Driving Institute of New YorkFAQ's
Since Driving Institute of New York is listed on your website, does this mean they've been 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-approved by the New York DMV. You may want to call Driving Institute of New York directly to find out if they offer a state-certified behind-the-wheel training course.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in New York?
Each state has its own rules regarding driver training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for attending a behind-the-wheel training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the New York DMV to find out for sure.
I have no clue how to drive a stick-shift vehicle. What happens if Driving Institute of New York makes me train on a stick-shift vehicle?
Considering the fact you are a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating ANY type of vehicle....manual OR automatic! If you prefer to do your hands-on driver training with an automatic-shift vehicle, you may want to call Driving Institute of New York and let them know before you sign up to take their driver training course. That way you'll know for sure whether Driving Institute of New York can accommodate you before you pay them any money.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads everywhere. Will Driving Institute of New York train me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain community, chances are that a local driving school like Driving Institute of New York will include driving lessons specifically tailored to that terrain.
Are 14-year-olds eligible to apply for a learner's permit in New York?
Although a few states allow teen-agers to begin practicing how to drive at 14, most states have set the minimum age for which to hold an instruction permit at either 15 or 15½. You will need to contact the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school like Driving Institute of New York to find out what the minimum age for driving is in New York.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Yonkers New York or do I also have to enroll in a driver training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the New York's laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to successfully complete a driver training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
I'm required to take a behind-the-wheel training course in Yonkers New York. Do you know if Driving Institute of New York offers defensive driving classes in Yonkers New York?
Yes, Driving Institute of New York does offer behind-the-wheel training courses in Yonkers New York. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to sign up for one of their driver training courses, please contact Driving Institute of New York directly.
What do I need to do to get a New York drivers license in Yonkers New York?
Most states require that teen-agers who are applying for their first driver's license complete both a safe driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Driving Institute of New York may be able to help you meet the behind-the-wheel training portion in New York. Please contact Driving Institute of New York for more information.
Am I obligated to take a Yonkers New York driver training course?
All drivers in New York must take a driver training course. You should contact Driving Institute of New York to learn more about the courses they offer.
Can I sign up to take a New York driver training course prior to having my New York learners permit?
Most states require pre-licensed drivers to hold a learners permit before being permitted to register for a behind-the-wheel training course. You should contact a driving school like Driving Institute of New York and ask for more information.