Colwell's Auto Driving SchoolFAQ's
Colwell's Auto Driving School's contact information is listed on your webpage. How can I find out if it is a licensed 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 licensed by the New York DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses. We strongly suggest that you contact Colwell's Auto Driving School directly or check with the New York DMV to find out for sure if Colwell's Auto Driving School 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 rules regarding driver training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for enrolling in 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.
What if I don't know how to drive a vehicle with a manual-shift? Does Colwell's Auto Driving School have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll allow me train with?
Since you're just learning how to drive, you probably don't know how to operate either a manual-shift or an automatic-shift vehicle! However, if you have a preference as to a stick or an automatic, you probably should call Colwell's Auto Driving School to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your signing up to take their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a small mountain town, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my behind-the-wheel training with Colwell's Auto Driving School include learning how to drive in remote areas? Or do they just offer training for city driving?
Most local driving schools will likely want their students to know how to drive safely in the local area. Therefore, chances are good that the behind-the-wheel training you receive from Colwell's Auto Driving School will include handling unpaved roads and mountain driving.
After I turn 14, will I be eligible to get my learner's permit so I can begin to learn how to drive?
It depends on which state you live in, however most states unfortunately require you to be at least 15 (or sometimes 15 1/2) before you can be issued a instruction permit. We suggest that you contact a local driver training school such as Colwell's Auto Driving School or the New York DMV office to learn more about the minimum age requirement for driving in New York.
Am I required to take a Bronx New York classroom or online drivers education course before I can enroll in a driver training course through Colwell's Auto Driving School?
This requirement varies from state to state but most states do mandate pre-licensed drivers to take BOTH a classroom-based driver education course (generally 30 hours in length) AND a behind-the-wheel training course. You should ask Colwell's Auto Driving School if they offer one or both programs.
New York's DMV has told me that I need to take a driver training course. Do you know if Colwell's Auto Driving School offers this course or not?
Colwell's Auto Driving School does offer the behind-the-wheel training course that New York requires all new teen-aged drivers to take. For more information about the courses Colwell's Auto Driving School offers, we recommend that you contact Colwell's Auto Driving School directly.
Exactly what type of driver education do I need in Bronx New York before I can get my New York driver's license?
The prerequisites for getting a driver's licenses vary from state to state, however most states now require teen-agers who are looking to get their first driver's license to enroll in a drivers education classroom course as well as a driver training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Colwell's Auto Driving School and ask if they offer a New York-approved driver training course which would meet New York's driver's education requirements.
What does the law in New York say about driver training courses? Do I have to take one to get my driver's license?
Yes, you do. New York law states that new drivers enroll in an approved driver training course as a prerequisite to obtaining their first driver's license.
Do I need to have my instruction permit before I sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that Colwell's Auto Driving School offers?
You will need to contact Colwell's Auto Driving School or the New York DMV to find out if you are allowed to register with a driver training school like Colwell's Auto Driving School before obtaining your New York learner's permit.