Extended Program

Driving classes are an important step to becoming a safe, and responsible driver. The Gersh Driver Education Extended Program offers classes to people that need more of a one-on-one structure that can be individualized than that of a traditional driver training program. 

The Gersh Driver Education Extended Program takes their students on a journey across 4 steps

Step (1) Preparing for the permit exam: This phase is where the student will prepare to take the NYS permit exam. We have taken the NYS manual for the permit exam and broken it down into separate, easy to understand sections. This is a structured class once a week and is for 7 weeks

Step (2) Simulator: The student will use a simulator to utilize what they have learned in a practical environment as well as getting used to the mechanics of a vehicle and includes navigating through various simulations. There are many scenarios to choose from and the instructor will decide each week which scenario to use. This will also assist the student with both proactive and reactive scenarios.

Step (3) Golf Cart: On an enclosed course, the students will get to use what they have learned in the previous phases. For some, this will be the first time they operate something that physically moves. The closed course will give the student the ability to learn real world situations while preparing for instruction in an actual vehicle. 

Step (4) Actual Vehicle: This is when the students are now getting instructions in an actual vehicle. The instructor will begin with the driving portion in an open parking lot. When the instructor is confident in their abilities, only then will they drive on the residential streets..