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Defensive Driving School

Great River, New York (NY)

Defensive Driving School

Training families since 1971

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Overview

For more than 40 years, Defensive Driving School has been a trusted name in Suffolk County. Our DMV-certified instructors teach students of all ages the defensive driving techniques that build safe, confident drivers. We also provide insurance reduction and point reduction classes for experienced drivers looking to sharpen their skills. Visit us at our convenient locations in Central Islip and Huntington Station—proudly serving all of Suffolk County. Experience one-on-one instruction with our private lessons. We offer 45‑minute sessions right at your doorstep. Our goal isn’t just to help you pass the test—it’s to teach you safe, defensive driving habits while making sure you enjoy the process. We offer the classes you need to save money and drive smarter. Choose from a range of courses at Defensive Driving School: take our pre‑licensing course before your road test, or lower your car insurance premiums with a state‑approved defensive driving course. Whatever your goal, we’ve got a class for you.

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Training Programs

4 offered

  • Defensive Driving course

    Completion of our Certified Defensive Driving course will result in a 10% car insurance discount, and four DMV point reductions from each attendee’s driving record. Our classes are conducted by our certified instructors weekly in both our Central Islip and Huntington Station Suffolk county locations.

    $50

  • 5-hour Pre-Licensing Class

    After you have a New York State Learner’s permit, you must complete the state-mandated 5-hour pre-licensing course. Once you complete this course, you will be provided with a valid form MV-278 certificate that will enable you to schedule and take your DMV road test… and get your drivers license! During our pre-licensing course, you will learn about -Defensive driving techniques developed to keep you safe on the road -The effects of various restraining devices during a collision -How alcohol and drugs impair your ability to drive safely -How your mental state, level of fatigue, and driving skills are related to driver safety -The DMV “point” system and how it relates to your car insurance -The state and national transportation system -How the laws of physics relate to safely operating a motor vehicle -What actions you should take if you are involved in a collision

    $60

  • Teen Driver Education Program

    Defensive Driving School is collaborating with The Gersh Academy to provide cars and instructors to their teen driver education program. The Gersh Academy is one of the most respected private schools in New York, with multiple locations across Long Island. Their teen driver education program will be located at 358 Hoffman Lane in Hauppauge.

  • Private Driving Lessons

    Learning to drive is an essential part of gaining (or retaining) independence in life. We recognize how important learning how to drive is to our students, and our goal is for each student to enjoy the process of learning how to drive as much as the end result. Each of our instructors has been selected and trained to teach you accident avoidance techniques as well as how to build the competencies you will require to pass the New York State road test. Each of our private driving lessons include home pick-up (within Suffolk County), an experienced, patient DMV-certified instructor, and well-maintained dual-control cars.

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