Safety First Driving School, Inc.FAQ's
Is Safety First Driving School, Inc. certified by the New York DMV to offer driver training courses?
Although we include Safety First Driving School, Inc. in our directory of driving schools for New City New York, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not Safety First Driving School, Inc. is certified by the New York DMV. You should contact Safety First Driving School, Inc. directly and ask them if you are thinking about registering for their New City New York driver training class.
Will the New York DMV allow my parents to supervise my driving practice instead of requiring me to take a behind-the-wheel training course at a state-approved driving school?
Possibly. Some states will allow your parents to supervise your driving practice in place of taking a behind-the-wheel driving course with a professional driving instructor. You will need to contact the New York DMV to find out if your driver training may be done by your parents in New York.
What if I don't know how to drive a manual-shift automobile? Does Safety First Driving School, Inc. have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my behind-the-wheel training?
If you're taking a New City 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 Safety First Driving School, Inc. that prior to signing up to take the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
Since I live way out in a rural area where driving on dirt roads and bumpy terrain is the norm, will Safety First Driving School, Inc. be able to teach me how to drive in a rural environment? Or do they only prepare you for city-driving?
Since you live in a remote location, odds are that any local driving school in your area such as Safety First Driving School, Inc. will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and bumpy terrain. We recommend that you contact Safety First Driving School, Inc. directly to find out exactly what they offer.
I'm turning 14 in a few weeks. Can I get a instruction permit to drive in New York after my 14th birthday?
Most likely, no. Most states (though not all) have laws which require that you be at least 15 or 15 1/2 before to be eligible to apply for a learner's permit. Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the New York DMV office or a New York-certified driving school such as Safety First Driving School, Inc. to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Do I have to take a New City New York classroom or online drivers education course before I can enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course through Safety First Driving School, Inc.?
This requirement varies by state but most states do require pre-licensed drivers to take BOTH a classroom-based driver education course (generally 30 hours in length) AND a driver training course. You should ask Safety First Driving School, Inc. if they offer one or both programs.
I'm required to take a behind-the-wheel training course in New City New York. Do you know if Safety First Driving School, Inc. offers driver training classes in New City New York?
Yes, Safety First Driving School, Inc. does offer defensive driving courses in New City New York. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to enroll in one of their driver training courses, please contact Safety First Driving School, Inc. directly.
What are the requirements in New City New York for getting a drivers license?
It depends on your state's laws, however in many states, teen-agers must complete both a safe driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Safety First Driving School, Inc. may offer an approved behind-the-wheel training course which you could take. Please contact Safety First Driving School, Inc. for information regarding their available classes and how to go about registering for them.
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 must enroll in an approved driver training course before they can be issued a license to independently operate a motor vehicle.
Do I need to have my instruction permit before I enroll in a driver training course like the one that Safety First Driving School, Inc. offers?
You will need to contact Safety First Driving School, Inc. or the New York DMV to find out if you are allowed to sign up with a driver training school like Safety First Driving School, Inc. before receiving your New York learner's permit.