Driving School

Professional Driving School
40 E. 23rd St., Ste 2
New York, NY 10010

Professional Driving SchoolFAQ's

Can you tell me if Professional Driving School is a licensed driver training school in New York?
Although Professional Driving School is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently licensed to teach driver training courses in New York.  We recommend either calling Professional Driving School directly or the New York DMV to find out whether or not Professional Driving School offers driver training courses that are state-approved.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving instructor in New York, so taking a New York behind-the-wheel training course like the one Professional Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the New York DMV or a licensed driver training school like Professional Driving School and ask them.  While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
What if I don't know how to operate a vehicle with a manual-shift? Does Professional Driving School have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll let 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 Professional Driving School to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a remote area, that has a lot of dirt roads and bumpy terrain. Will Professional Driving School teach me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a remote area, chances are very good that a local driver training school like Professional Driving School will want you to be trained in driving specific to the local area's terrain.
Can I apply for my New York learner's 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 certified driving instruction school like Professional Driving School to learn more about the minimum age requirement in New York.
Will I be required to register for 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 behind-the-wheel training course.
If I need to enroll in a New York New York behind-the-wheel training program, can Professional Driving School help?
Yes.  Professional Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses in New York New York.  For more information about the type of driver training Professional Driving School offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
What are the requirements in New York New York for getting a drivers license?
It depends on your state's laws, however in many states, teen-agers must complete both a safe driving classroom course and a driver training course.  Professional Driving School may offer an approved driver training course which you could take.  Please contact Professional Driving School for information regarding their available classes and how to go about signing up for them.
Is a driver training course required in New York New York for me to get a drivers license?
The law in New York requires that all drivers complete a behind-the-wheel training program as part of their driver education.  You should contact Professional Driving School directly to find out about the types of courses they offer.
Can I register for a New York-licensed behind-the-wheel training course even if I don't have my New York instruction permit yet?
Most likely, no.  Most states have laws that mandate a pre-licensed driver to have obtained a New York learners permit before registering in a New York driver training course.  It would be best for you to contact a driving school such as Professional Driving School and ask for more information.