Smart DrivingFAQ's
Are all the driving schools listed on your website fully-licensed by the New York DMV to offer driver training courses in New York?
The driving school directory on our website is for your convenience only, and we cannot absolutely guarantee that every driving school listed is currently licensed to offer driving training courses in New York. We suggest you contact the New York DMV to make sure a particular driving school is certified before you register for their driver training course.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my behind-the-wheel training instead of a professional driver training school instructor like the ones they have at Smart Driving?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the New York DMV or a licensed driving school like Smart Driving to find out if New York allows behind-the-wheel training with a parent.
Do I need to tell Smart Driving that I need to train with an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know how to drive a stick-shift vehicle.
Most new drivers don't know how to operate either a stick-shift OR and automatic-shift automobile! We recommend that you ask Smart Driving if you can complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift car before you register for their driver training course.
What happens to those of us who live in a remote area? Will Smart Driving include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other rugged?
If you live in a remote location, there is a high probability that a local driving school like Smart Driving will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular area.
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 an instruction permit. Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the New York DMV office or a New York-certified driving school such as Smart Driving to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Getzville New York or do I also have to successfully complete 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 enroll in a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
I'm required to take a defensive driving course in Getzville New York. Do you know if Smart Driving offers behind-the-wheel training classes in Getzville New York?
Yes, Smart Driving does offer behind-the-wheel training courses in Getzville New York. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to enroll in one of their driver training courses, please contact Smart Driving 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 register for both a driver training course in addition to a safe driving classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the New York DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to satisfy in order to obtain your first driver's license.
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 driver training course before they can get a license to independently drive a motor vehicle.
Is it possible to register for a New York-approved behind-the-wheel training course before I obtain my New York instruction permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in New York, however most states require first-time drivers to receive an learners permit before signing up for a behind-the-wheel training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Smart Driving to obtain more information.