Driver Training AssociatesFAQ's
Are all the driving schools listed on your website fully-accredited by the New York DMV to offer behind-the-wheel 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 certified to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in New York. We suggest you contact the New York DMV to make sure a particular driving school is accredited before you enroll in their driver training course.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my driver training instead of a professional driver training school instructor like the ones they have at Driver Training Associates?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the New York DMV or a licensed driving school like Driver Training Associates to find out if New York allows driver training with a parent.
What if I don't know how to drive a manual-shift automobile? Does Driver Training Associates have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my behind-the-wheel training?
If you're taking a Saratoga Springs 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 Driver Training Associates that prior to registering for the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
I don't live anywhere near a city. There are unpaved roads and rugged terrain all around my house. How do I know if Driver Training Associates will train me on how to drive in a remote area like where I live and not just teach me how to drive in a town-or city-type environment?
Since Driver Training Associates is a local driver training company in your area, it's a safe bet that Driver Training Associates will be motivated (or perhaps required) to teach its local customers how to drive on rough terrain. If you want to make certain, however, you may want to call Driver Training Associates to find out exactly what's included in their driver training course before you register with them.
Can I get my New York instruction permit once I turn 14?
Most likely, no. Most states have set the minimum age to obtain an instruction permit at 15 or 15½. You may want to contact the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driver training school like Driver Training Associates to learn more about the minimum age requirement in New York.
Will I be required to sign up for both a drivers education classroom or online course and a driver training course in Saratoga Springs New York?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now require new teen-aged drivers to register for both a drivers education course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course.
I am looking to sign up to take a Saratoga Springs New York defensive driving course. Can Driver Training Associates assist me with this?
Yes. Drivers education courses are available in Saratoga Springs New York through Driver Training Associates. Please contact Driver Training Associates directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in Saratoga Springs 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 register for a drivers education classroom course as well as a driver training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Driver Training Associates and ask if they offer a New York-approved behind-the-wheel training course which would fulfill New York's driver's education requirements.
I live in Saratoga Springs New York and would like to apply for my first driver's license. Do I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course before I can be licensed?
New York law mandates that all new drivers sign up for an approved behind-the-wheel training program before receiving their New York driver's license. Driver Training Associates may offer a behind-the-wheel training course that you are looking for. Please contact Driver Training Associates directly for complete information as to what types of behind-the-wheel training courses they offer.
Is it possible to register for a New York-certified driver training course before I obtain my New York learners permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in New York, however most states require first-time drivers to receive an instruction permit before signing up for a driver training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Driver Training Associates to obtain more information.