Jim Terry's Driving SchoolFAQ's
Jim Terry's Driving School'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 licensed by the New York DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses. We strongly suggest that you contact Jim Terry's Driving School directly or check with the New York DMV to find out for sure if Jim Terry's Driving School is a licensed school.
Could I just have my mother or father give me my behind-the-wheel training instead of paying money to take a professional driver training course?
It depends on which state you live in. There are some states which allow you to complete your behind-the-wheel training with a parent or guardian instead of attending a professional driving school. However many states require that new drivers take a professionally-taught driver training course. We recommend that you ask your state's DMV office to find out if your parent or guardian can fill the role as your behind-the-wheel driving instructor.
I don't know how to drive using a manual-shift. Will Jim Terry's Driving School have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my driver training?
Since you're enrolling in a Rochester New York driver training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a manual-shift OR an automatic! However, you should let Jim Terry's Driving School know what your preference is before signing up to take their driver class. That way you'll know for sure they will accommodate you.
Since I live way out in the country where driving on dirt roads and bumpy terrain is the norm, will Jim Terry's Driving School be able to teach me how to drive in a non-urban environment? Or do they only prepare you for city-driving?
Since you live in a rural area, odds are that any local driving school in your area such as Jim Terry's Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and bumpy terrain. We recommend that you contact Jim Terry's Driving School directly to find out exactly what they offer.
Are 14-year-olds allowed 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 school like Jim Terry's Driving School 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 Rochester New York or do I also have to take a driver 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 register for a driver training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
I have to take a drivers education course in Rochester New York. Can I meet this requirement by registering with Jim Terry's Driving School?
Yes, Jim Terry's Driving School offers drivers education courses in Rochester New York. You will need to contact Jim Terry's Driving School directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to register for a class.
Exactly what type of driver education do I need in Rochester 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 Jim Terry's Driving School and ask if they offer a New York-approved driver training course which would fulfill 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 take an approved behind-the-wheel training course as a prerequisite to getting their first driver's license.
Can I sign up to take a New York-approved driver training course even if I don't have my New York learners permit yet?
Most likely, no. Most states have laws that mandate a pre-licensed driver to have obtained a New York instruction permit before registering in a New York behind-the-wheel training course. It would be best for you to contact a driving school such as Jim Terry's Driving School and ask for more information.