Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Adrian's Driving School
Our company locations are very convenient for every student driver in Westchester, NY. We have more then one office, one is in White Plains,NY one in Tarrytown,NY and also one in Mount Kisco NY where we have the 5 hour Course Classroom. This Westchester driving school is here to help all student drivers, no matter what your needs are. Whether you are a student driver with a learner permit or a nervos driver with a driver's license in need of refresher lessons for better driving skills.
As a Driving School in Westchester, our goal is to improve the performance behind the wheel of each and every student driver that takes driving classes with us. All the driving lessons are done in our Driving School cars, which are equipped with dual brakes and are insured under Adrian's Driving School. More than that, our student drivers are taught by our driving instructors which are well trained for in-car lessons, patient and professional and are licensed by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.
Our driving school in Westchester,NY has been serving county of Westchester and Putnam, NY for over 20 years. Over this years, we taught more than 15,000 students how to become good and defensive drivers, and we learned from our students how to become better and more patient instructors so we can be the best Westchester Driving School.
We are always ready for any challenges in order for our driving school to offer the best services. That is why we have an office for driving lessons in White Plains, and the 5 hour course classroom at the office in Mount Kisco.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
About the NYS Driver Point System
What is the Driver Violation Point System and how does it work?
The Driver Violation Point System gives the New York State DMV a way to identify and take action against high risk drivers. The DMV assigns points for certain traffic violations. If you get 11 points in an 18-month period, your driver license may be suspended. 1 However, the point system is not the only way to lose your license (see Suspensions and Revocations).
How your point total is calculated
you must be convicted of the traffic violation before points are added to your driving record
your point total is calculated based on the date of the violation, not the date of the conviction
the points for violations that all occurred within the last 18 months are added to calculate your point total 2
Number of points assigned for common traffic violations
License Violation PointsVIOLATIONPOINTSSpeeding (MPH over posted limit)
1 to 10 3
11 to 20 4
21 to 30 6
31 to 40 8
Over 40 11
Reckless driving 5
Failed to stop for school bus 5
Followed too closely (tailgating) 4
Inadequate brakes (private car) 4
Inadequate Brakes (employer's vehicle) 2
Failed to yield right-of-way 3
Disobeying traffic control signal, STOP sign or YIELD sign 3
Railroad crossing violation 5
Improper passing, changing lane unsafely 3
Driving left of center, in wrong direction 3
Leaving scene of property damage incident 3
Child safety restraint violation 3
Improper cell phone use 5
Use of portable electronic device ("texting") 5
Any other moving violation 2
Points are not assigned for the following violations
any bicycle violation
any pedestrian violation
any parking violation
any violation related to unregistered, unlicensed or uninsured operation
any violation related to motor vehicle inspection, vehicle weights or dimensions or vehicle equipment other than inadequate service brakes
any violation related to a business or the sale of goods established in the Vehicle and Traffic Law or any local law
a violation related to the improper use of High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes in Suffolk County, between exits 49 and 57 of the Long Island Expressway
any other violation not resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle
Driver Responsibility Assessment
If you receive 6 or more points on your New York State driving record in 18 months, you must pay a Driver Responsibility Assessment fee.
Out-of-state convictions
If you are convicted of a traffic violation in another state or country, points are not added to your New York State driving record, unless the violation occurred in Ontario or Quebec.
New York State has a reciprocal agreement with Quebec and Ontario. Traffic violation convictions that occur in these provinces are recorded on your New York State driver record, and the convictions have the same effect and carry the same points as convictions that occur in New York State. This can affect your driver violation point total and Driver Responsibility Assessment.
Insurance Premiums
Insurance companies have their own point systems and can increase your premiums based on your driving record. Contact your insurance company for more information.
Point and Insurance Reduction Program
Taking a DMV-approved Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) course will
help to prevent you from losing your license in the event you accrued 11 or more points on your driving record
4 points are 'subtracted' for the purposes of calculating a suspension if you have 11 or more points
the tickets/points do not physically come off your driving record
save 10 percent on your automobile liability and collision insurance premiums
Learn more about the PIRP course.
Check My Points
You use the MyDMV 'My License, Permit or ID' service to check your points. You will need the ID number and document number from your most recently issued New York State
driver license,
learner permit, or
non-driver ID
If you lost your document, renewed or ordered a new one recently and have not received it in the mail yet, you will need to wait for it to arrive before you can create a MyDMV account.
Check my points through MyDMV
1If you claim that someone else committed a violation on your record, you can request a hearing. But you cannot request a DMV hearing to prove that you were not guilty of the violations.
2Once 18 months have passed from the violation date, the points for that violation no longer count toward your total. However, the points remain on your driving record as long as the conviction remains on your record and may be used by your insurance company to increase premiums.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Get a learner permit
Get a learner permit
Getting a permit is the first step to get your driver license. You can't get a permit at any driving school in Westchester . Most people apply for a Class 'D - Operator' permit. 1 You must be 16 or older and must apply in person at a DMV office. You do not need an appointment for the written test. No Westchester driving school can give you a written test.
Here are the steps you need to take:
Here are the steps you need to take:
Step 1: Be prepared to take the written permit test
study the NYS Driver's Manual and take the practice tests so you can pass the test
class D and M permit tests are given in 14 languages: English, Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, French, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Spanish
you must get at least 14 of the 20 multiple-choice questions correct
this includes the correct answers to at least two of the four questions about road signs
if you are applying for a motorcycle permit, you must get at least three out of the five motorcycle questions correct. If you want a drivers manual, you can get that at Adrian's Driving School in Westchester
Step 2: Know what to bring to the DMV
complete this guide to make sure you have the documents and proofs of identification you need BEFORE going to the DMV
Learn more about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents.
