Driver licensr new york
Here's an overview of the process to obtain a driver's license in New York:
Eligibility
- You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a learner's permit, and at least 18 years old to apply for a driver's license.
- You must provide proof of identity, residency, and Social Security number.
- You must pass a vision test and a written test on traffic laws and signs.
Step 1: Get a Learner's Permit
- Apply for a learner's permit at a DMV office or online.
- Study for the written test by reviewing the New York State Driver's Manual.
- Take the written test at a DMV office.
- Once you pass the written test, you'll be issued a learner's permit.
Step 2: Practice Driving
- With your learner's permit, you can practice driving under the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and has a valid New York State driver's license.
- You must complete 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 hours of nighttime driving.
Step 3: Take the Road Test
- Once you've completed the required number of hours of supervised driving, you can schedule a road test at a DMV office.
- The road test will evaluate your ability to safely operate a vehicle.
- If you pass the road test, you'll be issued a driver's license.
Step 4: Get a Driver's License
- With your learner's permit and proof of completion of the required number of hours of supervised driving, you can apply for a driver's license at a DMV office.
- You'll need to provide proof of identity, residency, and Social Security number.
- You'll also need to pay the required fee for the driver's license.
Fees
- Learner's permit: $10
- Driver's license: $63 (for a 6-year license) or $93 (for an 8-year license)
- Road test: $15
Additional Requirements
- If you're under 18 years old, you'll need to complete a 5-hour pre-licensing course and provide proof of completion.
- If you're a new resident of New York State, you'll need to transfer your out-of-state driver's license to a New York State driver's license.
Resources
- New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website: www.dmv.ny.gov
- New York State Driver's Manual: www.dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv-5.pdf