This Step: Take Drivers Education
Driver's LicenseChecklist
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Take Drivers Education

Complete your drivers education
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Get a Learner Permit
Pass your driver permit written test
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Get Car Insurance Coverage
Get insured to drive
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Practice Driving
Practice your driving skills
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Get a Drivers License
Take and pass your drivers license test!
Badges Earned:
Take Drivers Education in New York
A) Enroll in a State-Approved Drivers Ed Course

Look online for a drivers ed course. In a state-approved program, you will learn about New York traffic laws, road signs, safe-driving practices and more.
B) Complete Drivers Education
If you passed a high school or college drivers education course, you'll receive a Driver Education Certificate (form MV-285). Valid for two years, this certificate will get you out of taking the written permit exam. The other benefit of earning this certificate comes into play when you apply for your drivers license at age 17. See Step 5 for more info.