Lessons Offer:
- New York 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course
Purpose:
This course is required for anyone applying for their *first New York State driver license* (Class D or DJ). It teaches the fundamentals of safe and responsible driving.
Course Details:
Official Name:Pre-Licensing Course (MV-278)
Duration:"5 hours (in-person classroom only)
Eligibility:New drivers who have already obtained a learner permit
Topics Covered:
Rules of the road
Defensive driving techniques
Safe driving habits
Effects of drugs and alcohol on driving
Traffic laws and road signs
Certificate:
Upon completion, students receive an MV-278 Certificate, valid for one year. This certificate is required to schedule a road test with the New York State DMV.
- New York 6-Hour Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP)
Purpose:
A voluntary defensive driving course designed for licensed drivers who want to reduce points on their record and lower insurance costs.
Course Details:
Official Name: Point & Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP)
Duration: 6 hours (in-person classroom only)
Eligibility: Licensed drivers seeking to improve driving records or reduce insurance premiums
Topics Covered:
Defensive driving skills
Crash prevention
Traffic laws and safe driving behavior
Risk awareness and hazard perception
Benefits:
Point Reduction: Removes up to 4 points from your DMV record for violations within the past 18 months.
Insurance Discount:Qualifies you for a 10% discount on the base rate of liability, no-fault, and collision premiums for three years.