Step 3: Go to the DMVapply and pay for your permit 2
take your written test (if you fail, you can try again at no additional cost)
For quicker service, make a reservation online before visiting offices in New York City, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Onondaga or Albany Counties. See offices where this service is available.
Step 4: Wait up to 2 weeks for your permit to come in the mail
your permit will be valid for approximately 5 years (the exact expiration date depends on your date of birth and the date that you applied)
once you have your permit, you can move onto Step 5.
Step 5: Prepare for your road test
you must have supervised driving practice with your parent or call Adrian's Driving School or any other driving school in Westchester 3
you must take a pre-licensing course at Adrian's Driving School or a driver education course at your High School or Collage before you take your road test
you will need to follow all learner permit restrictions
Step 6: Take your road test
take your road test before your permit expires (you cannot renew a permit)
if you pass your test, the examiner will give you an interim license that allows you to drive
keep the interim license with your photo permit until your new license arrives in the mail (in about 2 weeks)
if you fail, start again at Step 5
Please help us improve the Driver’s Manual by answering a short online survey.
Still haven't found what you are looking for?
See a list of a driver license and learner permit topics.
1There are special requirements to apply for a motorcycle permit/license, a commercial learner permit, a taxi license, or enhanced permit.
2The permit fee depends on your age and where you live. Use the fee chart to estimate your fee.
3if you are under 18, a Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262) completed by your parent or guardian.
Monday, January 22, 2018
Schedule and take a road test
You do not need to take your test in the area of the state where you live. To get the earliest appointment possible, be sure to check multiple locations.
You need
a valid New York State learner permit (see a sample learner permit)
an original, unexpired Pre-Licensing Course Certificate (MV-278) or a Driver Education Certificate (MV-285) 1
at least one unused test available 2
the ZIP Code for the test site - find test locations, directions and ZIP Codes
Schedule by phone: 1-518-402-2100
About the Road Test Scheduling System
it offers the earliest available dates and times at several sites near your chosen ZIP Code 3
to reschedule your test, you must cancel your appointment before you can search for a new date (you cannot have more than one appointment at a time)
tests are almost always on weekdays (only rarely do we offer them on a Saturday)
you can confirm an appointment by entering your 9-digit DMV ID Number from your learner permit (Client ID Number)
Please be on time for your test
Try to arrive up to 30 minutes before the time of your test. If you are late, the license examiner may need to reschedule.
Bring to your test
You'll need all of the following
your photo learner permit 4glasses or contacts, if your permit indicates you need corrective lensesyour original Pre-licensing Course Certificate (MV-278) or Driver Education Certificate (MV-285), copies are not acceptableif you are under 18, a Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262) completed by your parent or guardian - this must be given to the license examiner each time you take a road testa driver age 21 or older who has a license valid to operate the test vehiclea vehicle to drive during the test that has a valid registration and inspection, operates properly and is in clean condition 5
If you are taking a motorcycle road test you will also need
a properly operating, registered and inspected motorcycle 6a properly operating, registered and inspected motor vehicle and a driver with a valid driver license to transport the license examiner during your road test
To check for road test cancellations or relocations due to adverse weather or road construction, see cancellations, closings and delays, or call 1-518-402-2100.
Fee
The fee for up to two road tests for a non-commercial license is included in your $10.00 driver license application fee.
If you do not pass your first two tests, you must pay another $10.00 fee for up to two more tests. There is no refund if you do not take both tests.
For a road test for a commercial driver license (CDL) the fee for a single test is $40.00. See Get a CDL.
After you pass your road test
Our license examiner will give you an interim license that allows you to drive. Keep the interim license with your photo learner permit.
You will receive your photo driver license in the mail, in about 2 weeks.
If you are under age 18 and have a Class DJ, MJ or DJMJ driver license, you must obey the restrictions for junior drivers (see Graduated Driver License (GDL) Law and restrictions on drivers under age 18)
If you fail your test
Don't worry. If you fail a non-commercial license road test, your learner permit remains valid until the expiration date. If your learner permit expires before your next road test, you must get a new learner permit. See Get a learner permit.
You can schedule another road test, but you must pay additional fees if you failed your first two road tests. You will need to wait at least one day to take the test again.
How to pay for additional tests
If you fail your road test, you can pay for additional tests online or by phone. To pay, you must
have a valid learner permit or driver license
provide your DMV ID Number from your Learner Permit (Client ID Number) and your date of birth
have no other road tests currently available
pay the fee with a credit or debit card 7
Pay additional fees by phone: 1-518-402-2100
How to confirm, cancel or reschedule a road test appointment
You can check on, cancel or reschedule your road test online or by phone at 1-518-402-2100. You must provide the DMV ID Number from your Learner Permit (Client ID Number).
1For information about how to get a Pre-Licensing Course Certificate (MV-278), see Prepare for your road test.
The fee for up to two road tests for a non-commercial license is included in your $10.00 driver license application fee.If you do not pass your first two road tests, you must pay another $10.00 fee for up to two more road tests
3Usually, the earliest date is within three to five weeks, but at peak testing periods during summer and school breaks it may be up to 10 weeks away. There are no waiting lists.
4If you have an interim or temporary learner permit without a photo, you must also show a NYS photo driver license or a NYS non-driver ID Card. Photo documents from other states are not acceptable.
5The vehicle must have functional seat belts, headlights, windshield wipers and other equipment, a front passenger area and seatbelt free of trash, clutter or debris that might stain or damage the license examiner’s uniform, and a front passenger door that is able to be opened from the inside of the vehicle
6The motorcycle must not have more than three wheels in contact with the ground
The DMV accepts:
American Express® Card
Discover Card®/Novus®
MasterCard®
MasterCard® Debit card without personal identification number (PIN)
VISA® Card
Visa Debit Card without personal identification number (PIN)
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