Get a learner permit[1] 
Getting a permit is the first step to get your driver license. Most people apply for a Class' D - Operator' permit. 1 You must be 16 or older and must apply in person at a DMV office. Here are the steps you need to take : 

Step 1: Be prepared to take the written permit test 
study the NY State Driver's Manual and take the practice tests [2 ] class D and M permit tests are given in 14 languages: English, Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, French, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Spanish to pass , you must get at least 14 of the 20 multiple - choice questions correct this includes the correct answers to at least two of the four questions about road signs if you are applying for a motorcycle permit [3], you must get at least three out of the five motorcycle questions correct 

Step 2: Know what to bring to the DMV 
complete this guide to make sure you have the documents and proofs of identification you need BEFORE going to the DMV Find your proofs [4 ] Bringing a parent or guardian is required if you are using the " Statement of Identity and/or Residence by Parent / Guardian PDF [5] " MV-45. 

Step 3: Go to the DMV 
find an office location [6] and see if a reservation is necessary for written test apply and pay for your permit use the fee chart to estimate your cost [7 ] take your written test if you fail, you can try again at no additional cost For quicker service , make a reservation online before visiting offices in New York City, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Onondaga, Monroe or Albany Counties. For all other counties , see our office locations and hours [6]. Make a Reservation [8 ] 

Step 4: Wait up to 2 weeks for your permit to come in the mail 
your permit will be valid for approximately 5 years the exact expiration date depends on your date of birth and the date that you applied once you have your permit , you can move onto Step 5. 

Step 5: Prepare for your road test 
you must have supervised 

user: Hey, i'm want to get a driver license, but i was told i must get a novice or apprentice card or something. Could you help me out there?

assistant: What you are talking about is a learner permit. That's one of the first things in your to do list to get a driver license. In order to apply, you must be 16 or older.

user: Oh, really? So i have to start from there, huh? I guess i'll be required some preparation, right?

assistant: That's right. Because you'll have to prove your driving skills on a road test, you'll have to comply with have supervised driving practice and take a pre-license course or driver education course before you take your road test.

assistant: Are you under 18 right now?

user: Yeah, i'm 17 right now.

assistant: Good, That implies that you'll have to wait at least 6 months to schedule your road test, once you hopefully get your learner permit.

user: Oh, that's quite some time. Oh, well. In case i pass that test, Will i be able to keep my temporal permit?

assistant: Sure, In fact, you keep that interim license until your new license arrives by mail in a 2 weeks time.

user: If i need to read about this on your platform, How i must search for it?

assistant: Do your search under the "Driver License" topic.