Driver Training
Driver education and defensive driving courses for insurance points reduction are normally offered. Please complete the "Request Info" form to be placed on our mailing list.
How to Register
- Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to process your registration.
- The “Seats Left” information is updated every hour and when you checkout.
- Other registration options are available.
Courses
Driver Education
This course is intended to educate students (age 16 or older) on appropriate driving skills and habits. Students must complete 24 hours of driving (under the supervision of a parent/guardian holding a valid New York State driver’s license) and attend all 24 hours of scheduled lecture classes in order to be eligible for the Motor Vehicle Certificate MV-285. If you know you have to miss a class for any reason, please wait and take this course at another time. One make-up session for an excused classroom absence with college approval is allowed for an additional $25 fee, and will be scheduled for a date to be determined.
Due to COVID-19, there will be no on-campus component to the Driver Education program. All lecture courses will be taught remotely via Zoom. Students must be visible via video during class and engaged in learning. Students will need their Hudson Valley username and password to access the course. Parents/guardians are responsible for completing the 24 hours of supervised driving to equal a minimum of six hours behind the wheel and a minimum of 18 hours of observation of the licensed driver. The curriculum will be provided by Bells Driving School. Each week parents will be emailed a checklist of skills to be addressed during their supervised driving times with their parent/guardian. The completed checklists must be submitted electronically every week throughout the program. Weekly driving lessons can occur at a schedule convenient to both the parent/guardian and student.
The MV-285 Student Certificate of Completion allows:
1. New York State junior permit holder to schedule a road test
2. Young drivers a possible reduction in automobile insurance cost (dependent upon insurance provider participation)
3. A 17-year-old to receive a senior license (MV-285 must be submitted to local DMV to attain this benefit)
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesdays, 2/3 - 2/3 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesdays, 2/10 - 6/9 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZKOC-015 600 | 0 seats left | $299 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Thursdays, 2/4 - 2/4 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Thursdays, 2/11 - 6/10 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZKOC-015 601 | 18 seats left | $299 |
Additional Resources
Some courses require that students are prepared with information beyond that in the course description - including how to access online courses, parking, CEU details and more.
Here you will find forms for all of our courses and programs, including kids on campus, related to registration, consent and release, scholarship requests and more.
Cancellation and refund policies vary depending on the type and length of course. Find out about course cancellations, requesting a refund and more.
Get in Touch
Community and Professional Education
Fax: (518) 629-8103
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(excluding college holidays and vacations)