Driver & Traffic Safety Education in New York State schools is a course implemented via a joint partnership between the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Driver Education course is intended to educate students, age 16 or older, on appropriate driving skills and habits as well as playing a responsible role in the highway transportation/safety system. Course highlights include 24 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours behind the wheel training, and 18 hours of car observation. Students who satisfactorily complete the course are eligible to receive the MV-285: Student Certificate of Completion. The MV-285 allows:

• A Junior Permit holder to schedule a road test
• Young drivers a possible reduction in automobile insurance cost. This is dependent upon insurance provider participation.
• A 17 year old to receive a senior license. MV-285 form must be submitted to the local DMV in order to attain this benefit.

Dates: July 7 - August 12, 2025
Fee: $660

Registration is by phone only @ 336-3014 , if you do not get a live person leave a message and your call will be returned by the number it was received. 

Lectures will be held in room 1214 in the High School at 4:30 pm on the first day and on ZOOM for all lectures after that.

• Lecture will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, &  Wednesdays 8 - 9:30 pm (first lecture is in person @ 4:30 pm)
• Students are required to attend ALL lecture classes.
• Parents are invited to attend the first session of the classroom lecture on Monday March 17, 2025 to meet the instructor and get an overview of the program, however this is not required.  

Driving

There are three driving groups to select from. You will be asked to choose one upon registration.
For your convenience the calendar for lecture and drive times is below. 

• Car # 1 - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays - 8 - 9:30 am 
• Car # 2 - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays - 9:30 - 11 am
• Car # 3 - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays - 11am - 12:30 pm