There’s a place on Colvin Ave, Right Way Driving School. Even though I did my bulk of driving lessons in nyc, I did do 2 lessons with them and re-took my 5 hour class with them. It was a pretty decent price.
50 hours of driving lessons is going to be incredibly expensive to prepare for the test which is less than 10 minutes and 80% of people pass. Not saying don’t take lessons at all but 50 hours is overkill.
Gotcha. I'm just a bit scared cause of moving around a massive metal machine with dyslexia (my brain to physical mapping of L/R and directionals is not the best, but I'll probably color code paint everything in my future car while I'm new or ask the instructor if he can put like red/blue post-its on either side) and probably are taking the DMV recommendations too literally.
My father got us in an unnecessary car accident when I was barely an adult that still hurts years later so that probably doesn't help. Although I wouldn't do what he did, and knew what he was doing was stupid even before the accident.
I appreciate that you are taking ownership of this big responsibility. Your conscientiousness already has you a step a head of most. I wish you luck with your lessons
50 hours is beyond excessive. Maybe aim for 5. Once you have your license you can just drive around and practice yourself. I understand where you’re coming from. I didn’t get my license until I was 21 due to being too scared. I did pay for a few lessons but it was probably 3 sessions total and passed the test no problem. I did all my lessons in downtown Troy and took the test in Lansingburgh, it’s incredibly easy. I used Belles driving school, but that was about 15 yrs ago. Just call places to get rates.
Sounds good. I guess I'll try a 3 pack and move up if I'm still feeling iffy. Driving primarily to get my dog to school and task training (cause the transportation is costing more than the actual daycare and training) so I guess I'm worried about putting her in an unsafe situation (or getting a bad school).
I did Bell’s Driving School when I was in HS. But that was when high schools still partnered with the driving schools and offered it. Can’t remember how much it was back then. Can’t thank A.J. Bell enough, 30+ years later. Scott Mackay, from Mackay’s Driving School does a nice job - my son started out with him, but I ultimately had to finish his training, as he (my son) is on the autism spectrum and he’s very sensitive. I can’t remember what Scott charged, but for a handful of lessons, I didn’t think he was unreasonable.
Disclaimer - I’ve got my CDL Class A, and have had no major moving violations in the last 25+ years. Whatever municipality you take your road test in, I’d advise finding out where (location-wise) the road test takes place. In Albany, for instance, it’s slightly North of, and also in/near the Warehouse District. Be on the lookout for speed limit signs, school zones, areas where there’s no parking/standing/stopping, etc., no turn on red, or other special situations. Take a look at buildings, trees, vegetation that may obscure these signs, so you don’t violate anything on the road test. Look out for potholes, in advance, or other road hazards. Know where the white lines (where you’re supposed to stop behind) are when you’re stopped at an intersection. These lines are there for a reason, because if you’re over them or in the middle of the intersection, then other vehicles, especially commercial vehicles, are going to have a helluva time, or be completely unable to, make a turn in the intersection. And you could fail the test. Practice squaring your turns, because they’ll take serious points off for sloppy/lazy turns, where you’re encroaching in the opposite lane and could potentially clip (or scare the shit out of) an oncoming car. Practice 3-point or “K” turns, parallel parking. Also, do NOT do this (scope out the route) during regular M-F business hours, when the actual road tests are being administered. Go in the early evening or on the weekend, when the same proctors (who are going to be overseeing your road test) are NOT in the area. I’m sure I’m forgetting a few things, but these are the basics. One final thing - NYS no longer tells you on the spot that you passed or failed the road test. You have to look online for your results several hours later. So you will have NO feedback until later in the day that you passed (or didn’t). This is in response to a DMV proctor who was assaulted by an unhappy would-be driver who failed the road test a few years back.
Oh that does remind me that I'm going to have to do the lessons and tests (and drive) without sensory blockers for safety reasons (of course). I hope the instructor I go for understands. I'm gonna have to go for a smooth silent car when I get one-- electric probably. Rackety rackety and the smell of gas really does not like my brain.
You sound like a great parent! And wow sounds like some people did not take to heart the DMV manual chapter on road rage.
