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Instructional Driving Lessons

Let our highly skilled instructors teach you how to drive safely and with confidence. We have a number of programs designed for your convenience and skill level.

No CELLPHONE use is allowed during classes.

  • Private, individual instruction
  • Convenient lesson and road test scheduling
  • Free home, school, or work pickup and drop off
  • Use of our vehicles for all sessions
  • Easy payment plans – VISA, Mastercard, and Debit cards are accepted

FIFTEEN LESSONS + ROADTEST

  • Fourteen 45-minute driving lessons
  • One review lesson and scheduled Road Test on the same day.
  • 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course
  • Includes free pick-up/drop-off for all lessons.
  • Instructor will take you to the road test.

$1050

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TEN LESSONS + ROADTEST

  • Nine 45-minute driving lessons
  • One review lesson and scheduled Road Test on the same day.
  • Includes free pick-up/drop-off.
  • Instructor will take you to the road test.

$730

SIX LESSONS + ROADTEST

  • Five 45-minute driving lessons
  • One review lesson and scheduled Road Test on the same day.
  • Includes free pick-up/drop-off for all lessons.
  • Instructor will take you to the road test.

$515

TWO LESSONS +
ROADTEST

  • One 45-minute driving lesson
  • One review lesson and scheduled Road Test on the same day.
  • Includes free pick-up/drop-off.
  • Instructor will take you to the road test.

$350

TWO HIGHWAY LESSONS

  • Two 45-minute thru way driving lesson

Please contact our office for more information.

$175

EVALUATION LESSON

Contact us for more information on this option.

$95

ALL LESSONS INCLUDE FREE PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF IN MOST OF THE WNY AREA
*If you have already scheduled a road test, we may need to reschedule it based on instructor availability.
(*An additional surcharge may be applied for locations outside of our service area. We service Buffalo, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, North Tonawanda, Hamburg, Lockport, a $20 additional charge for areas outside our service area.
See FAQ page for more details.)

You MUST have a permit before we can schedule any lessons with you.

Please Note: If you have a permit and are under 18 years of age, there is a 6-month waiting period before you can take a road test, so we will factor that into how we schedule your lessons.

Our ability to schedule you will depend upon the zip code that you live in and your availability Monday through Saturday (NO lessons offered on Sundays).

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office BEFORE purchasing a package at 716-834-4300.

None of the programs listed entitle a student to receive a Driver Education Certificate of Completion (i.e. Blue Card). Certificates of Completion can only be obtained by taking a high school driver education program.

Defensive Driving Class

Our sponsor, Empire Safety Council, offers a DMV-Approved Defensive Driving Course which is an excellent way for experienced drivers to earn a 10% discount on your automobile liability insurance and a 4 point reduction on your driving record if needed. This six-hour classroom course provides driving instruction on accident avoidance techniques.

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Zoom 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Classes

At Buffalo Driving School, we offer a convenient interactive zoom class option for residents in the Buffalo, Rochester, and Binghamton, NY areas. Our Zoom 5-hour pre-licensing classes are held Saturdays at 9AM. Within these courses, you will learn the DMV point system, the effects of a driver’s attitude and skills, what to do in case there is a collision, and much more. The certificate from this course is valid for one year from date of issuance.

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In-Person 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Classes

Before getting your driver’s license, you will need to complete a DMV approved 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course.

We offer in-person classes in Buffalo, and online Zoom classes for the entire WNY area, including Rochester and the Southern Tier. If you are a new driver in the Buffalo, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Hamburg, Rochester, or Binghamton, NY area, looking to learn the rules of the road as well as different techniques to become a safe and responsible driver, sign up for your 5-hour pre-licensing course with Buffalo Driving School today.

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