Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I schedule my driving lessons?
Please call AD Driving School at 718-441-7777 to schedule your lessons through our office. You may schedule multiple lessons at once. All dates and times are subject to availability and office confirmation.
2. Does online payment reserve a lesson, road test, or class date?
No. Online payment purchases your selected service but does not automatically reserve a date or time. After purchasing, please call 718-441-7777 to arrange your service.
3. How far in advance should I schedule my lessons?
We recommend scheduling early for your preferred dates and times. Please call the office to check availability.
4. How many driving lessons will I need?
The number of lessons varies depending on your experience, confidence, and progress. Your instructor will assess your skills, explain areas for improvement, and recommend additional practice as needed.
5. How long is each driving lesson?
Each regular driving lesson is 45 minutes. Highway lessons are 90 minutes and are purchased separately.
6. Are highway lessons included in a package?
No. Highway lessons are not included in any package and must be purchased separately.
7. Can I upgrade my driving package if I need more lessons?
Yes. You may upgrade to the next main driving package by paying the difference between the package prices. You receive the additional lessons included in the upgraded package. The 5-hour class, road-test appointment, and car for the road test are not provided a second time. Please contact the office to arrange your upgrade.
8. What is your lesson cancellation policy?
Please contact the office at least 24 hours before your scheduled driving lesson to cancel or reschedule. Otherwise, the lesson will be charged.
9. Do you offer pickup and drop-off?
Pickup and drop-off are available within our designated service areas. Please visit our Service Area/Zip codes page to check whether your location is covered and confirm arrangements with the office. Pickup and drop-off do not apply to road-test services. All students using our road-test service must report to our office, including students whose package includes the road test.
10. Can I take lessons if I live outside your service area?
Yes. Students outside our pickup and drop-off areas may come to our office at 118-10 101 Ave., Richmond Hill, NY 11419, for driving lessons. Please call the office to arrange your lessons.
11. What is the 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course?
The course teaches safe-driving principles and helps prepare new drivers for the road. Before scheduling a road test, students must satisfy the DMV’s pre-licensing education requirement through the pre-licensing course or an approved driver education course. The 5-hour course completion certificate is valid for one year from its date of issue.
12. How is the 5-hour class offered, and how do I register?
Our class is conducted live online via Zoom. Please call 718-441-7777 for available class dates and registration. A valid New York learner permit is required. Online payment does not automatically reserve a class date.
13. What if I already have a valid 5-hour course certificate?
If you purchase a main driving package that includes the 5-hour class and already have a valid course completion certificate, we will substitute one additional 45-minute driving lesson for the included class. Please notify the office and provide your certificate for verification.
14. Can I practice driving in a DMV road test area?
No. Learner permit holders are not permitted to practice driving in a DMV road test area.
15. Who conducts my road test?
A New York State DMV examiner conducts your road test.
16. Does my package cover more than one road-test attempt?
Each main driving package includes one road-test appointment service and use of the school car for one road-test attempt. Additional road-test services must be purchased separately. Please contact the office for assistance if you need another attempt.
17. Where should I go on the day of my road test?
All students using our road-test service must come to our office at 118-10 101 Ave., Richmond Hill, NY 11419, at the reporting time confirmed by the office. This also applies to students whose package includes the road test. Home pickup is not provided for road-test services.