New York Online Driver Education and New York Licensing Procedures

Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your New York Learner’s Permit or first New York driver’s license. New York has a “Graduated Driver License Program()”:http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/license.htm%22%20%5Cl%20%22newdrivers for New York teen drivers, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your first New York driver’s license goes as smoothly as possible. So let’s get started.

The New York Instructional Permit or New York Learner’s Permit

When you turn 16, you can apply for a New York Learner’s Permit. You’ll need the following:

  • “Proof of Identity()”:http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/id.htm
  • “New York Learner’s Permit application()”:http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms.htm%22%20%5Cl%20%22ccrp1 (which must be signed by your parent/guardian)
  • Driver’s license fee

If you’ve got all of the necessary materials, head on down to your local New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and submit your application. Then, you’ll have to pass a vision test, as well as a written test. If you pass, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your New York Instructional Permit!

Remember, you must practice driving with your parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed driver who is at least 21. All passengers must wear seatbelts, and be sure to carry your New York Learner’s Permit with you at all times.

When you’ve held your New York Learner’s Permit for 6 months and have met a few requirements, you’ll be ready for the next step in the New York Graduated License Program.

The New York Provisional Driver License or New York Full License

You can apply for your New York State license once you’ve held your New York Instructional Permit for 6 months and have met the following requirements:

  • Hold the New York Learner’s Permit for 6 months without incident
  • Complete 50 hours of supervised driving experience
  • 15 hours must be at night
  • complete a New York approved driver education course

If you’ve completed these requirements, schedule an “appointment()”:http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/rtreq.htm, then head on down to your local New York DMV. Your parent/guardian must verify that you’ve completed the required supervised driving practice. Pay the license fee, and then you’ll have to take the dreaded road test! If you pass, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your New York License. However, you’ll still have to drive with a few restrictions until you’ve held your new license for at least 12 months without incident.

New York Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties

There are several restrictions you need to be aware of regarding your New York Driver License:

  • Everyone in the vehicle must wear a seatbelt
  • You must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21
  • No driving on any street within a park in New York City
  • No driving in a bridge/tunnel under the jurisdiction of the Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority
  • No driving on the Cross Country, Hutchinson River, Saw Mill River, or Taconic State parkways in Westchester County

However, once you pass the road exam and earn your New York full driver’s license, these restrictions are removed. Freedom!

New York Auto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws

Once you receive your New York Learner’s Permit or New York Provisional driver’s license, you’re ready to drive—or are you? Not quite yet, because New York drivers are required by law to be covered by “liability insurance()”:http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/dmvfaqs.htm%22%20%5Cl%20%22INSURANCE. The minimum liability insurance coverage is:

$25,000/$50,000 bodily injury
$50,000/$100,000 death
$10, 000 for property damage

If you are in an accident and found to be driving without New York mandatory liability insurance, your New York license could be suspended.

New York Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws

As a New York teen driver, it’s important for you to learn the New York drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Like most state, New York has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a New York DUI or New York DWI, you face addition penalties to those listed below.

Upon your first conviction of a New York DWI, you’ll face the following penalties:

  • Jail sentence up to 1 year
  • License suspension 6 month minimum
  • Fine from $500 to $1,000
  • Mandatory surcharge
  • Mandatory alcohol screening and/or alcohol evaluation.

And of course, further New York DWI and DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and New York license suspension or even New York license revocation.

Currently, New York teen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving (unless using a hands-free device). The fine is $100 and a New York traffic infraction on your New York driving record.

New York Frequently Asked Questions

  • May I start the TeenDrivingCourse.com New York internet drivers ed course now, but pay later?
    Yes, you may start the TeenDrivingCourse.com New York online drivers education course now, and you can select the “pay later” option. However, you will need to pay either by credit card, online check, check, or money order prior to taking the final exam.
  • When I register for the TeenDrivingCourse.com New York online drivers ed course, can I also select the best shipping method for receiving my New York certificate of completion?
    Yes! When you register for the online defensive driving course you will be asked to select your certificate of completion. TeenDrivingCourse.com offers several convenient options for shipping your New York certificate of completion, including regular US Mail and Federal Express. If you select regular US Mail, your online New York traffic school certificate will be delivered in 7-10 business days. If you select Federal Express, you have the option of selecting Priority Overnight (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), Standard Overnight (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express (by or before 5PM on the third business day), or if you complete your online New York traffic school course on a Friday, we also offer Saturday Federal Express delivery (by or before 12PM on Saturday).
  • I’d like to pay by check for the TeenDrivingCourse.com New York online drivers education course. Is the website very secure for payments?
    Yes! TeenDrivingCourse.com uses the very latest in SSL data encryption technology to make sure that your personal and payment information is 100% secure. We also offer several other payment methods for our New York internet driver education course, including credit card and online check.
  • How much do I need to pay for the New York internet drivers ed course?
    The TeenDrivingCourse.com New York online drivers ed course or new drivers course is $24.99. Discounts may be available if you have a “refer a friend” discount code.
  • May I take the New York TeenDrivingCourse.com internet drivers ed course if I am only 15 years old?
    Each state has different requirements concerning age. In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit. We recommend that you check with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), New York Department of Education, or New York Department of Driver License Services to find out if you are eligible to take New York driver education.

