New York 5-Hour
Pre-Licensing Course

The New York 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course is designed for drivers 18 years of age and older who are obtaining a New York driver's license. You must have a photo learner's permit to take this course. The course covers New York traffic laws, safe driving skills, highway safety, and the risks of impaired and distracted driving.

You must have a photo learner's permit and be 18 years or older. The course has APPROVAL PENDING status. You have 30 days from registration to complete the course, which contains a minimum of 5 hours of content across 10 modules.

No, there is no final exam. Instead, you'll take module quizzes throughout the course. You must score 70% or higher on each quiz to pass, and you have 3 attempts per quiz.

No, you will not receive a physical certificate of completion. Your course completion details are automatically sent to the New York DMV.

Your identity is verified using personal security questions and a one-time PIN method. You have 3 attempts to pass the security checkpoints throughout the course.

This course is specifically for drivers 18 years and older obtaining their first New York driver's license.

You must take your road test within one year of completing this course. Make sure to schedule your road test appointment well in advance.

The course is 100% online and accessible from any device including computers, tablets, and smartphones. You just need a reliable internet connection.