Driving School

Grand Prix Driving School, Inc.
797 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10065

Grand Prix Driving School, Inc.FAQ's

Grand Prix Driving School, Inc.'s contact information is listed on your webpage. How can I know for sure 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 certified by the New York DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses.  We strongly suggest that you contact Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. directly or check with the New York DMV to find out for sure if Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. 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 laws 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 happens if I don't know how to drive a manual-shift vehicle? Will Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. allow me to do my driver training with an automatic-shift vehicle?
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating any type of vehicle--stick-shift or automatic-shift!  However, if you prefer to complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. and inform them before you register for their driver training course.  That way you will know for certain if they will accommodate you.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. be able to teach me how to drive safely on bumpy terrain as well as in a city or town?
Considering that you live in a remote area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and other types of bumpy terrain.  You may wish to contact Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. to find out exactly what their behind-the-wheel training course includes before signing up to take their training course.
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 Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Will I be required to complete both a drivers education classroom or online course and a behind-the-wheel training course in New York New York?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now mandate new teen-aged drivers to sign up for both a drivers education course as well as a driver training course.
I have to take a driver training class in New York New York before New York will give me my driver's license. Does Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. offer this type of course?
Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. does offer the safe driver training course in New York New York that is required by the State of New York.  You will need to contact Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. directly for more information about the driver courses they offer and their class schedules.
Exactly what type of driver education 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 behind-the-wheel training course.  We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. and ask if they offer a New York-approved  behind-the-wheel training course which would meet New York's driver's education requirements.
I live in New York New York and would like to apply for my first driver's license. Do I need to take a driver training course before I can be licensed?
New York law requires that all new drivers sign up for an approved driver training program before receiving their New York driver's license.  Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. may offer a driver training course that you are looking for.  Please contact Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. directly for complete information as to what types of driver training courses they offer.
Can I register for a New York driver training course prior to having my New York learners permit?
Most states require pre-licensed drivers to hold a instruction permit before being permitted to sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course.  You should contact a driving school like Grand Prix Driving School, Inc. and ask for more information.