Frequently asked questions

You must be at least 16. You apply at a DMV office, pass a written knowledge test and a vision test, and pay the permit fee. Learner permit details from the DMV.

As soon as you have your learner permit. Bring it to your first lesson.

Most new drivers must complete the 5-hour pre-licensing course (MV-278) or a high school or college Driver Education course (MV-285) before scheduling a road test. We offer the 5-hour course every Saturday.

At least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 hours after sunset, certified by a parent or guardian on the MV-262 form. Hours driven with a driving school instructor can count toward the total.

If you are under 18, you must wait at least six months from the date your learner permit was issued before you schedule your road test.

Lessons are 45 or 60 minutes, and every lesson is private and one-on-one with your instructor.

Yes. We pick you up and drop you off at home, school, or work at no extra charge.

English, Spanish, Bengali, and more. Ask about availability when you book.

Yes. Our cars are clean, dual-control vehicles with an instructor brake for added safety.

It depends on your experience. Our packages of 5, 7, and 10 lessons range from a focused starting package to our most comprehensive preparation, and your instructor can recommend the right fit.

You can schedule online through the NYS DMV or by phone at 1-518-402-2100. You will need your learner permit, a valid MV-278 or MV-285 certificate, and at least one unused road test. Students who take our 5-hour course get their road test scheduled by us free of charge.

New York State does not allow practice driving at DMV road test sites. We prepare you on everyday Long Island roads, focusing on the skills examiners evaluate: parallel parking, three-point turns, lane changes, and smooth, confident control.

Your physical photo learner permit, your original MV-278 or MV-285, a completed MV-262 if you are under 18, any glasses or contacts your permit requires, and a properly registered, insured, and inspected vehicle with a qualifying accompanying driver. See our resources page for the full checklist.

Your learner permit stays valid until its expiration date. You must wait at least 14 days before testing again, and additional fees apply after your first two road tests.

Long Island has some of the most specific junior license rules in the state. In Nassau and Suffolk, junior drivers generally drive with a qualifying supervising driver, with limited exceptions for direct trips such as to work or school. Review the DMV Graduated License Law for the complete rules.

At 18, or at 17 for drivers who complete a state-approved Driver and Traffic Safety Education course and receive a Class D license. Junior drivers who do not upgrade remain subject to junior restrictions until 18.

A 45-minute lesson is $75, a 60-minute lesson is $85, and a 45-minute lesson with the road test is $175. Packages with the road test included are $465 for 5 lessons, $597 for 7, and $790 for 10. See lessons and pricing.

Yes. Ask us about setting up payments that work for you, such as splitting a lesson package into more than one payment. We accept cash and all major credit cards. For your security, please never send credit card information by email.

Please give 24 hours' notice to cancel, excluding weekends. A $30 fee applies otherwise. Packages are to be completed within one year of purchase unless approved by All Care Driving School.

It can reduce up to 4 points on your driving record and lowers the base rate of your liability and collision insurance premiums by 10% for three years for the principal operator. See the 6-hour course.