Overview
To acquire a driver’s license, individuals with a learner’s permit must successfully complete a DMV road test.
Requirements for Learner Permit Holders
Holders of a learner permit are required to:
- Adhere to restrictions regarding when and where driving practice is allowed.
Requirements for Junior Learner Permit Holders (Class DJ or MJ)
Those with a junior learner permit must:
- Wait a minimum of six months from the date of receiving their learner permit before scheduling a road test.
- Accumulate at least 50 hours of supervised driving, with 15 hours being nighttime driving.
- Present a completed Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262), signed by a parent or guardian, at the time of the road test.
- Follow the regulations applicable to junior drivers.
Eligibility Criteria for a Road Test
To be eligible, you must possess:
- A valid NYS learner permit.
- An original Pre-licensing course certificate (MV-278) or a Driver Education Completion certificate (MV-285), which must be presented to the license examiner at the road test.
- If under 18, a completed Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262) signed by your parent or guardian is also required.
Guidance for the 5 Hour Course
For details on the 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course, refer here.
DMV Fees
The initial DMV application fee for your learner permit covers the cost for two road tests. Failing both attempts requires purchasing two additional road tests for $10.00.
How To Schedule a Road Test
To schedule, make sure you have:
- An original Pre-licensing course certificate (MV-278) or a Driver Education Completion certificate (MV-285).
- Your learner permit’s DMV ID Number.
- If applicable, proof of purchase for additional road tests.
- The ZIP Code for your preferred road test location.
Scheduling a Road Test Online:
- Prepare the necessary documents.
- Confirm at least one test attempt remains.
- Visit the “Schedule Now” section.
- Submit the required details and log on.
- You will receive an email with your test details.
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