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@cool123ter: I prefer my method. Most of the questions were the same on the test so by doing it the way I did it I knew what I needed to know.

[quote=aeswag]Well what I did was do the practice tests to study so I started out only getting a few right and kept doing it till I got a perfect without ever going through the book I got in Driver's Ed. Then, I went to the DMV, waited in line for like 30 min, then took the test. The test had 2 parts. First, was the sign identification iirc and it's 10 points and if you miss one then the test is over and you failed. Second, was like a 20-25 question part where you could get like 4 or 5 wrong and still pass. Luckily, I only got like 2 wrong and so I went to get my picture for the permit and then got it. This is just how it is in VA though so idk if it'll be the same in NY but I figured it wouldn't hurt to share my experience with you and it shouldn't be that different.[/quote]

You don't need to study for anything. Anyone with common sense can pass the test. Just read the book while you are waiting 5 hours at the DMV office and you are done.

@sagat231: written test? I didn't take one outside of the Driver's Ed course in high school. o.o it was pretty much that -> learners -> behind the wheel -> license.

[quote=aeswag]Then, I went to the DMV, waited in line for like 30 min, then took the test.[/quote]

Hold up 30min? I freakin waited to take my written test in the DMV for 6 HOURS!

We need a better system here in CA.

lol new york
make sure u can parallel perfectly when u have to take the real test

Now, I might not be from the states, but the general idea ought to be the same - the DMV will have all information you need and will likely sell driver instructional booklets that have all the information you'll need to learn in order to take the written test (and, of course, allow you to learn the fundimentals of driving and road laws). After completing the written test, you'll likely be given a lerner's permit of some fashion that allows you to (with the supervision of an experienced driver, usually) begin practicing behind the whee. You'll have X amount of time before the permit expires in order to learn, practice and then demonstrate your ability to drive in a road test. Pass this and you should gain the ability to drive on your own (albeit, the licence may be limited and used until your final test), where you likely take an extended road test with highway driving. Once you complete this test, you should have your full license.

Correct me if there's a step added or missing for you 'murican drivers.

I took mine in NYC. You can study online; just google "DMV practice test ny" and click the first link. The questions on my permit test were fairly similar to that one. I think I had 10-20 multiple choice questions.

Make sure to visit the NYSDMV website to check what forms of ID you can bring that will qualify you to take the exam. For taking the actual permit test, I signed up online and there was a kiosk (or something similar) there that scanned a bar code which put me on a waiting list to take the test. I believe there was a paper you had to fill out while waiting like getting your information. If you don't sign up online, you'll just have to wait on line on the day you go to the DMV.

The written test is fairly easy, only missed 2 out of 40-50. All you got to do is study from the booklet. The test use to be paper, but now it's changed to touchscreen in my area. Good luck!

I took mine like 4 years ago, when I took it, NY permit is like 10 or 25 questions on stuff like "What does this sign mean?" or "You had 3 alcoholic beverages, how long should you wait before you drive a car?". You'll be fine if you know road signs and have common sense.

The other things you need a certain number of forms of ID to prove you are you, ie: stuff like passport, school ID, social security card, etc.
It should say on NYSDMV's website what qualifies as valid forms of ID and how much of it you need.
Other than that, just go to the DMV to take my permit exam.

EDIT: You all seem to be talking about your driver license stuff. In New York, License != Permit, you don't need to take a course or even drive, you just take an exam.

Well, I took a class at a driving school for teenagers. I had around 30 hours in the class room to do and 6 hours behind the wheel and 6 hours of observation. For the first three days in the class room, we studied for the permit test and prepped. Then, on the fourth day, we took the permit test. And if you passed, our teacher would fill out a form. Then you take that form with like, a birth certificate and etc. You take your picture and wait for the permit to come in the mail. The entire class is about 360 dollars where I live. And that includes the class room, the behind the wheel, and the observation. The test itself was all common sense. I was freaking out but passed with one wrong.

shouldn't you be asking your parents/guardians for this instead of some rando forum? or google?

