Ryan's Driving School, Inc.FAQ's
Ryan's Driving School, Inc.'s address and phone number is listed on your webpage. How can I know for sure if it is a licensed driver training school in New York?
Even though we provide a list of behind-the-wheel training schools on our website, we have no way of knowing for sure as to whether or not a particular school is licensed by the New York DMV to offer driver training courses. We strongly suggest that you contact Ryan's Driving School, Inc. directly or check with the New York DMV to find out for sure if Ryan's Driving School, Inc. is a licensed school.
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 laws 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.
Do you know if Ryan's Driving School, Inc. will let me complete my driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a stick-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a manual OR an automatic! Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact Ryan's Driving School, Inc. and see if they can accommodate you before signing up to take their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads everywhere. Will Ryan's Driving School, Inc. teach me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain town, chances are that a local driving school like Ryan's Driving School, Inc. will include driving lessons specifically tailored to that terrain.
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 certified driving school such as Ryan's Driving School, Inc. to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in New York.
Do I have to take both a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course in Schenectady 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 enroll in a drivers education classroom course and a driver training course. You may want to call a driving instruction company like Ryan's Driving School, Inc. and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
If I need to register for a Schenectady New York driving school, can Ryan's Driving School, Inc. help?
Yes. Ryan's Driving School, Inc. offers driving courses in Schenectady New York. For more information about the type of driver training Ryan's Driving School, Inc. offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a New York driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to enroll in both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the New York DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to meet in order to obtain your first driver's license.
I live in Schenectady New York and would like to apply for my first driver's license. Do I need to take a driver training course before I can be licensed?
New York law mandates that all first-time drivers enroll in an approved driver training program before receiving their New York driver's license. Ryan's Driving School, Inc. may offer a behind-the-wheel training course that you are looking for. Please contact Ryan's Driving School, Inc. directly for complete information as to what types of behind-the-wheel training courses they offer.
Will New York allow me to sign up to take a driver training course before I actually receive my learner's permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you obtain your instruction permit before you enroll in a driver training course.