Mackay's Driving School FAQ's
Since Mackay's Driving School is listed on your website, does this mean they've been approved by the New York DMV to offer driver training courses?
The list of driving schools on our webpage is provided as a convenience to our customers only. We CANNOT guarantee that every single school listed is fully-certified by the New York DMV. You may want to call Mackay's Driving School directly to find out if they offer a state-certified behind-the-wheel training course.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in New York?
Each state has its own rules regarding behind-the-wheel training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for enrolling in a behind-the-wheel training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the New York DMV to find out for sure.
Do I need to tell Mackay's Driving School that I need to train with an automatic-shift car? I don't know how to drive a manual-shift vehicle.
Most new drivers don't know how to operate either a stick-shift OR and automatic-shift car! We recommend that you ask Mackay's Driving School if you can complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift car before you enroll in their driver training course.
I live in a small mountain town, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my behind-the-wheel training with Mackay's Driving School include learning how to drive in remote areas? Or do they just offer training for city driving?
Most local driving schools will likely want their students to know how to drive safely in the local area. Therefore, chances are good that the behind-the-wheel training you receive from Mackay's Driving School will include handling dirt roads and mountain driving.
If I'm 14, can I get an instruction permit to drive in New York?
Possibly. However, you should be aware that most states require you to be at least 15½ years old before you can get an instruction permit. We recommend that you contact the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Mackay's Driving School to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in New York.
Can I take Mackay's Driving School's driver training course before taking a East Greenbush New York drivers education classroom course or online course?
It depends on what New York's laws prescribe. However, you should know that most states will require teen-aged, first-time drivers to complete both a defensive driving classroom course (which are approximately 30 hours in length, depending on New York's laws) or an approved online course, plus a state-approved driver training course. We recommend that you contact Mackay's Driving School directly to see if they offer either (or both) of these courses.
I am looking to sign up to take a East Greenbush New York defensive driving course. Can Mackay's Driving School assist me with this?
Yes. defensive driving courses are available in East Greenbush New York through Mackay's Driving School. Please contact Mackay's Driving School directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
What steps do I have to take in order to get a New York drivers license in East Greenbush 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 behind-the-wheel training course. Mackay's Driving School may be able to help you fulfill the behind-the-wheel training portion in New York. Please contact Mackay's Driving School for more information.
Is it necessary for me to complete a behind-the-wheel training course in order to get my first New York driver's license?
Yes, it is. All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in New York must complete a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course.
Is it okay for me to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training class in New York before I receive my New York learners permit to drive?
Probably not. Most states require first-time drivers to have their learners permit before they are allowed to register for a behind-the-wheel training program. You should contact a driving school like Mackay's Driving School and request more information.
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