The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires that drivers with learner’s permits complete a driver’s education course before they schedule their road test and ultimately earn their license. AAA Hudson Valley offers a five-hour pre-licensing course NY drivers can take to fulfill this requirement. The pre-licensing course is open to anyone holding a NY state picture permit, although AAA members receive a discount on the cost of registration. The member discount is also available for minors who have parents or guardians who are AAA members
5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course Details
The 5-hour pre-licensing course takes place in person at our AAA Hudson Valley main office in Albany and is open to anyone with a NY picture permit. AAA members and teenage drivers who have guardians with AAA memberships can save $10 on the registration fee. Use the form below or contact our office to register for the next course. 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course Details
5-Hour Pre-Licensing Schedule
- Saturday, March 16, 2024: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM-FULL
- Sunday, April 14, 2024: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Saturday, May 11, 2024: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Sunday, June 09, 2024: 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
$40.00 Members $50.00 Nonmembers
5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course FAQs
New drivers may have questions about what they can expect to learn in a pre-licensing driver’s course. Some of the most commonly asked questions we hear when registering new students for this course include the following:
What Topics Does the 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course Cover?
According to the DMV, the 5-hour course NY drivers are required to take must cover topics that include:
- Highway driving
- Safe driving habits and skills
- Risk-assessment, feelings, and attitudes during driving
- Alcohol, drugs, and driving impairment
It is important to note that the required pre-licensing course does not include hands-on driving instruction and takes place entirely in the classroom.
Who Needs to Take the 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course?
Any driver in New York who has a learner’s permit must take a pre-licensing course. This requirement is met by the five-hour course offered at AAA Hudson Valley as well as other DMV-approved vendors. Some drivers may choose to complete a driver’s education course at the high school or college level to fulfill this requirement.
When is the 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course Available?
AAA Hudson Valley offers the pre-licensing course throughout the year. The course can typically be completed in one day, usually on a Saturday or Sunday.
What Do I Need to Bring to the 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course?
The AAA driver’s course takes place entirely in the classroom. No special materials or prior knowledge are required, but a notebook and pen may be helpful for taking notes. Please bring your learner’s permit along with any questions you may have. Be sure to write down your questions, so you don’t forget them.
How Long Is the 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course Valid?
Anyone who successfully completes the AAA pre-licensing course will receive a certificate stating that they have met this requirement. The certificate each graduate receives is valid for one year, which means that the driver must complete their road test and become licensed within a year of completing the course. If your certificate expires before your road test, you may be required to take the course again.
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Duplicate MV278 – 5-Hr Certificates
If you lose your certificate and need a duplicate, there is a $5.00 fee. To obtain one call 518-426-1000, ext 2440.
Register for 5-Hour Prelicensing Class
Members save $10 off of the course fee! Payment is required one week prior to class.