Driving Programs
Driver Pre-Licensing (5-Hour)
Our Driver Pre-Licensing program is the New York State required 5-hour course mandatory for anyone signing up for a NYS road test. It will include defensive driving techniques, safety belt requirements, and new laws affecting drivers who drink. Students will receive the MV-278 certificate upon completion. Students must have a valid NYS driver’s permit.
Pre-registration and full payment is required to attend this course. No walk-ins will be permitted. Use the link above or call 585-345-6868 to register.
Summer 2026 Driver Pre-Licensing Schedule ($40 fee due at registration)
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
In Person, Batavia Campus
9:00 am-2:00 pm
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
In Person, Batavia Campus
4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
In Person, Batavia Campus
9:00 am-2:00 pm
Thursday, June 18th, 2026
In Person, Batavia Campus
4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
In Person, Batavia Campus
9:00 am-2:00 pm
Defensive Driving
Genesee Community College offers a certified Defensive Driving course through the National Safety Council. This course is designed to help drivers improve their skills, reduce the risk of accidents, and promote safe driving habits. Upon successful completion, participants may be eligible for up to a 10% discount on their car insurance. Please note: certificates are issued by the National Safety Council 6–8 weeks after the course is completed.
Spring 2026 Defensive Driving Schedule ($50 fee due at registration)
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
In Person, Batavia Campus
9:00 am-3:30 pm
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
In Person, Batavia Campus
9:00 am-3:30 pm
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
In Person, Batavia Campus
9:00 am-3:30 pm
Driver Education
Driver & Traffic Safety Education is a course implemented via a joint partnership between the New York State Education Department (NYSED), and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Driver Education course is intended to educate students (age 16 or older) on appropriate driving skills and habits as well as playing a responsible role in the highway transportation/safety system. The primary purpose of Driver Education is defensive driving and accident prevention. Basic skills, essential for passing the NYS Road Test and advanced techniques are taught. Students who satisfactorily complete the course are eligible to sit for their road test and receive the MV-285: Student Certificate of Completion. Students must have a valid NYS driver’s permit or license. There is a $650 fee for this course which must be paid at the time of registration.
Driver Education Schedule
Course highlights include 24 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of behind the wheel training and observation (18 hours of in-car observation and 6 hours behind the wheel).
We currently offer the course during the summer semester only at GCC’s Batavia campus. Our 2026 Driver Education course will begin June 29th and conclude August 3rd.
- Class groups and driving schedules will be established during the orientation meeting prior to the start of the program. Everyone registered will receive a memo regarding the orientation meeting. It is required that the student or a family representative be present at orientation.
- Drive times are set up between 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
- Classroom sessions are held 11:00 am-12:30 pm. Please note that students may not have a classroom session every day.
- Vacation or camp days should NOT be scheduled during the six-week program.
- Make-up lessons require a $25 fee.
Impaired Driver Program (IDP)
If your license or privilege to drive in New York State is suspended or revoked for an alcohol or drug-related driving conviction, you may be eligible for a conditional driver’s license or full restoration of your driving privileges if you participate in New York State’s Impaired Driver Program (IDP).
To enroll in the Impaired Driver Program, you must bring your driver’s license or proof of identity with payment of $75 to any New York State DMV. An additional fee of $233 is required to attend the program at Genesee Community College. *All fees subject to change.
As a IDP participant, you must attend all seven weekly classroom sessions for a total of sixteen hours. Class participants must report to class on time and are expected to participate actively in the program, including completion of assignments. If a student misses class, they must contact the Director or Coordinator of the program to make-up this class. Failure to complete all phases (including evaluation/treatment, if required) of the program will result in loss of your conditional license. The original suspension or revocation will then be fully reinstated.
Contact the GCC Impaired Driving Program Coordinator by emailing cksaluste@genesee.edu or by calling 585-345-6868 for further information.