How to get a driver's license in New York: advice from a Russian-speaking immigrant

One of the main steps in obtaining a driver's license in New York is passing a driving test. About how to prepare for it and what you should be prepared for, the author of the Apostille NY channel told on Yandex Zen.

One of the main steps in obtaining a driver's license in New York State is passing the driving test, or Road Test. “In fact, he completes this process. But before you reach it, you should perform a few simple but important steps, ”we read on the channel’s resource.

There are certain steps you must take to pass this exam successfully. We name them in stages.

The first stage. First you need to successfully pass the theoretical component. Then you need to prepare for the practical part, that is, for passing tests on the road. “To do this, you must first complete a five-hour pre-licensing course at a driving school. After listening to lectures, they issue a "Certificate of pre-training" (pre-licensing course completion certificate, form MV - 278). After receiving this certificate, it will be possible to sign up for a driving test (practical part),” the author writes.

You should register for the exam online or by phone. But please note that upcoming dates may not be available.

This certificate is valid for one year after issuance. The document reflects the student's data: last name, first name, date of birth, eye color, specific address, Learner Permit number (Client ID), as well as driving school data: contacts, license number, information about the instructor.

The original certificate will need to be presented to the examiner from the Department of Motor Vehicles on the day of the exam. Otherwise, admission will be refused.

The second stage. On the appointed day, you need to appear for the exam, but early (at least half an hour before the start). You need to take a certificate of pre-training and student rights (learner permit) with you. “As for the car on which it is planned to take the exam, it must have a valid registration and a technical inspection coupon. In addition, to be in good condition and clean, ”the author added.

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Be prepared for the fact that your exam may be rescheduled - sometimes this happens due to inclement weather. “In this case, you will have to sign up again on your own for a new available date,” the channel’s resource says.

The exam itself takes place in this way: there is one examiner in the passenger compartment of the car. As he moves, he sets different tasks for the applicant for a driver's license in English. At this point, it is very important to focus and demonstrate not only confidence in driving, but also a good knowledge of the theoretical part of the rules of the road, in particular road signs. “The examiner can be either a man or a woman. This does not affect the objectivity of the assessment in any way, ”the author of the publication noted.

The third stage. If you pass the exam, the examiner will print a Road Test Results (Form MV - 501) on the spot. Outwardly, it resembles an ordinary cashier's check. “It will say that this receipt is a temporary license (driver's license). The validity of the receipt is 90 calendar days from the date of passing the test. It should be stored together with the rights of the student (learner permit),” the source informs.

In addition, you will be informed that you will receive your driver's license by mail to the address you provided. That is, you do not need to visit the office of the Department of Motor Vehicles specifically to receive it.

“That's it, and now it remains only to wait and carefully monitor the delivery of mail. Typically, New York State driver's licenses are mailed within two calendar weeks.

You can find out how to get a driver's license in New York if you don't have a Social Security number. in this publication.