Driver's License Guide

Get your NY Drivers License!

Have you Gotten Your Permit Yet? If yes, great! (skip this section)

Get your Learners Permit

If not, follow the instructions below:

In order to get started with the application for a New York State Learners Permit you must be at least 16 years old. (If younger then 18 years old a parent or legal guardian must sign the consent section of form MV-44)

Study the New York State Drivers Manual.
Make an online reservation before you visit the DMV. This will avoid having to wait in long lines.
Go to your local NY State DMV center with the proper documentation to take the Learners Permit test.
Bring your Social Security card or other social security status documentation
Completely fill out the MV-44 form (Application for Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card)
Pass a vision test and written test (based on the New York State Drivers Manual)
Pay Fees

Once you have passed your permit exam your permit, you will receive a temporary permit. Your permit card will arrive in the mail in up to two weeks. You may take behind the wheel classes with your temporary permit, but must wait for your permit card to arrive before you can take the 5 hour pre-licensing course.

Have you Taken New York State Pre-licensing Class? If yes, great! (skip this section)

Take the 5 Hour Course

If not, follow the instructions below: To prepare yourself for the road test, you must take the 5 Hour Pre-licensing course, unless you have taken Driver Education Certificate (MV-285) course in your school or college. The class is broken up to 4 different subject areas:

The Task of Driving within the Highway Transportation System
Drivers Habits and Skills
Feelings, Attitudes, and Taking Risks
Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving

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Ready to Learn How to Drive?

Take behind-the-wheel driving lessons

The DMV recommends that all drivers of all ages have at least 50 hours of driving practice, with 15 hours at night and 10 hours in traffic. The DMV also recommends that students take professional driving lessons. We understand that it is sometimes not possible to get 50 hours of practice. However, we recommend you have as much driving practice as possible, to feel confident during the road test. It is also recommended to practice driving in various conditions. Although the road test will be given on streets, it is a good idea to practice driving on highways and heavy traffic areas. Once you feel confident driving in all types of scenarios, you may consider taking the road test.

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Ready to Take the Road Test?

Take & Pass Road Test

Once you are ready, we can assist you in getting a car and instructor to take you to a road test site. You will need the following the day of the test.

Pre-licensing Course Certificate (MV-278) or Driver Education Certificate (MV-285)
Photo Learner Permit
Contacts or prescription glasses you use to drive with (examiner will check)
Be early! Be there 30 minutes earlier (examiner can cancel if you are late)

Note: If you are under 18 years old make sure to bring your completed Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262) form by your parent or legal guardian.

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Schedule your Pass Plus Driver Courses?

Take Pass Plus Classes & Highway Lessons

Once you have your drivers license, you are ready to take Pass Plus or Highway Lessons! Once you pass your test you can drive on the roads unaccompanied, but it’s important to remember that you’re still an inexperienced driver. Our programs for license holders help new drivers gain confidence and experience after they pass their test.

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