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: I have 6 months with my Pre-licensing Course Certificate, how much longer is it valid?

assistant: It is valid for 1 year since the certificate is issued, while a Student Certificate of Completion is valid for 2 years.

user: What should I know about speed and following distance when practicing for my road test?

assistant: Always respect the posted speed limit and adjust your speed taking into account factors such as weather, road, visibility and traffic conditions. Maintain adequate "cushion" space between your vehicle and the ones you are following. Always keep in mind the "two second rule" described in the Driver's Manual.

user: Is it okay to cross a crosswalk during my road test?

assistant: No, you must stop before crossing the crosswalk.

user: Can I take my road test without having supervised practice driving?

user: Can I take my road test if I am under 18?

assistant: You must have at least 50 hours of supervised practice driving before you take your road test.

user: How many hours of supervised practice driving do I need if I have a Class DJ or MJ learner permit?

assistant: A minimum of 50 hours that includes at least 15 hours of driving after sunset before you take a road test, and you must bring to the road test a completed Certification of Supervised Driving MV-262 signed by your parent or guardian.

user: What do I need to change the class of my license?

assistant: You need just a valid NY State driver license and you apply to amend to another license Class.