Northern NY Driving Academy
 Call us at: 518-562-8675
Due to an approaching retirement date the in-car driving lessons will be dis-continued until further notice. The schedule is full up until that date. Efforts are being made to find a qualified driving instructor. 5 Hour Pre-license classes on zoom will continue being offered until for the rest of the year. Your confirmation email will ask you to reply with a photo of your permit. After that is received you will receive the zoom class details. As classes fill future classes will be added. 
The NYS DMV Approved 5 Hour Pre-Licensing Course
Before a driver can schedule a road test, they must complete the 5 Hour Pre-Licensing Course.
This course will help new drivers to learn basic rules of the road and teach them how to handle different driving situations. By the end of the course, students will be able to:
•Understand basic traffic rules and their reasons 
•Know how to handle various situations on the road 
•Understand how different factors affect their driving 
•Understand the effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving ability 

NOTICE We are only currently doing Pre-License classes online on ZOOM
(This class is approved for 16 & 17 year old students)
1 day zoom classes are typically on Sundays and the 2 day zoom classes are typically on Tuesday & Thursday evening. 

The cost for the 5 Hour Pre-Licensing Course is $40.00
IMPORTANT NEW LAW - YOU MUST HAVE THE PHOTO PERMIT TO TAKE THE CLASS AND RECEIVE THE MV-278 CERTIFICATE 
THE TEMPORARY PAPER PERMIT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Click Book Now Button to See Class Dates, Register & Pay Online
After clicking book now you will see class dates and times. If you are not able to pay online call 518-562-8675 make alternate payment arrangements If the classes are full check back often as additional classes will be added weekly.


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5 Hour Pre-License Class
NOTICE At this time we are only doing 
Distance Learning online ZOOM classes
To take the Zoom 5 Hour Pre-license class the student must be connected, their full face visible to the instructor and able to answer questions as well as view the PowerPoint presentation and videos. Students must also be in a comfortable location free of distractions. 

Any student deemed by the instructor to be distracted, out of view or dis-connected for longer than a few minutes may be denied a certificated and be required to re-take the class.