Richard Driving SchoolFAQ's
Since Richard Driving School is listed on your website, does this mean they've been approved by the New York DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
The list of driving schools on our webpage is provided as a convenience to our customers only. We CANNOT guarantee that every single school listed is fully-approved by the New York DMV. You may want to call Richard Driving School directly to find out if they offer a state-certified behind-the-wheel training course.
Do I have to take a behind-the-wheel training course? Can't my parents just give me my behind-the-wheel training?
There are some states that do allow parents or guardians to provide their teen-aged kids' required driver training in order to obtain a driver's license. However many states do not allow any type of substitution for attending a professionally-taught behind-the-wheel training course. We suggest you contact your state's DMV to find out what the laws are in your state regarding behind-the-wheel training.
I can't drive a manual-shift. Will Richard Driving School allow me to do my driver training on an automatic-shift vehicle?
We recommend that you contact Richard Driving School and ask them if you can do your driver training using a vehicle that has an automatic shift before registering for their behind-the-wheel training course.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Richard Driving School 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 rural area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Richard Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and other types of bumpy terrain. You may wish to contact Richard Driving School to find out exactly what their behind-the-wheel training course includes before signing up to take their training course.
Now that I'm 14, will New York allow me to get an instruction permit to drive?
Not likely. Most states require residents to be at least 15 or 15 1/2 years old before applying for a learner's permit. We recommend that your contact the New York DMV office or a New York-approved driving school such as Richard Driving School to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in New York.
Do I have to complete a Yonkers New York drivers education classroom course or online course before registering for one of Richard Driving School's behind-the-wheel training courses?
Each state has its own laws, but most states will require first-time drivers to take both a behind-the-wheel training course plus either a drivers education classroom course (which are about 30 hours in length) or an approved online defensive driving course. You may want to ask Richard Driving School if they offer one or both programs.
I have to take a drivers education course in Yonkers New York. Can I meet this requirement by enrolling in Richard Driving School?
Yes, Richard Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses in Yonkers New York. You will need to contact Richard Driving School directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to sign up for a class.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a New York driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to complete both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a safe driving classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the New York DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to meet in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Is there a law in New York that requires me to take behind-the-wheel training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in New York mandates that all teen-agers successfully complete an approved behind-the-wheel training course before receiving a New York driver's license.
Is it all right if I enroll in a behind-the-wheel training school like Richard Driving School prior to my receiving my instruction permit?
In most states, you are required to have already received your instruction permit before you register for your behind-the-wheel training course like the one offered by Richard Driving School. We suggest you contact either Richard Driving School to find out more information.