Driver's Ed

The next session starts at the end of January 2024.

Pre-registration is open now.

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For over 50 years, the Driver’s Education Program at The Ursuline School has proudly served the community, giving countless students the tools, education, experience, and confidence to be safe and responsible drivers. 

Eligibility:

• Open to ALL high school students who are residents of NY state.

• Students must be at least 16 years old with a Learner Permit.

Overview:

• The program consists of two weekly in-person classes: an educational lecture class and an in-car / behind-the-wheel driving session.

• Both components work together to form comprehensive learning that can be applied in real-world scenarios.

• Taught by experienced state-certified instructors.

Program Details:

Students who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion (MV-285) and an Insurance Letter, which allows:

1) a NYS Learner Permit holder the ability to schedule a road test to receive a Junior License (if under the age of 17),

2) a 17-year-old the ability to receive a Senior License, and

3) a potential auto insurance discount/rate reduction (contact your insurance company for details).

A "5-Hour" Pre-Licensing Course Completion Certificate (MV-278) is also INCLUDED in this program. Either the MV-278 or the MV-285 Certificate can be used to sign up for the NYS Road Test.

Important Resources:
Click the links below for complete details.

• Replacement Document Request Form
  To order a duplicate MV285 Course Completion Certificate or Insurance Letter).

• Preventing Distracted Driving
  A parent guide focusing on Distracted Driving.

• NYS Driver's Manual and Practice Tests To help prepare students to take their Learners Permit test.

• Certification of Supervised Driving
  Before a student can take the road test they must have completed 50 hours of driving practice. This is a NYS DMV requirement, not a requirement of this program. The needed certification form can be found here (MV262), and must be given to a road test examiner.