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- 21 Harbor View Avenue, Ithaca,
NY 14850 - +1 (607) 555-0146
- hello@steerwisedriving.com
Opening Hours
- Monday – Friday7:00 – 19:00
- Saturday8:00 – 17:00
- Sunday9:00 – 13:00
Morning classes run 7.00 to 11.00 daily. Evening lessons by appointment.
Faq's
Questions, Answered
Yes — New York requires a valid learner's permit before any behind-the-wheel lesson. Don't have one yet? Our licence service will walk you through the application and drill you for the written test.
Most beginners pass after 12–16 practical hours, which is exactly what our Beginner Course plus a mock or two provides. After your first lesson your instructor will give you an honest, personal estimate — never a sales pitch.
For lessons, we strongly recommend our dual-control cars for safety. For the test, you may use your own car if it meets examiner requirements — or hire one of ours with a warm-up hour included.
Life happens. Cancel or move any lesson free of charge with 24 hours' notice by phone or message. Same-day changes carry a $25 fee so we can pay your instructor.
Absolutely. Teens get structure, clear milestones and parent updates; anxious adults get a slower ramp, familiar routes and techniques for managing nerves. Tell us who you are when booking and we'll match the right instructor.
Complete our Defensive Driver Course and you'll receive a state-recognized certificate. Send it to your insurer for up to 10% off your premium for three years — most drivers save far more than the course costs.