New York
What New York asks of a teen driver before the first license, from the practice hours to the road test.
50hours
of supervised practice, including 15 at night
- Permit
- Learner Permit
- License
- Junior Driver License
- Practice can start at
- 16 years old
Before the road test
- Six months on the permitThe junior permit is held, in valid status, six months before the road test.
- Minimum age16 years, 6 months
- Signed certificationBring form MV-262 to every road test. The examiner keeps it.
When they can drive
- 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.A parent, guardian, or instructor must ride along. In New York City and on Long Island, do not drive at all.
Where this comes from
- Get a learner permit
- Learner permit restrictions
- Form MV-262, Certification of Supervised Driving
- Junior driver licence restrictions
- Vehicle and Traffic Law 501-b
Moonroof checked these sources on October 9, 2026. Rules change, so check with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles before booking the road test.