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Course: Schenectady New York Online Driver Education Courses
Purpose: To obtain yours Schenectady New York Learners Permit or Drivers License
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Schenectady New York Driver Education

Schenectady New York Online Driver Education and Schenectady New York Licensing Procedures

So you've taken your first step towards becoming a new driver in Schenectady New York?  Congratulations! 

As you probably already know, driving is a valuable skill, but can also be extremely dangerous.  Therefore, to help new teen drivers develop safe driving habits during their first few years behind the wheel, the State of Schenectady New York has implemented a graduated driver license program for Schenectady New York drivers who are under the age of 18.

We’ve summarized a few things you’ll need to know as you begin the process of becoming a licensed driver in Schenectady New York.

Schenectady New York Instruction Permit (aka--Learners Permit)

You can apply for a Schenectady New York instruction permit when you turn 16.  When you go down to the driver's license office, please take the following items:

  • Valid forms of ID (for a list of acceptable ID's, please visit the Schenectady New York DMV website)
  • Instruction Permit Application (available on the DMV website), which must be signed by your parents/guardians
  • Money for the license fee

At the driver's license office, you will need to first pass a vision screening test, and then pass a written test before being issued an instruction permit.

With an instruction permit, the following restrictions apply:

  • Whenever you drive, you must be accompanied by a licensed adult driver who's at least 21 years old who actively supervises your driving from the front passenger seat. 
  • All passengers (including you) must wear seatbelts. 

Schenectady New York Provisional License

To apply for a provisional license, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Have held an instructional permit for at least 6 months and kept a clean driving record during that time
  • Completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice (15 of which must be at night).  Keep a log of your driving practice.
  • Complete a state-approved drivers education course

When you're ready to try to get your provisional license, call your local driver's license office and make an appointment to take your road test.  When you go to your appointment, take the same ID forms and paperwork you took the last time you went along with your instruction permit and money for the license fee. 

To get a provisional license, you will have to pass a road test. 

With a provisional license, some restrictions will still apply:

  • Whenever you drive, you must be accompanied by a licensed adult driver who's at least 21 years old who actively supervises your driving from the front passenger seat. 
  • All passengers (including you) must wear seatbelts. 
  • In Schenectady New York City, you may not drive on any street within a park
  • You may not drive across any bridge or in any tunnel that's under the jurisdiction of the Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority
  • You may not drive on the Cross Country, Hutchinson River, Saw Mill River, or Taconic State parkways in Westchester County

After 12 months, if you have kept a clean driving record, you may apply for full driver's license if you pass the road test.  With a full license, the above restrictions are removed.

Schenectady New York Auto Insurance & Financial Responsibility Laws

The State of Schenectady New York requires that you maintain a certain amount of liability coverage on any vehicle you drive.  The minimum required coverage is as follows:

  • $25,000--personal injury (1 person)
  • $50,000--personal injury (2 or more persons)
  • $50,000--death (1 person)
  • $100,000--death (2 or more persons)
  • $10,000--property damage

Driving while uninsured is a crime!  If you drive without the required insurance coverage, you will face having your license suspended, plus a hefty fine.

Schenectady New York Drunk Driving Laws

Drinking while under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in Schenectady New York, and the law is strictly enforced.

Upon your FIRST Schenectady New York DUI conviction, you will face the following penalties:

  • 1 year in Jail
  • 6-month (minimum) license suspension
  • Fine ranging from $500 to $1,000
  • Mandatory surcharge
  • Mandatory alcohol screening and/or evaluation

Further DUI convictions will result in even more severe penalties, including extended jail time, community service, and the revocation of your driver's license.

Schenectady New York Cell Phone & Text-Messaging Laws

Currently, Schenectady New York law prohibits teen-aged drivers from using cell phones while they are driving unless they are hands-free.  Violation of this law will go on your driving record.

Schenectady New York Drivers Education

For more information on drivers education including a list of approved drivers ed courses in Schenectady New York, please visit the Schenectady New York DMV website.


Schenectady Online Driver's Ed Frequently Asked Questions

If I do not have a credit card, may I pay for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Schenectady New York online drivers education course through a checking account?
Yes, we accept online bank check or you may mail in a check or money order for payment for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Schenectady New York online drivers ed course. 
How can I get the CyberEdDriverEd.com Schenectady New York online drivers ed certificate of completion as soon as possible?
You can select your preferred method of shipment of your Schenectady New York certificate of completion at registration.  CyberEdDriverEd.com offers several convenient options, including regular US Mail and Federal Express.  If you select regular US Mail, your online Schenectady New York traffic school certificate will be delivered in 7-10 business days.  If you select Federal Express, you have the option of selecting Priority Overnight (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), Standard Overnight (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express (by or before 5PM on the third business day), and if you complete your online Schenectady New York traffic school course on a Friday,  we also offer Saturday Federal Express (by or before 12PM on Saturday). 

I’d like to pay by check over the internet for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Schenectady New York online drivers ed course. Is the website secure?
Yes!  CyberEdDriverEd.com uses the very latest in SSL data encryption technology to make sure that your personal and payment information is 100% secure.   We offer several payment methods for our Schenectady New York internet driver education course, including credit card, check and online check.
I'm a new driver. How much money do I need to fork over for taking the CyberEdDriverEd.com Schenectady New York online drivers ed course?
The CyberEdDriverEd.com Schenectady New York online drivers ed course or new drivers course is $24.99.  Discounts may be available if you have a "refer a friend" discount code.

