Driver Education

 

DRV001 NEW YORK STATE PRE LICENSING COURSE

 

New York State is committed to providing new drivers with information that will help them drive safely. This 5-hour course provides the only opportunity for many to gain classroom exposure to defensive driving principles. Learner’s permit is required for students in this course. This program is required by NYS-DMV in order to obtain a driver’s license. Students must arrive for first class at approximately 4:30 p.m. for processing. (5 Hours)

 

Pre-registration is required, no walk-ins.

 

5010        10            5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.     (W)1/18                          DCC      G Woods             $41

 

5011        11            5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.     (W) 2/15                          DCC      G Woods             $41

 

5012        12            5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.     (W) 3/14                          DCC      G Woods             $41

 

5013        13            5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.     (W) 4/18                          DCC      G Woods             $41

 

 

 

DRV102 TRAFFIC SAFETY AND DRIVER EDUCATION

 

This course teaches students the proper techniques, laws and responsibilities pertaining to driving in New York State. High School credit available through most districts. It allows a 10 - 15% premium reduction through most insurance companies. The programs consist of 24 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of on-road instruction as mandated by the New York State Department of Education. Students must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid NYS permit or license by January 30, 2012.

 

 

 

All classes are mandatory. Road assignments are for 90-minute time blocks and will be assigned at the mandatory orientation.

 

In-car sessions are assigned on a first registered/first served basis.

 

Required text: “Drive Right” 11th edition, by Ronald Budig, published by Scott Foresman, is available at the DCC Bookstore.

 

 

 

ORIENTATION DATE: Section 10 and Section 90: Thursday, 1/26/12, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Bowne 122 on the Main Campus. Parents must attend Orientation with students.

 

Students must be available between 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday or Thursday, or Saturday from 9:00 - 12:00 for in-car session of 1 1/2 hours each (per demand).

 

Christine Firehock, Coordinator, Driver and Traffic Safety Education

 

 

 

For more information, call the Office of Community Services at (845) 431-8910 (48 Hours)

 

5135        10            5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (M) 1/13-5/28                        DCC      Firehock           $599

 

 

 

Section 90 is held at DCC South, Hollowbrook Office Park, 31 Marshall Road, Bld. 4. (48 Hours)

 

5136        90            5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (R) 2/2-5/17                          DS        Firehock           $599

 

 

 

DRV201 POINT AND INSURANCE REDUCTION PROGRAM

 

The NYS-DMV approved, 6-hour class entitles licensed drivers or permit-holders to a 10% reduction in their liability, collision, and personal injury auto insurance. All insurance companies doing business in New York state grant these reductions. The course will help refresh your driving knowledge with a review of time-tested safe driving tips and an overview of today’s vehicle and traffic laws. You may be eligible to reduce as many as four points on your driving record. Learner’s permit is required for students in this course. (6 Hours)

 

5225        10            6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.       (M) 1/23-1/30                  DCC      M Sheehan         $52

 

5226        11            6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.       (M) 2/13-2/20                  DCC      M Sheehan         $52

 

5227        12            6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.       (M) 3/19-3/26                  DCC      M Sheehan         $52

 

5228        13            6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.       (M) 4/23-4/30                  DCC      M Sheehan         $52