that you contact the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Branch's Driving School, Inc. to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in New York.
Will I be required to sign up for both a drivers education classroom or online course and a driver training course in Syracuse New York?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now require new teen-aged drivers to enroll in both a drivers education course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course.
I'm required to take a behind-the-wheel training course in Syracuse New York. Do you know if Branch's Driving School, Inc. offers behind-the-wheel training classes in Syracuse New York?
Yes, Branch's Driving School, Inc. does offer driver training courses in Syracuse New York. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to enroll in one of their defensive driving courses, please contact Branch's Driving School, Inc. directly.
What do I need to do to obtain a driver's license in Syracuse New York?
It depends on New York's laws, but most states require new, teen-aged drivers to register for a drivers education classroom course as well as a driver training course. You may want to call Branch's Driving School, Inc. to see if they offer the driver training course that would meet the regulations set forth by the New York DMV.
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 register for a driver 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 Branch's Driving School, Inc. and request more information.