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: Is there a minimum amount of proven supervised practice driving that I must have before I can take the raod test?

assistant: What age are you? The reason I ask is because there are different rules that relate to applicants that are aged under 18 and those that are aged over 18

user: I am under 18

assistant: As you are under 18 years of age, you must have a minimum of 50 hours supervised driving practice before you are eligible to take the road test 

user: What happens if I lose my Certificate of Supervised Driving before taking the road test?

assistant: If you have lost your Certificate of Supervised Driving, you should contact the office that issued this certificate to you, who will be able to replace it for you

user: What should I do in the event of stoplines or crosswalks being present during my road test?

assistant: In this case, you must come to a full stop before crossing them

user: How long exactly is my Pre-licensing Course Certificate valid for?

assistant: Your Pre-licensing course Certificate is valid for one year from the date of issue, and in the case of a Student Certificate of Completion, this is valid for two years

user: What things should I know in relation to travelling speed of my vehicle and the correct distances that should be kept between myself and other vehicles during the road test

assistant: Applicants should abide by the relevant speed limits, being mindful of the weather conditions/road conditions/visibility and traffic conditions that are prevalent. An adequate space "cushion" should be kept between yourself and any traffic in front of you. The "two second rule" that is described in the Driver's Manual should be referred to and used