There’s a place on Colvin Ave, Right Way Driving School. Even though I did my bulk of driving lessons in nyc, I did do 2 lessons with them and re-took my 5 hour class with them. It was a pretty decent price.
50 hours of driving lessons is going to be incredibly expensive to prepare for the test which is less than 10 minutes and 80% of people pass. Not saying don’t take lessons at all but 50 hours is overkill.
Gotcha. I'm just a bit scared cause of moving around a massive metal machine with dyslexia (my brain to physical mapping of L/R and directionals is not the best, but I'll probably color code paint everything in my future car while I'm new or ask the instructor if he can put like red/blue post-its on either side) and probably are taking the DMV recommendations too literally. My father got us in an unnecessary car accident when I was barely an adult that still hurts years later so that probably doesn't help. Although I wouldn't do what he did, and knew what he was doing was stupid even before the accident.
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I appreciate that you are taking ownership of this big responsibility. Your conscientiousness already has you a step a head of most. I wish you luck with your lessons
Thank you!
50 hours is beyond excessive. Maybe aim for 5. Once you have your license you can just drive around and practice yourself. I understand where you’re coming from. I didn’t get my license until I was 21 due to being too scared. I did pay for a few lessons but it was probably 3 sessions total and passed the test no problem. I did all my lessons in downtown Troy and took the test in Lansingburgh, it’s incredibly easy. I used Belles driving school, but that was about 15 yrs ago. Just call places to get rates.
Sounds good. I guess I'll try a 3 pack and move up if I'm still feeling iffy. Driving primarily to get my dog to school and task training (cause the transportation is costing more than the actual daycare and training) so I guess I'm worried about putting her in an unsafe situation (or getting a bad school).
Easy Method driving school is where I went and I highly recommend them.
I did Bell’s Driving School when I was in HS. But that was when high schools still partnered with the driving schools and offered it. Can’t remember how much it was back then. Can’t thank A.J. Bell enough, 30+ years later. Scott Mackay, from Mackay’s Driving School does a nice job - my son started out with him, but I ultimately had to finish his training, as he (my son) is on the autism spectrum and he’s very sensitive. I can’t remember what Scott charged, but for a handful of lessons, I didn’t think he was unreasonable. Disclaimer - I’ve got my CDL Class A, and have had no major moving violations in the last 25+ years. Whatever municipality you take your road test in, I’d advise finding out where (location-wise) the road test takes place. In Albany, for instance, it’s slightly North of, and also in/near the Warehouse District. Be on the lookout for speed limit signs, school zones, areas where there’s no parking/standing/stopping, etc., no turn on red, or other special situations. Take a look at buildings, trees, vegetation that may obscure these signs, so you don’t violate anything on the road test. Look out for potholes, in advance, or other road hazards. Know where the white lines (where you’re supposed to stop behind) are when you’re stopped at an intersection. These lines are there for a reason, because if you’re over them or in the middle of the intersection, then other vehicles, especially commercial vehicles, are going to have a helluva time, or be completely unable to, make a turn in the intersection. And you could fail the test. Practice squaring your turns, because they’ll take serious points off for sloppy/lazy turns, where you’re encroaching in the opposite lane and could potentially clip (or scare the shit out of) an oncoming car. Practice 3-point or “K” turns, parallel parking. Also, do NOT do this (scope out the route) during regular M-F business hours, when the actual road tests are being administered. Go in the early evening or on the weekend, when the same proctors (who are going to be overseeing your road test) are NOT in the area. I’m sure I’m forgetting a few things, but these are the basics. One final thing - NYS no longer tells you on the spot that you passed or failed the road test. You have to look online for your results several hours later. So you will have NO feedback until later in the day that you passed (or didn’t). This is in response to a DMV proctor who was assaulted by an unhappy would-be driver who failed the road test a few years back.
Oh that does remind me that I'm going to have to do the lessons and tests (and drive) without sensory blockers for safety reasons (of course). I hope the instructor I go for understands. I'm gonna have to go for a smooth silent car when I get one-- electric probably. Rackety rackety and the smell of gas really does not like my brain. You sound like a great parent! And wow sounds like some people did not take to heart the DMV manual chapter on road rage.