Driving School

Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties
99 Rock Cut Rd.
Newburgh, NY 12550

Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess CountiesFAQ's

Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties's contact information is listed on your webpage. How can I know for sure if it is an approved driver training school in New York?
Even though we provide a list of driver training schools on our website, we have no way of knowing for sure as to whether or not a particular school is certified by the New York DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses.  We strongly suggest that you contact Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties directly or check with the New York DMV to find out for sure if Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties is a licensed school.
Do I have to take a driver training course? Can't my parents just give me my behind-the-wheel training?
There are some states that do permit 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 taking a professionally-taught driver training course.  We suggest you contact your state's DMV to find out what the laws are in your state regarding hands-on driving instruction.
I have no clue how to drive a stick-shift vehicle. What happens if Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties makes me train on a manual-shift vehicle?
Considering the fact you are a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating ANY type of vehicle....stick OR automatic!  If you prefer to do your hands-on driver training with an automatic-shift vehicle, you may want to call Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties and let them know before you enroll in their behind-the-wheel training course.  That way you'll know for certain whether Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties can accommodate you before you pay them any money.
What happens to those of us who live in a rural area? Will Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties include instruction on how to drive on dirt roads, mountain roads, and other bumpy terrain?
If you live in a remote location, there is a high probability that a local driver training school like Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties will either want--or even be required--to tailor their instruction towards driving safely in your particular locale.
Are 14-year-olds permitted to obtain a instruction permit in New York?
Although a few states allow teen-agers to begin practicing how to drive at 14, most states have set the minimum age for which to hold a learner's permit at either 15 or 15½.  You will need to contact the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school like Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties to find out what the minimum age for driving is in New York. 
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Newburgh New York or do I also have to enroll in a behind-the-wheel 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 driver training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
I have to complete a driver training class in Newburgh New York before New York will give me my driver's license. Does Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties offer this type of course?
Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties does offer the behind-the-wheel training course in Newburgh New York that is required by the State of New York.  You will need to contact Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties directly for more information about the behind-the-wheel courses they offer and their class schedules.
How do I get a drivers license in Newburgh New York?
In most states, pre-licensed teens are required to complete both a classroom safe driving course and a driver training course.  Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties may be able to help you fulfill the driver training portion in New York. 
Do I have to take a Newburgh New York behind-the-wheel training course in order to get a driver's license?
Yes.  All drivers in New York must enroll in an approved driver training course in order to receive a driver's license.  Please contact Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties for information on the types of driver training courses they offer in Newburgh New York.
Is it okay for me to sign up to take a driver training class in New York before I receive my New York instruction permit to drive?
Probably not.  Most states require first-time drivers to have their instruction permit before they are allowed to sign up to take a driver training program.  You should contact a driving school like Auto Driving Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties and request more information.