Driving school 
A driving school is a commercial business authorized by DMV s Bureau of Driver Training Programs to provide driving instruction for hire, which could include behind - the - wheel driving lessons. DMV issues driving school licenses to those qualified to conduct a driving school business. The license must be clearly displayed at the place of business. Upon meeting certain additional requirements , driving schools may also provide the DMV approved 5-Hour Pre - licensing Course [1] to individuals who want to obtain a driver license teach the basic 30-hour instructor's course, now known as the, for driving school instructors 

Driving school instructor 
A driving school instructor is someone who works for a licensed driving school, teaching customers of the school how to drive motor vehicles safely. DMV issues an Instructor Certificate MV-524 to driving schools for instructors once they are certified to teach for the school. The instructor must carry this certificate at all times while driving instructions are given or when accompanying a driver license applicant to the road test site. Upon meeting certain additional requirements , an instructor may be certified to teach the DMV approved 5-Hour Pre - licensing Course [1] to individuals who want to obtain a driver license. 

Requirements for driving schools 
A driving school must meet several requirements, which are identified in Commissioner s Regulations Part 76 PDF [2] and Section 394 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law PDF [3], including an office that is open to the public , and at least 50 square feet of space dedicated to the operation of the driving school business driving school license hours of operation when the office is open to the public that states Applicant must be given a receipt for all payments a sign acceptable receipts and contracts acceptable record - keeping the driving school must have at least one certified driving instructor that has at least 1,000 hours of behind - th

user: Hello I would like to become an instructor at a driving school. Would you tell me a bit about the requirements?

assistant: Certainly. In order to be certified you must be employed by a licensed driving school and be at least 21 years of age.

assistant: Additional information is available as well. Would you be interested in receiving it?

user: Yes please tell me about this information.

assistant: You must contact DTP or Drier Training Program for said information.

user: Is there additional training if I want to be a fully qualified instructor?

assistant: Yes there is a 30-hour Teaching Techniques and Methodology course for those that wish to teach the Pre - licensing Course. 

user: Are driving schools investigated on a regular basis?

assistant: Yes the DMV conducts inspections and audits that require driving schools to follow requirements and typically the regulations of the municipality in which it is operating.

user: Will I receive an official certificate once I pass all the required exams?

assistant: Yes and you must possess this certificate at all times while providing driving instructions.

user: What is the address of the DTP please?

assistant: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Bureau of Driver Training Program
6 Empire State Plaza, Room 327
Albany, NY 12228
473 - 7174