An overview of our New York program

We have everything you need to earn your New York license online!

Our online driver education courses are fun, interactive, and convenient. Upon completion of our permit course, you can begin driving with an instructor.

Other course features:

  • Automatic progress tracking so you when you log off the system will pick up exactly where you left off
  • Unlimited access to review course material
  • Unlimited chances to pass your online final exam
  • DMV certificate of completion mailed directly to you
  • Try before you buy - take the entire course up until the final exam without paying

New York

New York Online Driver Education and New York Licensing Procedures

So you've taken your first step towards becoming a new driver in New York? Congratulations!

As you probably already know, driving is a valuable skill, but can also be extremely dangerous. Therefore, to help new teen drivers develop safe driving habits during their first few years behind the wheel, the State of New York has implemented a graduated driver license program for New York drivers who are under the age of 18.

We’ve summarized a few things you’ll need to know as you begin the process of becoming a licensed driver in New York.

New York Instruction Permit (aka--Learners Permit)

You can apply for a New York instruction permit when you turn 16. When you go down to the driver's license office, please take the following items:

  • Valid forms of ID (for a list of acceptable ID's, please visit the New York DMV website)
  • Instruction Permit Application (available on the DMV website), which must be signed by your parents/guardians
  • Money for the license fee

At the driver's license office, you will need to first pass a vision screening test, and then pass a written test before being issued an instruction permit.

With an instruction permit, the following restrictions apply:

  • Whenever you drive, you must be accompanied by a licensed adult driver who's at least 21 years old who actively supervises your driving from the front passenger seat.
  • All passengers (including you) must wear seatbelts.

New York Provisional License

To apply for a provisional license, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Have held an instructional permit for at least 6 months and kept a clean driving record during that time
  • Completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice (15 of which must be at night). Keep a log of your driving practice.
  • Complete a state-approved drivers education course

When you're ready to try to get your provisional license, call your local driver's license office and make an appointment to take your road test. When you go to your appointment, take the same ID forms and paperwork you took the last time you went along with your instruction permit and money for the license fee.

To get a provisional license, you will have to pass a road test.

With a provisional license, some restrictions will still apply:

  • Whenever you drive, you must be accompanied by a licensed adult driver who's at least 21 years old who actively supervises your driving from the front passenger seat.
  • All passengers (including you) must wear seatbelts.
  • In New York City, you may not drive on any street within a park
  • You may not drive across any bridge or in any tunnel that's under the jurisdiction of the Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority
  • You may not drive on the Cross Country, Hutchinson River, Saw Mill River, or Taconic State parkways in Westchester County

After 12 months, if you have kept a clean driving record, you may apply for full driver's license if you pass the road test. With a full license, the above restrictions are removed.

New York Auto Insurance & Financial Responsibility Laws

The State of New York requires that you maintain a certain amount of liability coverage on any vehicle you drive. The minimum required coverage is as follows:

  • $25,000--personal injury (1 person)
  • $50,000--personal injury (2 or more persons)
  • $50,000--death (1 person)
  • $100,000--death (2 or more persons)
  • $10,000--property damage

Driving while uninsured is a crime! If you drive without the required insurance coverage, you will face having your license suspended, plus a hefty fine.

New York Drunk Driving Laws

Drinking while under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in New York, and the law is strictly enforced.

Upon your FIRST New York DUI conviction, you will face the following penalties:

  • 1 year in Jail
  • 6-month (minimum) license suspension
  • Fine ranging from $500 to $1,000
  • Mandatory surcharge
  • Mandatory alcohol screening and/or evaluation

Further DUI convictions will result in even more severe penalties, including extended jail time, community service, and the revocation of your driver's license.

New York Cell Phone & Text-Messaging Laws

Currently, New York law prohibits teen-aged drivers from using cell phones while they are driving unless they are hands-free. Violation of this law will go on your driving record.

New York Drivers Education

For more information on drivers education including a list of approved drivers ed courses in New York, please visit the New York DMV website.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

May I start the CyberEdDriverEd.com New York internet drivers ed course now, but pay later?
Yes, you may start the CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.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.  CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.com New York online drivers education course. Is the website very secure for payments?
Yes!  CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.com New York internet drivers ed course all in one sitting?
No.  The CyberEdDriverEd.com New York internet drivers education course is designed to fit anyone’s schedule.  You can start and stop the CyberEdDriverEd.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, CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.com New York online drivers ed course quizzes?
It is recommended that you review and study the CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.com, you don't have to endure sitting in a classroom for hours at a time listening to dull lectures.  CyberEdDriverEd.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 CyberEdDriverEd.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.