Big Red Bell Driving School, Inc.
Services We Provide

NYS Pre-Licensing Course

(Required in order to sign up for your road test)

Every Tuesday and Thursday we offer the NYS Pre-licensing Course

At our conveniently located classroom at 101 N. Cayuga Street on the west end of the Ithaca Commons.
Bring your NYS  learners permit
Pre-registration is not required
There are no tests given
Just show up
For Holiday or Storm closings call 273-5880
Private Driving Lessons

We offer private driving lessons using proven
teaching methods to develop driving skills and
the self confidence needed to pass the road test.
All lessons include

  • One hour of driving

  • Focus on specific needs

                 Road test prep.
                 Highway and city driving
                 Parallel parking and three point turn
                 Defensive driving in weather and traffic
                 Young drivers
                 Refresher course for international drivers
                 Senior Citizens

  • We use new Honda Accords with dual controlled brakes
  • Instructors are certified yearly by the State of NY
  • You only take the number of lessons you want and need
  • We pick up locally in the Ithaca area
  • Gift certificates available
During each of our driving lessons you will receive a full hour of instruction.         
Our lessons build on what ever driving skill you have so on the first lesson you
may start right from your home or go to a more quiet area to begin.   Each lesson
incorporates driving skill development,  traffic rules and regulations, safe driving
habits and defensive driving.   Learning to drive is a skill and does take time.
Other Web Sites of Interest
Fee schedule

Pre-Licensing Course        $35

Driving Lessons    $60  Per hour

We accept local checks or cash and all payments are due
at time of service
NYS DMV Road Test Tips
NYS DMV Drivers License & Learners Permits
AAA Traffic Safety Foundation
Local Motorcycle Safety Course
NYS DMV Road Test Scheduling
NYS Vehicle and Traffic Laws