Driver Education - Creating Safe Drivers

DRIVER EDUCATION has been and will continue to be a major concern for the public at large, the new driver, the parent and guardians, and other members of the Highway Transportation System. There is danger ahead and you can't miss the warning signs:

  • Young drivers are three times more likely to be in a crash than the rest of the driving population
  • Motor Vehicle crashes are the No. 1 cause of death in young people ages 16-24
  • The majority of crashes occur during the first six months of licensed driving

 

The lack of training and proper driver education offerings has created "a public health crisis", accoring to a Special State Advisory Panel of Driver Education Availability and Curriculum Enhancement, appointed last year by the governor and the legislature. "It's become a safety issue for the teen drivers, as well as the motorists who share the road with them," said State Education commissioner Richard Mills.

 

LEARNING TO DRIVE OCCURS ONLY ONCE, SO LET DECAT HELP YOU DURING THE PROCESS. OUR DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH:

  • Driving instruction through a local school for 1 semester
  • 24 hours of classroom instruction
  • 24 hours of in-car instruction
  • A thorough explanation of the many aspects of operating a motor vehicle

 

Driver Education is ONLY offered through local school districts. Please call us at (845) 343-1303 or Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information about availability in your area.

 

Students, click here for the Driver Education Program Outline

 

Driver Education Course Assignments:

Assignment #1:

Go to www.tiresafety.com. Print and answer the questions regarding the Driving Tips. Once you are in that section, go to M.A.R.I.O.S TIPS questions 1 through 20. Print and answer the questions for the test.

Assignment #2:

New York State Lemon Law: Outline the RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES for both New and Used Cars. List the limitations, responsibilities and required responses set down by the NYS DMV (www.nysdmv.com)

Assignment #3:

Go to www.teendriving.com on the homepage and summarize the following articles:

  • Bad Weather Driving
  • General Tips
  • Buying a Used Car