MaryBeth's School of DrivingFAQ's
Since MaryBeth's School of Driving is listed on your website, does this mean they've been approved by the New York DMV to offer behind-the-wheel 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 MaryBeth's School of Driving directly to find out if they offer a state-certified behind-the-wheel training course.
I've been told that either of my parents can supervise my driver training, so I don't have to attend a Mechanicsville New York driving school like MaryBeth's School of Driving 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 driving school like MaryBeth's School of Driving to find out. Some states do allow parent-taught driving, but many states do not.
What if I don't know how to operate a vehicle with a stick-shift? Does MaryBeth's School of Driving have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll allow 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 manual or an automatic, you probably should call MaryBeth's School of Driving to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their driver training course.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will MaryBeth's School of Driving 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 remote area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like MaryBeth's School of Driving will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and other types of bumpy terrain. You may wish to contact MaryBeth's School of Driving to find out exactly what their behind-the-wheel training course includes before signing up to take their training course.
Can I apply for my New York learner's 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 certified driver training school like MaryBeth's School of Driving to learn more about the minimum age requirement in New York.
Do I have to take a Mechanicsville New York classroom or online drivers education course before I can sign up to take a driver training course through MaryBeth's School of Driving?
This requirement varies by state but most states do mandate new teen-aged drivers to take BOTH a classroom-based defensive driving course (generally 30 hours in length) AND a behind-the-wheel training course. You should ask MaryBeth's School of Driving if they offer one or both programs.
If I need to register for a Mechanicsville New York behind-the-wheel training program, can MaryBeth's School of Driving help?
Yes. MaryBeth's School of Driving offers driving courses in Mechanicsville New York. For more information about the type of behind-the-wheel training MaryBeth's School of Driving offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
What steps do I have to take in order to get a New York drivers license in Mechanicsville 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. MaryBeth's School of Driving may be able to help you fulfill the behind-the-wheel training portion in New York. Please contact MaryBeth's School of Driving for more information.
Is hands-on driver training required in New York in order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle?
Absolutely. All new drivers in New York are required to take an approved hands-on driver training course before they can get a license to independently drive a motor vehicle.
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 instruction permit before being permitted to register for a behind-the-wheel training course. You should contact a driving school like MaryBeth's School of Driving and ask for more information.