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1377 Newport Rd
Poland, NY 13431
315-404-6079

Leatherstocking Defensive Driving FAQ's

How do I know if Leatherstocking Defensive Driving is licensed by New York's DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
While we do include Leatherstocking Defensive Driving's contact information in our driving school directory, we cannot say with certainty as to whether Leatherstocking Defensive Driving is licensed by the State of New York.  We recommend that you either contact Leatherstocking Defensive Driving directly or possibly the New York DMV to find out if Leatherstocking Defensive Driving is a certified driver training school.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in New York, so taking a Poland behind-the-wheel training course like the one Leatherstocking Defensive Driving offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the New York DMV or a licensed driving school like Leatherstocking Defensive Driving and ask them.  While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
Do you know if Leatherstocking Defensive Driving will let me take my behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a manual-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a manual OR an automatic!  Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact Leatherstocking Defensive Driving and see if they can accommodate you before signing up to take their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads everywhere. Will Leatherstocking Defensive Driving train me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain area, chances are that a local driving school like Leatherstocking Defensive Driving will include behind-the-wheel driver training specifically tailored to that terrain. 
Are 14-year-olds allowed to obtain a learner's permit in New York?
Although a few states allow teen-agers to begin practicing how to drive at 14, most states have set the youngest age for which to receive an instruction permit at either 15 or 15½.  You will need to contact the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driving school like Leatherstocking Defensive Driving to find out what the minimum age for driving is in New York. 
Will I be required to register for both a drivers education classroom or online course and a driver training course in Poland New York?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now require new teen-aged drivers to enroll in both a drivers education course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course.
I have to take a drivers education course in Poland New York. Can I meet this requirement by registering with Leatherstocking Defensive Driving?
Yes, Leatherstocking Defensive Driving offers defensive driving courses in Poland New York.  You will need to contact Leatherstocking Defensive Driving directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to sign up for a class.
What steps do I have to take in order to get a New York drivers license in Poland New York?
Most states require that teen-agers who are applying for their first driver's license complete both a drivers education classroom course and a driver training course.  Leatherstocking Defensive Driving may be able to help you meet the driver training portion in New York.  Please contact Leatherstocking Defensive Driving for more information. 

 
Is a driver training course required in Poland New York for me to get a drivers license?
The law in New York requires that all drivers complete a driver training course as part of their driver education.  You should contact Leatherstocking Defensive Driving directly to find out about the types of courses they offer.
Is it all right if I enroll in a driver training school like Leatherstocking Defensive Driving prior to my obtaining my learner's permit?
In most states, you are required to have already received your learner's permit before you register for your behind-the-wheel training course like the one offered by Leatherstocking Defensive Driving.  We suggest you contact either Leatherstocking Defensive Driving to find out more information.

If you're under the age of 18 and you need to fulfill your drivers license requirements, why not do it the fast and easy way? You will  our course, thousands of teens have!