Governor Cuomo recently approved virtual classes for the five-hour pre-licensing course that is required in New York State to obtain a driver’s license. With classroom instruction not allowed in New York at this time, many students were frustrated waiting for the required coursework. AAA Driver Training was one of the first local driving schools to offer the course virtually, guided by a trained instructor. With video technology, AAA instructors are able to lead the class, share images and videos, and even answer questions from students. Unlike an online defensive driving class that can be completed at your leisure with no instructor, the virtual option has an instructor and is offered at a specific time like a classroom lesson.
AAA has regularly scheduled virtual classes. With hundreds of students registered through AAA who were waiting for the five-hour course, it will take some time to get through the backlog. However, new registrations are being accepted for future classes at www.AAA.com/DriverTraining.
“Our instructors are working diligently to offer this virtual course to meet the needs of area families,” said Mike Formanowicz, Manager of AAA Driver Training. “We look forward to registering as many students as possible to offer them this important safety training.”
AAA in-car driving lessons and driver evaluations have resumed with proper car cleaning after each lesson, good hygiene, social distancing and safety protocols in place. New students will be placed on a wait list that could take several days or weeks in high demand areas.
Students who need more information can visit https://westerncentralny.aaa.com/automotive/driver-training.html to enroll in online courses or call 1-800-836-2582. Once classroom instruction can resume, AAA will also offer the 5-hour course in-person with safety guidelines.
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