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No. Only new drivers who are 18 or older can take the pre-licensing course online. If you are under 18, you will need to complete the class in a classroom, or take a drivers ed class in your school.
The New York Online Pre-Licensing Course is a training course approved by the NY DMV that provides information to new drivers such as basic road rules, safe driving concepts, defensive driving skills, and other factors that affect driving to help drive them safely.
In New York, it is required to complete a Pre-licensing Course or a high school or college Driver Education Course.
You must already have a valid New York Photo Learner Permit before starting the course.
Yes. Our NY Pre-Licensing Course is approved by the state of New York and the NY DMV.
Currently, the New York state rules require that the courses be a minimum of 270 minutes (4.5 hours) of instruction time. You have 30 days to complete it and you can take the course in stages with no stop and start time. Our prelicensing class is accessible 24/7 and allows you to log in and out whenever you need.
New Yorkers who are 18 years or older will be able to complete the pre-licensing course 100% online.
New Yorkers 18+ years will be able to take this online course instead of going to an in-person, Pre-Licensing course.
You can log out and back into Online Pre-Licensing Course as often as you like! The information will pick up where you left off. You have 30 days from the date of registration to complete the course.
Your Notification of Completion email will be emailed to you immediately upon completion of the course.
You will be notified within 48 hours that you completion has been accepted by the DMV. Once that notification is received, you will be able to schedule your road test with a DMV office.
Tests are scheduled through a statewide automated system (online or by telephone). Please note that not all DMV offices provide this service.
Yes. Each chapter contains a brief quiz with 3 multiple-choice questions.
Study the NY State Driver's Manual and take the practice tests.
When you apply at the DMV to take your permit test, you will need to provide proof of age, identification and residence. Your permit will be Standard, Enhanced, or REAL ID, depending on the proofs you bring and the fee.
What is the difference between a Standard, Enhanced or Real ID?See a side-by-side comparison to learn more and determine which ID is right for you.
See what documents you needComplete one of these guides to ensure you have the documents and proofs of identification you need BEFORE you go to the DMV.
You can also see a complete list: How to Apply for a New York Learner Permit/Driver License/Non-Driver ID Card (PDF) (ID-44).
If you use the "Statement of Identity and/or Residence by Parent/Guardian (PDF)" (MV-45), your parent or guardian must come with you.
We recommend you conduct your DMV business at the office or by mail in the County where you are a resident.
If you pass your written testYour permit will be valid for approximately 5 years (the exact expiration date depends on your date of birth and the date that you applied).
Lastly, you will need to pass the New York state road test. Oh, but before you attempt to do that, those under 18 must have practiced under supervised driving (private driving lessons) for a minimum of 50 hours (at least 15 hours after sunset and 10 hours in moderate to heavy traffic) before going to the NYS DMV to get tested on the rules of the road.
Our 5 hour pre-licensing course is in a class of it's own. Our five hour pre-licensing class is a driving course like no other and is listed as 5 hour but you can take longer to complete or go at your own pace (not dead set at the 5 hour mark). Visit the Manhattan location or take the course from any location at all as it is available online for everyone to take just like zoom. We have partners servicing every location around the state including Queens, Brooklyn and more. We make safer drivers on the street, our students love us and our students are safer on the road. Start hour pre-licensing from any street or location today!
Step 1: Register and Set Up ID Validation
Register: Start by registering for the course. During registration, you'll pay the course fee and fill in some essential personal information (like your address, gender, date of birth, and driver's license number).
Set Up ID Validation: Once you've registered, you'll be prompted to set up your ID Validation. You'll choose how you'd like to receive your Personal Identification Number (PIN) – either through a phone call or a text message. You'll also provide a phone number that we'll use to verify your identity throughout the course.
Step 2: Validate Your Identity During the Course
As you progress through the course, you'll be asked to validate your identity at seven random intervals. You'll have 30 seconds to complete this step each time it's requested.
Phone Call Option: If you've chosen to receive your PIN via phone call, you'll need to call from the phone number you provided during setup to receive your PIN.
This process is vital for maintaining the integrity of your learning journey and ensuring that your certification is recognized and valid. If you have any questions or need assistance at any point, our support team is here to help.
Once you pass the New York DMV road test you will receive an interim license which allows you to drive until you get the official photo one with your smiling face on it in the mail. You will be driving behind the wheel in no time!
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