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1799 Lexington Ave, Frnt 1
New York, NY 10029
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Akademic Driving School FAQ's

How do I know if Akademic Driving School is licensed by New York's DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
While we do include Akademic Driving School's contact information in our driving school directory, we cannot say with certainty as to whether Akademic Driving School is certified by the State of New York.  We recommend that you either contact Akademic Driving School directly or possibly the New York DMV to find out if Akademic Driving School is a certified driver training school.
Do you know if I can complete my behind-the-wheel training with my mother or father instead of attending a driving school like Akademic Driving School?
Some states allow teen-agers to do their behind-the-wheel training with their parents instead of attending a professional driving school.  We recommend that you contact the New York DMV or Akademic Driving School directly to find out if New York allows parent-taught driver training.
I don't know how to drive using a manual-shift. Will Akademic Driving School have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my behind-the-wheel training?
Since you're enrolling in a New York New York behind-the-wheel training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a stick-shift OR an automatic!  However, you should let Akademic Driving School know what your preference is before registering for their driver class.  That way you'll know for sure they will accommodate you.
I don't live anywhere near a city. There are dirt roads and rugged terrain all around my house. How do I know if Akademic Driving School will train me on how to drive in a rural area like where I live and not just teach me how to drive in a town-or city-type environment?
Since Akademic Driving School is a local driver training company in your area, it's a safe bet that Akademic Driving School will be motivated (or perhaps required) to teach its local customers how to drive on bumpy terrain.  If you want to make certain, however, you may want to call Akademic Driving School to find out exactly what's included in their driver training course before you sign up with them.
Can 14-year-olds get instruction permits to drive in New York?
Most states have set the minimum age for applying for an instruction permit at 15 or 15 1/2.  However, some states do allow 14-year-olds to obtain a learner's permit.  You may want to contact the New York DMV or a New York-approved driver training school like Akademic Driving School to find out what the minimum age to drive is in New York.
Do I have to take both a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course in New York New York to get my New York driver's license?
The laws vary depending on which state you live in, but most states do require that pre-licensed drivers register for a defensive driving classroom course and a driver training course.  You may want to call a driving instruction company like Akademic Driving School and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
I am looking to sign up to take a New York New York defensive driving course. Can Akademic Driving School assist me with this?
Yes.  behind-the-wheel training courses are available in New York New York through Akademic Driving School.  Please contact Akademic Driving School directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
How do I get a drivers license in New York New York?
In most states, pre-licensed teens are required to complete both a classroom safe driving course and a driver training course.  Akademic Driving School may be able to help you fulfill the driver training portion in New York. 
Is there a law in New York that requires me to take driver training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes.  State law in New York requires that all teen-agers enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training course before receiving a New York driver's license.
Do I have to receive my learner's permit in New York before I am permitted to sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course like the one Akademic Driving School gives its students?
Laws vary from state to state, however most states do require that you hold a instruction permit before you can enroll in a driver training course like the one that Akademic Driving School gives its students.

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