Please be aware that although TeenDrivingCourse.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states TeenDrivingCourse.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school. To find out if TeenDrivingCourse.com will meet your state’s minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

  • Will I be able to set my own schedule if I take the New York internet drivers ed course?
    Yes! It’s simple. Once you sign-up for the TeenDrivingCourse.com online drivers ed class, you can start the New York learners permit course immediately or wait until later. You can start-and-stop the New York drivers ed course as often as you like — at TeenDrivingCourse.com you set the schedule! Once you finish the New York drivers ed internet course, you must take a New York final exam. If you don’t pass the New York test on your first try, you can retake it as many times as you need until you pass!
  • How can I receive a New York insurance discount when I complete the New York internet drivers education course?
    In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to families with teens who take a New York online drivers ed course. If you are not sure if your New York insurance provider offers discounts for New York teen drivers, then your parents should ask before you enroll in this New York internet drivers ed course.
  • If I want to take the New York online driver education course from more than one computer, can I do that?
    Yes. At TeenDrivingCourse.com we care about your convenience. You’re free to take the New York online driver education course anywhere you want, from any computer you want. For example, if circumstances require you to take part of the New York online drivers ed course at school and part of the New York learners permit course from home, that’s perfectly okay! Any computer with internet access will work.
  • Is it necessary for me to complete the TeenDrivingCourse.com New York internet drivers ed course all in one sitting?
    No. The TeenDrivingCourse.com New York internet drivers education course is designed to fit anyone’s schedule. You can start and stop the TeenDrivingCourse.com New York online drivers ed course as often as needed.
  • After I finish the New York internet drivers education course, do you offer overnight shipping for my New York certificate of completion?
    Yes, we do! At registration you may select expedited shipping through Federal Express, and you can receive your New York certificate in as little as 24 hours.
  • How much total time should I expect to have to set aside for the New York online driver education course?
    In total, about 30 hours of classroom instruction is what we offer you with our New York online driver education course. However, in those states where timers are not required you may not have to spend the entire 30 hours taking the course.
  • How long am I eligible for a refund on my New York online drivers ed course?
    You are eligible for a refund on your New York drivers ed course until your New York certificate of completion has been shipped. Unlike our competitors, TeenDrivingCourse.com will allow you to request a refund for the New York online driver education at any point during the New York online drivers ed course, as long as your New York certificate of completion has not been shipped. Once your certificate of completion has been shipped, you may not request a refund.
  • I often have trouble reading large amounts of printed text. What can I do while taking the New York online driver education course to make the New York online driver education course easier on my eyes?
    Since TeenDrivingCourse.com cares about the needs of all students, our New York online learners permit courses take into account the needs of those who have difficulty reading large amounts of text. The “Read Along” option reads the material aloud while you follow along with the online text. Simply order the feature when you register for the New York online drivers ed class.
  • Does the New York internet drivers ed course meet all New York DMV/DVS approved class requirements?
    Please be aware that although TeenDrivingCourse.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states TeenDrivingCourse.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school. To find out if TeenDrivingCourse.com will meet your state’s minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS).
  • What are the steps I must take in order to take the New York learners permit test?
    It varies from state to state, so what’s required in New York may be different than what’s required in the next state over. Generally, you need to have your completion certificate showing that you passed a New York driver education course before the New York DMV will allow you to take your New York learner’s permit exam. However, it’s probably a good idea to either call the New York DMV or visit their website to find out exactly what the prerequisites are in New York in order to be eligible for a New York learner’s permit.
  • Do you have any specific recommendations when I am taking the TeenDrivingCourse.com New York online drivers ed course quizzes?
    It is recommended that you review and study the TeenDrivingCourse.com New York online drivers ed course material, so that you will be fully prepared for a New York internet drivers ed course quiz at the end of each New York online drivers ed course chapter.
  • Friends tell me that taking the New York driver education course online as opposed to a classroom setting gives me greater flexibility. Is this true?
    Yes it is! At TeenDrivingCourse.com, you don’t have to endure sitting in a classroom for hours at a time listening to dull lectures. TeenDrivingCourse.com gives you the freedom to learn how you want, where you want and when you want! Even if your state does not approve online driver education, the New York driver ed course offered by TeenDrivingCourse.com can still be a valuable learning tool that will further enhance the things you learn in the classroom.
  • Will you ask me to prove my identity while I’m taking the New York online driver education course?
    Many states will not require ID verification when taking an online driver education course, although this can vary from state to state. A few states may require us to verify your identity by, for example, asking you personal questios throughout the course. The purpose of this is simply to verify that you are who you say you are.