Get a learner permit
Getting a permit is the first step to get your driver license. You can't get a permit at any driving school in Westchester . 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. You do not need an appointment for the written test. No Westchester driving school can give you a written test.
Here are the steps you need to take:
Here are the steps you need to take:
Step 1: Be prepared to take the written permit test
study the NYS Driver's Manual and take the practice tests so you can pass the test
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
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, you must get at least three out of the five motorcycle questions correct. If you want a drivers manual, you can get that at Adrian's Driving School in Westchester
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
Learn more about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents.
Step 3: Go to the DMVapply and pay for your permit 2
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 or Albany Counties. See offices where this service is available.
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 driving practice with your parent or call Adrian's Driving School or any other driving school in Westchester 3
you must take a pre-licensing course at Adrian's Driving School or a driver education course at your High School or Collage before you take your road test
you will need to follow all learner permit restrictions
Step 6: Take your road test
take your road test before your permit expires (you cannot renew a permit)
if you pass your test, the examiner will give you an interim license that allows you to drive
keep the interim license with your photo permit until your new license arrives in the mail (in about 2 weeks)
if you fail, start again at Step 5
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1There are special requirements to apply for a motorcycle permit/license, a commercial learner permit, a taxi license, or enhanced permit.
2The permit fee depends on your age and where you live. Use the fee chart to estimate your fee.
3if you are under 18, a Certification of Supervised Driving (MV-262) completed by your parent or guardian.
your photo learner permit 
