Driving School

Hernandez Auto School
11 Merrimac Rd.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Hernandez Auto SchoolFAQ's

Is Hernandez Auto 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 behind-the-wheel training courses in New York.  We highly recommend that you contact Hernandez Auto School directly or the New York DMV to find out for sure if Hernandez Auto School offers hands-on driving courses that have been approved by the State of New York.
Do I have to take a behind-the-wheel training course? Can't my parents just give me my driver training?
There are some states that do allow parents or guardians to provide their teen-aged kids' required behind-the-wheel training in order to obtain a driver's license.  However many states do not allow any type of substitution for attending a professionally-taught behind-the-wheel training course.  We suggest you contact your state's DMV to find out what the laws are in your state regarding behind-the-wheel training.
What if I don't know how to operate a stick-shift automobile? Does Hernandez Auto School have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my driver training?
If you're taking a Poughkeepsie 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 Hernandez Auto School that prior to signing up to take the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you. 
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads everywhere. Will Hernandez Auto School teach 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 Hernandez Auto School will include driving lessons specifically tailored to that terrain. 
I just turned 14 years old. Am I eligible to receive my learner's permit in New York?
Probably not.  The minimum age requirement for holding an instruction permit in most states is 15 1/2.  You should contact the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Hernandez Auto School to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in New York. 
Do I have to take both a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course in Poughkeepsie New York to get my New York driver's license?
The laws vary depending on which state you live in, but most states do require that pre-licensed drivers register for a defensive driving classroom course and a driver training course.  You may want to call a driving instruction company like Hernandez Auto School and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
Does Hernandez Auto School provide a driver training course like the one that is required by the State of New York? I need to complete one in order to obtain my driver license.
Hernandez Auto School offers behind-the-wheel training courses which are approved by the New York DMV.  You may want to contact Hernandez Auto School directly for more information about their courses and how to go about registering for one.
What do I need to do to get a New York drivers license in Poughkeepsie 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 driver training course.  Hernandez Auto School may be able to help you meet the behind-the-wheel training portion in New York.  Please contact Hernandez Auto School for more information. 

 
Is it necessary for me to take 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 must complete a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course.
Can I register for a New York-approved driver training course even if I don't have my New York instruction permit yet?
Most likely, no.  Most states have laws that mandate a pre-licensed driver to have obtained a New York instruction permit before registering in a New York driver training course.  It would be best for you to contact a driving school such as Hernandez Auto School and ask for more information.