Please be aware that while in some states CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling your state's driver education requirements, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is offered only as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV office.

May I enroll in a Schenectady New York drivers education course if I am 16 years old?
In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit.  We recommend that you should check with the Schenectady New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Schenectady New York Department of Education, or Schenectady New York Department of Driver License Services to make sure that you are old enough to take Schenectady New York driver education.

Please be aware that although CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Schenectady New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Will I be able to start and stop the Schenectady New York online drivers ed course as often as I need?
Yes!  Once you sign-up for the CyberEdDriverEd.com online drivers ed class, you can start the Schenectady New York learners permit course immediately or wait until later.  You can start-and-stop the Schenectady New York drivers ed course as often as you like -- at CyberEdDriverEd.com you set the schedule!
Do my parents qualify for any Schenectady New York insurance discount after I successfully complete the CyberEdDriverEd.com Schenectady New York drivers' education online course?
In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to families with teens who take a Schenectady New York online drivers ed course.  If you are not sure if your Schenectady New York insurance provider offers discounts for Schenectady New York teen drivers, then your parents should ask before you enroll in this Schenectady New York online drivers ed course.
Once I register for the Schenectady New York online driver education course, can I access it from anywhere?
Yes. Once you have registered for the Schenectady New York online drivers ed course, you can access the Schenectady New York online driver education course from anyplace you like. Any computer with internet access can be used!
Can I take any breaks while taking the CyberEdDriverEd.com Schenectady New York online drivers education course?
Yes!  You are allowed to break as often as you would like to do so.  When you log back online, you can then pick up the CyberEdDriverEd.com Schenectady New York internet drivers ed course exactly where you left off.
After I finish the Schenectady New York internet drivers ed course, when can I get my Schenectady New York certificate of completion?
It depends on the shipping method that you select at registration. Since we offer regular US mail shipping and expedited shipping through Federal Express, you can receive your Schenectady New York certificate in as little as 24 hours.
How many hours of classroom instruction will I receive during the Schenectady New York online drivers education course?
Please be aware that while in some states CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling your state's driver education requirements, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is offered only as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV office.

You can expect to spend 30 hours taking CyberEdDriverEd.com's Schenectady New York online course for new drivers.  However, in some states where timers are not required you may not have to spend an entire 30 hours taking the course.


I am part of the way through my Schenectady New York online drivers' ed course. Is it too late for me to request a refund?
Nope! CyberEdDriverEd.com is unique in the Schenectady New York online driver education industry because we allow you to request a refund for the Schenectady New York online driver education course at ANY point during the course, as long as your Schenectady New York certificate of completion has not been shipped.  Once your certificate of completion has been shipped, you may not request a refund.
Does CyberEdDriverEd.com offer any alternatives to reading large amounts of text while taking the Schenectady New York online driver education course for people like me who have difficulty reading large amounts of text?
For those who struggle with reading large amounts of text, the “Read Along” option offered by CyberEdDriverEd.com should prove extremely helpful.  It works by reading the material aloud while you follow along with online text. You can order this feature when you register for the Schenectady New York online learners permit course.
Is there a quick way to find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com's Schenectady New York online teen drivers' education course satisfies all Schenectady New York DMV/DVS-approved class requirements?
Yes, the Schenectady New York DMV/DVS will be able to tell you if CyberEdDriverEd.com will fulfill your state's minimum driver education requirements or whether CyberEdDriverEd.com can be taken as a supplement to the driver education and/ortraining you will receive at a state-approved driving school.
I want to get a learner's permit so I can learn to drive. What Schenectady New York driver training paperwork do I need?
Each state has its own requirements as to what documentation you need to produce when you apply for a learner's permit.  Some states may only require you to bring only the money you will need to pay for the application fee and your birth certificate, while other states may require that you bring additional documents including, but not limited to, a certificate of completion from an approved driver education online or classroom course, a certified behind-the-wheel training school enrollment form, a signed parental consent form, proof of residency, and medical documentation.   To find out exactly what paperwork Schenectady New York requires, we suggest that you contact your local Schenectady New York driver's license office.
What can I expect from the Schenectady New York online drivers ed course quizzes in the CyberEdDriverEd.com Schenectady New York internet drivers ed course?
There is a Schenectady New York online drivers ed course quiz at the end of each Schenectady New York internet drivers ed course chapter, and each Schenectady New York online drivers ed course quiz consists of about five questions.  
Will taking the CyberEdDriverEd.com online Schenectady New York driver education course be less tedious for me than a classroom Schenectady New York driver education course?
For sure! If you value learning what you want, where you want, how you want—instead of spending hours sitting in a classroom—the CyberEdDriverEd.com online Schenectady New York driver education course is just what you need. Even in states that do not allow online driver education, our Schenectady New York online driver ed course can still help you by reinforcing the things you learn in the classroom.
Will my identity have to be verified before I can take the CyberEdDriverEd.com Schenectady New York online drivers education course?
Many states will not require ID verification when taking an online driver education course, although this can vary from state to state.  A few states may require us to verify your identity by, for example, asking you personal questios throughout the course.  The purpose of this is simply to verify that you are who you say you are.