The Five-Hour Pre-Licensing Course

 

is required by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for all applicants who want to take a Road Test for a New York State driver's license. The course consists of defensive driving techniques and highway safety. The course is open to the public.

A New York State Learner's Permit is required.

 

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

CERTIFICATION OF SUPERVISED DRIVING

 

Driver license applicants who have a junior learner permit (DJ or MJ) must present this completed certificate to the Motor

Vehicles License Examiner at the road test.

 

Applicants must have completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 hours after sunset. The required supervised driving hours do not apply to 17-year old permit holders who have completed a certified Driver Education course and who present a valid Student Certificate of Completion (MV-285) at the road test, since they will be issued a senior license (Class D or M) upon passage of the road test.