I know New Jersey and New York are pretty similar, but I know in NJ you have to call the DMV to set up a test - don't use an app just google there should be a website with practice tests there's one for new jersey - take the test and get your permit and then you need 6 hours with a designated driving school.

Actually here's the [url=http://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/get-learner-permit]website[/url] that explains it all

I don't know what they might have changed after moving from NY 2 years ago, but from what I remember, all you had to do was take a 20 question test to be able to get a permit. ALWAYS go to the DMV around the time they open, because they get busy quickly. If you're lucky enough like I was, you can take the test twice if they're not too busy. As for Driver's Ed, it was only required if you planned on getting your actual license a year early.

[quote=RitoPls]@LiliKoby: Uhm...

I literally did it.

Literally skipped the test for doing it.

[url=http://www.dmv.org/ny-new-york/drivers-permits.php]This is literally the website.[/url]

It literally reads, "To apply for a learner's permit, you are required to be at least 16 years old. You do not have to first complete a driver's education course; however, if you do choose to take one, you will be exempt from your written knowledge exam."

Literally.

You're literally a retard.[/quote]

In cali you can skip driver's ed if you're 18 but you still need to take the permit test no matter what. Maybe it's different in NY

@LiliKoby: Uhm...

I literally did it.

Literally skipped the test for doing it.

[url=http://www.dmv.org/ny-new-york/drivers-permits.php]This is literally the website.[/url]

It literally reads, "To apply for a learner's permit, you are required to be at least 16 years old. You do not have to first complete a driver's education course; however, if you do choose to take one, you will be exempt from your written knowledge exam."

Literally.

You're literally a retard.

@RitoPls: This is false, driver's ed is not a replacement for your written permit test.
@MisterLuck: Most people are required to take a drivers ed course (a course just on road rules, it does not require actual driving), you can find one online for around $20, make sure you get the certificate of completion. Once you're 15 and 1/2 you can go to the dmv and take the permit test. Note that the test is different per state due to different weather conditions, etc, so just google the permit test for your state. Drivers ed should teach you all you need to know if you pay attention, but each state has a booklet with all the info you need to know about road rules. After you are ready to take the test, go to the local DMV (you might need to make an appointment), make sure you bring your ID and your drivers ed certificate.

Now, after you pass your permit test, this is where it gets a little tricky. I believe if you're under 18, you are required to take an actual 3 part course from a driving school (you drive around, practice driving under the rules) and must obtain signatures. After half a year and 50 hours of driving is logged, (this can be easily signed off by your parents, I wouldn't worry about it but it's nice to have the practice), as well as the completion of your driving school courses, you can go to the DMV again to take your practical driving test. You only have 3 shots, and you're only allowed 15 minor errors (a critical error, usually involving safety, is an instant fail). Good luck!

Just take driver's ed and you can skip the written test. If you don't want to do that, then ya, you have to get a manual and study for the written test. I don't know how it is because I didn't take it, but ya.

And then you schedule a road test. Take it in Staten Island and it's easy.

What? And you're trying to start driving? You should really have a phone before you start driving... o.o

[quote=fradddd]You make it sound like you have no parents.

Just Google "new york learners permit" and there'll be a DMV site and it'll show you what to do.[/quote]

Alright thanks but My parents work really late and my father doesn't do that much to support me. Not getting a phone till i move out, can't work~
Edit** Do you guys actually know if there is a App for practicing if i were to ever borrow my older siblings phones? I see a bunch that require money. Thanks!

You make it sound like you have no parents.

Just Google "new york learners permit" and there'll be a DMV site and it'll show you what to do.

Well what I did was do the practice tests to study so I started out only getting a few right and kept doing it till I got a perfect without ever going through the book I got in Driver's Ed. Then, I went to the DMV, waited in line for like 30 min, then took the test. The test had 2 parts. First, was the sign identification iirc and it's 10 points and if you miss one then the test is over and you failed. Second, was like a 20-25 question part where you could get like 4 or 5 wrong and still pass. Luckily, I only got like 2 wrong and so I went to get my picture for the permit and then got it. This is just how it is in VA though so idk if it'll be the same in NY but I figured it wouldn't hurt to share my experience with you and it shouldn't be that different.