• Dutchess School of Driving

address:

653 Rt 82
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
845-226-6700

Dutchess School of Driving FAQ's

Can you tell me if Dutchess School of Driving is a licensed driving school in New York?
Although Dutchess School of Driving is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently approved to teach hands-on driving courses in New York.  We recommend either calling Dutchess School of Driving directly or the New York DMV to find out whether or not Dutchess School of Driving offers driver training courses that are state-approved.
Will the New York DMV allow my parents to supervise my driving practice instead of requiring me to take a behind-the-wheel training course at a state-approved driving school?
Possibly.  Some states will allow your parents to supervise your driving practice in place of taking a driver training course with a professional driving instructor.  You will need to contact the New York DMV to find out if your driver training may be done by your parents in New York.
I have no clue how to drive a stick-shift vehicle. What happens if Dutchess School of Driving makes me train on a manual-shift vehicle?
Considering the fact you are a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating ANY type of vehicle....manual OR automatic!  If you prefer to do your hands-on driver training with an automatic-shift vehicle, you may want to call Dutchess School of Driving and let them know before you sign up to take their behind-the-wheel training course.  That way you'll know for certain whether Dutchess School of Driving will be able to accommodate you before you pay them any money.
Since I live way out in the country where driving on dirt roads and bumpy terrain is the norm, will Dutchess School of Driving be able to teach me how to drive in a rural environment? Or do they only prepare you for city-driving?
Since you live in a rural area, odds are that any local driving school in your area such as Dutchess School of Driving will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and rugged terrain.  We recommend that you contact Dutchess School of Driving directly to find out exactly what they offer.
After I turn 14, will I be eligible to obtain my learner's permit so I can begin to learn how to drive?
It depends on which state you live in, however most states unfortunately require you to be at least 15 (or sometimes 15 1/2) before you can be issued a instruction permit.  We suggest that you contact a local driver training school such as Dutchess School of Driving or the New York DMV office to learn more about the minimum age requirement for driving in New York.
Will I be required to sign up for both a drivers education classroom or online course and a driver training course in Hopewell Junction New York?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now mandate new teen-aged drivers to enroll in both a drivers education course as well as a driver training course.
New York's DMV has told me that I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course. Do you know if Dutchess School of Driving offers this course or not?
Dutchess School of Driving does offer the driver training course that New York requires all new teen-aged drivers to take.  For more information about the courses Dutchess School of Driving offers, we recommend that you contact Dutchess School of Driving directly.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in Hopewell Junction New York before I can get my New York driver's license?
The prerequisites for getting a driver's licenses vary from state to state, however most states now require teen-agers who are looking to get their first driver's license to complete a safe driving classroom course as well as a driver training course.  We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Dutchess School of Driving and ask if they offer a New York-approved  driver training course which would fulfill New York's driver's education requirements.
I live in Hopewell Junction New York and would like to apply for my first driver's license. Do I need to take a driver training course before I can be licensed?
New York law requires that all first-time drivers sign up for an approved behind-the-wheel training program before receiving their New York driver's license.  Dutchess School of Driving may offer a behind-the-wheel training course that you are looking for.  Please contact Dutchess School of Driving directly for complete information as to what types of behind-the-wheel training courses they offer.
Is it possible to register for a New York-approved driver training course before I obtain my New York instruction permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in New York, however most states require first-time drivers to receive an learners permit before signing up for a driver training course.  We recommend you contact a driving school such as Dutchess School of Driving to obtain more information.

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