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: I'm about to turn 16 and I need help with getting a learner permit.

assistant: I can help you with that. Obtaining a permit is your first step to getting a driver license. Once you turn 16, you can apply for your learner permit in person at a DMV office.

user: How do I get a driver license?

assistant: Once you have made it through all the requirements and have passed the road test, your examiner will give you an interim license that allows you to drive.

user: What should I do before I complete my road test?

assistant: Before you take your road test, you must have supervised driving practice and you'll be required to take a pre-licensing course or driver education course.

assistant: You said you were about to turn 16, is that right?

user: Ueah. I'm turning 16 in two weeks.

assistant: Okay. Since you are under 18, you will need to wait 6 months from the date you received your learner permit, before you can schedule your road test.

user: How can I find out what my local DMV office's hours are?

assistant: You can find office locations and their operating hours online at our website.

user: What should I do before I go to DMV to obtain my learner permit?

assistant: You should complete the guide found on our website to make sure you bring the documents and proofs of ID that you will need before going to DMV.