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: What are the things that I need to organise before I am eligible to take my road test?


assistant: Firstly, you will need a learner permit, and please remember that you must obey all rules and conditions that are applicable to being a learner driver. You must also have completed a Pre-Licensing Course OR a high school/college Driver Education Course

user: Are there age restrictions involved regarding the amount of supervised practice driving that I should have

assistant: In order for you to be eligible to take the road test, you must have a minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving practice completed

user: Are there particular rules regarding proceeding in a vehicle when stopped or when selecting a position in a lane on the highway

assistant: When the vehicle is stopped, you must not proceed until you can clearly see in both directions, you must also be very vigilant when choosing a lane on the highway

user: Is there a particular place where I can find the necessary information regarding the Pre-Licensing course

assistant: You can search online for the course or alternatively, contact a local Driving Instructor from your telephone directory

user: If I was to change my license from one class to another, is there a necessity for a Pre-Licensing Course Certificate

assistant: To amend the class on your license, there is no need to have a Pre-Licensing Course Certificate, provided you have a valid NY State driver license