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New York 5-Hour Online Pre-Licensing Course

  • Approved by the state of NY DMV
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  • 100% online – save time and money
  • Receive the complete pre-licensing education required to earn your license when you’re over 18
  • Guarantee to pass with no final exam
  • Must be 18 or older and have a learner permit Class D or M before taking this course
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Getting Your Drivers License in New York

It’s easier to get a New York drivers license if you’re over 18, but there are still a few things you’ve got to do before you can legally drive on your own. You won’t have to do the 50 hours of supervised driving, however, you do need to complete a 5-hour pre-licensing course. That’s the first step after getting your learners permit!

Steps to get your Adult Drivers License in New York

Step 1: get your Class D or M learner permit - more information here

Step 2: take your 5 hour pre-license course with IDriveSafely

Step 3: schedule for your road test - more information here

Step 1. Complete an Approved Pre-licensing Course

If you’ve never had a drivers license you’ll need to learn a thing or two first no matter how old you are. New York requires that everyone get a learners permit and take a short educational course before taking the road test.

You can take the required pre-licensing course online or offline so long as it’s approved by the New York State DMV. Our five hour course covers all of the standardized material. Because it’s all online, you’ll be able to do as little or as much coursework as your schedule permits. You’ll automatically return to the place where you left off each time you log in.

Step 2. Get the Pre-Licensing Course Completion Reported to NY DMV

After you pass the pre-licensing course we’ll report your course completion to the state of NY for free! This is valid for one year - make sure to get your road test scheduled!

Step 3. Pass the Road Test

You are ready to take the road test. The examiner also needs to see a valid learners permit, and a licensed driver who is 21 or older must accompany you. The $10 driver license application fee covers the cost of two road tests (in case you don’t pass the first time). Once you pass the road test you’ll receive a temporary interim license. Use that along with your learners permit until your new drivers license arrives in about two weeks.  

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If you're looking to get your driver's license in New York, there's a lot you need to know. The main driver education requirement you'll need is a pre-licensing course. Both teens and adults have to take this course before scheduling their road test, however, teens are required to take their course in-person. Designed by the NY DMV, the class has five units that cover road regulations and safety. It's a great way for you to learn more about the finer points of driving. While the course curriculum is the same for both teens and adults, there are a few differences between other aspects of the course.

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