Westchester County
Driving School

About Drive Rite Academy

Drive Rite Academy is one of New York's most trusted driving schools, proudly serving students across Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, and now Westchester County. Over the years, we have helped thousands of students pass their DMV road test and become confident, responsible drivers.

Our school is built on three pillars: professionalism, safety, and student success. Every lesson is taught by a patient, experienced instructor who understands that each student learns at their own pace. Whether you live in Scarsdale, White Plains, Mamaroneck, Yonkers, or Mount Vernon, we make it easy to start lessons close to home. From the required 5 Hour Pre-Licensing Course to providing a car for your DMV exam, we guide you through the entire licensing process with expert support every step of the way.

Defensive Driving Course in Westchester

If you are a licensed driver in Westchester looking to save money on car insurance or reduce points on your driving record, our Defensive Driving Course is the perfect choice. This New York State DMV-approved course can be completed fully online, giving you the convenience to learn from home.

Benefits of taking the Defensive Driving Course include:

• Up to 10% off your car insurance premiums for three years.
• A reduction of up to 4 points on your driving record.
• Increased awareness of defensive driving strategies to keep you safe on the road.

Many drivers in Westchester — from commuters traveling on the Bronx River Parkway to parents driving in local neighborhoods — take this course to sharpen their skills and enjoy the insurance savings.

5 Hour Pre-Licensing Course in Westchester

Before you can schedule your road test, New York State requires all permit holders to complete the 5 Hour Pre-Licensing Course. Drive Rite Academy makes it simple by Pre-Licensing Course. Drive Rite Academy makes it simple by offering this class online with a live instructor every single day.

Our 5 Hour Course covers:

• The rules of the road in New York.
• Safe driving techniques in both urban and suburban areas.
• The dangers of distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving.
• Techniques to handle aggressive drivers and avoid road rage.

Students in Scarsdale, White Plains, Mamaroneck, and throughout Westchester County can join the course from home and receive their MV-278 certificate upon completion. This certificate is required to book your DMV road test.

The New York Road Test in Westchester

Taking your DMV road test in Westchester is one of the most important steps in earning your driver license. Drive Rite Academy provides full support to ensure you are prepared and confident on test day.

Common DMV road test sites in Westchester include:

• White Plains Road Test Site (Brockway Place) – Convenient for students in White Plains, Scarsdale, and Hartsdale.
• Yonkers Road Test Site (Vredenburgh Avenue) – Accessible for students in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and Bronxville.
• Yorktown Heights Road Test Site (Commerce Street) – A great option for students in northern Westchester towns like Yorktown, Peekskill, and Croton.

We also offer Car for Road Test rentals, giving you a fully insured, dual-brake car that meets all DMV requirements. Many students in Westchester choose this option for peace of mind on exam day. For extra confidence, we can provide a short warm-up lesson right before your test.

Need your test sooner? Ask us about Rush Road Test Scheduling in Westchester, which helps students secure earlier DMV appointments depending on availability.

Best Driving Lessons in Westchester

When it comes to choosing the best driving school in Westchester, Drive Rite Academy is the top choice for both teens and adults. Our reputation is built on years of experience, thousands of successful students, and our commitment to safety.

We currently serve students in Scarsdale, White Plains, and Mamaroneck, and we are continuing to expand into additional Westchester communities such as Yonkers, New Rochelle, Greenburgh, and Tarrytown. Every lesson is personalized to meet the student's needs, whether it's mastering parallel parking in downtown White Plains, learning highway driving on I-95, or building confidence for night driving.

With our full range of services — driving lessons, 5 Hour Pre-Licensing Course, Defensive Driving Course, and car rentals for the DMV road test — Drive Rite Academy makes the licensing process seamless for students in Westchester.