Driving School

Doris Driving School
551 W. 175th St., Frnt A
New York, NY 10033

Doris Driving SchoolFAQ's

Doris Driving School is listed on your website as a driving school which offers driver training courses. How do I know if Doris Driving School is a licensed school in New York?
While we include a list of driving schools on our website for your convenience, we cannot guarantee that every single one of them is currently licensed by the New York DMV.  We suggest you contact Doris Driving School directly or the New York DMV to find out if Doris Driving School is a fully-accredited driving school.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in New York, so taking a New York driver training course like the one Doris Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the New York DMV or a licensed driver training school like Doris Driving School and ask them.  While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
I don't know how to drive using a stick-shift. Will Doris Driving School have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my behind-the-wheel training?
Since you're enrolling in a New York New York behind-the-wheel training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a stick-shift OR an automatic!  However, you should let Doris Driving School know what your preference is before registering for their driver class.  That way you'll know for sure they will accommodate you.
I live in a remote area, that has a lot of dirt roads and rugged terrain. Will Doris Driving School train me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a rural area, chances are very good that a local driving school like Doris Driving School will want you to be taught how to drive safely on the local area's terrain.
Are 14-year-olds permitted to apply for a learner's 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 receive 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 instruction company like Doris Driving School to find out what the minimum age for driving is in New York. 
Do I have to take a New York New York classroom or online drivers education course before I can register for a behind-the-wheel training course through Doris Driving School?
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 behind-the-wheel training course.  You should ask Doris Driving School if they offer one or both programs.
I'm required to take a behind-the-wheel training course in New York New York. Do you know if Doris Driving School offers driver training classes in New York New York?
Yes, Doris Driving School does offer defensive driving courses in New York New York.  For more information about their class schedule and how/when to sign up for one of their driver training courses, please contact Doris Driving School directly.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in New York 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 complete a safe driving classroom course as well as a driver training course.  We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Doris 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 are the laws in New York concerning 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. 
Will New York allow me to sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course before I actually get my learner's permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out.  However, most states require that you receive your learner's permit before you register with a driver training course.