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Reasons why people want to get their license:
For a job – a
lot of companies now require that all their employees have their
drivers license, even if the job doesn’t require you to drive.
Just
turned 16 – in New York Sate the
minimum age to get a learner’s permit is 16. Recently the NYSDMV has
issued new regulations regarding new drivers under the age of 18. You
may need a form MV-262. Check their website for more information.
Moving out of state –
some people prefer to get their licenses before they move, to make the
transition to another state go smoother. Opting to change over their
license at a later date.
Permit
about to expire – the DMV now
requires all expiring learner’s permit holders to take the written
test again upon renewing their permit. No more just paying the money
and renewing it. Sorry!!
Long
commute - sometimes a long
commute by public transportation can can be greatly reduced by
driving. For example: Taking public transportation from Brooklyn to
some parts of Queens or Long Island can take as much as 2 hours.
Whereas that same commute by car could take as little as 15 minutes.
Getting your permit
Getting
your learner’s permit can be a relatively simple process or it can be
a difficult one if you don’t have the proper documentation:
Read the learner’s manual
Bring the proper documents to the DMV
Proof of name
Proof of D,O.B.
Bring social security card
Pass eye test or bring form MV-619
Pass your written test
Pay fee (No more than $85)
Take driving lessons
Take the five hour class(pre-licensing course) Required!
Schedule your road test (link)
Pass your road test.
That’s it.
You can get
a copy of the learners manual at your local DMV office or read the
online manual at www.nysdmv.com
You may also be able to find the learners manual at your local driving
school.
Bring the
proper documents to the DMV
Bring a
form MV-44 (Drivers license application)
Under 18 –
if you are under 18 you may be required to have your parent or
guardian sign your form unless you are 17 and have a MV-285
(Driver Education Certificate of Completion)
The Point system
You need a
certain amount of points to get a New York State id. Examine the chart
for the type of documentation needed and for it’s point value.
Eye test or examination
You will be
required to read an eye chart when at the DMV offices. Or you can get
your optometrist to give you an eye exam and fill out form MV-619. And
bring this form with you to the DMV.
Out of country
– if you are licensed driver in another country you may be permitted
to drive in New York State without a New York State drivers license
(see this link). For example if you have your foreign driver’s license
and an *international permit issued by your country then you may be
permitted to drive in this country without another licensed driver.
And can drive yourself to your road test (all other driver’s not in
this special category must have a licensed driver over the age of 21
with them when they take their road test)
*(Beware of
scams. Business or individuals claiming to be able to give you an
international driver’s license may be scams. An international driver’s
license can only be issued to you by the country you are from and only
when you currently hold a valid driver’s license from that country) We
can assist you in this process if you wish to go that route
Contact us.
Out of State
– you can change your out of state driver’s license to a New York
state drivers license by filling out the necessary paperwork and
turning in your old license.
You can not
drive in New York State with an out of state learner’s permit.
You can not
turn in an out of state learners permit in exchange for a New York
State learners permit.
Other
important info: www.nysdmv.com
Searching
the DMV website for information (It is a wealth of
Information) The answers to most DMV related questions can be found on
the DMV website. Or you can
Ask Marc!
The learner’s
manual – the DMV has the learner’s
manual online and in several languages. If you would like a hardcopy
you can call or write your local DMV office.
The permit test
– you can also take a practice test for the
learners permit on the DMV's website. The permit test consist of 20
multiple choice questions. They consist of questions regarding signs,
alcohol and general driving related questions. Most of it is common
sense but it always pays to read the manual with special concentration
on the signs and alcohol sections.
DMV
– practice test
What type of license do you want?
Class D
Class E
CDL
Class M
The temporary permit
Once you
pass your permit test you will be issued a temporary learner’s permit.
The temporary learners permit is usually good for 90 days. Within this
time period you should receive your picture learner’s permit (When you
take your road test you must bring your picture learner’s permit or
the temporary learner’s permit and a New York State id along with your
pre-licensing certificate. You will not be allowed to take your
test without these documents) |