What do I need to do before I take my road test? 
Once you have a learner permit , you must obey the learner permit restrictions [1] on where and when you may drive [1 ] complete a 5-hour Pre - licensing Course or a high school or college Driver Education Course get an appropriate amount of supervised driving practice 1 if you are under age 18 , you must wait at least six months from the date you received your learner permit to schedule your road test [1 ] 

What is the Pre-licensing Course and how do I find one? 
It is a DMV - approved, standardized classroom course that provides knowledge you will need as a new driver. The course covers many important topics, including driving within the highway transportation system driver habits and skills feelings , attitudes and risk taking alcohol , other drugs and driving You can find the course curriculum and other information in the Pre - Licensing Course Instructor s Manual MV-277 [2]. The Pre - licensing Course is available through high schools, colleges, and many driving schools. To find providers in your area , look online or in your telephone directory for Driving Instruction. When you successfully complete the course , you will be given a Pre - licensing Course Certificate MV-278. If you complete a high school or college driver education course, you will receive a Student Certificate of Completion MV-285 , and you do not need a Pre - licensing Course Certificate. You must have one of these certificates to schedule your road test. You must bring the original certificate to your road test to turn in to the license examiner. 

For how long will my Pre-licensing Course Certificate be valid? 
Your Pre - licensing Course Certificate is valid for one year from the date it is issued. A Student Certificate of Completion is valid for two years. If your Pre - licensing Course Certificate expires , you must complete the course again to receive the certificate required to schedule a road test. Your certificate must be valid on 

user: Good morning. I'm preparing for my road test, I'ld like to know how much supervised practice driving I must get before taking my road test. 

user: I'm 17 years old, can you help me with that please?

assistant: Morning! Before taking your road test (as you are 16) you must have a minimum of 50 hours of supervised practice driving. 

user: I am currently practicing some stopping positions for my test... but I'm not quite sure what to do when my view is blocked after stopping behind the crosswalk, do you know?

assistant: You have to move up until you can clearly see your way, remember to stop again if it's necessary

user: I am aiming for a MJ license because I'm into motorcyles, does the 50 hours of supervised practice applies to MJ as well? 

assistant: Pretty much the same. You must have a minimum of 50 hours of supervised pratice driving, and that includes at least 15 hours after sunset. So driving 15 hours at night is important. 

user: Thanks!!! That's really helpful. BTW, if I want to change my license from one class to another, would I need a  Pre-Licensing Course Certificate?

assistant: No, you don't need a Pre-Licensing Course Certificate or a SCC, you can apply for changing your license class with just a Valid NY state driver license. 

user: What if I lose my certificate?

assistant: You should contact the school that issued it to obtain a replacement.