Safe Driving School, Inc.FAQ's
Safe Driving School, Inc. is listed on your website as a driving school which offers driver training courses. How do I know if Safe Driving School, Inc. is a certified school in New York?
While we include a list of driver training schools on our website for your convenience, we cannot guarantee that every single one of them is currently licensed by the New York DMV. We suggest you contact Safe Driving School, Inc. directly or the New York DMV to find out if Safe Driving School, Inc. is a fully-accredited driving school.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my behind-the-wheel training instead of a professional driver training school instructor like the ones they have at Safe Driving School, Inc.?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the New York DMV or a licensed driver training school like Safe Driving School, Inc. to find out if New York allows driver training with a parent.
Do I need to tell Safe Driving School, Inc. that I need to train with an automatic-shift automobile? I don't know how to operate a manual-shift automobile.
Most new drivers don't know how to operate either a stick-shift OR and automatic-shift vehicle! We recommend that you ask Safe Driving School, Inc. if you can complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle before you register for their driver training course.
I live in a small rural community, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my driver training with Safe Driving School, Inc. include learning how to drive in rural areas? Or do they just offer training for urban driving?
Most local driving schools will likely want their students to be taught how to drive safely in the local area. Therefore, chances are good that the behind-the-wheel training you receive from Safe Driving School, Inc. will include handling dirt roads and mountain driving.
Can I apply for 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 driving instruction school like Safe Driving School, Inc. to learn more about the minimum age requirement in New York.
Do I have to complete a Buffalo New York drivers education classroom course or online course before enrolling in one of Safe Driving School, Inc.'s driver training courses?
Each state has its own laws, but most states will require first-time drivers to take both a driver training course plus either a defensive driving classroom course (which are about 30 hours in length) or an approved online drivers education course. You may want to ask Safe Driving School, Inc. if they offer one or both programs.
Does Safe Driving School, Inc. provide a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that is required by the State of New York? I need to sign up for one in order to obtain my driver license.
Safe Driving School, Inc. offers driver training courses which are approved by the New York DMV. You may want to contact Safe Driving School, Inc. directly for more information about their courses and how to go about signing up for one.
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 sign up to take both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the New York DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to fulfill 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 take an approved driver training course before receiving a New York driver's license.
Can I enroll in a New York-licensed behind-the-wheel training course even if I don't have my New York learners permit yet?
Most likely, no. Most states have laws that require 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 Safe Driving School, Inc. and ask for more information.