Maryvale Community Education offers the following classes in driving:

• Driver Education
• 5 Hour Pre-Licensing Course
• Defensive Driving
• AARP Driver Safety Program

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This program is offered by the Maryvale School District as a service to the community. Geared for high school students, participants must be 16 years old by September 9, 2008 and should possess a valid NYS learner's permit or license. Satisfactory completion necessitates mandatory attendance of 16 sessions of 1.5 hours each of vehicle and 16 sessions of 1.5 hours each of classroom instruction, as well as successfully passing a written exam. Upon successful completion, the student qualifies for a Certificate of Completion (form MV-285) or an insurance letter. There is a $5 per form replacement fee for any lost completion certificates, insurance letters and/or valid pre-licensing certificates. Attendance policy: three absences are permitted (includes both vehicle and/or classroom instruction together) but all absences must be made up by scheduling appropriate driver education activities. Please note that there are no additional fees for makeup classes. A $50 cancellation fee will be charged if withdrawal is made before the program begins. There will be no refunds after the program begins. (DRI-004A-B)

This course is required to obtain your New York State driver's license. Anyone attending this class should have knowledge of the driving manual and bring his/her driver's permit and a pen with them. A test is given at the end to evaluate each student' s retention of the information presented during the course. The classroom training completion certificate expires one year from the date of issuance. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS COURSE. There will be a $5 replacement fee for any lost valid certificates. NO DISCOUNTS.

• (DRI-003A)

• Wednesday, 9/17, 5:00-10:00 PM 

Fee: $30

Room 209 (Community Education Center)

• (DRI-003B)

• Wednesday, 10/1, 5:00-10:00 PM 

• (DRI-003C)

• Wednesday, 10/15, 5:00-10:00 PM 

Principal drivers who complete this course can decrease their motor vehicle insurance liability and collision premiums and reduce their violation points by a maximum of 4 points from their driving record. NO DISCOUNTS. 

• (DRI-001A)

• Wednesdays, 9/17 & 9/24

• 7:00-10:00 PM 

This two-session course covers important driving skills, accident prevention and rules of the road. Participants must be 50 years of age or older. Those who complete the course could qualify for a 10% discount on their automobile liability and collision insurance premiums and have up to 4 violation points subtracted from their license. Late arrivals will be refused admittance to the class. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS COURSE. THE $10 FEE MUST BE PAID IN CASH OR BY CHECK. NO CHARGE PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. REGISTRATION FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED, PUT ON HOLD OR TRANSFERRED FOR ANY REASON FOR THIS COURSE. NO DISCOUNTS. 

• (DRI-002A)

• Monday & Tuesday, 9/15 & 9/16

• 9:00 AM-1:00 PM